(Español/English) (ES): ¡Feliz Mes Nacional de la Herencia Nativa Americana! 🪶✨ Este mes celebramos y honramos la rica historia, cultura y contribuciones de los nativos americanos. Queremos reconocer y celebrar especialmente a la tribu de indios de Delaware, también conocida como Lenape, los guardianes originales de la tierra donde ahora se encuentra nuestra comunidad NASD. (EN): Happy National Native American Heritage Month! 🪶✨ This month, we celebrate and honor the rich history, culture, and contributions of Native Americans. We want to especially recognize and celebrate the Delaware Tribe of Indians, also known as Lenape, the original stewards of the land where our NASD community now stands. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown
8 months ago, Norristown Area School District
A feather headdress with a  vibrant beaded centerpiece, overlayed by text "Native American Heritage Month."
(Español/English) (ES): ¡Feliz Día de los Muertos! 🌼💀 Esperamos que esta vibrante celebración traiga alegría a todos aquellos en nuestra comunidad NASD que están celebrando. Este momento especial honra tanto la vida como la muerte, recordando y apreciando a los familiares que han fallecido. (EN): Happy Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)! 🌼💀 We hope this vibrant celebration brings joy to all those in our NASD community who are celebrating. This special time honors both life and death, remembering and cherishing family members who have passed away. #DiaDeLosMuertos #NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown
8 months ago, Norristown Area School District
Decorative card with colorful flowers and wreath of skulls and text "Dia de los Muertos"
(Español/English) (ES): ¡Feliz Halloween! Nos encantó ver los disfraces de todos hoy. Mientras disfrutas de la diversión espeluznante y del truco o trato, ¡recuerda mantenerte a salvo! 🎃👻🕷️🍬 (EN): Happy Halloween! We loved seeing everyone’s costumes today. As you enjoy trick-or-treating and spooky fun, remember to stay safe! 🎃👻🕷️🍬 #HappyHalloween #HalloweenSafety #NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown
8 months ago, Norristown Area School District
Student in cheerleader costume smiling while walking in character parade
Students dressed in costumes walking on sidewalk waving to family members during the character parade
Four teachers dressed in costumes pose for photo
Woman holding a bowl of candy, handing a  bag of chips to student dressed in football costume holding out a bag
Women dressed as "The Nun" in front of a decorated car with two children also dressed in costumes
Woman sitting in chair holding out a bucket of candy for student in a Patrick Star costume to take
Young girls both dressed as Coraline posing for a photo together
Man holding a bowl of candy, placing a piece of candy into the bag of a student dressed in a pink costume
Man dressed as superman posing with young children, one dressed as batman and the other in a pumpkin t-shirt
Student dressed in a cowgirl blow-up costume walking in the character parade
(Español/English) (ES): ¡Feliz Diwali! Deseando a todos aquellos en nuestra comunidad NASD que celebran alegría, prosperidad y seguridad durante este hermoso Festival de las Luces. 🌟🪔 Como recordatorio, todas las escuelas y oficinas de NASD estarán cerradas mañana, viernes 1 de noviembre. (EN): Happy Diwali! Wishing all those in our NASD community that celebrate joy, prosperity, and safety during this beautiful Festival of Lights. 🌟🪔 As a reminder, all NASD Schools and Offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, November 1. #Diwali #NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown
8 months ago, Norristown Area School District
A decorative card displaying text "Diwali" surrounded by colorful flowers and illuminated candles.
(Español/English) (ES): A principios de este mes, los miembros de la promoción de 1974 vinieron a recorrer la escuela secundaria del área de Norristown durante su reunión número 50. La promoción de 1974 fue la primera en graduarse de la entonces nueva escuela secundaria en Eagle Drive. Se incluyen una imagen de un recorte de noticias de junio de 1974 de la primera ceremonia de graduación y una imagen de páginas de la edición de 1974 del Anuario de NAHS: Spice. 🎓🗝️💙 (EN): Earlier this month, members of the Class of 1974 came to tour Norristown Area High School during their 50th class reunion. The Class of 1974 were the first to graduate from the then-new high school on Eagle Drive. Included are an image of a news clipping from June 1974 of the first graduation ceremony and an image of pages from the 1974 edition of the NAHS Yearbook: Spice. 🎓🗝️💙 #NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown #ClassOf1974
8 months ago, Norristown Area School District
Members of the Class of 1974 sitting at long tables facing the now principal who is speaking to them
Collage of a news clipping from June 1974 of the first graduation ceremony and of pages from the 1974 edition of the NAHS Yearbook: Spice.
