Organizers of the Northampton Area School District Student Council car show, which took place July 27, have announced how much has been raised over the past years. The totals are as follows.

2015 - $2,000

2016 - $2,100

2017 - $3,200

2018 - $3,250

2019 - $3,479

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The 2019-20 academic year has officially started. Students returned to school Aug. 26. I hope everyone had a great summer!

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NASD will be closed for the Labor Day holiday Sept. 2.

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PTA groups will start to meet next month. For anyone who is interested in joining the PTA, be sure to attend the meeting to learn how you can become involved.

• George Wolf Elementary School, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3

• Borough Elementary, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 4

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Meet the teacher nights are also coming up. Plan to attend an information meeting with your child’s teachers.

• Grades 1-5 for George Wolf Elementary, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 5

• Grades 1-5 for Lehigh Elementary, 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 5

• Grades 1-5 for Moore Elementary, 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 5

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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 the absence.

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Reminder for parents and guardians: Be sure to bring a photo identification with you every time you visit any of the district schools. The district does not want to inconvenience you if you arrive without the proper identification. An ID is required anytime you are picking up your child, meeting with a staff member or leaving the main office for any reason.

The district thanks you for helping keep a safe environment for all the students at the schools. For the safety of all students, make sure to follow all traffic guidelines during arrival and dismissal throughout the district.

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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.