North Hills To Usher In School Year With Community Pep Rally

ROSS TOWNSHIP, PA - You can simultaneously help the needy and show your support for North Hills School District sports teams at the district's annual fall community pep rally. This year's event takes place Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. at Martorelli Stadium.

The 2018 fall varsity girls and boys soccer, football, golf, girls volleyball, cross country, girls tennis, slow pitch softball, ice hockey and inline roller hockey teams will be introduced. The event also will feature performances by the North Hills marching band and cheerleaders.

All youth community sports teams are invited to attend and wear their team jerseys.

The event is free. refreshments and North Hills attire and spirit items will be available for purchase from district booster and parent organizations

Attendees are encouraged to bring items to support the North Hills Backpack Initiative and The Pantry. Both programs directly support students and families in need in NHSD.

Suggested donations for the programs include single-serving and individually packaged food items such as oatmeal, pudding, crackers and snack items, fruit cups, single-serving cereals, granola and cereal bars, hearty soups, canned pasta meals, tuna and boxed macaroni and cheese and toiletry items such as deodorant, acne and face care products, soap and body wash, laundry detergent, lip balm and dental care items.