News and Announcements

Drive One 4UR School - A Fundraiser for the Northampton Athletic Booster Club

On Saturday, May 19th the local Ford dealer and the Northampton Athletic Booster Club will be offering a Drive One 4UR School. Come to the Northampton High School Parking Lot (Upper area) and test drive a Ford. For each driver (one per household, must be over 18 to participate and have a valid drivers license) the Booster Club will receive a donation of $20, and if 300 households show up we will receive a total of $6000.

16th Annual Plant and Garden Market - Saturday May 12th @SmithVoke from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

 

Come to the annual garden and plant show on the front lawn of Smith Vocational School and support the SOS Book Fund. Your purchases help the public schools buy books!

Annuals, perennials, hanging plants, terrariums, herbs, houseplants, shrubs, trees, planters, bird baths, birdhouses, compost, organic lawn and garden projects, nature books, photos, cards, clothing, treasures from local gardens, studios and workshops…the list goes on.

Art and Photography Students Showcase Work at Hosmer Gallery - May 5 - May 31, 2012

Art and photography students of Northampton High School will showcase their work at Hosmer Gallery during the month of May. Teachers Lisa Leary, Sheryl Jaffe and Michael Jacobson-Hardy coordinated the exhibit, which includes Honors Art 1-4 students' work, Ceramics 1 & 2, Graphic Design, Drawing & Painting, Photography and Foundations in Art.

The Liverpool Legends...Live..at NHS

Are you a fan of the Beatles? Here is a unique opportunity to support the NHS Music Department and hear some fabulous music! Louise Harrrison presents The Liverpool Legends live in concert at the NHS auditorium on May 3rd, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Come meet Louise Harrison and enjoy great Beatle’s music. Tickets are on sale at the Easthampton Savings Bank or at Brown Paper Ticket. For additional information please call 800-838-3006.

Please Join Us to Welcome the NEASC Visiting Committee

 

Northampton High School has completed their self-study process for re-accreditation with NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges). This process required involvement of students, staff, parents and the larger Northampton community. The grand finale of this begins on Sunday, April 29th when a visiting committee of 16 people will arrive in Northampton for our “official review.”

American Teacher, A Documentary to be shown on April 25th

The JFK PTO along with Will Bangs, 6th grade Social Studies, English & Reading teacher will be featuring American Teacher, A Documentary on Wednesday, April 25th from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The film will be shown in the NHS Auditorium and admission is free!

The free showing of this 80 minute documentary will be followed by a Q&A session led by Will Bangs, JFK 6th grade teacher and a recent recipient of the 2012 recipients of the Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Awards.

Fertilizer/Pesticide to be Applied to Athletic Field on Monday April 12, 2012

An application of fertilizer with a barricade pesticide will be applied to the athletic field at Northampton High School on Monday, April 16th.

Out for the Long Run - an Inspirational Documentary about GLBT High School Athletes

 

Out For The Long Run is an inspirational documentary that shows that even in the world of high school athletics, there's a place for GLBT youth. Shot over an entire senior year, follow Austin and 3 other athletes as they navigate the uncertain waters of high school life while still holding true to their passion for sports and remain true to who they are as individuals.""

Coming April 3rd - Eat for Education! Support NHS PTO and Local Businesses!

The Northampton PTO is sponsoring the 6th annual Eat for Education fundraiser on April 3rd this year. This year 33 local restaurants are participating! Each will donate 10% of their sales to the Northampton PTO, money that will be used to purchase items such as high definition projectors, equipment for classrooms and more. This year restaurants from Northampton and Florence will be participating.