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(ES): ¡El Nest Express llega antes este año! 🦃💙 Para ayudar a las familias que puedan estar experimentando interrupciones en el acceso a los beneficios alimentarios, el Distrito Escolar de Norristown (NASD) distribuirá kits de comida gratuitos antes del receso de Acción de Gracias, hasta agotar existencias.

📍 Escuela Primaria Davenport (1 E. Oak Street)
📅 Viernes 21 de noviembre
⏰ 10:00 AM, hasta agotar existencias

Los kits incluirán 5 desayunos y 5 almuerzos con fruta fresca, verduras y leche. Para obtener más detalles y los menús completos, visite nuestra página web de Servicios de Alimentación: www.nasd.k12.pa.us/page/food-services

(EN): The Nest Express is rolling in early this year! 🦃💙 To assist families that may be experiencing disruptions to food benefits, NASD will be distributing Free Meal Kits ahead of Thanksgiving Break, while supplies last.

📍 Davenport Elementary School (1 E. Oak Street)
📅 Friday, November 21
⏰ 10:00 AM, while supplies last

Kits will include 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches with fresh fruit, vegetables, and milk. For more details and full menus, please visit our Food Services Webpage: www.nasd.k12.pa.us/page/food-services


#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown
3 days ago, Norristown Area School District
Meal box contents displayed on table.
English Menu for November meal distribution.
Spanish Menu for November meal distribution.

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(ES): ¡Feliz Día de los Veteranos! 🇺🇸 Hoy, nuestros estudiantes de la Sociedad Nacional de Honor Juvenil en Eisenhower organizaron su desayuno anual para socorristas y veteranos, en honor a los miembros de nuestra comunidad NASD. Queremos reconocer y agradecer a todos los que han servido por su valentía, dedicación y sacrificio.

(EN): Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸 Today, our National Junior Honor Society students at Eisenhower hosted their annual First Responders and Veterans Breakfast to honor those in our NASD community. We want to recognize and thank all who have served for their courage, dedication, and sacrifice.

#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown#ThankYou #VeteransDay

6 days ago, Norristown Area School District
ESTLA NJHS pose for photo with their first responder and veteran guests during their annual breakfast.
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(ES): Durante el Desarrollo Profesional de esta semana, los maestros de arte de NASD se reunieron en el Centro de Artes Creativas Expressive Path para disfrutar de un día de creatividad, colaboración y conexión. Desde pintar y construir hasta compartir nuevas ideas, nuestros educadores de arte continúan inspirando con su pasión y talento artístico. 💙🎨

(EN): During this week’s Professional Development, NASD art teachers gathered at the Expressive Path Creative Arts Center for a day of creativity, collaboration, and connection. From painting and building to sharing new ideas, our art educators continue to inspire through their passion and artistry. 💙🎨


#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown #ExpressivePath #ArtEducation #CommunityPartnerships
10 days ago, Norristown Area School District
Group of teachers pose for a photo.
Teachers working on paintings at a table smile for a photo.
Teacher painting a purple canvas.
Two teachers pose for photo with their lego building creation.
Teachers working on paintings at a table smile for a photo.
Two teachers working on their paintings smile for a photo.
Teachers looking at all of the canvases displayed on a table.
Painted canvases laid flat on table.
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(ES): Como parte de nuestro Plan Maestro de Instalaciones, es posible que drones autorizados sobrevuelen las escuelas de NASD durante las próximas semanas. Estos drones capturarán imágenes aéreas de los techos y las estructuras de los edificios para apoyar la planificación y el desarrollo. Esta actividad será realizada de forma segura por contratistas autorizados y no interrumpirá las actividades escolares habituales. 🏫

Visite nuestra página del Plan Maestro de Instalaciones para obtener actualizaciones y más información: www.nasd.k12.pa.us/page/facilities-master-plan

(EN): As part of our ongoing Facilities Master Plan, authorized drones may be flying above NASD schools over the next few weeks. They’ll capture aerial footage of roofs and building structures to support planning and development work.This will be conducted safely by authorized contractors and will not interrupt normal school operations. 🏫

Visit our Facilities Master Plan page for updates and more information: www.nasd.k12.pa.us/page/facilities-master-plan


#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown
11 days ago, Norristown Area School District
Collage of the 12 NASD Schools with bilingual text overlaid "Facilities Master Plan Update".
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(ES): ¡Feliz Día de los Muertos! 💀🌸🧡 Que este día especial traiga reflexión, recuerdo y alegría a todos los que lo celebran en nuestra comunidad NASD.

(EN): Happy Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)! 💀🌸🧡 May this special day bring reflection, remembrance, and joy to all celebrating in our NASD community.


