News and Events: Oct. 2

Posted October 2, 2026

News

Check out from grade 7 science - Archimedes in action!

Our Fall Picture Days are scheduled for Oct. 14-15 during PE classes.

North �鶹Ӱ�� Middle School's free 21st Century after-school programming begins this 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.

Update from the PTA:

The PTA needs more members in order to remain in good standing with the national organization. Please
Save the date for Oct. 20! Paesan's Pizza (on Ontario Street) will onate 50% of all NAMS sales back to the PTA. The fundraiser runs all day and includes dine in or carry out.
Don't forget your NAMS spirit wear! Our deadline has been extended - you can now order your NAMS gear through Oct. 12.
PTA is once again partnering with Clynk. Please consider donating your returnable bottles and cans. Bags are available just inside the main entrance to the building. When full, return to Hannaford or email the PTA and we'll pick up. Thanks, in advance, for your support!

�鶹Ӱ��'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. 14-15: Fall Picture Day (during PE classes)
Oct. 20: Paesan's Pizza fundraiser
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

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