Hey Bobcats!  Do you sing? Dance? Act? Play an instrument? Write poetry?  Come audition for the NPHS Talent Show!  NPHS has talent and we want to see it! If you have a background track, please put it on a flash drive. Auditions will take place APRIL 25th in the chorus room (Area 51) Behind the theater. The actual talent show will be the following evening, April 26th. YOU could be our next North Port High School’s top talent! We will see you on April 25th.

     This Friday is Class Color Day, our final spirit dress-up day for 2022-2023. As you dress up in your class color, please remember that no paint, masks, or bandanas are permitted, and dress code is always followed. Freshmen, yellow. Sophomores, green. Juniors, orange. Seniors, red. Then on Friday after school, come out to the Powder Puff football game from 3pm-6pm. The concession stand will be open for a snack or drink, and you can cheer on your team! See you there! 

     Your vote counts! Use the QR code to vote for Josh Doerrfeld for Herald Tribune player of the week!

     Any rising Juniors and Seniors interested in Youth Leadership experience the Sarasota Chamber is looking for Youth leaders to apply.  Students would need to attend all 8 meetings in Sarasota for the 2023-2024 school year. This would also count for Community Service. Please view this opportunity in SchooLinks or email Mrs. Halbert for the application. 

SPORTS NEWS:  

     Do your part to help renovate our weight room – and clean out your closet, too! The athletic department is collecting old sneakers, rubber cleats, and other closed-toed shoes to raise funds for our weight room project. Now through May 10. Bring in YOUR old but usable shoes to your first period teacher and get entered for prizes! There will be a donut party for the class with the most participation, plus a $50 gift card, $100 gift card, and a pair of Air Jordans will be given away to participants. Teachers, send your list of donations to Coach Sorbino. 

     Attention all athletes! The athletic department presents a Lift-A-Thon May 3-9 to raise money for our awesome weight room renovation project. If you use our weight room, participate in our Lift-A-Thon and help us get a well-needed upgrade! See Coach Rowe or Coach Egloff for registration information. There are some great prizes available, and Lift-A-Thon winners will have their records posted in the weight room, too! 

CLUB NEWS: 

     The Key Boutique is now open daily from 2:15-3:30 in Mrs. Pomerleau’s room 5-105. The boutique offers free prom attire to interested students. Come and check it out to find your perfect dress, outfit, or accessories. The boutique will be open every day until April 28 except for April 13 and 14. 

     SGA is accepting applications for next school year. Applications are due on April 28. Information is in your class Blackboard page. Be sure to meet all requirements. 

     Speech and Debate will be meeting Wednesday, 5/3 after school in 8-114. We will talk about the events next year and what you may be interested in to compete. All are welcome, no experience is necessary! 

     On Friday, May 5, come to 7-101 and compete for a $50 cash prize in the Smash Bros. Tournament! The entry fee is $5 and food and drink will be available, too, including Hector Mar’s famous tacos! The tournament starts right after school. Help us out by pre-registering using the QR code, but walk-ins are welcome, too. Proceeds support TSA’s travels to National Competition

SENIOR NEWS: 

     Seniors planning to attend a 2 year college, technical college, or are joining the military, we want to celebrate you! Please come to the Student Success Center during all lunches on Friday April 28 to take pictures with our photo booth and have some light refreshments!#DecisionDay2023