A reminder for Moore Elementary School parents/guardians: Doughnut sale order forms are due by Feb. 9. Thank you for your continued support!

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There will be a blood drive Feb. 12 during the school day in the gymnasium at Northampton Area High School. The event is sponsored by the Volunteer Club.

Consider donating to help save lives!

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Northampton Area School District will be closed Feb. 13-16 for the Presidents Day holiday.

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Mark your calendar for Northampton Area Middle School’s winter dance, set for 6-8 p.m. Feb. 21 at the school. Doors open 5:45 p.m.

The tickets can be purchased Feb. 4-20 in the office.

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On Feb. 25, NAMS students and staff will be celebrating pink shirt day. Students can participate by wearing pink on that day to show school community passion, encourage everyone to practice kindness and to not tolerate bullying.

The deadline to order a specific event shirt was Jan. 26. T-shirts will be distributed to students in February.

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The Harlem Wizards are coming to the NAHS gym 5 p.m. Feb. 28. Save the date and get your tickets.

The Wizards will bring great entertainment!

For ticket information, visit harlemwizards.com and click Get Tickets.

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Donate your items to help the NASD band department’s clothing and more drive March 7 in the parking lot of NAHS 8-11:45 a.m. The truck arrives at noon. Give your items a second chance to be used again! Place your gently used and unwanted items in tightly tied bags. The more their collection weighs, the more they raise.

Items include adult and children’s clothing, shoes, apparel, handbags, purses, wallets, sandals, sneakers, boots, jackets, coats, rain gear, leathers, belts, ties, pants, shirts, sweaters, vests, blouses, dresses, skirts, robes, undergarments, sheets, towels, linens, tablecloths, hats, scarves, gloves, wallets, jewelry, watches, uniforms, jerseys, backpacks, new diapers, household items, utensils, hard and soft toys, electronics and small bric-a-brac items. All must be bagged.

They do not accept thrift store goods, flea market and yard sale items, furniture, books, pillows and curtains or any merchandise that has holes, rips, stains, mold or an odor. Thank you for your support.

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Soups and Scoops, an Empty Bowls event, is coming 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 19 to the cafeteria at NAMS. Mark your calendar, and visit the website to purchase tickets.

This is a community event focusing on using art to create an impact on food insecurity in the Northampton community. The soup, bread, ice cream and time to relax with friends and family are always enjoyable.

The group is also looking for donations for the event. Visit the school’s website and find the link through the 540 newsletter to donate. Fill out the form to allow organizers to include your business information at the event, or donate at the next tier to include your business on their event T-shirts. Your donation will also allow them to plan for the event, and your participation is greatly appreciated.

If you would prefer to email a logo for the sponsor T-shirt, send your file to millere@nasdschools.org.

For more details about the event, visit sites.google.com/nasdschools.org/nasdsoupsscoops/home.

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The Class of 2026 commencement ceremony has been set for 7:30 p.m. May 29, with rain dates of May 30 and May 31, at Al Erdosy Stadium. The time is to be determined.

More information will be announced in the next few months to all senior families.

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