Each week Golden PAWS are awarded to a student in each grade for going above and beyond and that exemplifies the quality of the month. In February we are focusing on Gratitude. The students were rewarded with a medal, a prize, and due to a partnership with the Elmwood Park Zoo two free admission tickets to the zoo. Congratulations to our winners and a special thank you to the Elmwood Park Zoo.
Last night was Once Upon A Pajama Night at Whitehall. Students and their families were treated to Guest Readers, Arts and Crafts, Snacks, and a Photo Booth. A fun time was had by all.
The following students earned 5 PAWS and were rewarded this week. Keep up the PAWTASTIC work.
Reminder that tomorrow, February 13th, is a half day for students. They will be dismissed at 12:20.
Students from every grade were awarded a certificate for a free meal at Applebee's for being PAWSOME students in special areas…Keep up the PAWSOME work!
Ms.Hohenstein and Ms. McCormick hosted the 2026 Winter Olympics! ❄️🏅
Our athletes showed up ready to compete and have fun. From proudly carrying the Olympic torches and earning medals to hands on events like Bee-Bot Curling, crafts, and interactive differentiated academic skill challenges, every student had a chance to shine.
We saw problem solving, teamwork, and so much joy as students practiced skills, cheered for friends and celebrated their hard work. A perfect reminder that everyone is an athlete with hard work and determination.
Our athletes showed up ready to compete and have fun. From proudly carrying the Olympic torches and earning medals to hands on events like Bee-Bot Curling, crafts, and interactive differentiated academic skill challenges, every student had a chance to shine.
We saw problem solving, teamwork, and so much joy as students practiced skills, cheered for friends and celebrated their hard work. A perfect reminder that everyone is an athlete with hard work and determination.
Last week the West Norriton Police treated the fourth graders to an ice cream party with all the fixings. Thanks so much to the West Norriton Police, the students loved it.
Each week Golden PAWS are awarded to a student in each grade for going above and beyond and that exemplifies the quality of the month. In February we are focusing on Gratitude. The students were rewarded with a medal, a prize, and due to a partnership with the Elmwood Park Zoo two free admission tickets to the zoo. Congratulations to our winners and a special thank you to the Elmwood Park Zoo.
Grade Level Attendance Winners for January
K - Mrs. Henry
1 - Mrs. Kolbmann
2 - Mrs. Allen
3 - Mrs. Rosen and Mr. D’Agostino
4 - Mrs. McDonald
AS - Ms. Basile
K - Mrs. Henry
1 - Mrs. Kolbmann
2 - Mrs. Allen
3 - Mrs. Rosen and Mr. D’Agostino
4 - Mrs. McDonald
AS - Ms. Basile
The following students earned 5 PAWS and were rewarded last week. Keep up the PAWTASTIC work.
January Rewards by the Numbers .
3,159 PAWS for the year.
737 in January.
83 Golden PAWS for the year.
20 in January.
103 PAWSOME Students for the year.
25 for January.
We have had 6 Mystery Motivators with over 430 students.
Due to a donation by the Elmwood Park Zoo all Golden PAWS winners received two free tickets to the zoo.
All PAWSOME students receive a free Applebee’s Kid’s Meal.
3,159 PAWS for the year.
737 in January.
83 Golden PAWS for the year.
20 in January.
103 PAWSOME Students for the year.
25 for January.
We have had 6 Mystery Motivators with over 430 students.
Due to a donation by the Elmwood Park Zoo all Golden PAWS winners received two free tickets to the zoo.
All PAWSOME students receive a free Applebee’s Kid’s Meal.
January Attendance Numbers
We had 186 students with perfect attendance.
Percent breakdown by grade:
K-90%
1-92%
2-93%
3-92%
4-92%
We had 186 students with perfect attendance.
Percent breakdown by grade:
K-90%
1-92%
2-93%
3-92%
4-92%
Reminder that tomorrow, January 30th, is a half day for students. They will be dismissed at 12:20.
Over the last few weeks, all Whitehall students received internet safety lessons. The lessons included information on cyberbullying, digital footprints, and being a good digital citizen. The students in 4th Grade created a comic strip of cyberbullying and how to be an upstander. This student did a fabulous job conveying how to be an upstander to cyberbullying.
All NASD buildings are closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January, 27, 2026 due to ongoing weather-related cleanup.
Learning will continue through a Flexible Instructional Day (FID). Live synchronous instruction in the morning will take place with independent asynchronous student assignments in the afternoon.
Please check email for full details.
(Español/English)
(ES): 🚨❄️ Debido a las inclemencias del tiempo, las escuelas y oficinas del distrito escolar de NASD permanecerán cerradas mañana, martes 27 de enero de 2026. Sin embargo, las clases continuarán a través de un Día de Instrucción Flexible (FID). Los estudiantes y el personal seguirán el horario de un día virtual.
Originalmente, mañana estaba programado como un día de salida temprana para los grados 5 a 12. Para respetar este horario y permitir que el personal tenga tiempo para calificar, los estudiantes de los grados 5 a 12 finalizarán su jornada escolar después de las sesiones sincrónicas en vivo de la mañana.
Instrucción sincrónica en vivo por la mañana para todos los niveles (K-12)
Tareas asincrónicas individuales por la tarde solo para primaria (K-4)
📧 Las familias y el personal deben revisar su correo electrónico para obtener más información. Gracias por su cooperación y flexibilidad. ¡Manténganse a salvo!
(EN): 🚨❄️ Due to inclement weather, NASD schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026. However, learning will continue through a Flexible Instructional Day (FID). Students and staff will follow a Virtual Day schedule.
