Northampton Strings Showcase, a concert by Northampton Area School District orchestra students from grades 4 through 12, will be held 7:30 p.m. April 10 in the auditorium of the high school, 1619 Laubach Ave.

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Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) testing is underway for students in grades 3 through 8. This week’s testing will focus on English and language arts.

Parents are encouraged to be sure students are in attendance and also on time to school during the testing weeks.

Students are encouraged to get to bed early and be sure to eat a good breakfast.

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High school yearbooks are on sale now! To order online, visit nasdschools.org and click on the link to the high school page.

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NASD’s kindergarten registration assessment is now underway. Visit the district’s website, nasdschools.org, to begin the process.

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Visit the Northampton Area School District’s website, nasdschools.org, to stay in touch with your child’s school. Parents and students can link to many activities and upcoming events.

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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.