March 4, 2022

True story NASH—Today, thanks to the American Mustache Institute, it is officially “Mr. Bruce Allen and Mr. Luke Kuffer Day” in the city of Pittsburgh. Thanks to their bearded participation in this year’s Facial Hair February, Mr. Allen and Mr. Kuffer were selected and are to be honored today through the great city of Pittsburgh.

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It’s a musical within a comedy and one of NASH’s funniest shows ever!  Don’t miss this year’s spring musical, The Drowsy Chaperone. The show runs through March 6th.  Buy your tickets at namusical.com.

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How would you like to win an NA water bottle THIS MORNING?!  Welcome to Fun Fact Friday, a weekly trivia competition on your Friday morning announcements [***5 second intro will play***] The first student to answer the following question about a staff member at NASH will win their own North Allegheny Water Bottle…. WHICH STAFF MEMBER PERFORMED IN THREE NA MUSICALS WHEN THEY WERE A STUDENT HERE AT NASH? To repeat, WHICH STAFF MEMBER PERFORMED IN THREE NA MUSICALS WHEN THEY WERE A STUDENT HERE AT NASH? The first student to submit a correct answer through Blackboard under NASH Student Information will win an NA water bottle!

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The following colleges/universities are visiting NASH today: Xavier University during 5th lunch. Geneva College during 6th lunch. Visits will take place in the school counseling conference room. Sign up to meet with the representative in your Naviance account.

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Attention all Franklin Elementary alums: If you attended Franklin Elementary School, there is a scholarship for you! Check out the posting for the Franklin Elementary Scholarship on Naviance and apply ASAP.  Return your application to the counseling office. Deadline if Friday, March 11th.

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NASH Student Council has arranged for some fantastic discounts at some local businesses around the Wexford/McCandless area.  Let’s roll the clip…

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Student Council is running the first ever NASH Personal Care drive in support of the North Hills Community Outreach from Monday, March 7th through Friday, March 18th. You will have the opportunity to donate new, unopened personal care products to boxes in front of the art display case in the cafeteria throughout the entirety of the drive. Please refer to the NASH Student Council Instagram or flyers posted throughout the school for the full donation list. Students will be able to earn either NHS or Key Club hours for donating to this event. Personal care and hygiene items are crucial for many individuals that utilize food banks!  Thanks for your support NASH! 

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Hey NASH students and staff! Do you love pizza AND helping those with blood cancer? Then stop over to Monte Cellos on March 8th and mention Maisy Wadlow or LLS to help raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society! Hope to see you there!

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The NASH Red Cross Club is holding a drive to support veterans in need. The Totes of Hope organization is looking for donations of a variety of items, including socks, puzzle books, pens, sewing kits, toothbrushes, and more. Donations can be left in Mrs. Volpe’s room or in the NASH vestibule. Contact Tejal Dehake with any questions.  Thanks NASH!

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Juniors who are eligible to apply for National Honor Society have been invited to apply via their NA email.  Please refer to the email for details. NHS applications from eligible juniors are due by 2:30pm on March 15.

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Attention all first semester Health and PE students!  The HPE blood drive is on Wednesday, March 9th and we wanted to be sure to include you in the opportunity to join in giving and donate in our drive. Please see any of the NASH PE teachers for info, scheduling, and needed paperwork so you can be a part of saving lives!

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The Pittsburgh National College Fair is coming to the David Lawrence Convention Center on Thursday, March 17, 2022 and Friday, March 18, 2022. For more details, (including a virtual option held in April), please visit the NASH Counseling Office.

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Attention students interested in taking AP Exams.  Late registration is still open with monetary penalties and will close on March 13th. The AP registration process is a two-step process. Please visit the NASH School Counseling Site for more information or speak to your AP teacher.

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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 a fabulous and fly Friday feature!