The week of April 20, 2026

Monday, April 20, 2026 - DAY "D"

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - DAY "E"

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - DAY "F"

Thursday, April 23, 2026 - DAY "A"

Friday, April 24, 2026 - DAY "B"

A Note from Mr. Lopata

Tomorrow we start our PSSA testing with our ELA Exams. I encourage everyone to have their student(s) get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, arrive at school on time, and try their best.

We are so incredibly proud of our students' effort, and we know they are going to give it their absolute best. Let's tackle these tests with confidence, enthusiasm, and a positive mindset!

#540

We are excited to announce the opportunity for parents, staff, and students to nominate an outstanding teacher or staff member for our 540 Award.

If you know a teacher or staff member who embodies the spirit of our 540 motto, please take a moment to share your experience and nominate them for the 540 Award.

Let’s celebrate the extraordinary efforts of our teachers and staff, who make our school a better place daily!

Follow us on instagram @kkidmiddleschool or on X @nasdnams

9 students earned student of the month for March

Congratulations to Andrew, Ava, Brandon, Amelia, Joseph, Charlotte, Nathan, Ashlyn and Mason for earning 540 student of the month for March.

Congrats to Mrs. Miller the March 540 Staff Award Winner. Picture of Mrs. Miller inside a round frame with an orange banner reading Erin Miller

Mrs. Miller is a powerhouse at NAMS, pouring immense energy and creativity into everything from "What’s So Cool About Manufacturing" to the Soups & Scoops event. Her tireless dedication to these educational and community programs has been instrumental in building a stronger sense of community among our students, parents, and staff. We are so grateful for the countless hours she spends ensuring every project is a success—thank you, Mrs. Miller!

order their 2025-26 yearbook. The top of the flyer displays an open yearbook showing twenty-four individual student portraits. A red central band lists the price as $40 and states that orders are due by April 25. A teal section at the bottom provides a QR code and a link to order online at https://www.google.com/search?q=dansyearbook.shopyearbook.com. The footer includes the

Ticket sales begin April 7th during lunch for $5 per person (cash only). Bring your ID to purchase.

View the Dance Information Letter here

Tickets will not be sold on PSSA lunch days. Sales will be open on Thursday April 23 and Friday April 24th this week.

Northampton Area Middle School Guidance Office

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Please keep these resources in mind should you feel your child may benefit from any of these programs. Feel free to reach out to your student’s school counselor for additional information.

A Northampton Middle School flyer on a dark grid background explains the Student Assistance Program (SAP), which helps students facing social, emotional, behavioral, or academic barriers. The flyer lists referral signs such as declining grades, attendance drops, or concerning behavioral changes, and outlines available services like mentoring and various types of counseling. To make a referral, it provides a link to an online form or contact details for SAP Team Coordinator Mrs. Appleby at (610) 262-7817 or applebyme@nasdschools.org.

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Attendance Information / Resources

Feel free to reach out to your student’s grade level counselor or Mrs. Appleby (applebyme@nasdschools.org) with questions regarding attendance.

SAP Team List of participating staff and faculty: Teachers, Dr. Backenstoe, Mr. Becker, Mrs. Bleiler, Mr. Hutterer, Mr. Leitch, Mrs. Marto, Mrs. Meleski, Mrs. Pinto, Mrs. Richburg, Mr. Schwartz, Mrs. Sevinski, Ms. Tucker, Mr. Winter. Counselors / Social Worker Mrs. Appleby, Mrs. Becker, Mrs. Borzillo, Mrs. Ferry, Mrs. Whittaker-Kahan, Ms. Leh. Administration Mrs. Cowitch, Mr. Lopata, Mr. Schultz, Mrs. Teles.

The Northampton Middle School Music Department has a busy schedule planned for the week of April 20th. The week kicks off on Monday with two concurrent events: a Naturals Party from 2:30 to 3:30 PM and a 6th Grade Concert Band rehearsal that extends until 4:00 PM. On Tuesday, the Jazz Band meets for a rehearsal from 2:30 to 4:00 PM. Midweek activities continue on Wednesday with a Chamber Party held between 2:30 and 3:30 PM. On Thursday, April 23rd, students should note that there is no Show Choir; however, the Jazz Band will meet again for their regular session from 2:30 to 4:00 PM. There are currently no music department events listed for Friday.

