Northampton Area High School’s homecoming spirit week continues through Oct. 7. Join in the activities taking place during the week. Follow your daily announcements for the upcoming planned fun!

The homecoming dance will be 7-10 p.m. Oct. 8 at NAHS.

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There is no school for students Oct. 10. Teachers will have an in-service day.

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Picture retake day for NAHS students is set for Oct. 11. If you missed out on the first picture day, make sure you get them taken this time around.

To prepay for your order, go to orders.christmascitystudio.com and enter code northhs22prepay; it expires midnight on picture day.

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Moore Elementary School will hold its trunk or treat 6-8 p.m. Oct. 14 at the school.

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NAHS fundraisers are underway.

The Class of 2023 is selling Pink Out bracelets through Oct. 31 and running a football T-shirt fundraiser through Nov. 24 and an online Gertrude Hawk sale and candy bar sale through Nov. 24.

The Class of 2025 is having a Gertrude Hawk online fundraiser through Oct. 21.

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Registration is open for Northampton Area School District’s Community Education program. The following classes will be offered for the fall: country line dancing, lap swim and water aerobics.

For more information or to register, visit nasdschools.org/commed or email Sandy Bischof at bischofs@nasdschools.org.

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

NASD thanks you for your continued support and cooperation.

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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 NASD money. Follow these steps to participate: Download the Box Tops app via 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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Have you downloaded the new NASD app? The app will allow parents/guardians to access documents, events, news updates and emergency notifications.

Download the app on Android at bit.ly/2TZZEzm or 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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Do you have any school news? This column is a compilation of upcoming school events in NASD. Teachers, administrators, parents/guardians, students, coaches, PTAs, club advisers and any other community members are invited to share their upcoming activities.

I would be happy to spread the news for any upcoming activities. You can also send me pictures and details of great things that are happening in your classrooms for possible publication in The Press.

Email me at jamb87@hotmail.com with “Northampton school news” in the subject line at least a week before an event. Columns are completed the weekend before Wednesday’s press time.