Seniors: Please see the email sent by Dr. Dirda on Friday, September 1st to vote for your Homecoming court senior class nominee for 2023. Homecoming court voting closes TODAY at 2:15.
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Attention Seniors: This is a final reminder that if you are interested in running for a Senior Class Officer position, there will be an informational meeting with Mrs. Perry and Mr. Solenday TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 6th in room 313. At this meeting, the positions available and the obligations of the officers will be discussed. This informational meeting will run during homeroom tomorrow, so if you are interested, please attend. Elections will be held during the week of September 18th through the 22nd. For all senior class updates, follow @nashseniorclass on Instagram.
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Hey NASH! Are you ready to develop your leadership skills and make a difference in your community? Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America, also known as FCCLA, is a student organization at NASH where students make a real difference in the world around them utilizing skills learned in FCS classes. Our first meeting is TOMORROW in room 197. Come check it out! See Mrs. Gallagher if you have questions.
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PSAT registration is now open. The PSAT will be held at NASH for all juniors on Saturday, October 14th. Registration forms can be found in the counseling office as well as on the NASH school counseling page on the NA website. Registration is $30 until September 22nd and late registration is $35 until September 26. The test will be digital and you will be instructed on how to download the Bluebook app for testing to your school computer after registering. Any questions, please see Ms. Kruze in room 238.
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Seniors eligible to apply for National Honor Society were emailed application information on August 28th. Applications are due September 11 by 2:30pm. If you are a senior with a 3.9500+ cumulative weighted GPA and did not receive an emailed invitation to apply to NHS, please email Mrs. Oliver and Mr. Tengowski.
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Are you interested in participating in one of the oldest Olympic Sports? If so, the Fencing Club is the perfect opportunity! Our club meets every Friday in the NAI cafeteria. Practice begins at 2:45 for High School students. Our informational meeting is on Friday, September 8 from 2:45 – 4:00 in the NAI cafeteria. If you’re interested in joining, email us at [email protected].
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Are you a part of a school club or sports team that is interested in creating a float for the Homecoming parade? If so, there is a mandatory meeting Thursday, September 7th during homeroom in the Auditorium, and applications are due Friday, September 8th. Contact Mr. Karolski with any questions, or if you would like to participate!
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The NA Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) will be having our first meeting of the year in The Place, attached to the NASH Library. Please join us after school TOMORROW for thoughtful conversation, treats, and positive interactions. The GSA is open to all students and faculty, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, etc. Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions.
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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! All table-top games are welcome, not only D&D. The club will hold an initial informational meeting on Friday, September 8 after school in room 232. Hope to see you there.
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Are you looking to improve your public speaking skills? If so, join the North Allegheny Speech & Debate team! We will have an introductory meeting on Tuesday, September 12th in the NASH auditorium after school. We hope to see you there!
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Feeling like you need a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate? Please stop by Tiger Grounds Coffee Cart in the hallway outside of rooms 266/268. Each drink is $1.50 or you can purchase a gift card where you can get 6 drinks for $5. Please step in the hallway and don’t be afraid to interrupt. We are happy to serve you.
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Do YOU love creating art? Do YOU want to use your artistic talents to make a difference in the community? If so, join the National Art Honor Society! If you missed our first meeting. Please see our flyers for more information or stop down to room 190 with questions.
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Junior picture day will take place TOMORROW. On Thursday, Madia Photography will be at NASH in the morning to take SENIOR headshot photos for the yearbook for any senior students who have not already had their photos taken for the yearbook by Madia Photography. Madia Photography is the official photographer for the senior photos in the yearbook and photos can only be taken and submitted by Madia.
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On Monday, September 11th, admission representatives from Notre Dame, WashU, Johns Hopkins, and Emory will be holding an in-person information session in Pittsburgh. Sign up to attend to hear an overview of four of the United States’ premier research universities in one event. The event consists of a brief overview presentation from each university, followed by a mini college fair.
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Are you interested in a career in the health professions? Do you want to be a doctor, a nurse, a physical therapist, a pharmacist, a veterinarian, or something else in the medical field? You may be interested in joining HOSA! There will be an informational meeting after school TOMORROW in the NAI library – we hope to see you there!
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You can find a copy of the announcements from today and every day at nashuproar.org. Thanks, and have a great day, NASH!