(Español/English) (ES): ¡Eisenhower Science and Technology Leadership Academy organizará su desayuno anual para veteranos y socorristas el lunes 4 de noviembre de 2024! Organizado por su Sociedad Nacional de Honor Juvenil, al desayuno asisten familiares de estudiantes que han servido, miembros de la comunidad local, así como miembros de los departamentos de policía y bomberos. 👨‍🚒👮🍳🥐 Regístrese aquí: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFWODpavPy1xnlDegIAZUFy-lL9ix2TxFUA1jDU0eIWHWzkw/viewform?usp=sf_link (EN): Eisenhower Science and Technology Leadership Academy is hosting their annual Veterans and First Responder Breakfast on Monday, November 4, 2024! Hosted by their National Junior Honor Society, the breakfast is attended by family of students who have served, local community members, as well as members of the Police and Fire Departments. 👨‍🚒👮🍳🥐 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFWODpavPy1xnlDegIAZUFy-lL9ix2TxFUA1jDU0eIWHWzkw/viewform?usp=sf_link #NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown
8 months ago, Norristown Area School District
Group of first responders sitting at a table with students eating breakfast
Group of first responders sitting at a table with students eating breakfast
(Español/English) (ES): ¡A principios de esta semana, nuestros mejores amigos de NAHS visitaron la escuela primaria Whitehall para pasar una tarde de diversión! 🛝🤩🫧 (EN): Earlier this week, our Best Buddies at NAHS visited Whitehall Elementary for an afternoon of fun! 🛝🤩🫧 #BestBuddies #NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown
8 months ago, Norristown Area School District
Student wearing a black and blue jacket blowing bubble in front of a brick building.
NAHS student wearing a long grey sweater pushing a younger student on a swing
Student sliding down a double red slice with older students standing on the sides cheering them on
Student in red shirt and black pants sitting on top of the jungle gym
student wearing jeans and a grey sweatshirt pushing a younger student on the swings
students coloring on the sidewalk with chalk
student blowing bubbles with an adult holding the bubble wand for him
Student sliding down a double red slice with older students standing on the sides cheering them on
Best Buddies and Whitehall students pose for group photo
(Español/English) (ES): Visite la página de Noticias en el sitio web de NASD para leer el punto de mira de Liderazgo del Distrito sobre Sra. Malikah Upchurch, nuestra nueva Supervisora de Desarrollo del Idioma Inglés en Secundaria. Estamos emocionados de tener a la Sra. Upchurch como parte de nuestro Equipo de Liderazgo del Distrito. ¡Bienvenida a NASD, Sra. Upchurch! 💙 https://www.nasd.k12.pa.us/article/1838450 (EN): Visit the News page on the NASD website to read the District Leadership Spotlight on Mrs. Malikah Upchurch, our new Supervisor of Secondary English Language Development. We are excited to have Mrs. Upchurch as part of our District Leadership Team. Welcome to NASD, Mrs. Upchurch! 💙 https://www.nasd.k12.pa.us/article/1838450 #NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown
8 months ago, Norristown Area School District
Malikah Upchurch
(Español/English) (ES): ¿Quiere organizar un evento comunitario en los edificios de nuestro distrito? ¡Es fácil con el sistema de programación FMX! ¡Crea una cuenta FMX hoy y comienza! Visite 👉 www.nasd.k12.pa.us/page/use-of-facilities para obtener más información. (EN): Looking to host a community event in our district buildings? It’s easy with the FMX Scheduling system! Create an FMX account today and get started! Visit 👉 www.nasd.k12.pa.us/page/use-of-facilities for more information. 🏫 #LinkInBio #CommunityEvents #NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown
8 months ago, Norristown Area School District
Community Facility Use Graphic with NASD buildings and web address for more information
