Tag Archive for: New Albany Middle School (NAMS)

NEMiss.News Dr. Shane Scott at IMPC, COVID-19

Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.

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  NEW ALBANY, MS - “COVID is not going to go away,” a prominent northeast Mississippi physician told NEMISS.NEWS last week. “I suspect it is going to be one of the illnesses, such as the flu, ordinary head colds and strep, which…
Northeast MS Homeless at Tupelo library

Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list

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Tupelo, MS - The first Tupelo City Council meeting of the year, January 7, 2020, was not without drama. Mr. Frank Agnew, an area homeowner, went before the council in an attempt to save his property. The home is currently in a state of disrepair,…
New Albany MS. Christmas at the Museum 2018

2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14

Mingle and Jingle with Santa, enjoys crafts and holiday refreshments on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 until 12 noon at the Union County Heritage Museum for the annual Christmas event. Part of the holiday season that has become a tradition is…
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Some work complete on industrial park enhancements

Work is partly complete on projects to attract more industry to Union County. A concrete pad for a shell building and a nearby industrial access road have been done. Steel was expected to be going up soon for a 100,000-square-foot shell building…
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Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning

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Members of the Union County Sheriff’s Department found the body of 49-year-old Scott McQuary Tuesday morning in a sand pit off County Road 14. The case was under investigation Tuesday but Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said no foul play was suspected…
New Albany MS Doggie dining in MS

Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?

JACKSON, Miss. – Beginning Friday, November 1, 2019, a new Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) policy will allow "doggie dining." Restaurant patrons will be able to dine with their pet dogs under certain conditions. Patterned…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow...” --The Doxology    There is something very special in the air. It’s an air of gratitude, an air filled with the fragrance of hope and Thanksgiving. This year’s bounty has been harvested.…

Career & Technology Day, May 13, to include job fair

The New Albany School of Career & Technical Education is planning Career & Technology Day for May 13. This year plans are being made to add a job fair component to the event for New Albany High School juniors and seniors, as well…

New Albany in running for music series grant-here’s how to vote

NEW ALBANY, MS - Sponsored by Levitt Pavilions, the national nonprofit behind the largest free concert series in America, the City of New Albany hopes to qualify as one of the 15 winning organizations competing in the Levitt AMP Grant Awards. What…

NAMS Howlin’ on the RIver Color Run set for October 31

Walk, jog, and run your way toward a healthier life while raising funds for New Albany Middle School! The color run is open to EVERYONE in the community and we encourage you to join us. The My School Color Run will feature…
New Albany MS NAMS YouScience assessment

NAMS Students Complete YouScience Snapshot Assessment

The results are in! Eighth graders at New Albany Middle School (NAMS) have completed the YouScience Snapshot assessment this month. YouScience is a great way for students to learn more about themselves, explore high-demand careers that are…
New Albany MS NAMS library lends hotspots

NAMS students can check out Wi-Fi Hotspots

The New Albany Middle School (NAMS) Library has a new resource in circulation. Students are now able to check out hotspots to help them complete assignments that are technology based. A hotspot allows people to obtain Internet access using…
New Albany MS Middle School positive referral program

NAMS Implements Positive Referral Program

New Albany Middle School's principal implemented a Positive Referral program to encourage positive behavior. When New Albany Middle School (NAMS) students saw Principal Paul Henry pushing around a wheel barrow the first week of school, some…
New Albany MS recycle sculptures

New Albany Garden Club recycled sculpture contest

New Albany, Miss., June, 2019: Garden Club Sculpture Contest: The New Albany Garden Club sponsored a recycled sculpture contest last spring. The club is pleased to announce that  two local entries placed in the state-wide level Garden Clubs…
New Albany MS Laney Pedaling for Hope art

2019 Pedaling for Hope art winner announced

New Albany Middle School 8th grade art student, Abby Laney, was selected as the winning artist for the 2019 Pedaling for Hope on the Tanglefoot Trail bike ride. The bike ride, scheduled for Saturday, June 29th is hosted by New Albany’s…
New Albany MS student in National Youth Leadership Forum

NAMS student to attend leadership forum at Villanova

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Alea Hudson, an 8th grade student at New Albany Middle School, will participate in the National Youth Leadership Forum: Explore STEM Alumni at Villanova University in July. The program is held to honor and inspire a select group of middle…

NAMS poetry contest winners announced

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New Albany MS - Nine New Albany Middle School students were selected by Blue Mountain College as the local winners of the New Albany Garden Club sponsored poetry contest. After completing a unit in Tracy Vainisi’s class, students were…
New Albany MS Abstinence education

NAMS Seventh Grade Students Complete “WAIT Training” Abstinence Only Course

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The New Albany School District adopted an abstinence-only education curriculum in May 2012 to comply with the requirements of the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE). But the New Albany Schools already had a well-established policy and…
New Albany MS NAMS principal

Paul Henry is named New Albany Middle School Principal

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New Albany School District recently announced the hiring of Paul Henry as the New Albany Middle School Principal.  Henry brings several years of experience and success in education, coaching, and administration.  Most recently, Henry has served…
Garden club poetry contest

New Albany Garden Club Poetry Contest Winners

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New Albany, Miss., April, 2019 -The New Albany Garden Club recently hosted a poetry contest. Tracy Vainisi, garden club member and New Albany Middle School Young Gardener sponsor, offered the contest to 6th through 8th grade students. Students…
2019 geography Bee

NAMS 2019 Geography Bee Winners

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The New Albany Middle School Geography Bee was held on Friday, January 11.  Pictured l-r are the winners:  Jake Whitt, 2nd Place; Isaac Duncan, 1st Place; and Michael Webb, 3rd Place. Melanie Shannon Public Relations New Albany…

Middle School Choir highly rated at District 1 evaluation

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The New Albany Middle School Choir received All-Superior ratings in both Concert and Sight Reading Evaluations at the District I Choral Evaluation on Thursday, February 21. The Choral Instructor is JJ Curry. Melanie Shannon Public Relations New…