Welcome back to school! The first day of the 2022-23 academic year for Northampton Area School District students is Aug. 29.

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If you would like to share any upcoming school events or have great things happening in your classrooms throughout the district, email me at jamb87@hotmail.com and title it Northampton District News. I would be happy to spread the news for any upcoming activities. You can also send me photos for possible publication in The Press.

Be sure to send me your information at least two weeks before an event. Columns are completed the weekend before Wednesday press time.

Thank you, and have a fantastic school year!

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Have you downloaded the new NASD app? The app will allow parents to access documents, events, news updates and emergency notifications. Download the app on Android at bit.ly/2TZZEzm or on iPhone at apple.co/3k9Y5tB.

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Visit NASD’s website, nasdschools.org, regularly for updates and special announcements. There are many helpful forms and important links for both students and parents.

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Aug. 30-31 will be picture day for Northampton Area High School students.

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Parents/guardians should have received a letter this summer reminding them to go online and update their child’s information. This will include all phone numbers, emergency contacts and numbers, email addresses, text numbers and permission for field trips and photos for the 2022-23 school year.

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Grab your NAHS football T-shirts before it’s too late! A portion of the sales helps the Class of 2023.

Visit NASD’s website and follow the NAHS link to order.

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Mark your calendar for Sept. 15 for NAHS’ open house. Parents are encouraged to attend. It is a great opportunity to become familiar with your child’s school and teachers.

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The Borough Elementary meet the teacher night for grades 2-5 is set for Sept. 8. The times are 6, 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m.

Check your email or any forms being sent home with your child for further information.

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Box Tops for Education is one of the nation’s largest programs that helps schools. Buying products with the Box Tops logo earns money for our schools. Follow these steps to participate: Download the Box Tops app on the App Store or Google Play, register to buy Box Tops products, and scan your receipt within 14 days of purchase to earn cash for your child’s school.

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Reminder for Northampton Area Middle School parents: Drop-off begins 7 a.m., and homeroom begins 7:24 a.m. Students must be in the classroom prior to that time in order to avoid being marked tardy.

NAMS thanks you for your continued support and cooperation.

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Reminder for NAHS students who are late arrivals: If you are coming into the building before class starts, report to the auditorium until the bell rings. Do not go to class and hang out in the halls until class starts.