October 28, 2021

Attention Seniors:  Interested in a chance to win a free ticket to the 2022 Senior Banquet on the Gateway Clipper valued at $75 or a free 2022 Senior T-shirt?  This Friday, the Senior Class will be having a Halloween Costume Contest.  Wear your most creative costume to school on Friday and get your picture taken in room 313 during homeroom to be entered into the contest.  Please note: Full face make-up and costume masks are not allowed at school.  Please keep this in mind.  A secret panel of teachers will be doing the judging and winners will be announced on Wednesday, November 3rd.  So, what’s it going to be — a witch, a clown, Spider Man, Cruella de Vil?  Can’t wait to find out. 

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The following colleges/universities will be visiting NASH today: Youngstown State University – In person during Period 5 in The Place. Daemen College – VIRTUAL during Period 6 in The Place. Davidson College – In person during PERIOD 7 in The Place. Muhlenberg College – In person ALSO during Period 7 in The School Counseling Conference room. Sign up to meet with the representative on your Naviance account. Please note: You must be registered to join the VIRTUAL meeting link.

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What are you waiting for??!!  There’s no better time than today to sign up for DECA!  The membership drive will be ending soon! You can sign up by scanning the QR code on the DECA flyers throughout the school or by visiting Mrs. Sullivan’s home page.  You become an official DECA member once your membership dues are paid.  If you have any questions, email Mrs. Sullivan.

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Attention Seniors:  You have one month left to purchase a senior t-shirt.  Check out the email that Dr. Dirda sent you on October 11th regarding Senior T-shirts to find the Google Form for purchasing.  You can drop off your $15 checks made payable to NASH in Room 313 to Mrs. Perry.  Payments can also be made online through your Payschools account.  All orders and payments must be made prior to November the 23rd, but why wait.  You know if you don’t do it now, you’ll be sure to forget.

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Attention Winter enthusiasts! Sign ups for the NASH Ski and Board Club are going on now.  If there is a strong enough level of interest, we will plan some trips. The Google sign-up form is available on Blackboard Announcements. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

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Stop in the NASH library this week and the next to visit the frighteningly realistic graveyard diorama created by our own Mr. Rhinehart.  The hand-rendered detail promises to draw you in, but beware, for many unfortunate souls have never returned from Bron Mauer Cemetery.  Don’t miss your chance to see it in person…if you dare!  And be sure to check out a scary book while you’re here in recognition of All Hallows Eve!

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The NAXC shoe drive ends TOMORROW, so act fast! Visit the donation bin in the office vestibule, please take a picture of the shoes prior to donating, and fill out the form on the NHS Black Board to receive an hour of service.

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The Autistic  and life skills support class is selling handmade beaded bracelets to support  Zip With Us.  This charity donates free ZipShirts to pediatric cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy throughout the U.S. and beyond. The bracelets will be on sale during 6th period lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Have a particular color in mind? Students and teachers can come to room 268 to place their order. The price of the bracelet is $8 or 2 for $15

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This year’s NASH fall musical is Mamma Mia!  Tickets are now on sale at namusical.com.  Don’t miss out!  The show runs for two days only — November 6th at 2pm and 7pm, and November 7th at 2pm.

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Mr. Downs’ science classes recently took their studies outside for an experiment that fits the season.  Roll the video…

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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 YOUR Throwback Thursday!