News & Events: Sept. 22

Posted September 22, 2026

News

Our 21st Century after-school programming begins Monday, Oct. 5. It's free, runs Monday-Thursday and snack and transportation home (bus departs Myers at 5 p.m.) are included but pre-registration is required. Please and reach out to program director Maeve Uhalde () with any questions.

The Vegetable Project is off to a great start here at Myers. from the start of school as well as important information about fundraising that helps keep the club running.

The district's annual emergency release drill will be on Friday, Oct. 2. Additional information about the state-required dismissal can be found here.

Albany's Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) meets on Oct. 17. Learn more about the organization

Please keep our school community safe by being mindful of school buses and school zone speed limits as both carry fines as much as $300 for stop-arm violations and $50 for speed violations. For more information on stop-arm cameras on First Student buses, visit our website. You can learn more about school zone cameras via this link.

September tip from your school counselors

The jump from elementary to middle school comes with an increasing level of self-monitoring for your child, especially with assignments and grades. For student-level issues, please encourage your child to be the initial point of contact when emailing teachers with questions and concerns. Of course, we want you in the loop, so parents/guardians should be CC’d on all emails.

Events

Oct. 2: Early release drill (dismiss at 2:45 p.m. - details)
Oct. 5: After-school programming begins (details and registration can be )
Oct. 9: Q1 interim closes
Oct. 12: Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day (NO SCHOOL)
Oct. 20-21: Fall Picture Days
Oct. 21: 12:30 p.m. dismissal to accommodate staff PD
Oct. 22: Parent/Teacher Conferences (evening)
Oct. 23: Parent/Teacher Conferences (NO SCHOOL)
Oct. 23: Registration for modified (grades 7-8) winter sports begins
Nov. 11: Veterans Day (NO SCHOOL)
Nov. 13: Q1 ends
Nov. 18: 12:30 p.m. dismissal to accommodate staff PD
Nov. 19: Fall Dance, 5-7 p.m.
Nov. 20: Fall Picture Make-Ups
Nov. 23: Modified (grades 7-8) winter sports begin
Nov. 25-27: Thanksgiving Recess (NO SCHOOL)
Dec. 11: Q2 interim closes
Dec. 24-Jan. 1: Holiday Recess
Jan. 18: MLK Day (NO SCHOOL)
Jan. 20: 12:30 p.m. dismissal to accommodate staff PD
Jan. 29: Q2 ends
Feb. 24: 12:30 p.m. dismissal to accommodate staff PD
March 24: 12:30 p.m. dismissal to accommodate staff PD

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