Tomorrow was originally scheduled as an early dismissal day for grades 5–12. To honor that schedule and provide our staff their grading time, students in grades 5–12 will conclude their instructional day following the live, synchronous sessions in the morning.
Live synchronous instruction in the morning for all grade levels (K-12)
Independent asynchronous student assignments in the afternoon for elementary only (K-4)
📧 Families and staff should check their email for more information. Thank you for your cooperation and flexibility. Stay safe!
#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown
(ES): 🚨❄️ Debido a las inclemencias del tiempo, las escuelas y oficinas del distrito escolar de NASD permanecerán cerradas mañana, martes 27 de enero de 2026. Sin embargo, las clases continuarán a través de un Día de Instrucción Flexible (FID). Los estudiantes y el personal seguirán el horario de un día virtual.
Originalmente, mañana estaba programado como un día de salida temprana para los grados 5 a 12. Para respetar este horario y permitir que el personal tenga tiempo para calificar, los estudiantes de los grados 5 a 12 finalizarán su jornada escolar después de las sesiones sincrónicas en vivo de la mañana.
Instrucción sincrónica en vivo por la mañana para todos los niveles (K-12)
Tareas asincrónicas individuales por la tarde solo para primaria (K-4)
📧 Las familias y el personal deben revisar su correo electrónico para obtener más información. Gracias por su cooperación y flexibilidad. ¡Manténganse a salvo!
(EN): 🚨❄️ Due to inclement weather, NASD schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026. However, learning will continue through a Flexible Instructional Day (FID). Students and staff will follow a Virtual Day schedule.
Tomorrow was originally scheduled as an early dismissal day for grades 5–12. To honor that schedule and provide our staff their grading time, students in grades 5–12 will conclude their instructional day following the live, synchronous sessions in the morning.
Live synchronous instruction in the morning for all grade levels (K-12)
Independent asynchronous student assignments in the afternoon for elementary only (K-4)
📧 Families and staff should check their email for more information. Thank you for your cooperation and flexibility. Stay safe!
#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown
Due to the severity of the inclement weather from today, all Norristown Area School District buildings will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026. There will be NO virtual instruction, and students and staff do not need to report online. We want to give everyone the opportunity to stay safe and take care of themselves and their families tomorrow. The safety of our students, families, and staff remains our top priority. We encourage everyone to remain indoors, avoid unnecessary travel, and take appropriate precautions.
If a Flexible Instructional Day is needed for Tuesday, January 27, that information will be communicated separately. Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students, families, and staff.
#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown
(Español/English)
(ES): 🚨🚫❄️Debido a las severas condiciones climáticas de hoy, todos los edificios del Distrito Escolar del Área de Norristown permanecerán cerrados mañana, lunes 26 de enero de 2026. NO habrá clases virtuales, y ni los estudiantes ni el personal deberán conectarse en línea. Queremos que todos tengan la oportunidad de mantenerse a salvo y cuidar de sí mismos y de sus familias mañana. La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, familias y personal sigue siendo nuestra máxima prioridad. Les recomendamos a todos que permanezcan en casa, eviten viajes innecesarios y tomen las precauciones adecuadas.
Si fuera necesario un Día de Instrucción Flexible para el martes 27 de enero, se comunicará la información por separado. Gracias por su comprensión mientras priorizamos la seguridad y el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes, familias y personal.
(EN): 🚨🚫❄️Due to the severity of the inclement weather from today, all Norristown Area School District buildings will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026. There will be NO virtual instruction, and students and staff do not need to report online. We want to give everyone the opportunity to stay safe and take care of themselves and their families tomorrow. The safety of our students, families, and staff remains our top priority. We encourage everyone to remain indoors, avoid unnecessary travel, and take appropriate precautions.
If a Flexible Instructional Day is needed for Tuesday, January 27, that information will be communicated separately. Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students, families, and staff.
#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown
(ES): 🚨🚫❄️Debido a las severas condiciones climáticas de hoy, todos los edificios del Distrito Escolar del Área de Norristown permanecerán cerrados mañana, lunes 26 de enero de 2026. NO habrá clases virtuales, y ni los estudiantes ni el personal deberán conectarse en línea. Queremos que todos tengan la oportunidad de mantenerse a salvo y cuidar de sí mismos y de sus familias mañana. La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, familias y personal sigue siendo nuestra máxima prioridad. Les recomendamos a todos que permanezcan en casa, eviten viajes innecesarios y tomen las precauciones adecuadas.
Si fuera necesario un Día de Instrucción Flexible para el martes 27 de enero, se comunicará la información por separado. Gracias por su comprensión mientras priorizamos la seguridad y el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes, familias y personal.
(EN): 🚨🚫❄️Due to the severity of the inclement weather from today, all Norristown Area School District buildings will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026. There will be NO virtual instruction, and students and staff do not need to report online. We want to give everyone the opportunity to stay safe and take care of themselves and their families tomorrow. The safety of our students, families, and staff remains our top priority. We encourage everyone to remain indoors, avoid unnecessary travel, and take appropriate precautions.
If a Flexible Instructional Day is needed for Tuesday, January 27, that information will be communicated separately. Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students, families, and staff.
#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown
Today the Best Buddies program came together for a cozy and meaningful reading experience! Whitehall 4th grade student supported their peer buddies by helping select books, reading together, and building understanding of the stories. Students enjoyed hot chocolate while reading in a cozy space. Making this a special time filled with friendship, support, and shared learning.
A HUGE thank you to Reading is Fundamental (RIF) for providing our 1st graders with three new books to keep! They were so excited to pick out books of their choice and share them with their family. Happy reading!