#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown#DíaDeLosMuertos
15 days ago, Norristown Area School District
Día de los Muertos arrangement with a painted skull, marigolds, candles, marigolds, and text "Día de los Muertos".
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(ES): ¡Feliz Mes Nacional de la Herencia Nativa Americana! 🪶💙✨ Este mes honramos la historia, la cultura y los logros de los nativos americanos. Queremos reconocer especialmente al pueblo Lenape, los custodios originales de la tierra que hoy llamamos hogar.

(EN): Happy National Native American Heritage Month! 🪶💙✨ This month, we honor Native American history, culture, and achievements. We especially want to recognize the Lenape people, the original caretakers of the land we all now call home.


#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown
16 days ago, Norristown Area School District
raphic with geometric patterns and text for Native American Heritage Month in English and Spanish.
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(ES): El cierre del gobierno está generando dificultades para muchas familias. NASD mantiene su compromiso de apoyar a nuestra comunidad. 💙 Visita nuestra página de Recursos Comunitarios para Estudiantes y Familias para obtener ayuda con alimentos y artículos de primera necesidad, y revise su correo electrónico o mensaje de texto para más detalles: www.nasd.k12.pa.us/o/nasd/page/community-resources-for-students-and-families

(EN): The government shutdown is creating challenges for many families. NASD remains committed to supporting our community. 💙 Visit our Community Resources for Students and Families page for food and essentials support, and check your email or text for more details: www.nasd.k12.pa.us/o/nasd/page/community-resources-for-students-and-families


#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown
17 days ago, Norristown Area School District
Graphic of laptop and smart phone with NASD website displayed and text over laid "Community Resources Page".
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(ES): ¡Feliz Halloween, NASD! Les recordamos que hoy todos los estudiantes (K-12) pueden salir temprano. ¡Cuídense durante la fiesta de "truco o trato" y la diversión espeluznante! 🎃👻🕷️🍬

Horario de salida temprana:
Preparatoria: 7:25 AM - 11:10 AM
Intermedia: 8:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Primaria: 9:05 AM - 12:20 PM

(EN): Happy Halloween, NASD! As a reminder, today is an early dismissal for all students (K-12). Stay safe during your trick-or-treating and spooky fun! 🎃👻🕷️🍬

Early Dismissal Times:
High School: 7:25 AM - 11:10 AM
Middle School: 8:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Elementary School: 9:05 AM - 12:20 PM


#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown#HappyHalloween
17 days ago, Norristown Area School District
Four teachers dressed in Halloween costumes pose for a group photo.
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(ES): ¡Felicitaciones a nuestros increíbles estudiantes de la Escuela Preparatoria del Área de Norristown que obtuvieron el AP Capstone Diploma™ (Diploma de Proyecto Final AP) y el AP Seminar and Research Certificate™ (Certificado de Seminario e Investigación AP)! A través de este riguroso programa de nivel universitario, los estudiantes desarrollaron habilidades avanzadas de investigación, escritura y presentación que les permitirán alcanzar su éxito académico y profesional. 🎓👏💙 ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de Jackson Falk, Jordan Chhay, Kevin Garcia Trinidad, Sara Chaaraoui y Ciniyah Dixon por su arduo trabajo y dedicación!

Lea la historia completa en nuestro sitio web: www.nasd.k12.pa.us/article/2513786

(EN): Congratulations to our amazing Norristown Area High School students who earned the AP Capstone Diploma™ and AP Seminar and Research Certificate™! Through this rigorous, college-level program, students developed advanced research, writing, and presentation skills that will support their future academic and career success. 🎓👏💙 We’re so proud of Jackson Falk, Jordan Chhay, Kevin Garcia Trinidad, Sara Chaaraoui, and Ciniyah Dixon for their hard work and dedication!

Read the full story on our website: www.nasd.k12.pa.us/article/2513786


#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown
19 days ago, Norristown Area School District
Five student portraits below a College Board banner.
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(ES): Gracias a la increíble generosidad de Truist y Samaritan's Feet, ¡más de 300 estudiantes de la Escuela Primaria Marshall Street recibieron zapatillas nuevas! Los voluntarios de Truist fueron muy amables y acogedores, y nuestros estudiantes estaban ansiosos por lucir sus nuevas zapatillas con una gran sonrisa. 👟💙😊✨

(EN): Thanks to the incredible generosity of Truist and Samaritan’s Feet, over 300 students at Marshall Street Elementary received brand-new sneakers! Truist’s volunteers were so warm and welcoming, and our students couldn’t wait to show off their new kicks with big smiles. 👟💙😊✨