Band: Ms. Calhoun calhounj@nasdschools.org

Chorus: Mr. Steigerwalt steigerb@nasdschools.org

Naturals & Orchestra: Ms. Risley risleyp@nasdschools.org

The Northampton Area Middle School (NAMS) club schedule for the week offers a variety of after-school activities starting on Monday with Sewing Club hosted by Mrs. Laury in Room 237 from 2:30 to 3:30 PM; however, students should note that there is no Yearbook Club meeting that day. Tuesday features Homework Club with Mrs. Poniktera in Room 344 and Book Club with Mrs. DelPolito in Room 309, both running from 2:30 to 3:30 PM. Wednesday is particularly busy, beginning with Drama Club in Room 237 until 4:00 PM, followed by Crochet Club in Room 307 and Yearbook Club in Room 134, both ending at 3:30 PM. It is important to note that the final meeting for the Crochet Club was scheduled for April 1, 2026. The school week concludes its scheduled activities on Thursday with another session of Homework Club in Room 344 from 2:30 to 3:30 PM. Finally, on Sunday, April 19th, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet with Dr. Backenstoe in Room 215 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.

Math Club
Sign up Link: M.A.T.H. Club Sign up
M.A.T.H. Club Calendar: Math Club Calendar
Contact: Mr. Rex rexm@nasdschools.org

Homework Club
Sign up Link: Homework Club
Contact: Mrs. Poniktera poniktej@nasdschools.org

Book Club
Click here for more info about book club and meeting dates.
Sign up link: NAMS Book Club
Contact Mrs. DelPolito at delpolis@nasdschools.org

Drama Club
Contact Mrs. Laury laurya@nasdschools.org

Sewing Club
Contact Mrs. Laury laurya@nasdschools.org

Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Contact Dr. Backenstoe backensk@nasdschools.org

Video Game Club
Contact Mr. Becker or Mr. Burden beckerja@nasdschools.org or burdenj@nasdschools.org

Yearbook Club
Contact Ms. Morrison morrisok@nasdschools.org

Culture Club
Contact Mrs. Richburg richbure@nasdschools.org

Algebra 1 After School Keystone Review Permission Slip

The image is a sports schedule flyer for a middle school’s athletic events during the week of April 20 to April 24, 2026. Set against a vibrant orange background, the flyer features bold, stylized text and horizontal dividers to separate the daily listings. All games throughout the week are scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM. The week kicks off on Monday, April 20, with Soccer at home against Nitschmann, Boys Volleyball away at Trexler, and Junior High Baseball away at Palisades. Tuesday, April 21, features Softball at home against Lower Macungie and Baseball away at Easton. On Wednesday, April 22, the schedule ramps up with four games: Softball away at Easton, Soccer away at Broughal, Boys Volleyball at home against Raub, and Baseball away at Notre Dame Green Pond. Thursday, April 23, is lighter, focusing on a single home Boys Volleyball match against Easton. The week concludes on Friday, April 24, with three matchups: home games for Soccer against South Mountain and Softball against Easton, plus an away Boys Volleyball game at Nazareth. The top of the flyer is accented with the motivational phrase

A health notification flyer for 6th-grade parents, set against an orange background with a stethoscope, syringe, and various pills, explains that students must receive Tdap and MCV (Menningococcal) vaccines. It notes that an updated immunization record or exemption letter is required to enter 7th grade and provides a link to the NASD Health Services Page for forms. Questions can be directed to School Nurse Jillian Giandomenico at giandomj@nasdschools.org or 610-262-7819 Ext: 14281.

Northampton Area Middle School PTA Banner

We will be selling blankets for a May fundraiser!

Students will be able to purchase blankets on May 20th during lunch periods.

Blankets may also be preordered and picked up at lunch on 5/20. Click the image below to access the preorder form.

Reach out to the Middle School PTA at NAMSPTA000@gmail.com or if you are interested in becoming involved.

Blankets $25 each cash, check to NAMS PTA or tap to pay available at llunch on 5/20/26

Click the image to visit the form to pre-order

PTA Volunteer Infographic to become a volunteer

Interested in Volunteering at NASD ?

NASD Volunteer Guide

Food Pantry Assistance

Are you in need of food items to help you prepare nutritious meals? The NAMS food pantry is available during the school year to provide assistance to families in need. Please complete the form below to request nonperishable items to be sent home with your child.

Lehigh Valley Resources

Clothing Closet

The clothing closet is in need of donations for women's pants (sweats, leggings) size small through extra large. Donations can be dropped off at the main entrance during school hours.

NAMS Clothing Closet assists families in need of winter coats.

Please email Robyn Ginther, gintherr@nasdschools.org for more information.

NASD Athletics Website Link Click Here text on black background with various pictures of student athletes

Sideline store link for clothing purchases

Northampton Area Middle School Guidance website click here text

parking and parent pickup information diagram

Top 5 overlooked tools to protect kids online link to article

NASD Secondary Handbook link , student handbook