February 16, 2023

ATTENTION ALL FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ALUMNI:  If you attended Franklin Elementary School, or currently have a younger sibling or cousin who does, please come back for an afternoon and be a MYSTERY READER on Thursday March 2nd!  If you are interested in being a Mystery Reader at Franklin Elementary on March 2nd, go to the Franklin Elementary School homepage on the North Allegheny website and complete the google form by Monday, February 27th.  

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Fight the winter blues with a cheerful bunch of daffodils or tulips for your family, friends, and teachers. Daffodil Days is an opportunity for people to join the American Cancer Society’s vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Through the daffodil, the first flower of spring, this campaign is a symbol of hope to cancer patients and those affected by the disease. Give Daffodils. Give Hope. Place your order today! Purchase your flowers through the NA Daffodil Day campaign for delivery the WEEK of March 20th. Just Scan the QR code or visit the website on the flyers that have been placed around the school.  Order deadline is next Tuesday Feb 21st. See Mrs. Spak in Room 363 with any questions

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Attention Senior Athletes or Band Members: The North Allegheny Unified Boosters Organization scholarship deadline is quickly approaching.  Any senior who has participated in a varsity sport or the marching band is eligible to apply to receive scholarship money.  Application information for the UBO Scholarships can be found on the NA Athletic website under the “FOR ATHLETES” tab.  All applications must be submitted to Mr. Bozzuto in the Athletic Office no later than Friday, March 31st, at noon.  

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Attention Seniors:  The Class of 2023 North Allegheny Pre-Tuition Scholarship informational sheet and applications are now available through Naviance or through the Counseling Office.  Please submit a copy of the completed application and a copy of the Student Aid Report page reflecting the EFC amount from your FAFSA filing to the Principal’s Office no later than Friday, March 24.

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Seniors, are you interested in a career in education?  The North Allegheny Federation of Teachers is pleased to announce the Future Educator Scholarship, offering up to two $2,500 scholarships to NA Seniors who plan to enter the elementary or secondary teaching profession.  If you would like to compete for this exciting scholarship opportunity, view the requirements and application on Naviance.  Completed applications are due by 2:20 PM on February 28.

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Attention students interested in taking AP Exams.  Late registration is still open with monetary penalties and will close on March 10th. 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 to get registered.

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The Design Division at LaRoche University is happy to announce that the annual Meet Design event is scheduled for February 20th, Presidents’ Day, from 8am to 4pm. La Roche will also be offering a parallel event, Meet Film, on the same day.  The events are designed to help high school juniors and seniors explore careers in Graphic Design, Interior Architecture, and Film. Learn more at laroche.ed/meetdesign.

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The North Allegheny Facilities Department is accepting applications for seasonal custodians to work this summer, starting in May 2023 and ending in August 2023. Seasonal custodians will work to prepare the buildings for the 2023-2024 School Year. Starting hourly rate is $10.50/hr. Daily work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students 16 and older are eligible to apply. High school students must have a valid work permit. Please visit the District’s Applicant Tracking System for additional details and to apply.

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You can find a copy of the announcements from today, yesterday, and every day at nashuporar.org. Thanks, have a great day, and stay tuned for YOUR Throwback Thursday!