#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown #SamaritansFeet #ShoesOfHope #TruistTogether #ThankYou #TeamTruist
19 days ago, Norristown Area School District
Group of students holding their bags with their new shoes pose for a photo with Principal Dr. Harper.
Student's reaction to seeing his new shoes.
Truist volunteer gives a first bump to student before getting fitted for new shoes.
Student smiling as volunteer gets her shoes ready.
Student poses for a photo with his bag that has his new shoes.
Student tying her shoelace of her new shoes.
Group of students sitting on the floor pose for photo with their new shoes.
Student's reaction to seeing her new shoes.
Group of students in a circle with a foot put in the middle of the circle.
Students signing their name on a poster that has text "MI SUEÑO ES..."
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(ES): ¡Ya hace más frío y NASD está aquí para ayudarte a abrigarte! Gracias a la increíble generosidad de Conicelli Auto Dealerships, regalaremos más de 600 abrigos nuevos. Los abrigos están disponibles desde la talla 4T hasta la XXL para adultos, hasta agotar existencias.

Acompáñanos el sábado 8 de noviembre, de 10:00 AM a 1:00 PM, en "Abrigos y Galletas", nuestro evento anual de distribución de abrigos frente a la Escuela Primaria Davenport (1 E. Oak St., Norristown). ¡Recoge tu nuevo abrigo de invierno y otros artículos esenciales para el invierno, y llévate una galleta del Nest Express! ❄️🧥🍪

(EN): The weather’s getting colder, and NASD is here to help you stay warm! Thanks to the incredible generosity of Conicelli Auto Dealerships, we’ll be giving away over 600 brand-new coats. Coats are available in sizes 4T through adult XXL, while supplies last.

Join us on Saturday, November 8, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, for Coats and Cookies, our annual coat distribution event in front of Davenport Elementary School (1 E. Oak St., Norristown). Pick up your new winter coat and other winter necessities, and grab a cookie from the Nest Express! ❄️🧥🍪


#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown #CoatsAndCookies #ThankYou
20 days ago, Norristown Area School District
NASD Staff and Conicelli Staff pose for photo with coats and posters in front of truck.
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(ES): Al finalizar la temporada de otoño, celebramos a nuestros atletas y jugadores de último año en tenis femenino, campo a través, golf, hockey sobre césped, voleibol, fútbol americano, porristas, banda, fútbol masculino y fútbol femenino. Su dedicación, trabajo en equipo y espíritu escolar han dejado una huella imborrable en NASD. Gracias por dar el ejemplo, representar a sus equipos con orgullo y hacer de esta temporada una experiencia inolvidable. 🍁💙⚽️🏈🏑🎾🏐⛳️🏃🥁📣

(EN): As the fall season winds down, we’re celebrating our senior athletes and performers across Girls Tennis, Cross Country, Golf, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Football, Cheer, Band, Boys Soccer, and Girls Soccer. Your dedication, teamwork, and school spirit have left a lasting mark on NASD. Thank you for leading by example, representing your teams with pride, and making this season one to remember. 🍁💙⚽️🏈🏑🎾🏐⛳️🏃🥁📣


#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown#NorristownAthletics #FallSportSeniors #ClassOf2026 #Seniors
21 days ago, Norristown Area School District
Six seniors from Girls Tennis holding their senior posters posing for a photo with their coach.
Cross Country Girls and Boys teams pose for photo with coaches.
Three Golf Seniors pose for photo with their coach.
Field hockey senior poses for photo with her mom.
Girls Volleyball seniors pose for photo with coaches.
Collage of the senior football players and their families.
Senior cheerleaders pose for photo with their coaches.
Senior band members pose for photo on the turf field.
Senior boys soccer players pose for photo with their coaches.
Senior Girls soccer players pose for large group photo with their families and coaches.
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(ES): Durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, nuestras escuelas se llenaron de vibrantes celebraciones, desde lecturas en voz alta en el aula y proyectos culturales hasta presentaciones de mariachis y eventos escolares que honraron las ricas tradiciones y contribuciones de las comunidades hispana y latina. 🇲🇽🇵🇷🇨🇴🇩🇴🇨🇺

Gracias a todo el personal, estudiantes y familias que ayudaron a hacer posibles estas celebraciones. Su creatividad, planificación y entusiasmo trajeron alegría y orgullo a nuestras escuelas y nos ayudaron a celebrar las culturas e historias que hacen de nuestra comunidad algo tan especial. 💙