(Español/English) (ES): 🚨 ¡El período de calificaciones para los grados 5-12 finalizará la próxima semana, 30 de octubre, y ahora es el momento perfecto para mirar las calificaciones de su estudiante en el Portal para Padres de Infinite Campus! 🪐💚 👉 Si ha iniciado sesión desde el 1 de julio de 2024, simplemente acceda a su Portal para padres para revisar el progreso de su estudiante. 👉 Si aún no ha iniciado sesión, recibirá un correo electrónico de nuestro equipo de datos de NASD con instrucciones para restablecer su contraseña y asegurarse de que su cuenta esté configurada correctamente. Esté atento al correo electrónico con el asunto: ¡¡Información del portal para padres de NASD!! Asegúrese de revisar también su carpeta de spam/basura. (EN): 🚨The marking period for grades 5-12 coming to an end next week, October 30, and now is the perfect time to check your student’s grades in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal! 🪐💚 👉 If you've logged in since July 1, 2024, simply access your Parent Portal to review your student's progress. 👉 If you haven’t logged in yet, you'll be receiving an email from our NASD Data Team with instructions to reset your password and ensure your account is properly set up. Keep an eye out for the email with the subject line: NASD Parent Portal Information!! Please be sure to check your spam/junk folder too. #NASDProud #BeTheLeader #Norristown #ParentPortal #InfiniteCampus
8 months ago, Norristown Area School District
Infinite Campus Parent Portal
(Español/English) (ES): El Distrito Escolar del Área de Norristown está comprometido con la salud, la seguridad y el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias. Estamos orgullosos de anunciar nuestra asociación con Care Solace para respaldar nuestro compromiso continuo. Si usted o un miembro de su familia está buscando ayuda con la salud mental o el uso de sustancias, Care Solace lo conectará rápidamente con proveedores comunitarios que se adapten a sus necesidades. Llame al 888-515-0595 en cualquier momento o busque por su cuenta en caresolace.com/nasd. 🧠❤️‍🩹📞 (EN): Norristown Area School District is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of our students, staff, and families. We are proud to announce our partnership with Care Solace to support our ongoing commitment. If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace will quickly connect you to community providers matched to your needs. Call 888-515-0595 at any time or search on your own at caresolace.com/nasd. 🧠❤️‍🩹📞 #NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown #CareSolace #MentalHealth
8 months ago, Norristown Area School District
Care solace announcement graphic
(Español/English) (ES): Visite la página de Noticias en el sitio web de NASD para leer el punto de mira de Liderazgo del Distrito sobre Nicole Melia, nuestra nueva Directora de Servicios de Alimentos. ¡Estamos muy emocionados de tenerla aquí en nuestra comunidad NASD! 💙https://www.nasd.k12.pa.us/article/1825772 (EN): Visit the News page on the NASD website to read the District Leadership Spotlight on Nicole Melia, our new Director of Food Services. We are so excited to have her here in our NASD community! 💙 https://www.nasd.k12.pa.us/article/1825772 #LinkInBio #NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown
8 months ago, Norristown Area School District
Nicole Melia
(Español/English) (ES): ¡Felicitaciones a nuestra increíble enlace para visitantes/personas sin hogar en el hogar y la escuela, Catherine Kelly, quien ayer fue honrada con el Premio Defensor de Paving the Way to Educational Success 2024! 🏆 Sus esfuerzos para apoyar a los estudiantes sin hogar y en hogares de acogida han tenido un profundo impacto en nuestra comunidad y no podríamos estar más orgullosos. Catherine fue reconocida en la Ceremonia de Premios Advocate, donde fue celebrada por su compromiso inquebrantable de garantizar la estabilidad educativa para todos y cada uno de los estudiantes de NASD. 💙 ¡Felicidades, Catherine! (EN): Congratulations to our amazing Home and School Visitor/Homeless Liaison, Catherine Kelly, who was honored with the 2024 Paving the Way to Educational Success Advocate Award yesterday! 🏆 Her efforts in supporting students experiencing homelessness and foster care have made a profound impact in our community, and we couldn’t be prouder. Catherine was recognized at the Advocate Awards Ceremony, where she was celebrated for her unwavering commitment to ensuring educational stability for each and every NASD student. 💙 Congratulations, Catherine! #NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown #EducationalSuccess #AdvocateAward
8 months ago, Norristown Area School District
Catherine holding her certificate in front of a red backdrop
Catherine shaking hands with a gentleman presenting the award to her
