News
In honor of Women's History Month, our junior journalists affiliated with the NAMS News Network (NNN), sat down with Assemblymember Gabriella Romero Friday. Check out the highlights and stay tuned for the edited segment!
As a reminder, our sixth-grade swim unit will begin in PE on April 3 and run through May 1. Details from the City School District of Albany's Athletic Department can be found here.
On Tuesdays from April 13-June 23, NAMS will be hosting flag football skills and drills sessions from 6:30-8 p.m. The free program is run by Kidz First and please note that transportation is not provided. Additional details can be found here.
All students are welcome to participate in Saturday School in advance of the New York State exams. It runs every Saturday, except for during breaks, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. The sessions provide test-taking strategies, make-up work opportunities and core subject support.
Update from the PTA:
- The NAMS PTA needs YOU! Please consider joining the PTA executive board for the 2026-27 school year. Nominate yourself, or another member of our community, by emailing acsdnamspta@gmail.com - we can't do what we do without YOU!
- Please continue to save any shopping or dining receipts from Colonie Center for the School Bucks Program. Again, drop off at the NAMS Main Office or contact the PTA to coordinate pick up.
- Another way to earn cash for our school with items you already buy is via the Clynk recycling program (bags available at the Main Office and once filled, we will pick up) or Box Tops. Details on both programs can be found here.
TeenXcel, which will take place every Tuesday through June 16 at the former College of St. Rose campus (420 Western Ave.! This free program is for students ages 13-18 and it offers a nutritious meal and structured enrichment activities, including basketball and e-gaming, to support participants’ physical, social and emotional development. Guided by trained YMCA staff and volunteers, TeenXcel also cultivates positive peer relationships and provides teens with access to adult mentors and role models. Register to participate via this link.
Your artwork could become a coveted election reward! Consider putting your creativity, and love of civics, to the test and design an I Voted sticker for the Albany County Board of Elections. Submissions are due July 16.
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, but you must be 14 by March 31.
All district families are invited to Montessori Magnet School on Tuesday (March 31) from 5-7 p.m. for the annual Autism Spectrum Fair. Transportation is provided and the event is free!
Events
- March 31: Autism Spectrum Fair at MMS, 5-7 p.m.
- March 31: All-City Band concert at Albany High School, 6:30 p.m.
- 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 8: Q4 interim grades close
- May 12: NYS Science exam (grade 8 only)
- May 14: Multi-Cultural night TIME
- June 4: Summer BBQ Time?
- June 26: Grade 8 Moving Up Ceremony, 9 a.m.