Juniors eligible for National Honor Society were emailed a candidate letter on February 14th. Completed Candidate Packets are due March 11 by 2:30pm. If you are a junior with a 3.9500+ cumulative weighted GPA and did not receive an emailed letter about NHS, please contact Mrs. Oliver and Mr. Tengowski.
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Trying to decide what to do after high school? Wish you could learn more about the many careers that exist? We have just the thing for you! The GOAL Office will host a series of lunchtime conversations with career professionals in a multitude of fields. These sessions are open to all students and will occur during lunch periods from March 4 – 15 in the PLACE. If you wish to learn more or sign up, head to the Career Conversations website which can be accessed through the NASH Student Information Bb page or via the QR code on flyers in the hallway. Stop by the GOAL Office, 249A, with questions.
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Attention Seniors: Having you been putting off purchasing your senior t-shirt? Thinking you have four months of school left, so no rush? We just wanted to let you know that there are only about two left in each size. Bring a check made payable to NASH for $15 to room 313 before or after school or during homeroom, and you can get one before they are gone.
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As May approaches, Seniors will be making big decisions regarding where the next path in life will take them. If you are a senior and would like to share this information with your classmates, check out the email that Mrs. Perry sent on January 17th with a link to complete a Google form sharing your future plans. These plans will then be shared on Instagram @nashseniorclass. We can’t wait to see what you’ve decided to do once you graduate!
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North Allegheny is hosting a hackathon on February 24th at NASH! Teams will have the entire day to design, develop, and build projects to compete for sponsored prizes and monetary awards. Anyone who has an interest in technology should attend! Absolutely no experience is necessary! We’ll be providing optional workshops and mentors to help teams get started! Meals and snacks will be provided. Sign up quickly since spots will be capped at 120 people. Visit hackna.org to sign up and find more details.
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It’s Facial Hair February! Each year, NASH raises thousands of dollars for Highmark’s The Caring Place. You can get involved in two ways: 1) Grow out your facial hair for the entire month of February to bring awareness to children’s grief and The Caring Place. 2) Donate money. Each dollar you donate earns you one raffle ticket for prizes like tickets to school events and gift cards. See Mrs. O in Room 265 to learn more.
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The North Allegheny Federation of Teachers is pleased to announce that they will offer 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 and complete the application beginning today, February 12, on Naviance.
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Do you have a passion for creative writing, art or photography? Do you want to have your work published in a magazine? Submissions for VARIATIONS, NASH’s literary and arts magazine, are currently open! Submissions will be open until the day before spring break, March 22nd. If you would like to submit, please use the QR code on any of our posters.
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Gathering Hope is collecting body wash, shampoo, and deodorant for Outreached Arms, which is a non-profit organization that serves the homeless and poor population of Pittsburgh. Monetary donations will also be accepted. Please drop off all donations to Mrs. Prosser in room 369 by March 22
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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.