Students from Lehigh Elementary School, Moore Elementary School, Siegfried Elementary School, Northampton Area Middle School and Northampton Area High School are participating in the 2026 NEPA Odyssey of the Mind regional tournament Feb. 28 at Pocono Mountain West High School.

Pocono Mountain School District is hosting the tournament for the 16th time since 2009, according to a NEPA Odyssey of the Mind news release.

“Some 450 students from 28 schools and organizations will go head-to-head. Odyssey of the Mind teams spend the school year designing a solution to their ‘problems’ to present at competitions held around the world each spring. All elements of each team’s solution must be original creations of the students. Their creations must accomplish goals within specific guidelines and a strict budget,” the news release stated.

“Top performers at the regional tournament will advance to Pennsylvania state finals at Pocono Mountain East March 28. Those state finalists will compete for the chance to represent northeast Pennsylvania at the Odyssey of the Mind world finals at Iowa State University in May,” according to the release.

The tournament is open to the public and free to attend.

Good luck to our Northampton Area School District students participating!

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Reminder: The elementary strings showcase concert is set for 7:30-8:15 p.m. Feb. 27 in the gymnasium at NAMS. The showcase will feature students from Borough, George Wolf, Lehigh and Moore elementary schools.

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The Harlem Wizards are coming to visit NAHS 5 p.m. Feb. 28. The Wizards will be bringing great entertainment!

For ticket information, visit harlemwizards.com.

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Registration is open at gotrlehighpocono.org for the NAMS Heart and Sole Running Club for girls in grades 6-8. Sign up by March 1.

The program will be held 2:45-4:15 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Each participant will get a shirt, water bottle, cinch sack, snacks and a medal. There is a fee.

There will also be a 5-K run in May.

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George Wolf students will have their spring picture day March 6. All students will have their photos taken, but purchase is optional.

Students will bring home more detailed information about ordering.

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Donate your items to help 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, 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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This school year, NAMS students in the What’s So Cool About Manufacturing program produced an original video showcasing Polymer Contours Inc. They worked very hard and would love for the community to show support for them.

Voting will be open 12:01 a.m. March 17 through 11:59 p.m. March 19. Visit whatssocool.org to vote for the Northampton team.

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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.

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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Order your NAMS 2025-26 yearbook by April 25. Visit the school’s 540 page and scan the QR code or visit dansyearbook.shopyearbook.com/view_account.asp? yearbook_id=101703.

Yearbooks and online ordering platforms are provided by Dan’s Camera City, but it is not responsible for content, design, pricing or order deadline. Dan’s cannot independently sell a yearbook once the sale has ended.

If you have questions, call 610-434-8450, ext. 364.

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