News and Events February 27

News

• Congratulations to our scholars recognized at this morning's Honor Roll Ceremony! Thanks for your hard work and keep it up in Quarter 3! The PTA is grateful to all who pitched in to make the "after party" a success!
   
• Looking for a summer job? Applications are now open for the City of Albany's Summer Youth Employment Program. The pay is $16 an hour and you must be 14 by March 31.
   
• Update from the PTA:
  • This year's Staff Appreciation lunch will be held earlier than usual and in conjunction with the NAMS professional development afternoon on March 18. The PTA will provide sandwiches and wraps but is hoping families will contribute sides, drinks and desserts to help round out the meal. Please use the Signup Genius to volunteer an item to share. Or, leave the shopping to us and use the Givebacks page to make a monetary donation.
  • Save the date! We are having a faculty basketball game and fundraiser on March 19. Stay tuned for details - it's sure to be a great time!
  • Please consider purchasing a Dave and Buster's power card. The PTA will receive 50% of the sales and your card can be used immediately.
     
• Registration for modified (grades 7-8) spring sports is now open! Details, including links to the required paperwork, can be found here. New in 2026 - modified girls' flag football! Off-season flag football training is underway! Please note that free physicals for all spring student-athletes will be offered at NAMS on March 19 - details can be found here.
   
• Our College and Career Week is March 9-13 and we are looking for entrepreneurs and trade industry professionals to help make our events a success. If you, or someone you know would be interested in sharing their wisdom with our scholars, please contact Dave Sherrod.
   
• The City School District of Albany's Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) invites parents and caregivers to participate in the organization's first annual Special Education Family Empowerment Conference tomorrow, Feb. 28.

Events 

• Feb. 27: Q3 interim grades close
• March 18: 12:30 p.m. dismissal to accommodate staff PD
• March 19: Faculty Basketball Fundraiser
• March 20: Staff PD Day (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)
• March 23: Modified spring sports begin
• April 2: Q3 grades close
• April 3-10: Spring Recess (NO SCHOOL)
• April 15-16: NYS ELA exam
• April 20-24: NYSESLAT Speaking exam
• April 28-29: NYS Math exam
• May 4-7: NYSESLAT Listening, Reading, Writing exam
• May 12: NYS Science exam (grade 8 only)