There will be early dismissals June 1 and 2. June 2 is the last day for students.

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Northampton Area Middle School’s eighth-grade moving-up ceremonies are June 1 and 2.

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June 2 is the end of the elementary schools’ third trimester and the end of the fourth marking period for secondary students.

Report cards for both elementary and secondary students will be available on Sapphire June 7.

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To register your child for kindergarten or first grade, visit nasdschools.org. Admission to kindergarten requires a child be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, and admission to first grade requires a child be 6 years old on or before Sept. 1.

Children currently enrolled in kindergarten in the Northampton Area School District do not need to register for first grade.

Immunization records must show the following: four doses of tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis (one dose on or after the fourth birthday); four doses of polio (fourth dose on or after the fourth birthday and at least six months after previous dose given); two doses of measles, mumps, rubella (usually given as MMR); three doses of hepatitis B; and two doses of varicella (chickenpox) or evidence of immunity.

Physical and dental examinations are also required for entrance into kindergarten.

Additionally, upload to the online application two proofs of current residency, which can be a copy of a mortgage, lease or rental agreement; a utility bill; Pennsylvania Department of Transportation identification or driver’s license; Pennsylvania Department of Transportation vehicle registration; copy of state or federal program enrollment; copy of paycheck stub with name and address of employee and employer; residency affidavit, as well as the original birth certificate for child and custody papers if applicable.

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Do you have any school news? This column is a compilation of upcoming school events in 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.