Special section inside today
A special section highlighting the 40th anniversary of the Northumberland County Career and Technology Center, scheduled for insertion in Thursday's edition, is inside today's News-Item instead.
SAT tests set for Saturday
COAL TOWNSHIP - The SAT Reasoning and Subject Tests will be administered to pre-registered candidates Saturday at Shamokin Area Middle/High School.
Check-in and room assignment will begin at 7:30 a.m. in the auditorium lobby.
All candidates must present photo ID.
Doors to the test center will close at 8 a.m. Candidates are reminded to park their vehicles in either of the side parking lots.
Candidates are reminded that cell phones are not permitted in the test center.
Students should consult their Registration Bulletin or www.collegeboard.com for more information regarding test-day procedures.
Students welcome at TIES program
MOUNT CARMEL - Teen In Innovative Educational Structures (TIES) is functioning this year in the Mount Carmel Area School District.
Students from seventh to 12th grade are encouraged to take advantage of the free after-school programs not available during the regular school day: tutoring in math and science, digital adventures, fitness and health, graphic art and woodworking.
Other camps, including SAT Prep and Keystone Prep, are planned.
Snacks and transportation are provided, and dismissal is 4:15 p.m.