Northampton Community Task Force is holding a book drive throughout Northampton Area School District. The group is collecting new and like-new books.

The drive will continue until Feb. 20.

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Northampton Area Middle School’s PTA group will meet 6 p.m. Feb. 12.

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There will be a prom fashion show 7-8 p.m. Feb. 14 in the auditorium of Northampton Area High School.

Come check out some of the latest trends for prom!

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Schools will be closed Feb. 15 for the Presidents Day holiday.

Feb. 18 will be a makeup day for the snow, if needed.

Please check for updates.

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Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation is continuing its Buy a Brick fundraiser. Support the foundation by having your name engraved on a brick paver that will be placed within the plaza outside the entrance of Al Erdosy Stadium and the district swimming pool, adjacent to the back of the NAHS parking lot.

Included in this area are the bus loop and memorial plaza. This area is the center of the secondary campus outside the stadium and is open to the public.

Visit konkretefoundation.org/buy-a-brick for more information.

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Parents/guardians, in order to avoid an unlawful absence, don’t forget to fill out an excuse form on the Sapphire portal or send in an excuse with your child within three days of his or her absence.

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Reminder for parents/guardians: Bring a photo identification with you every time you pick up your child, meet with a staff member or leave the main office for any reason.

Additionally, make sure to follow all traffic guidelines during arrival and dismissals throughout the district.

The school district thanks you for helping keep a safe environment for all students at the schools.

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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.