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 classes 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 through Feb. 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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Moore Elementary School will have a spirit day for Moore pride and football Friday Feb. 7. Don your favorite football team attire and Moore colors.

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Northampton Area High School Crochet Club is looking for new members.

Meetings are scheduled for 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Feb. 11-April 10. Meetings are not mandatory.

Note: There will be no transportation provided.

Permission slips can be found at the door of room 310.

The club is currently accepting donations of yarn and crochet or knitting supplies. They may be dropped off in the main office.

For more information, email bacherty@nasdschools.org.

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Northampton Borough PTA will meet 4-5 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Siegfried building.

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Moore Elementary will have another spirit day Feb. 13. Wear red and pink for Valentine’s Day.

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Northampton Area School District will be closed Feb. 14 for a teacher in-service and Feb. 17 for Presidents Day.

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Northampton Area Middle School Clothing Closet assists families in need of winter coats. As the weather is now cold, if your family is in need of winter coats, email Robyn Ginther at gintherr@nasdschools.org or send a note in with a food pantry bag and Mrs. Boandl will pass the information on.

If you have gently used or new coats you wish to donate, they will happily be accepted by emailing Ginther. Adult small, medium and large are popular sizes.

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NAMS is currently recruiting sixth-grade students for KAB — Kids All Belong — 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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The Class of 2025 graduation ceremony is 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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Check out NASD spirit wear apparel! Stock up and order yours online at sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/pennsylvania/northampton/northampton-high-school.

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Visit NASD’s website, nasdschools.org, for important information and forms for both parents/guardians and students.

You can also download the new district 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 iPhone at https://apple.co/3k9Y5tB.

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If you are an administrator, teacher, coach, club adviser, student or PTA member and would like to share school district news, email me at JMBNews@hotmail.com with Northampton School District News in the subject. Please allow two weeks prior to an event to be included in this column. You can also send me pictures and information on 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 schools.