Catherine standing with other award recipients in front of a red backdrop with balloons above them
Catherine standing with a gentleman holding her certificate
Catherine Kelly
(Español/English) (ES): ¡El Mes de la Herencia Hispana concluyó ayer y estamos reflexionando sobre los increíbles eventos que disfrutamos juntos! Desde las celebraciones en las aulas hasta nuestras festivas Noches de la Herencia Hispana con deliciosa comida y música, pasando por las increíbles obras de arte exhibidas en todo el distrito, y un libro de cocina de la comunidad escolar especial creado por los estudiantes de 7º grado de la escuela intermedia Blockson, ha sido un tiempo maravilloso para honrar la cultura y la comunidad. ¡Gracias a todos los que hicieron estos momentos tan especiales! ¡Estamos orgullosos de celebrar la excelencia hispana CADA DÍA en Norristown! 🌮🎶🎨💙✨ (EN): Hispanic Heritage Month wrapped up yesterday, and we’re reflecting on the amazing events we enjoyed together! From classroom celebrations to our festive Hispanic Heritage Nights with delicious food and music, to the incredible artwork displayed across the district, and a special school community cookbook created by Blockson Middle School’s 7th graders, it’s been a wonderful time of honoring culture and community. Thank you to everyone who made these moments so special! We are proud to celebrate Hispanic excellence EVERY DAY in Norristown! 🌮🎶🎨💙✨ #NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown #HispanicHeritageMonth #CelebrateDiversity
8 months ago, Norristown Area School District
Two girls with facepaint on their cheeks, coloring a large poster board that has construction paper shapes pasted around it
Table with food, plates, and cups
2 students wearing black holding up the community cook book
4 men dressed in black shirts and jeans in front of art work of Hispanic flags, 3 holding guitars and 1 holding a microphone
A vibrant artwork composed of multiple pieces of colorful paper layered together of Ceasar Chavez and Ellen Ochoa
Tray of tacos with small cup containers in between on a table with a blue table cloth
3 staff members standing together in front of art work
4  Mariachi band members singing. One with a trumpet in hand, one with a guitarrón, one with a smaller guitar and one with a micrphone
Child getting their face painted  with a big smile
poster board with construction paper cut outs the say "dreamers" and "my dream is"
(Español/English) (ES): ¡La semana pasada celebramos a más de nuestros increíbles estudiantes del último año en porristas y banda de marcha! 🎶📣 Estos equipos dedicados han pasado innumerables horas practicando y trabajando para ser lo mejor. ¡Estamos increíblemente orgullosos de todo su arduo trabajo y estamos ansiosos por ver qué les depara el futuro! 💙🤍 (EN): Last week, we celebrated more of our amazing seniors in Cheerleading and Marching Band! 🎶📣 These dedicated teams have spent countless hours practicing and working to be their best. We are incredibly proud of all their hard work and can’t wait to see what the future holds for them! 💙🤍 #NASDproud #SeniorNight #Band #Cheerleading #BeTheLeader
8 months ago, Norristown Area School District
NAHS Cheer Team Seniors holding their posters and Coaches on the turf field
NAHS Marching Band and Color Guard Seniors holding a flower on the turf field
(Español/English) (ES): ¡NASD se complace en continuar celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana! 🎉 ¡Invitamos a los estudiantes de K-4 a participar en el Concurso de Escritura del Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2024! El tema de este año es "Pioneros del cambio: juntos forjando el futuro". Los estudiantes pueden escribir en inglés, español o ambos. Para inspirarse, se anima a los estudiantes a aprender sobre la Herencia Hispana con sus familias, maestros, personal escolar y con cualquiera de los recursos compartidos aquí: https://shorturl.at/D6lGW Los estudiantes tienen hasta el miércoles 23 de octubre de 2024 para enviar sus escritos a su maestro. Este concurso está abierto a TODOS los estudiantes de primaria (K-4). 