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. 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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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 High School students are reminded to be carrying their ID every day to scan in and out of the building. They will no longer be permitted to sign in at the attendance office if they forgot their ID.

Students must use their phone or Chromebook. Please make sure to look it up and have it ready when scanning in.

A student ID was emailed from Christmas City.

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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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Great Allentown Fair scholarships are open for seniors with an interest in pursuing additional education related to agriculture.

Visit allentownfairfoundation.org for more details and due dates.

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As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, students have experienced an inconsistent schedule of instruction over the past year.

The Summer Bridge program is being offered to all incoming NASD students in kindergarten through grade 12. 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 nasdschools.org/summer for more information.

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Summer help opportunities are available for students. 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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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.