(EN): Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, our schools were filled with vibrant celebrations, from classroom read-alouds and cultural projects to mariachi performances and school-wide events honoring the rich traditions and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. 🇲🇽🇵🇷🇨🇴🇩🇴🇨🇺

Thank you to all the staff, students, and families who helped make these celebrations possible. Your creativity, planning, and enthusiasm brought joy and pride to our schools and helped us celebrate the cultures and stories that make our community so special. 💙


#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown #HispanicHeritageMonth
25 days ago, Norristown Area School District
Four students in cultural attire posing for a photo.
Students from Sabor Latino club performing on stage.
Students in Raices Encontradas club pose for group photo in front of NAHS holding books they will read in elementary classrooms.
Family poses for a photo holding their home-made piñata during Hispanic Heritage Night.
Class poses for a group photo with their guest reader from NAHS.
Cole Manor staff poses with visiting author holding up books.
Students sitting on the gym floor watching mariachi band perform.
Community partner sitting at a table speaking to students.
Students and teacher pose for a phot during their elementary visit.
Man in a chair playing guitar on stage with a music stand and microphone.
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(ES): El año pasado, NASD se unió a la Liga de Escuelas Innovadoras, una red nacional de distritos escolares que conecta y apoya a los líderes educativos más innovadores del país. Este año, NASD participa en el Colaborativo de Aprendizaje de la Liga de Alfabetización en Inteligencia Artificial para ampliar la labor del Grupo de Trabajo de Inteligencia Artificial del distrito, que estableció directrices para apoyar el uso reflexivo, seguro y significativo de la IA por parte del personal y el alumnado. 💡⚙️❤️

Lea la historia completa en nuestro sitio web: www.nasd.k12.pa.us/article/2489000

(EN): Last year, NASD joined the League of Innovative Schools, a national network of school districts that connects and supports the nation’s most forward-thinking leaders in education. This year, NASD is participating in the Artificial Intelligence Literacy League Learning Collaborative to expand on the work of the district’s Artificial Intelligence Task Force, which established guidelines to support thoughtful, safe, and meaningful use of AI by staff and students. 💡⚙️❤️

Read the full story on our website: www.nasd.k12.pa.us/article/2489000


@DigitalPromise #DPLIS
#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown
25 days ago, Norristown Area School District
Technology icon with the Digital Promise Logo and the NASD Logo.

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(ES): ¡Nuestras águilas de Norristown se preparan para la segunda ronda de los playoffs de fútbol masculino del Distrito Uno de la PIAA! ⚽️💙 El partido será mañana, jueves 23 de octubre a las 3:00 PM en Lower Merion. ¡Mucha suerte, vamos a volar!

🎟️ Compra sus entradas en www.piaad1.org/ | 🎥 O mira el partido en vivo en www.youtube.com/channel/UC3R4CED874UZ7gIwid0KGSA

(EN): Our Norristown Eagles are getting ready for Round Two of the PIAA District One Boys Soccer Playoffs! ⚽️💙 The game will be tomorrow, Thursday, October 23 at 3:00 PM at Lower Merion. Good luck, let’s fly!

🎟️ Buy tickets at www.piaad1.org/ | 🎥 Or watch the game live at www.youtube.com/channel/UC3R4CED874UZ7gIwid0KGSA


#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown #NorristownEagles #NorristownAthletics

26 days ago, Norristown Area School District
Flyer for Boys Soccer Playoffs. Details in caption.
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(ES): ¡Les deseo un feliz y brillante Diwali a todos los que lo celebran! Que este Festival de las Luces les traiga felicidad, paz y prosperidad a ustedes y a sus seres queridos. 🪔🧡 Les recordamos que todas las escuelas y oficinas de NASD estarán cerradas el lunes 20 de octubre de 2025 por esta festividad.

(EN): Wishing a joyful and bright Diwali to all who celebrate! May this Festival of Lights bring happiness, peace, and prosperity to you and your loved ones. 🪔🧡 As a reminder, all NASD schools and offices will be closed on Monday, October 20, 2025, in observance of the holiday.


#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown
28 days ago, Norristown Area School District
Diwali candles and decor on a dark blue background with text "Diwali" overlayed and the NASD logo.
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(ES): ¡Felicitamos enormemente a nuestros estudiantes que completaron con éxito el reto de asistencia "Comienzo Perfecto: Aquí Hoy, Listos para el Mañana"! Del 2 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, 1090 estudiantes de NASD asistieron todos los días y obtuvieron asistencia perfecta durante el reto. Para celebrar su compromiso, rifamos 193 premios, incluyendo días de vestimenta informal, pases para tareas, bolsas de regalos de NASD, tarjetas de regalo, bicicletas, un patinete eléctrico y mucho más. 🎉🏫🚴‍♂️💙

Estamos muy orgullosos de nuestros estudiantes por asistir, aprender y crecer día a día. Gracias a nuestros increíbles colaboradores comunitarios por sus generosas donaciones y apoyo a esta campaña. ¡No lo habríamos logrado sin ustedes!

