News and Events May 9

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Happy Friday, Junior Falcons!

News

  • It has been a busy week and we wouldn't have it any other way:
    • Congrats to our 250 scholars recognized at (and bravo to our )
    • On Thursday we of our diverse student body and staff.
    • Grade 6 social studies
    • Happy Mother's Day from 
       
  • Update from the PTA:
    • Huge THANK YOU to all who made Friday's Hon-a-Roll ceremony, and after party, a success! We appreciate the set up, clean up and donations!
    • Next week (Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.) is the final PTA meeting of the 2024-25 school year. We are seeking nominations for next year's officers. A - remember, we can't do what we do without YOU!
    • Earn money for North Albany Middle School's PTA simply by shopping at Hannaford! The Hannaford Helps Schools program runs through June 7. Shoppers will earn three school dollars for every four participating products purchased. At checkout, customers will receive a printout they can
       
  • Albany High School's - for rising ninth graders - is scheduled for May 29 at 5:30 p.m. The event will introduce incoming students, and their families, to the campus and the wide variety of academic, athletic and extracurricular activities offered at AHS.
     
  • The City School District of Albany approved a $342.4-million budget for 2025-26. If approved May 20, the budget would continue to support programs and services that students need and deserve while also minimizing the impact on taxpayers. You can visit our Budget section to read more about the proposal and other related items voters will consider May 20. Additionally, two Board of Education seats are open - you can find more about that election on the district website, as well.
     
  • North Albany Middle School families can receive shelf-stable grocery items every Friday. .  Email .ny.us or call 518.475.6800 x29190 with with questions.

Events 

  • May 10: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m
  • May 13: NYS science testing
  • May 14: PTA meeting, 5:30 p.m. (Media Center/Library or )
  • May 17: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m
  • May 19: Grade 8 to Cooperstown
  • May 20: School Budget and BOE vote
  • May 12-22: NYSLEAT Listening, Reading and Writing testing
  • May 21: Spring Concert (6 p.m.) and Art Show (5 p.m.)
  • May 14-16: NYS science testing make-ups
  • May 26-28: Memorial Day Break (NO SCHOOL)
  • May 29: Grade 6 to Valley Cats
  • May 31: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m
  • June 6: Grade 7 to WildPlay
  • June 11: Grade 6 field trip to Howe Caverns
  • June 19: Juneteenth (NO SCHOOL)
  • June 20: Grade 8 dance, 6-8 p.m.
  • June 25: Field Day
  • June 26: Last day of classes (full day)
  • June 27: Grade 8 Moving Up Ceremony
  • Aug. 19-21: Transition Camp (NAMS sixth graders in 2025-26)

Have a wonderful weekend!