Northampton Area Middle School’s back to school night will be held 6-8 p.m. Sept. 12. Parents/guardians are invited to meet teachers and follow their child’s schedule for the evening. This is a great opportunity for those attending to become more familiar with their child’s school day.

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Reminder: Smile — picture days in Northampton Area School District are underway! Students will bring home a flier with details.

• Moore Elementary School: Sept. 12

• George Wolf Elementary School: Sept. 13

• Siegfried Elementary School: Sept. 18

• Franklin Elementary School: Sept. 19

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Northampton Area High School’s band competition will be 6-9 p.m. Sept. 14 at Al Erdosy Field. It will be an evening to enjoy with several school bands competing.

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The NASD facilities committee meeting will be held 6-7 p.m. Sept. 16 in the NAHS library conference room. This is a public session, so members of the community are welcome to attend.

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The NAMS’ PTA group will hold its first meeting of the school year 5-6 p.m. Sept. 19. Meet the group’s new officers and help plan for this new school year.

The PTA is looking for volunteers. All are welcome to attend.

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The NASD policy committee will next meet 6-7 p.m. Oct. 7 in the NAHS library conference room. This is also a public session.

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Check out some NASD apparel. Stock up and order yours online today.

Visit sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/pennsylvania/northampton/northampton-high-school to get some cool spirit wear!

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Be sure to update your 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 2024-25 school year.

Read the information carefully as these updates are very important.

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Visit the NASD website, nasdschools.org, for many important forms and information.

You can also download the new NASD app, which allows parents/guardians to access documents, events, news updates and emergency notifications.

Download the app on Android at https://bit.ly/2TZZEzm or on iPhone at https://apple.co/3k9Y5tB.

All platforms have valuable information and links for both parents/guardians and students.

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Join your community members to have fun, get fit and try something new! The NASD community education program offers a diverse range of courses that cater to personal interests and promote fitness and leisure activities. Courses are taught by experienced instructors.

Yoga is scheduled for 7-8 p.m. Mondays through Sept. 30 at Siegfried Elementary School. There is a cost for the session and drop-in.

Aqua aerobics will continue 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Oct. 22 in the natatorium at NAMS, 1617 Laubach Ave. There is a cost for the session, or you can pay a drop-in fee.

Crocheting for beginners will be 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 16 in the library at George Wolf Elementary School, 300 Allen St., Bath.

There is a cost, and no drop-ins will be allowed. The class has a maximum of 10 participants. Supplies will be included.

Country line dancing classes will start 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays Oct. 1-22 at Siegfried Elementary.

Dance It Out is set for 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays Oct. 9-30 at Siegfried. There is a session cost and a drop-in fee.

Register for any of these classes at nasdschools.org. If you have questions or are interested in running a course, contact Michelle Heisler, community education program coordinator, at heislerm@nasdschools.org or 484-661-6662.

You do not need to be an NASD resident to participate.

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If you are an administrator, teacher, coach, club adviser, student, PTA member or are in any way related to the school community and would like to share news, email me at JMBNews@hotmail.com with Northampton School District News in the subject. You can also send me photos of the great things happening in your classroom.

Please email your news two weeks prior to the event to be included in this column. Weekly columns are completed the weekend before going to press Wednesdays.

Hope to hear from you!