Fall picture retake days are set at Northampton Area School District.

Moore Elementary School, Oct. 26

Lehigh Elementary School, Nov. 1

George Wolf Elementary School, Nov. 6

Franklin and Siegfried Elementary buildings, Nov. 7

Northampton Area Middle School, Nov. 9

Please return your original picture package for retakes.

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The end of the first marking period is Oct. 30. Report cards are now available on the Sapphire Community Web Portal.

Please keep open communication between your child and his or her teacher.

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Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award. A Distinguished Alumni Award nominee must have the following criteria/accomplishments.

• Graduated from NAHS at least 15 years ago

• Reflect NAHS’ proud tradition of producing outstanding graduates and role models who have demonstrated leadership and excellence in their professional and personal lives

• Achieved outstanding success in his/her chosen field or profession

• Performed substantial community service or other volunteer work

• Made a positive impact on others

• Received special recognition or awards

Posthumous nominations will be accepted.

The selected Distinguished Alumni Award recipient(s) will have a permanent plaque placed on the newly established Distinguished Alumni Wall of Honor, located in the main lobby of NAHS, which already displays the 2018 honorees.

The 2019 award recipient(s) will be publicly honored at the Distinguished Alumni Award Celebration, scheduled for April 26, 2019, at Woodstone Country Club and Lodge, Danielsville.

Nomination forms, as well as additional details for nominating an NAHS graduate for the Distinguished Alumni Award, are available at konkretefoundation.org or by calling 610-767-7824. Nomination forms must be submitted by Nov. 1.

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PTA groups will meet next month. Anyone is welcome to attend and volunteer.

Moore Elementary, 6 p.m. Nov. 5

Lehigh Elementary, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5

George Wolf Elementary, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6

Borough Elementary, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7

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The 2018-19 winter sports sign-ups continue through Nov. 9. Tryouts begin Nov. 16.

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Do you have any school news? This column is a compilation of upcoming school events in the NASD. 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 before an event.