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Forget pizza Friday this week at North Â鶹ӰÒô Middle School - burgers, hot dogs and building community were on the lunch menu instead! Check out from our annual fall BBQ.

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North Â鶹ӰÒô Middle School's free 21st Century after-school programming begins Monday, Oct. 5. The enrichment runs Monday-Thursday and snack and transportation home (bus departs at 5 p.m.) are included but pre-registration is required. your student and reach out to program director Maeve Uhalde (muhalde@albany.k12.ny.us) with any questions.

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The district's annual emergency release drill is next Friday, Oct. 2. All schools will dismiss 15 minutes early that day. Additional information about the state-required dismissal can be found here.

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Update from the PTA:

• 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  If you would like to add an item to our October agenda, please submit your idea using
• Don't forget your NAMS spirit wear! Our  deadline has been extended - you can now order your NAMS gear through Oct. 12.

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Â鶹ӰÒô'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

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Events

• 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. 17: 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