Northampton Press

It’s summer. School’s out. But wait, school’s actually in — as in it’s the “in” thing in Northampton Area School District.

While the last day of classes was June 6 in NASD, education in the district continues through summer enrichment programs, NASD Board of Education was told at its June 12 meeting.

“Education is becoming a year-round initiative,” NASD board President David Gogel said.

Northampton Area High School held its 17th annual academic awards ceremony May 31.

Valedictorian: Brandy Moser

Salutatorian: Lyndsey Gallagher

Academic Achievement Awards (Students who are ranked as the top 30 students in the Class of 2017):

Northampton Area High School has named the students who earned honor roll for the third marking period of the 2016-17 academic year.

Distinguished honors

Moore Elementary School, 2835 Mountain View Drive, is having its annual carnival 4-8 p.m. tonight, June 1.

For more information, contact the school at 610-837-1859.

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From June 1-6, there will be early dismissals. No lunches will be served. Secondary students are dismissed 10:35 a.m., and elementary dismissal is noon.

The last day of school will be June 6.

Have a happy and safe summer with family and friends!

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Fifth grade’s moving up ceremonies will be held throughout the district June 5.

George Wolf and Siegfried Borough, 9:30 a.m.

Nyeeam Hudson, an 11-year-old internationally known motivational speaker out of Orange, N.J., was given a rousing ovation April 28 by Northampton Area Middle School (NAMS) students.

The middle school’s anti-bullying program is heralded as a model for other schools, and Nyeeam’s message addressed issues young people confront — bullying, peer pressure and lack of confidence.