🏆 Premios: Un ganador de cada grado recibirá un certificado, su foto en el sitio web de la escuela y el distrito, una tarjeta de regalo para una empresa local y una invitación para leer sus escritos en una próxima reunión de la junta escolar. (EN): NASD is excited to continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉 We invite K-4 students to participate in the 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Writing Contest! This year’s theme is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together”. Students can write in English, Spanish, or both. For inspiration, students are encouraged to learn about Hispanic Heritage with their families, teachers, school staff, and from any of the resources shared here: https://shorturl.at/D6lGW Students have until Wednesday, October 23, 2024, to submit their writing to their teacher. This contest is open to ALL elementary (K-4) students. 🏆 Prizes: One winner from each grade will receive a certificate, their photo on the school and district website, a gift card to a local business, and an invitation to read their writing at an upcoming school board meeting. #NASDproud #HispanicHeritageMonth
8 months ago, Norristown Area School District
HHM writing contest
(Español/English) (ES): ¡Celebrando a nuestras increíbles estudiantes del último año en el equipo de fútbol femenino! 🎉⚽ Su dedicación, liderazgo y pasión han dejado una huella duradera en el campo y en nuestros corazones. ¡Gracias por los recuerdos y mucha suerte en todo lo que está por venir! (EN): Celebrating our amazing seniors on the Girls Soccer team! 🎉⚽ Your dedication, leadership, and passion have left a lasting mark on the field and in our hearts. Thank you for the memories and best of luck in all that’s ahead! #NASDproud #SeniorNight #BeTheLeader #Norristown #GirlsSoccer
8 months ago, Norristown Area School District
Girls Soccer Team seniors dressed in black "Senior Night" shirts with their coaches in front of the goal
Senior with her family holding balloons, a poster, and flowers
Senior with her family holding a poster and flowers
Senior with their family holding a flower
Senior with her family holding flowers
Senior with their family holding a poster
Senior with her family holding flowers, a poster, candies, and a soccer ball
Senior with her family holding flowers
(Español/English) (ES): 🎉 ¡Un saludo a nuestros increíbles seniors de fútbol americano! 🏈 Desde grandes jugadas bajo las luces hasta innumerables horas de práctica, has demostrado lo que significa liderar con corazón y determinación. ¡Estamos increíblemente orgullosos de todo lo que han logrado y sabemos que a cada uno de ustedes le esperan grandes cosas por delante! ¡Felicitaciones, mayores! 💙🎓 (EN): 🎉 Shoutout to our amazing seniors from Football! 🏈 From big plays under the lights to countless hours of practice, you've shown what it means to lead with heart and determination. We’re incredibly proud of everything you’ve accomplished, and we know great things are ahead for each of you! Congratulations, seniors! 💙🎓 #NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown #NASDAthletics #SeniorNight
8 months ago, Norristown Area School District
Football seniors
(Español/English) (ES): ¡Nuestra Oficina de Servicios Estudiantiles organiza sesiones informativas durante todo el año! 🏫📝💛 Únase a nosotros para la sesión informativa sobre IEP y 504, este miércoles 16 de octubre a las 5:30 PM en el campus Roosevelt de NAHS. ¡No es necesario registrarse! (EN): Our Student Services Office is hosting information sessions all year! 🏫📝💛 Join us for the information session on IEPs and 504s, this Wednesday, October 16 at 5:30 PM at Roosevelt Campus of NAHS. No registration necessary! #NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown
8 months ago, Norristown Area School District
Student Services flyer
(Español/English) (ES): Hoy honramos el Día de los Pueblos Indígenas celebrando las ricas historias, culturas y contribuciones de las comunidades indígenas. 🌎✨ Sigamos aprendiendo, escuchando y apoyando las voces indígenas mientras trabajamos por un futuro basado en la comprensión y la inclusión. 🪶💙 (EN): Today, we honor Indigenous Peoples' Day by celebrating the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous communities. 🌎✨ Let’s continue to learn, listen, and support Indigenous voices as we work towards a future rooted in understanding and inclusivity. 🪶💙 #NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown #IndigenousPeoplesDay #HonorHistory #CelebrateCulture
8 months ago, Norristown Area School District
Indigenous Peoples' Dy