Virginia Tech will be visiting NASH today during 5th lunch in the back of the auditorium. Sign up to meet with the representative on your Naviance account.

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Varsity ice hockey defeated cathedral prep last night 5-1. Goals by Connor Chi assisted by Tyler LaMark, Will Parreaguirre assisted by Kevin Hart from Christopher Hanlon, Matt gentile assisted by Will Parreaguirre, Nate Mellot assisted by Luke Washabaugh, and Tyler LaMark unassisted.

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The Canned Food Drive run by Student Council is accepting cans to distribute to local families for Thanksgiving this year! The collection will happen during homeroom every day from November 12 to the 22nd. There will be many awards for participating, including Smiley Cookies for each Homeroom with the most cans every day. The overall homeroom winner of the week gets a Donut breakfast on Friday, and individuals who bring in the most cans every day will be entered into a raffle for an Amazon gift card! Money donations are also accepted (50 cents=1 can). Each Homeroom teacher will receive a sheet to keep track of their cans and they should be brought during homeroom to the auditorium foyer.  Donations may include but are not limited to: Large box of stuffing mix, Large box of instant mashed potatoes, Can of cranberry sauce, Cans of vegetables, Pie crust mix, Can of “easy” pumpkin pie mix, Can of evaporated milk, Muffin mix (especially corn), turkey gravy mix, Napkins. Our goal is 10,000 cans, so we need the whole school to contribute! Starting November 12 — bring in your cans, win prizes, and help out families in need this Thanksgiving!”

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VARIATIONS is hosting a doughnut party January 15th for students who submit TWO or pieces to VARIATIONS by  November 30th. VARIATIONS is North Allegheny’s award winning literary magazine, and we are welcoming all students to submit any works in art or writing including but not limited to short stories, poetry, painting, sculptures, photography, or any other media. Students can submit their pieces through the NASH student information tab on blackboard for a chance to be featured on the magazine and to win a spot at our January doughnut party.

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Printed AP Exam registration forms and fees are due in the counseling office by TODAY.  More detailed information can be found on NASH’s School Counseling Link or in the weekly NASH Friday Newsflash.

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The environmental club meeting has been moved to Tuesday November 12 at 2:30 in the place.

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Attention Grandview Mentors TEAM A:  Our first visit to Grandview Elementary School is coming up on Thursday, November 14th.  That day, you’ll be helping the children to dissect a squid and complete complex math problems. So that you are prepared for tutoring, plan to attend a TRAINING SESSION in the NASH Library on Tuesday, November 12th during homeroom.  If you cannot attend the training session, please email Mrs. Lombardi to make separate arrangements. Also, please use the code sent to your school email to join the REMIND class. Thank you!

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Any student interested in joining the Technology Student Association should stop by room 240 or 242 and see Mrs. Green or Mr. Banks for sign-up information.

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The NA Interact Club will have its next meeting on Tuesday, November 12th at NASH.  We’ll meet after school in the NASH PLACE—the room attached to the library.  What is the Interact Club? It is the high school branch of the Rotary Club whose motto is “service above self.”  Interact provides students with an opportunity to complete service projects, make connections, develop leadership and communication skills, and have fun!  Come to the meeting on Tuesday, November 12th to get involved. We will be working on a service project to create holiday cards for veterans. November 12th is also the final day to pay dues to the club for membership, so don’t forget to bring your $10 if you haven’t already done so.

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You can find a copy of the announcements from today, yesterday, and every day at nashuproar.org.  Thanks, have a great day, and stay tuned for some fabulous and fly Friday features!