On Jan. 31, Moore Elementary School students and staff will have a spirit day celebrating National Backward Day.

Additionally, Feb. 1 will be wear your favorite college T-shirt or jersey.

Join in the fun and have school spirit!

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Reminder: Secondary students ended the second marking period Jan. 19. Report cards will be available on the Sapphire community web portal Jan. 27.

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PTA groups will meet this month.

Borough Elementary Schools, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 1, at the Siegfried building

Lehigh Elementary School, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 6, at the school

Northampton Area Middle School, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 14, at the school

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There will be no school Feb. 17 for a teacher in-service and Feb. 20 for Presidents Day. Enjoy the break!

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Online kindergarten registration has begun.

Visit the Northampton Area School District website, nasdschools.org, and follow the link to registration. The link will give you all the necessary information and criteria for your child.

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Did you know you can purchase Northampton apparel online?

Visit NASD’s website and follow the link to the high school page to view items and place an order.

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A few reminders for Northampton Area High School students: Students who are parking on the streets in Northampton, make sure not to park on the streets where you need parking permits from the borough. It is possible your vehicle will be ticketed if parked there.

Also, remember to carry your ID with you each day. It is needed to scan in and out of the building and to sign into the study hall.

Arrivals: Students should not be coming into the building more than 10 minutes before their scheduled class starts. Students who get there too early must sit in the office until it’s time for class. Students are reminded that if coming into the building late, make sure to stop at the attendance area before scanning and going to class.

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Do you have any school news? If you are an administrator, teacher, staff member, club adviser, coach, community member, etc., and would like to share any upcoming school events for this column, please email me at jamb87@hotmail.com and title it Northampton District News. I would be happy to spread the news on any upcoming activities. You can also send me photos of the great things happening in your classroom throughout NASD, with 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 press time Thursdays.