Are you interested in being part of an honors society focused on English and literature-based events? If so, then the National English Honors Society is the right club for you! NEHS focuses on volunteering and helping through literature-based activities such as book drives and reading to preschoolers. Our introductory meeting is RIGHT NOW in room 236 and the first official meeting is after school on September 25 in the library.  If you are interested, talk to Mrs. Omasits in room 236 or talk to Leah Colaizzi. Hope to see you there!

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You may be sitting there thinking, “How can I win TWO FREE HOMECOMING TICKETS?”  Well, it’s easy.  Follow The UPROAR on Twitter — that’s @NASHUproar — and retweet our “giveaway” tweet before Monday morning.  Your Twitter profile must be public in order for your name to be entered in the drawing, which will be held on Monday morning during these very announcements.  The only way to win TWO FREE HOMECOMING TICKETS is to follow The UPROAR on Twitter and retweet our “giveaway” tweet.

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Attention NASH! The Multicultural Student Union will be meeting during all lunch periods TODAY. If interested, stop by the library during your lunch period.

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LTA is rock climbing on Wednesdays after school, 2:30 till 4 pm.  Stop down at the climbing wall, located under the grandstand at Newman stadium & check it out.

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Please check the LOST AND FOUND located in the cafeteria for any of your lost items! Any items not claimed by October 1 will be sent to charity.

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Would you like to be part of a nationally-ranked, award-winning literary and creative arts magazine?  Join VARIATIONS.  The first informational meeting will be on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 2:30 in room 234.

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“Are you interested in learning how to twirl a baton?  Do you want to become a North Allegheny Majorette?  Then the 3rd Annual North Allegheny Majorette Mini-Camp is where you need to be.  The mini-camp is open to grades K-11 and will be held on Wednesday nights beginning October 18th.  Look for the flyers and posters around the school for more details and information on registration.

The 2018 Safari Yearbook and Personal Ads are available for purchase.  To purchase your book, please go to www.yearbookforever.com.  Personal Ad forms are available on the NASH website under the Safari link.

Order your book and personal ad today!  Prices go up on October 23rd!!

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Attention Juniors:  The PSAT is scheduled for Saturday, October 14th.  Please stop by the Counseling Office to pick up the registration form and practice booklet. The registration deadline is October 2nd.  Don’t miss this opportunity for college assessment practice and also the National Merit Qualifying Exam!

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Admissions representatives from a variety of colleges and universities will be scheduling visits to North Allegheny Senior High to meet with interested students starting the week of September 25.  All students are encouraged to look at their Naviance accounts to view all upcoming visits and sign up for those that interest you.  College rep visits occur during lunches and are held in the vestibule outside of the NASH auditorium.  If visits are scheduled during your lunch, just sign up and show up during your lunch.  If visits are scheduled during times when you have class, you must sign up and get your teacher to write you a pass to attend.  These are excellent opportunities for you to hear more about colleges and meet our admissions representatives.

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Attention all students! The Gay Straight Alliance, also known as GSA,  is alive and well  with the hope of fostering open minds and a comfortable learning environment here at NASH. The first meeting of the school year will be held on Monday, September 25th in room 232 at approximately 2:30 PM after school. Bring a friend or two…hope to see you there. Remember…GSA meeting on Monday, September 25th in room 232 at 2:30 PM after school.

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Do you love to play an instrument or sing?  Want to share that talent with the community? Or maybe you enjoy composing music or want to learn how to? Do you want to be part of an ensemble? If you said yes to any of these questions, music club is just for you!!!  We will be having our second meeting this Friday right after school in room 194 and 195 both near the auditorium side entrance. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Tozier, Mr. Schmeich, Mr. Baldanzi, Tomer Shamir, Andriy Lassowsky, Tess Majewski, or Trevor Fenk for more information.

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Hey everyone!  The NASH Homecoming dance is right around the corner. This year’s theme is “A Night in the Forest” the dance is at NASH on Saturday October 7th from 8 – 11 pm. Tickets go on sale beginning next week on September 25th Tickets are $40 per couple. Or $20 single during the first week of ticket sales

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You can find a copy of the announcements from today, yesterday, and every day at THE UPROAR.  Go to nashuproar.org and click on the link.

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