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News
There is nothing our faculty and staff love more than a morning clap in! And, our students? Well, they tolerate it (and some even ). Thanks for bringing the energy Friday, NAMS!
REMINDER: All district buildings are closed Monday (Sept. 21) in observance of Yom Kippur.
NWEA assessments for the 2026-27 school year begin next Thursday (Sept. 24) with math. Please ensure your student is on time, well rested and a reminder that breakfast is available daily here beginning at 7:40 a.m.
The City School District of Albany's Back to School Blast and Safety Day is tomorrow (Sept. 19) at Arbor Hill Elementary School from noon-4 p.m. All are welcome for a cookout, ice cream, music and great prizes!
Update from the PTA:
- Our first meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 5:30 p.m. You can join us in person or If you have a topic or question you'd like added to the agenda, please submit it
- PTA Treasurer needed! To nominate someone, or if you're interested, please email We can't do what we do without you!
- Thank you to all who have joined the PTA for the 2026/27 school year. If you haven't yet, you can
- Don't forget your NAMS spirit wear! Our is open through next Friday, Sept. 25.
Albany's Special Education Parent Advisory Council () is gearing up for the 2026-27 school year. SEPAC helps families navigate the special education process. More information can be
The district's annual emergency release drill will be on Friday, Oct. 2. Additional information about the state-required dismissal can be found here.
If you don't already, please
Events
- Sept. 16: Open House, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Sept. 18: Clap-in, 7:40 a.m.
- Sept. 19: CSDA Back to School Blast, noon-4 p.m. (Arbor Hill Elementary)
- Sept. 21: Yom Kippur (NO SCHOOL)
- Sept. 23: PTA meeting, 5:30 p.m.l
- Sept. 25: Back-to-School BBQ (please note, this is a student and staff event)
- Oct. 2: Emergency Release Drill (2:45 p.m. - DETAILS)
- Oct. 9: Q1 interim closes
- Oct. 12: Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day (NO SCHOOL)
- 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. 16-20: Seal-a-Smile ()
- Nov. 18: 12:30 p.m. dismissal to accommodate staff PD
- Nov. 23: Modified (grades 7-8) winter sports begin
- Nov. 25-27: Thanksgiving Recess (NO SCHOOL)
- Dec. 4: Q 1 Honor Roll
- Dec. 11: Q2 interim closes
- Dec. 15: Winter Concert
- Dec. 18: Toys-for-Tots Holiday Party
- 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. 11: Black History Month Celebration
- Feb. 24: 12:30 p.m. dismissal to accommodate staff PD
- March 24: 12:30 p.m. dismissal to accommodate staff PD
- Feb. 26: Q2 Honor Roll
- May 5: Q3 Honor Roll
- May 6: Multicultural Celebration
- May 10-14: Seal-a-Smile ()
- May 20: Spring Concert