(EN): A HUGE congratulations to our students who successfully completed the Perfect Start: “Here Today, Ready for Tomorrow” Attendance Challenge! From September 2 through October 15, there were 1,090 NASD students who showed up every single day and earned perfect attendance during the challenge. To celebrate their commitment, we awarded 193 raffle prizes including dress down days, homework passes, NASD swag bags, gift cards, bikes, an electric scooter, and more! 🎉🏫🚴‍♂️💙

We’re so proud of our students for showing up, learning, and growing each and every day. Thank you to our incredible community partners for their generous donations and support for this campaign, we could not have done it without you!


#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown #HereTodayReadyForTomorrow #AttendanceMatters
about 1 month ago, Norristown Area School District
Two students finding out they just won bikes for having perfect attendance for the start of school.
Five students holding up their prizes for a photo.
Students and staff pose for a photo.
Students and staff pose for a photo.
Two students reacting to winning prizes for perfect attendance for the start of school.
Student receiving gift bag for perfect attendance.
Students and staff pose for a photo.
Prize gift bags displayed on counter ready for students to pick up.
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(ES): ¡Gracias a nuestros increíbles colaboradores comunitarios que nos acompañaron en nuestro primer Día de la Comunidad para Maestros Nuevos! 💙🤝✨ Su participación ayudó a nuestros nuevos educadores a comprobar de primera mano el gran apoyo que nuestra comunidad brinda a nuestras escuelas, estudiantes y familias durante todo el año.

Para explorar las más de 50 organizaciones que colaboran con NASD, visite nuestra página de Colaboraciones Comunitarias en www.nasd.k12.pa.us/page/community-partnerships.

(EN): Thank you to our incredible community partners who joined us for our first-ever New Teacher Community Day! 💙🤝✨ Your participation helped our newest educators see firsthand how deeply our community supports our schools, students, and families all year long.

To explore all 50+ organizations that partner with NASD, visit our Community Partnerships page at www.nasd.k12.pa.us/page/community-partnerships.


#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown #CommunityPartnerships #ThankYou #Comunidad
about 1 month ago, Norristown Area School District
NASD teachers holding up items they received from community partners.
Representative from community organization poses for a photo with their table set up with information and resources.
Two representatives from community organization pose for a photo with their table set up with information and resources.
Representative from community organization poses for a photo with their table set up with information and resources.
Representative from community organization poses for a photo with their table set up with information and resources.
Representative from community organization poses for a photo with their table set up with information and resources.
Representative from community organization poses for a photo with their table set up with information and resources.
Representative from community organization poses for a photo with their table set up with information and resources.
Community partner introducing themself and their organization to the new teachers.
Representative from community organization poses for a photo with their table set up with information and resources.
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(ES): La Academia de Liderazgo en Ciencia y Tecnología Eisenhower invita a veteranos y personal de primera respuesta a nuestro Desayuno Anual para Veteranos y Personal de Primera Respuesta el Día de los Veteranos, el martes 11 de noviembre de 2025, de 8:15 a 9:00 AM. Organizado por la Sociedad Nacional de Honor Juvenil, este evento especial celebra a quienes sirven a nuestro país y comunidad. ¡Esperamos honrarlos con un desayuno! 👨‍🚒👮🥞☕ Inscríbase aquí: https://forms.gle/GU7mZk3mx7DDYE28A

(EN): Eisenhower Science and Technology Leadership Academy invites veterans and first responders to join us for our annual Veterans and First Responder Breakfast on Veterans Day — Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 8:15 to 9:00 AM! Hosted by the National Junior Honor Society, this special event celebrates those who serve our country and community. We look forward to honoring you over breakfast! 👨‍🚒👮🥞☕ Register here: https://forms.gle/GU7mZk3mx7DDYE28A


#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown #ESTLA #VeteransDay
about 1 month ago, Norristown Area School District
Teacher serves breakfast to first responders.
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(ES): Hoy honramos el Día de los Pueblos Indígenas y celebramos la historia, las culturas y las contribuciones de las comunidades indígenas. 🌎🪶

(EN): Today we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day and celebrate the history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous communities. 🌎🪶


#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown
about 1 month ago, Norristown Area School District
Dark blue tribal pattern background with bilingual text "Indigenous Peoples' Day" and the NASD logo.