News and Events August 13

Happy summer, Junior Falcons!

Please take some time to read this . In it you'll find important information about the first day of school (Sept. 4) and the beginning of the school year. A paper copy has been mailed home and, as always, please call the Main Office (518.475.6802) or email (apiper@albany.k12.ny.us) with any questions.
The NAMS PTA, which is a wonderful supporter of our students, staff and building, needs help for the 2025-26 school year (and beyond). Officers and event coordinators/volunteers are needed ASAP in order for the organization to continue. - we can't do what we do without you!
REMINDER: Modified sports (grades 7-8) begin Aug. 28. Registration details, plus information about required physicals, can be found here.
Mark your calendars for Grade 6 Transition Camp, New Student Information Night and our

Aug. 19-21: Transition Camp, 8 a.m.-noon
Aug. 21: New student information night, 5:30-6:30
Aug. 28: Modified sports begin
Sept. 4: First day of school
Sept. 13: Back to School Blast and Safety Day (Arbor Hill Elementary), 12-4 p.m.
Sept. 17: Open House, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Sept. 19: Clap In
Sept. 23: Rosh Hashana (NO SCHOOL)
Sept. 24: PTA meeting, 5:30 p.m.
Sept. 26: Welcome Back BBQ
Oct. 2: Yom Kippur (NO SCHOOL)
Oct. 13: Indigenous Peoples' Day (NO SCHOOL)