Northampton Area School District will be closed Dec. 22-Jan. 4, 2026, for winter break. Enjoy the holiday with family and friends!

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Mark your calendar: The PTA’s Glow and Bowl Bash will be 2-4 p.m. Jan. 4, 2026, at Hampton Lanes in Northampton. A ticket includes two hours of bowling, shoe rentals and a lot of fun.

There will also be a bake sale and glow party goodies for sale.

Visit the PTA website on the NASD website.

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Northampton Area Middle School Drama Club will present “The Little Mermaid” 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Jan. 10, 2026, and 2 p.m. Jan. 11, 2026, and tickets are now on sale.

Visit the NAMS website to begin purchasing tickets and for more information.

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NAMS is holding a fundraiser of soft, warm and comfy Northampton blankets measuring 60 inches by 70 inches. All proceeds go toward student rewards and activities.

Each blanket costs $30 (cash only). Your order will not be placed until payment is made. Send your cash to Mrs. Cowitch at the school’s main office.

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A reminder as the temperature starts to cool: All coats, blankets, etc., must be kept in student lockers and not worn throughout the school day.

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Pennsylvania Department of Education approved NASD to use five flexible instructional days as an alternate approach to delivering instruction in place of a day otherwise canceled due to inclement weather or building emergency. PDE will count an FID as a full day of school. During an FID, students will engage in at-home online learning.

Whenever possible, the day before an FID, students and parents will be alerted that NASD will implement an FID. If the FID is canceled due to the severity of the weather or other emergency, an additional message will be sent.

Visit the NASD website with more detailed scheduling for such days.

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NAMS’ PTA group is holding a winter Northampton beanie sale. Drop off an envelope with the student’s name, homeroom and exact change to the office.

Hats will be distributed at the end of each week.

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NAMS’ Homework Club meets 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the school.

Visit the school’s website to fill out the necessary form with accurate data. Once you have filled out the application, you will receive confirmation from the adviser and be given a start date.

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The NAMS PTA is looking for volunteers to help at school events. Volunteer clearances, which are free, are required.

Visit the district’s website for more information on how you can get started.

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Valley Youth House’s school-based counseling program is available to students and offers a minimum of three sessions provided by a master’s-level counselor.

Reach out to your child’s school counselor if you are interested in this program.

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Club Ophelia is a program run by the Center For Humanistic Change and/or Valley Youth House, with the assistance of NAMS counselors. If interested, your child will be matched with a high school student.

Reach out to your child’s school counselor if you are interested in this program.

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Join the Lunch Bunch at NAMS! Lunch Bunch is a great way to meet new people and have lunch with friends.

During Lunch Bunch, students have the opportunity to focus on friendship skills, conflict resolution, managing emotions and coping skills. The group meets once a week during its lunch period.

If you have questions, email or call NAMS.

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Hit the slopes this winter with Northampton Ski Club. Whether you’re a seasoned skier, a first-time snowboarder or just looking for a fun family activity, now is the perfect time to grab your passes, lessons and rentals at Blue Mountain Resort. Don’t miss out on a season full of adventure, learning, and unforgettable memories on the slopes. Passes, lessons, and rentals available for you, your child or the whole family.

If you have any questions, email at northamptonskiboard@gmail.com. You can also visit the Northampton Ski Board information website, linked on the NASD website.

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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, please email me at JMBNews@hotmail.com with Northampton School District News in the subject.