In an effort to maintain privacy for NHS Zoom meetings, please refer to Principal Vaillancourt’s weekly Hello Hamp newsletter for specific links referred to in this newsletter.
Visit the NHS website.
Week of April 17-25:
Spring Break – no school!
NEF April Vacation School2School Fun Run/Walk/Ride (details).
Fri., Apr. 23: DEADLINE for Student PE form (details).
Mon., Apr. 26: Spring Sports tryouts/practice start date.
Fri., May 7: DEADLINE Sojourner Truth Memorial Scholarship application (details).
Sat., May 8:
Annual NEF/SOS Plant Sale at Smith Vocational School parking lot (details).
SAT Test @ Northampton High School
Tue., May 11: Half-day of school, Teacher Work Day.
Fri., May 21: NHS Poetry Slam video submission deadline (details).
MCAS Test Dates (details)
May 20-21:
– Math MCAS for Grades 10
– Late start for Grades 9, 11* and 12
May 27-28:
– ELA MCAS for Grades 10
– Late start for Grades 9, 11* and 12
*As of yesterday, the state announced that 11th graders will not need to take MCAS as a requirement for graduation. Complete details here, including instructions for Grade 11 students who wish to take MCAS.
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The NPS 2020-2021 school year calendar has been updated online.
New! 2021-2022 school year calendar is now approved.
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To submit information to Hamp Highlights, email nhsptonews@gmail.com
You can always donate to the PTO online!
Check out these NHS Clubs!
Thank you to administrative intern Jonathon Feliciano for putting together this slide show of NHS Clubs with meeting details, links and contact information: NHS CLUBS
The Transcript
The NHS student news broadcast, The Transcript, is released every Friday morning (7:30 am). You can watch the newest episode on the Transcript YouTube channel. The Transcript is produced by NHS students through the Technology Department’s Communications and Media Production course.
Northampton Education Foundation
The Northampton Education Foundation provides grants for teacher-initiated projects and programs that expand educational opportunities, foster creativity, and enhance academic experiences in Northampton’s public schools. Please support NEF! New grants awarded for NHS Band Remote Concerts and Lindy Hop classes.