Report cards for secondary students are now available on the Sapphire community web portal.

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The end of the first trimester for elementary school students will be Nov. 24. Report cards will be available on Sapphire beginning Dec. 14.

Be sure to stay connected with your child’s teachers. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact them.

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Northampton Area School District will be closed Nov. 25-30 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Schools will reopen to students Dec. 1.

Have a happy and safe holiday.

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The second trimester for elementary students begins Dec. 1.

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The winter Keystone Exams for Northampton Area High School students begin Dec. 1 and will continue through Dec. 15.

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Lehigh Elementary School continues its virtual storytimes. Join in 7 p.m. each Sunday to listen to a Lehigh Elementary staff member reading a favorite book.

This is a great weekly event for families to enjoy.

Visit the Lehigh’s Facebook page, Lehigh Elementary School-NASD, to view the storytime.

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Did you know NASD students can get a free meal every day? All students will enjoy lunch at no charge, until further notice.

Visit the cafeteria or pick up the grab-and-go meals.

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Be sure to visit the district’s website, nasdschools.org, regularly for updates and special announcements. There are many helpful forms and important links for students and parents.

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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.