HOMECOMING FUN AT NORTH ALLEGHENY!

A group of young students and older cheerleaders/participants pose outdoors during the North Allegheny Homecoming Parade. The students in the front hold a hand-drawn sign that reads "JUST DANCE". Many in the group are wearing colorful neon wigs, star-shaped sunglasses, and North Allegheny Tigers Lacrosse jerseys, with a parade vehicle visible directly behind them.

North Allegheny held its annual Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 2, before the football team took the field at Newman Stadium. A lineup of creative student-made floats traversed the parade route around the senior high school. At halftime, seniors Arjun Puri and Addison Goetz were crowned Homecoming king and queen.

North Allegheny Homecoming king Arjun Puri and queen Addison Goetz stand smiling on the football field. Addison wears a tiara, blue dress, sash, and holds a bouquet of flowers, while Arjun wears a gold plush crown, suit, and sash, with the marching band lined up behind them.

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DISTRICT NEWS

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES

Navigating behavioral health services can be overwhelming—especially when you’re not sure where to start. Join Hailey Dillman from the Allegheny County Office of Behavioral Health for a practical overview of the behavioral health supports and resources available to children, adolescents, and families throughout Allegheny County.


Families will learn about available services, how to access support, where to turn when concerns arise, and how county resources can help connect families with the right level of care.


Presented by: Hailey Dillman, Allegheny County Office of Behavioral Health

Presentation: Allegheny County Behavioral Health Supports

Location and time: CMS Auditorium, 6:30 PM

 

STUDENT NEWS

NA STUDENTS GATHER AT HIGHMARK CARING PLACE FOR ANNUAL STUDENT SUMMIT

A group of North Allegheny student leaders poses together in front of a colorful butterfly mural at the Highmark Caring Place. The students hold signs reading "We Support Grieving Students" representing Franklin Elementary, Peebles Elementary, Marshall Elementary, Marshall Middle, Hosack Elementary, and Bradford Woods Elementary schools.

Student leaders from across the North Allegheny School District gathered at the Highmark Caring Place in Pittsburgh on Thursday for its annual student summit. The event highlighted the center’s grief support programming and raised awareness for Children’s Grief Awareness Day, held every third Thursday in November. The visit comes as the Highmark Caring Place marks 30 years of supporting grieving children and families. North Allegheny is proud of our students for demonstrating such compassion and leadership in our community.

IES FIRST GRADERS CREATE FABRIC TILES FOR MY AMERICA 2026 MOSAIC

A large group of elementary school students poses together in a school hallway, seated on the floor and standing in rows. Each child holds up a small, decorated blue fabric tile in front of them. In the background, a colorful bulletin board reads "Building Readers" alongside construction-themed decorations and school announcements.

First-graders at Ingomar Elementary recently brought their creativity to life for the MY AMERICA 2026 project! Each student decorated a fabric tile with personal drawings and messages reflecting what America means to them. Their individual artwork will join contributions from students nationwide to form a massive American flag mosaic, which will be officially unveiled in Boston, Massachusetts, in December 2026.

THREE RECEIVE FRIDAY NIGHTS ACADEMIC AWARD FOR NATIONAL AI COMPETITION

Six people stand on a football field track at night posing for a photo. In the center, three North Allegheny students hold up official certificate papers displaying their names: Alexander Du, Pragya Sharma, and Aaradhya Sharma. They are flanked by three school administrators. The group is smiling on the green turf beneath stadium lights, with bleachers and North Allegheny signage visible in the background.

On Friday, October 2, three North Allegheny students received the Friday Night Lights Academic Award for achieving high-level honors in the Presidential AI Challenge, competing against top students from across the country.


Sisters Pragya and Aaradhya Sharma took first-place laurels in the state and won the Northeast Regional championship in the middle school division, punching their ticket to the national finals.


Also qualifying for the national finals in Washington, D.C., was senior Alexander Du, who won a national championship in the high school division.


All three students were recognized on the field during the second quarter of North Allegheny’s football game with Canon-McMillan at Newman Stadium.


North Allegheny Superintendent Mr. David Deramo, Senior High School Principal Mr. Matt Buchak, and Intermediate High School Principal Dr. Dan Swoger were on hand for the presentation.

 

ARTS

NAI FALL PLAY: "Alice in Wonderland"

October 10

North Allegheny Intermediate High School invites you to the remaining performances of Alice in Wonderland!


Remaining Showtimes:

  • Saturday, October 10 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
  • Venue: North Allegheny Intermediate High School Auditorium


Admission:

  • $8.00 per ticket (cash/purchase at the door only)
 

ATHLETICS

JAKE HENDRICK PUNCHES TICKET TO PIAA GOLF TOURNAMENT

North Allegheny golfer Jake Hendrick stands outdoors on a sunlit golf course wearing a dark long-sleeve athletic shirt, a navy cap with a tiger paw emblem, and a red, white, and blue award medal around his neck. Rolling green fairways and trees are visible in the background under a clear sky.

North Allegheny’s Jake Hendrick has qualified for the PIAA Individual Championships after finishing seventh at the WPIAL Individual Championships at Sewickley Heights Golf Club. By placing in the top 13, Hendrick advances to the state competition held at the Penn State Golf Course on October 19–20.

