News and Events February 13

News

• All ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· schools are closed next week (Feb. 16-20) for Winter Recess.
   
• Looking for something to do during the break? Our PTA is hosting a Dave and Buster's Fundraiser. The PTA will receive 50% of the sales and your card can be used immediately.
   
• Registration for modified (grades 7-8) spring sports begins Monday, Feb. 23. Details, including links to the required paperwork, can be found here. New in 2026 - modified girls' flag football! Off-season flag football training begins Feb. 21.
   
• We will dismiss at 12:30 on Wednesday, Feb. 25 to accommodate staff PD. Additional details, including information for student athletes, can be found here.
   
• Mark your calendars! NAMS' annual Black History Month Celebration is Thursday, Feb. 26 beginning at 5:30 p.m. - join us for this wonderful event!
   
• We can't wait to celebrate our honor roll recipients on Friday, Feb. 27 at 9 a.m. Please be prepared to show identification and allow time to pass through security - doors will open to parents/guardians at 8:30 a.m. Click here for more information about the district's Raptor digital security system. Please consider  to contribute a drink or treat for the student after party. Volunteers - for set up and clean up - are also needed.
   
• NAMS' College and Career Week is March 9-13 and we are looking for entrepreneurs and trad industry professionals to help make our events a success. If you, or someone you know would be
   
• The ¹ú²ú¾«Æ·'s Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) invites parents and caregivers to participate in the organization's first annual Special Education Family Empowerment Conference on Feb. 28.
   
• The ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· would like your input in our annual survey, which has been expanded this year to accept feedback from community members as well as families!  only takes a few minutes to complete, and the feedback you provide will play a vital role in our school improvement efforts. If you have any questions, please contact our Office of Curriculum and Instruction at (518) 475-6060. 

Events 

• Feb. 16-20: Winter Recess (NO SCHOOL)
• Feb. 23: Registration for modified spring sports begins
• Feb. 25: 12:30 p.m. dismissal to accommodate Staff PD
• Feb. 26: Black History Month celebration, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Feb. 27: Q3 interim grades close
• March 18: 12:30 p.m. dismissal to accommodate staff PD
• 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)