March 29 is the end of the third marking period for secondary grades.

Report cards will be available on the Sapphire community web portal by the end of the day April 9.

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Reminder: The elementary trimester report cards became available on Sapphire as of March 22.

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Spring break is April 1-5. Schools will reopen April 6.

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Administrative Professionals Week is April 19-23. Thank you to the secretaries, administrative assistants and other staff who help keep Northampton Area School District running smoothly and organized.

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Northampton Area Middle School’s school spirit clothing sale fundraiser is underway. Visit fancloth.shop/KGTXX to check out the great merchandise and place your orders.

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Northampton Area High School students have the opportunity to do some volunteering. Students can visit volunteerlv.org to find opportunities.

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Northampton Area School District is in need of substitute teachers. Whether you have a teaching degree or a bachelor’s degree in any area, you can be of service. Daily rate is $110.

Please see Substitute Information under the Employment page of the NASD website, nasdschools.org, for more information.

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Online registration for kindergarten and first grade is underway. To register your child online, visit the NASD website. Click the 2021-22 Kindergarten Registration link on the left side and follow the directions. When visiting the registration link, you will find all the health requirements and other important information.

For admission to kindergarten, the child must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1. For admission to first grade, the child must be 6 years old on or before Sept. 1. Children currently enrolled in kindergarten in NASD do not need to register for first grade.

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NAHS students are reminded to carry their district ID with them every day to scan in and out of the building. Students will no longer be permitted to sign in at the attendance office if they forgot their ID. Students must use their phone or their Chromebook. Their ID was emailed to them.

Please make sure to look it up and have it ready when you scan in. If you are having problems locating it, contact the office.

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Students must be sure to sign in and submit their work to receive attendance credit. If they do not, students will get marked absent.

Be sure to visit NASD’s website 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.