Eighth-grade students visit the high school May 27.

This is a great opportunity for students to get a brief orientation to the high school.

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Schools will be closed May 30 throughout the district for the Memorial Day holiday.

Have a safe and happy holiday with family and friends.

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Award ceremonies throughout the elementary schools are scheduled.

George Wolf fifth-grade awards ceremony, 9:30 a.m. June 1, at the elementary school

Moore fifth-grade awards ceremony, 10 a.m. June 1, at the elementary school

Borough fifth-grade awards ceremony, 9:30 a.m. June 2, at the Northampton Borough Siegfried building

Lehigh fifth-grade awards ceremony, 9:30 a.m. June 2, at the elementary school

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Beginning June 3 and continuing until June 8, students will be dismissed early. Secondary students will be dismissed 10:35 a.m., and elementary students will be dismissed noon. No lunches will be served.

The last day of instruction for students throughout the district will be June 8.

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Be sure to visit the Northampton Area School District’s website, nasdschools.org, for up-to-date information on activities and upcoming events. There are many resources there for parents and students.

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Parents can stay in touch with their PTA by visiting its website. Each of the elementary and secondary PTA groups have developed a website to help parents be informed.

Lehigh Elementary: lehighelementaryschoolpta.webs.com

George Wolf Elementary: georgewolfpta.org

Moore Elementary: moorepta.org

Borough Elementaries: northamptonboroelempta.wikispaces.com

Middle school: northamptonareamiddleschoolpta.yolasite.com

The high school PTSA can be found on the district website, nasdschools.org.

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Do you have any school news? This column is a compilation of upcoming school events in the Northampton Area School District. Teachers, administrators, parents, students, coaches, PTAs, club advisers and any other community members are invited to share their upcoming activities. Email me at jamb87@hotmail.com with “Northampton School News” in the subject line at least a week or two before an event.