Jan. 27 is the last day to order your KAB (Kids All Belong) T-shirt for pink shirt day at Northampton Area Middle School. It’s $10; cash only. Students can purchase them in room 379 or visit NAMS’ 540 newsletter to follow the QR code.

The school is currently recruiting sixth-grade students for KAB for the 2024-25 academic year. If your sixth-grade student is interested in signing up to participate in KAB, have them complete the Google form on Schoology. To be a member of KAB, students need to be passing all their classes and follow the code of conduct and SMART expectations.

The group is looking for students who can be positive climate changers in the building. KAB students will help to create a school climate where “kids all belong”; design schoolwide activities, such as unity day, pink shirt day and 143 Day; welcome new students to NAMS; plan new student socials; and assist with fifth-grade transition activities.

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Reminder: Jan. 21 was the end of the second marking period. Report cards will be available on Sapphire starting Jan. 31.

Please make sure all your information is updated on your portal.

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The spring session of NASD community education classes is underway. You do not have to be a Northampton resident to participate.

• Low-impact water aerobics class started Jan. 21 and will continue 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 4 in the NAMS pool. The instructor will be in the pool demonstrating and explaining all the exercises.

• Dance It Out will be held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 5-26, in the multipurpose room at Siegfried Elementary School. It is a fun, high-energy and low/high cardio and strength workout. All fitness levels are welcome. Bring water and optional 1- to 3-pound weights or dumbbells.

There is a cost for both classes. A drop-in fee is also available.

For more information, the cost and to register, visit nasdschools.org/page/community-ed or contact Michele Heisler at heislerm@nasdschools.org or 484-661-6662.

If you would like to discuss holding a community education class, based on your passion or skill, reach out to Heisler. Instructors need to have a TB test and clearances.

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Club Ophelia is an after-school girls mentoring program that pairs up Northampton Area High School girls who are trained to mentor NAMS girls. Club Ophelia focuses on empowering girls to build strong and healthy relationships through positive communication, sound decision making and conflict resolution strategies. Visit NAMS’ website or contact the school office for more information on how to join.

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The NAMS Clothing Closet assists families in need of winter coats. If your family is in need of winter coats, email Robyn Ginther at gintherr@nasdschools.org or send in a note.

If you have a gently used or new coat you wish to donate, it will be happily accepted by contacting Ginther. Sizes adult small, medium and large are always needed.

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The Class of 2025 graduation ceremony has been set for 7:30 p.m. May 30 at Al Erdosy Stadium. The district is looking forward to celebrating this achievement with all students and families.

More information about the ceremony will come in the weeks ahead.

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If you are an administrator, teacher, coach, club adviser, student, PTA member or anyone who would like to share school district news, email me at JMBNews@hotmail.com with Northampton School District News in the subject. Allow at least two weeks prior to an event to be included in this column. You can also send me pictures and information about great things happening in your classroom. Weekly columns are completed the weekend before going to press Wednesdays. I hope to hear from you because I know there are great things happening in NASD!