Winter is upon us NASH, and for the homeless of Pittsburgh this is by far the most difficult time of year.  This year, Project Water volunteers will be weaving blankets and mats from plastic bags to be donated to the homeless population of Pittsburgh.  Starting this week, you can help Project Water serve our community by donating to our plastic bag drive.  All donations will be repurposed into blankets and mats.  Together, we’ll be serving our community and recycling plastic waste!  Let’s make sure that no members of our community are without warmth this winter.  Plastic bag drop off bins are in Mrs Prosser’s room 369.  Get rid of your plastic bags and help out Project Water now.

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Attention Seniors:  You have one week left to purchase a senior t-shirt.  Check out the email that Dr. Dirda sent you on November 9th regarding Senior T-shirts to find the information and 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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The following colleges/universities will be visiting NASH today:

SUNY College at Plattsburgh – VIRTUAL during Period 5 in the School Counseling Office. Baylor University – VIRTUAL during Period 7 in the School Counseling Office. Sign up to meet with the representative on your Naviance account. You will have to register to join the link for virtual meetings.

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Attention Ski Club members: We will host an informational meeting on Monday November 22 during HOMEROOM in the library. Please plan to attend to get details about the first ski trip.

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If you are interested in wild adventure, swordplay, and sorcerous fun, then the Dungeons and Dragons club is calling you! The club is seeking experienced Dungeon Masters, seasoned players, and new players willing to risk life and limb for gold and glory! The Dungeons and Dragons club will hold an initial informational meeting on Wednesday, November 24 at 2:45 in room 232. Hope to see you there.

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The Annual Blood Drive is starting soon, and there is an urgent need for blood donations! You can donate blood either in person at school on Tuesday, November 23, or in your own time at any Vitalant center from November 22 – December 3 by giving them the NASH code HS010047. Signups for the in-person Blood Drive start this week, November 8 – 12, during lunch periods. All NHS members can receive service hours for donating blood, but ALL students and staff 16 and older are eligible to donate. For more information or with questions, email Alina Zaidi at [email protected]. 

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The NASH Computer Club will be having their next meeting TOMORROW in room 369 after school. Hope to see you there! Additionally, Computer Club members will be selling stickers during lunches next week.

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The NA GSA is now meeting twice a month! Our next meeting is TOMORROW in the NASH Library at 2:30. Please join us! The NA GSA is a safe and nurturing place for students of all genders and sexual orientations.

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Attention readers: The next Library Club meeting will be this Friday, November 19, after school in the library. See you then!

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Hey NASH!  Do you have winter coats and accessories around your house that are no longer worn or needed? DECA is collecting new or clean, gently used coats, jackets, hats, scarves, and gloves through Monday, November 29th.  Donations may be placed in the collection bins located in the vestibule or in front of the main office.  All donations benefit Pittsburgh’s Outreached Arms to help those in need.  Let’s do our part to ensure everyone stays warm this winter!

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Are you interested in advocating for equal rights for all genders? Gender Equality Series welcomes you! We welcome all genders, sexualities, and races. The first meeting will be TODAY at NASH in the Trophy Room from 2:45-3:45 pm. After that, our meetings will be every other week. Please scan the QR codes on the flyers in the hallways to learn more. You can also email [email protected] for any questions. We hope to see you there!

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You can find a copy of the announcements from today, yesterday, and every day at nashuproar.org.  Thanks, and have a great day, NASH!