Northern Adirondack Middle School

The Builders Club/Key Club Easter Egg Hunt and Bottle Drive are this Saturday, March 30th! Hope to see you there for fun with the whole family

NACS Key Club is supporting the Autism Alliance of Northeastern NY's annual awareness walk and we have shirts designed by one of our very own NACS students! If you'd like to purchase a shirt, please use this link and order by Friday, April 11th at 3 pm. https://forms.gle/jvDBzJS8SnHzw2BP7 Checks should be made to NACS Key Club and mailed to DeAnn Gregory at NACS. Payments need to be received by April 11th. If you'd like to donate to the AANENY, you may do so here, at the NAC Key Club's page - https://www.givesignup.org/Race/107602/Donate/pxOE3WwVQiQZRH1m

Don’t forget to join Rooms, our family-teacher communication tool on the school app! If you haven’t signed up yet, you should be receiving an invite via text today You can select to sign up by email or phone. After you sign up, don't forget to download the school app and click Rooms in the bottom right-hand corner to communicate with your child's teacher!

Attention to our MS/HS community: Order the 2024 Yearbook now while supplies last. Order online at jostensyearbooks.com, scan or by phone at 1-877-767-5217.

It's Builders Club Week! We are collecting items to make care packages for the FitzPatrick Cancer Center in Plattsburgh. Please drop items off in the bin in the main lobby of the MS/HS by March 27th.

Attention current 8th grade parents: We are looking for pictures of your 8th grader for our slide show presented at the 8th grade move-up ceremony. The pictures should be from middle school years only and can be of your child alone or with 8th grade classmates. The deadline to send in slideshow photos is April 26th. Please email them to Mrs. Shantell Manor at smanor@nacs1.org.

Good afternoon Bobcat sports families: JV Boys Baseball practice will begin on Monday March 18th at 4:30 pm with coach Kris Chase. Modified Girls Softball practice will begin on Tuesday March 19th at 4:30 pm with coach Stacy Siskavich. Students should report to athletic studyhall right after school.

Summer Soccer Camp will be held July 8 - July 12 at NAC High School. Participants will not only experience a week of incredible instruction but will walk away with a camp t-shirt and soccer ball. Our goal is to give every player a safe, fun, healthy learning experience no matter the player's previous experience and /or knowledge with soccer. For more information in-district students click on the following link: https://5il.co/2gfns For out-of-district students click on this link: https://5il.co/2gfnu

NAC Drama Club presents "Charlotte's Web" on Friday and Saturday, March 22-23 at 7:00pm and Sunday, March 24 at 1:00pm. Come support our hardworking students and staff and enjoy a wonderful performance! Tickets available at the door.

Updated Links: Exciting New Sports Opportunities: school mergers for Outdoor Track and Girls Lacrosse and new Girls Flag Football as a Dual Sport Participation. Click on the following links to learn more: https://5il.co/2fw5c and https://5il.co/2fw5d

As we welcome the arrival of spring, it's time to gear up for an exciting season of sports at NAC! Registration is now open for the following spring sports: Softball, · Baseball, Tennis, Outdoor Track and Girls Flag Football (Grades 9-12). Register by 3/8/24 at midnight to secure your spot. Click on the following link for more details and instructions: https://5il.co/2ffp9

NACS Key Club, Builders Club, K-Kids, and Elementary students recently created over 500 Valentine's Day cards! Cards were sent to 11 locations in our area - senior housing located in Altona, Churubusco, and Ellenburg, Meals on Wheels recipients within the NAC school district, residents at the Alder Bend ARC house, as well as senior citizens residing at Meadowbrook Healthcare, CVPH's Skilled Nursing Floor, Clinton County Nursing Home, and St. Vilas Assisted Living.

After several canceled concerts, the MS/HS music department is releasing virtual concerts of the holiday music that was prepared. Click on the link to get back into the Christmas spirit and listen to the NAC choirs perform their holiday music. We hope you enjoy it. https://youtu.be/MtzJrNHBIjw

Winter skies may be gray, but Builders Club recently lifted our spirits by helping to brighten the windows of the Middle/High School cafeteria.

Good Evening This message if for all NAC MIDDLE SCHOOL students and parents. Next week is regents week for High school students but it is a normal week of school for all Middle school students.

Dear Parents and Guardians, We are excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences on February 1 from 12:30-2:30 pm and 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm. This is a valuable opportunity to discuss your child's academic progress and share insights with their teachers. Your active participation is crucial in fostering a collaborative learning environment. We look forward to meaningful discussions that contribute to your child's educational journey. NAC Elementary conference sign-up - https://bit.ly/48Xsx01 NAC Middle School conference sign-up - https://bit.ly/423lOPZ NAC High School conference sign-up - https://bit.ly/3HnyDv2

Thank you to all who contributed to the recent school wide food drive held by Builders Club and Key Club. 378 pounds of food were collected and have been donated to the food shelves which serve the towns in our school community.

Attention MS/HS Parents and the Class of 2024: Don't forget to order your Yearbook. Click on the following link to order online: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1054636/Northern-Adirondack-High-School/2024-Yearbook/2023091304222319779/CATALOG_SHOP/ Commemorate achievements and celebrate your seniors milestones by purchasing an ad online. Click on the following link to purchase: https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads

NAC Key Club recently volunteered at the Make A Wish table in the mall and collected donations at the Middle/High School. Thank you for your contributions and support of Make A Wish Northeast NY, which grants wishes to children with life threatening illnesses in the 518 area code.

Please help contribute to our school-wide food drive! Students and their families are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to school, including on Dec. 18 to the MS/HS Winter Concert and Art Show. Thank you for continuing to support our community service activities!