NA'S GATIK HIRWANI SETS COURSE RECORD AS TIGERS SWEEP WPIAL SECTION TITLES

Close-up action shot of North Allegheny cross country runner Gatik Hirwani reacting with an intense, triumphant expression as he crosses the finish line. He is wearing a black North Allegheny singlet and is outdoors on a grassy course with a blurred background.

North Allegheny sophomore Gatik Hirwani set a new course record at North Park on Tuesday as the North Allegheny cross country teams swept the WPIAL Division I Section 3 championships. Read the full story on the North Allegheny cross country championship victory.

KAUFMAN, LEEMAN TAKE BRONZE AT WPIAL DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP

North Allegheny tennis players Mia Kaufman and Sammy Leeman smile together on a tennis court, wearing matching black uniforms, visors, and bronze medals. Behind them, a banner on the chain-link fence reads "Welcome to the WPIAL Tennis Championships Hosted by Bethel Park High School".

Congrats to junior Mia Kaufman and sophomore Sammy Leeman on taking 3rd place in the WPIAL Class 3A Doubles Championship. With a 6-2, 6-3 straight-set victory over Upper St. Clair, the Tigers duo secured their bronze medals AND a spot in the PIAA State Tournament in Hershey this November.

 

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

NA iPAD/LAPTOP INSURANCE PROGRAM

DEVICES MUST BE ENROLLED BY NOVEMBER 1, 2026

You have the opportunity to renew or sign up for the annual insurance program for your student’s District-issued iPad or laptop. Membership in the insurance program is an annual process that covers the device throughout the school year, the following summer, and the start of the following year. If you were enrolled in the insurance program during the 2025-2026 school year, your coverage will end as of midnight on November 1, 2026, unless you renew.

What is covered?


  • All physical components of the device
  • Theft of device WITH a police report


What is NOT covered?


  • Loss of device
  • Loss of carrying case/protective sleeve
  • Reasonable wear and tear (examples may include scratches, dents, worn keys, etc.)
  • Damage as a result of reckless abuse or willful conduct


Cost


  • The annual fee for the 2026-2027 school year is $35.

Whether you plan to accept or decline the coverage, you must enroll your student’s device annually through One2One Risk Solutions. Your enrollment is required on or before November 1, 2026. The process for accepting or declining is available on the District website.


Should you have any questions or financial concerns about this process, please do not hesitate to contact the Technology Service Desk via email at servicedesk@northallegheny.org.

 

NA FOUNDATION

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 13TH ANNUAL "TRICK OR TROT"

Event banner for the North Allegheny Foundation Trick or Trot featuring an orange candy corn patterned background with flying bats and a tiger mascot wearing a witch's hat labeled 2026.

Join us for a Spooktacular Time! The 13th annual NA Foundation Trick or Trot will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Marshall Middle/Elementary Schools Campus. The event will feature a 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run plus a performance by the NA Marching Band, arts and crafts activities, Halloween-themed music, raffle baskets, and, of course, candy! Visit the NA Foundation Trick or Trot webpage to register online and for full details.

 

A.W. BEATTIE CAREER CENTER

FCCLA 2026 
THANKSGIVING DINNER TO-GO FUNDRAISER

Event Details & Instructions:

  • Order Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026, or until the first 80 orders are received (whichever comes first).
  • Pick-Up Time: Wednesday, November 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
  • To Order: Call 412-847-1933 or email aaron.yurek@beattietech.com.
  • Meal Preparation Details: All items are served in disposable pans ready to reheat and serve. Turkey is cooked and pre-sliced. Portions and amounts vary depending on the package chosen.


Meal Options & Pricing


Option 1: Full Dinner Includes oven-roasted turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, steamed corn, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, orange cranberry sauce, jellied cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, pumpkin pie, and apple pie.


  • Serves 12–15: $355.00
  • Serves 6–8: $230.00
  • Serves 2–4: $160.00


Option 2: Sides Only Includes cranberry jelly, mashed potatoes, stuffing, corn, green bean and sweet potato casseroles, orange cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, and gravy.


  • Serves 12–15: $275.00
  • Serves 6–8: $165.00
  • Serves 2–4: $95.00


Option 3: Turkey Only with Gravy Includes cooked, pre-sliced turkey and gravy.



  • Serves 12–15: $95.00
  • Serves 6–8: $85.00
  • Serves 2–4: $75.00
 

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QUICK LINKS

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MISSED A NEWSLETTER?

All building newsletters are archived weekly on the North Allegheny website. This designated webpage will be updated with links to the previous week’s newsletters at the beginning of each school week by 11:30 AM.


A link to the archive is accessible on the District’s homepage and on each building’s homepage.

 

COMMUNITY FLYERS

The North Allegheny School District often receives requests for the distribution of community athletics and approved non-profit community organization digital flyers. All requests for community flyers to be included in this newsletter must be submitted via email only at flyers@northallegheny.org.

 

CONTACT US!

Central Administrative Office

200 Hillvue Lane

Pittsburgh, PA 15237

412-366-2100

 
 
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