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

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The Summer Bridge program is being offered to students in kindergarten through grade 12.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, students have experienced an inconsistent schedule of instruction over the past year. In response, NASD will be offering free summer programs for all incoming K-12 students. Face-to-face or virtual instruction will be taught by NASD teachers.

There will be three sessions - planned for June 14-July 1, July 6-22 and July 26-Aug. 12.

Visit the NASD website at nasdschools.org/summer for more detailed information.

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Summer help opportunities for students are available. Custodial positions involve various cleaning duties, field and lawn care (mowing/weed whacking), moving furniture and supplies, painting and other projects. Technology positions include lifting, packing and unpacking equipment, setting up and testing equipment, using pallet jacks and transporting equipment.

Both positions start on or before June 14 and will continue through Aug. 12. You must be at least 16 years of age. A valid driver’s license is helpful.

Applications and more information can be obtained from the NAHS main office.

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The sixth annual NASD Student Council car show will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 31 at Bicentennial Park West, 5351 Park West Lane, East Allen Township. Rain date is Aug. 1.

All makes, models and years of cars, trucks, motorcycles and antique tractors are welcome. The first 100 preregistered vehicles will receive dash plaques.

Registration begins 9 a.m. Awards, 30 in all, will be presented 3 p.m. Highlights of the day include door prizes, a tricky tray, food, deejay and a craft/flea market.

All proceeds benefit NASD Student Council.

A registration form can be found on the NASD website, nasdschools.org.

For more information, call Roy Maranki at 610-440-2213 or 610-704-9021.

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Job opportunities for Northampton Area High School students are available. There are great weekend opportunities for juniors and seniors at Crayola, which is now hiring warehouse associates and packagers for $15 per hour, Saturday and Sundays.

Call 610-253-9370 for an appointment. You must be at least 17 years old to apply.

Also, Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek, Northampton, is looking for dietary aides. Part-time positions are available 4-7:30 p.m. Duties range from delivering and retrieving dishes to and from resident areas, setting up tables for meals, assisting in the food line and more.

Contact Richard Schmidt at rschmidt@shfamily.org if interested.

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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 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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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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NASD 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. The 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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NAHS students have the opportunity to do some volunteering. Students can visit volunteerlv.org to find opportunities.

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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.