The next meeting of the Northampton Area School Board is set for Monday, Oct. 8.

The board meets in the district offices, 2014 Laubach Ave., starting at 6:30 p.m.

The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The board is discussing many important issues such as plans for a new middle school.

School closed: No classes will be held Monday, Oct. 8, due to an in-service day for teachers.

PTAs to meet: The next Borough PTA meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m.

The middle school PTA will hold its next meeting Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m.

Everyone is invited and welcomed to attend.

Say "cheese:" The students and staff at the Borough Elementary School will have their school pictures taken Oct. 9.

All students will have their pictures taken, but purchasing is an option.

Band show: The Northampton Area High School Big "N" Band will host the 2012 Festival of Bands 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, in Al Erdosy Stadium.

Eight area high school bands will take the field in competition.

Spectators will see the debut performance of the Northampton Area Middle School Little "N" Band's 2012 field show "Dragons Journey."

The Big "N" Band will close out the night with its 2012 field show "Chronometry."

Tickets are available at the gate. Parking is free.

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