Moore Elementary School is continuing its school spirit for one last day: On Dec. 21, it’s winter wonderland day - try dressing like a snowman or wear white or blue.

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Northampton Area School District will be closed for winter break Dec. 25-Jan. 2, 2024. Have a happy and safe holiday with family and friends!

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There will be a purse bingo benefiting Northampton girls basketball Jan. 7, 2024, at Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company, 2718 Mountain View Drive, Bath. Doors open 11:30 a.m.

A ticket includes 20 games, with additional items to purchase.

For tickets, call 610-704-4715 or email kkidsgirlsbasketballbc@gmail.com.

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Online kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year, for all elementary buildings, will soon begin.

Visit the NASD website, nasdschools, to begin the process starting Jan. 10, 2024.

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From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 10, 2024, Northampton Area High School will be holding a FAFSA (Free Applications for Federal Student Aid) college completion night in the library. Help will be available for parents/guardians preparing for their child’s college education.

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PTA groups are organizing their next meetings for the new year. Mark your calendar.

Lehigh Elementary School PTA will meet 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 10, 2024, in the school cafeteria.

Northampton Borough Schools PTA meets 4-5 p.m. Jan. 10, 2024, at the Siegfried building.

The Moore Elementary School PTA will meet 6-8 p.m. Jan. 11, 2024, at the school.

Northampton Area Middle School PTA will meet 5-6 p.m. Jan. 18, 2024, at the school.

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NASD will be closed Jan. 15, 2024, in honor of Martin Luther King Day.

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The end of the second marking period for NAMS students will be Jan. 18, 2024.

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Have you downloaded the new NASD app? The app will allow parents/guardians to access documents, events, news updates and emergency notifications.

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

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Visit NASD’s website for updates and special announcements. There are many helpful forms and important links for both students and parents/guardians.

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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 2023-24 school year.

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NASD is in need of substitute teachers, instructional assistants, custodians, health room assistants, nurses, hall monitors and security guards.

For teachers, if you have a teaching degree or a bachelor’s degree in any area, you can be of service.

Visit “substitute information” under the employment page of the NASD website, nasdschools.org, for more information.

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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 their upcoming activities. Email me at jamb87@hotmail.com with “Northampton school news” in the subject line at least two weeks before an event.