At this time, all students interested in participating in NA Project Water’s 2018 Dodgeball Tournament should report to the Auditorium.

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ATTN Seniors: Caps/gowns and tassels will be ordered for all Seniors through the high school and there will be no need for Seniors to order these items on their own.

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Attention one and all: Mr. Bruce Allen of the Science Department has agreed to have both his beard and his head shaved right here on the morning announcements in March if he can raise $500 for Facial Hair February by Valentine’s Day.  Anyone and everyone can donate, and all the proceeds go to The Caring Place.  See Mr Allen with your donation, and let’s make certain that he’s bald for the month of March.

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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and next week NASH will be making an effort to raise awareness about abuse in teenage relationships. Throughout the week, bracelets will be sold for $1 during lunch periods to raise money for 3ENow, a Dating Violence Awareness organization, and a local women’s shelter. If you are in Key Club, you can get one donation hour for every ten bracelets you buy. In addition, NASH will be conducting a Spirit Week to further raise awareness. Monday’s theme is Crazy Sock Day, Tuesday is 80’s Day, Wednesday is College Apparel Day, Thursday is Superhero Day, and Friday is Black and Gold Day.

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Want to request a song for the MORP playlist? Look for flyers around the school with a QR code and link to the song request form. Or pull out your phone right now and scan the code on the screen.  Let’s make this playlist pop!

Morp tickets are on sale NOW during all lunches. Don’t miss out, buy you dance ticket today. Just a reminder; pick up your form to have an out-of-school guest attend the dance with you if that is the case.  Let’s GO…. Let’s GLOW at MORP on February 10th.

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Looking for some extra cash? Submit at least two works to VARIATIONS and AUTOMATICALLY be entered in a raffle to win a $25.00 Amazon gift card! A total of four gift cards will be awarded. Submission must be sent by March 1st! Submit your work on Blackboard through the VARIATIONS tab under NASH Student Information.

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Attention Seniors:  The Class of 2018 North Allegheny Pre-Tuition Scholarship Application is now available in the Counseling Office.  All Seniors are invited to submit an application for this wonderful opportunity.  In addition, any students planning to attend LaRoche College or CCAC should pick up a copy of the McCandless Industrial Development Authority Scholarship application, which is also available in the Counseling Office.

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DON’T MISS it!!! The Pittsburgh National College Fair is coming to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Thursday, February 8th from 9:00 AM-12:00 noon and 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm and Friday, February 9th from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon. For a list of 225 representatives attending the fair go to www.collegefairguide.com

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Join us on Thursday, February 22nd for Engineer the Future at the Carnegie Science Center from 8:10 – 2:00. This event will allow you to explore a career in engineering as you engage in hands-on activities, interact with professionals in the field, and check out presentations at more than 40 event tables. You will also participate in the Career Café, a fast-paced introduction to engineering careers in an informal setting. The cost is $8 (cash or check made payable to “NASH). Money and permission forms are due by Feb. 9th.

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Next week is National School Counselor’s week.  On Monday, the Counseling Office will pass out donuts to students starting a little before 7.  First come, first served.  There will also be cake for the entire staff in the Conference Room in the Counseling Office.

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Are you interested in applying for a summer research program?  The Hillman Cancer Center Academy (formerly called UPCI, the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute) is now accepting student applications. Dr. David Boone will visit NASH on Thursday, February 8th during 9th period lunch (12:13 – 12:43) to talk about the program and applications.  Please sign up through Naviance, under the College tab for “Visits.”

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Students – come join a discussion about the issue of Human Trafficking with other students from Mexico, Virginia and Missouri via video conference next Tuesday February 6 at 11 am in The Place.  The event will only run for 90 minutes and promises to be  a lively and engaging discussion on this important global issue.  All are welcome

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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 fly Friday videos.