Fall 2023 Gold Card Newsletter
Welcome to the North Allegheny Gold Card Newsletter!

The District has added some new events for our Gold Card members. 
Please take a look at the news below and join us for the many free upcoming events offered to those 60+ in the community.
On occasion, weather conditions or other unexpected circumstances may make it necessary for events to be canceled. Please check the NASD website for updates.
Dear NASD Gold Card Members,

Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year!

This year we are thrilled to celebrate North Allegheny’s 75th anniversary. We will be commemorating the milestone throughout the year as we look back and remember our storied history while also endeavoring to work as hard as possible so that our greatest days are still to come.

We look forward to seeing you at our activities, arts, and athletics events. Let’s make this year the best one yet!

Sincerely,

Dr. Brendan Hyland
Superintendent of Schools
Academics
You're Invited To The North Allegheny Intermediate Community Kitchen
Let’s cook up some fun! You’re invited to the NAI Community Kitchen - a collaborative cooking experience between members of the NA community and North Allegheny Intermediate High School Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) students. For more information and to register, visit our website at www.northallegheny.org/CommunityKitchen
Arts
Volunteer with the NA Traveling Art Gallery!
The Traveling Art Gallery (T.A.G.) is an art appreciation and visual literacy program unique to North Allegheny School District. Volunteers present famous art prints to kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms. This program utilizes VTS (Visual Thinking Strategies) questioning techniques and introduces students to a diverse collection of famous artists, styles of art, and cultures. The T.A.G. program goals are to enhance each student’s ability to form an opinion about a wide variety of works of art, while developing their critical thinking and communication skills, through presenter led discussion.  
 
T.A.G. is looking for volunteers! If you are interested, please contact the district’s T.A.G. Program Coordinator, and mention what school(s) you'd like to visit!
 
Andrea Jaecks
T.A.G. Program Coordinator
Marshall Elementary School
724-935-4044
ajaecks@northallegheny.org
NAI Fall Play: “Peter and the Star Catcher"
Reaching for the stars! Join us for a star-studded adventure as North Allegheny Intermediate High School Presents “Peter and the Star Catcher.” This Tony-winning play upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair... and the bonds of friendship, duty, and love.

The Gold Card Member performance on Wednesday, October 25 is free for members - no ticket required! For all other shows, guests must purchase tickets.
NA High School Musical: “Little Shop of Horrors"
Our high school cast is blooming with talent as they present “Little Shop of Horrors.” Seymour Krelborn is a meek and dejected assistant at a floral shop who happens upon a strange plant, which he affectionately names “Audrey II” after his crush at the shop. Little does he know that this strange and unusual plant will develop a soulful R&B voice and an unquenchable thirst for HUMAN BLOOD. As Audrey II grows bigger and meaner, the carnivorous plant promises limitless fame and fortune to Seymour, as long as he continues providing a fresh supply of blood. Just when it’s too late, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s extra-terrestrial origins and his true drive for world-domination.

For more information, including tickets for purchase (after October 16), visit http://namusical.com.

The Gold Card Member performance on Wednesday, November 8 is free for members - no ticket required! For all other shows, guests must purchase tickets.
NA Middle School Musical: "Disney's Finding Nemo Jr."
When the North Allegheny Middle Schoolers tackle the ocean's depths, you know it will be a fin-tastic show! Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic and forgetful Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive and eclectic Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves. Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo JR. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure. 

For more information, including tickets for purchase (after October 16), visit http://namusical.com

The Gold Card Member performance on Wednesday, November 15 is free for members - no ticket required! For all other shows, guests must purchase tickets.
Activities
NA 2023 Homecoming Parade
Friday, September 29, 2023
Parading through the decades! As North Allegheny celebrates its 75th Anniversary, join us as students travel back through the decades during this year’s homecoming parade on Friday, September 29, 2023. The festivities begin at 4:45 p.m. with a carnival and food trucks. At 5:40 p.m. the NA Tiger Marching Band will lead the parade around the school. During halftime, our 2023 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned.
NA Foundation Trick or Trot
Saturday, October
Join us for a Spooktacular Time! The annual NA Foundation Trick or Trot will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the Marshall Middle/Elementary Schools Campus. The event will feature a 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run. Registration is now open! For additional details, visit www.northallegheny.org/TrickOrTrot
Athletics
North Allegheny is home to one of the most recognized athletic programs in the state and nation. NA Gold Card members may use their ID as an admission ticket to all regular-season athletic events. 

For more fall and winter sports schedules, visit our athletic website at http://athletics.northallegheny.org.
The Baierl Center is Open for Gold Card Members! 
The Baierl Center, located on the campus of the North Allegheny Senior High School adjacent to the Newman Stadium, offers a variety of amenities that are available for complimentary use by NA Gold Card members. These include an indoor multi-purpose room, meeting and conference rooms, a fitness center, an indoor track available to the public, and a training and rehabilitation center for student use only. 

During the school year, the Baierl Center is open to members Monday through Saturday with hours that vary throughout the school year. The Center is closed on Sunday. When NASD is closed due to inclement weather or other emergencies, the Baierl Center is also closed. When the District is operating on a delay schedule, the Baierl Center morning session (5-7 a.m.) is canceled. For additional information, call 724-934-7238.
2023 NA Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The North Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is proud to announce its Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2023 and Special Honorees. Tickets, sponsorships, and advertisements may be purchased for the 26th Annual Hall of Fame Banquet on Thursday, September 28, at The Chadwick beginning at 6:00 p.m. by completing the ticket/sponsorship/advertisement form available on our website using this link. - Tickets are available for purchase until Monday, September 25!
North Allegheny Pink Out Football Game
Friday, October 13, 2023
On Friday we wear pink! During the Friday, October 13 home football game against the Norwin Knights, fans are encouraged to wear pink to support the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer program. Its mission is to fight cancer through early detection and risk reduction. For additional information, to purchase NA pink apparel (by October 6), or donate, visit: https://nasd.school/PinkOut 
Join Our Team!
Join Our Growing Transportation Team!

The North Allegheny Transportation Department plays a crucial role in the lives of our students and community. NA is looking for bus drivers to join our team for the 2023-2024 school year and beyond! Please support our school by applying to join our team or encouraging a friend to apply.



Sign-On Bonus:
  • Available to all new bus drivers hired or rehired between August 21, 2023, and October 31, 2023, as utility, retiree, extra board, or full-time bus drivers as follows:
  • $1,000 sign-on bonus for drivers who commit to work a daily afternoon shift for the rest of this school year.
  • $2,000 sign-on bonus for drivers who commit to work a daily morning and afternoon shift for the rest of this school year. 
  • Conditions may apply.
North Allegheny School District