Tag Archive for: New Albany School District
Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.
Featured News, General News
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…
Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list
Featured News, Government & PoliticsTupelo, 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,…
2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14
HappeningsMingle 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…
Some work complete on industrial park enhancements
EconomyWork 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…
Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning
Featured News, General NewsMembers 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…
Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?
LeisureJACKSON, 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…
Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!
Opinion“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
HappeningsThe 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
LeisureNEW 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
Schools
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…
Schneider Electric reps discuss career paths with STEM, IMPACTO students
SchoolsSchneider Electric representatives discussed careers in energy, mechanical and electrical engineering with NAHS students, as well as their energy-saving partnership with New Albany School District.
New Albany School District Announces New Energy Career Program for High School Juniors and Seniors
Schools In partnership with Schneider Electric, AMPLIFY will give students the opportunity for real-life exposure to careers in the energy field, with the specific focus on energy engineering, sustainability, and efficiency.
Local school officials show courage and leadership at a time when neither is forthcoming from the Governor’s Mansion
Featured News, OpinionLocal school boards and school superintendents, having agreed earlier to have the same COVID policies for all area public schools, today announced mask requirements for all students and employees - effective Friday, August 20, 2021.
NA fall school plan calls for return to normal routines
Featured News, SchoolsThe school board also heard from architect Gary Bailey concerning plans for new high school construction using the present buildings.
School-based COVID testing would keep students in classes and cut quarantines
Featured News, SchoolsThe testing would allow students who come into close contact with someone showing symptoms to remain in class rather than being quarantined at home 14 days.
New Albany School District announces administrative hires for 2021-2022 school year
SchoolsJohn Ferrell will become assistant superintendent, Matt Buchanan is new NAHS principal, April Hobson will take over the Career and Technical Education Center and Grant Goolsby will be NAES assistant principal.
New Albany schools going back to traditional outdoor graduation ceremony
SchoolsPersonnel matters took up a large part of the agenda as this is the time of year when teachers resign and are hired.
NA schools honor teachers of the year, review year’s accomplishments
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The New Albany School Board honored the administrator and teachers of the year with awards at the February meeting Monday.
The administrator of the year is New Albany Middle School Principal Paul Henry.
Teachers of the year include…
New Albany School District partners with MaxxSouth to increase internet connectivity in the community
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New Albany School District (NASD), in partnership with MaxxSouth, has recently completed an Internet connectivity project that will assist an area of our community that has been greatly underserved in connectivity.
House Bill 1788…
NASD announces transition schedule for remainder of 3rd 9 weeks
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On Tuesday, January 19, the New Albany School District announced a schedule for January 25-March 5. This plan allows for the safe transitioning from the hybrid schedule that was used in early January to a schedule that allows students…
City school funds typically low this time of year but should see boost next month
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The January meeting of the New Albany School Board of Trustees by way of Zoom was typically low-key for this time of year, although they did handle a few personnel matters and learn about some funding.
Director of Accounting Services…
New Albany School District going back to hybrid schedule in January
SchoolsOn December 9, the New Albany School District announced its scheduling plans for December and January. This plan includes a hybrid schedule to be used from January 6-22. The hybrid schedule may possibly be utilized longer if numbers of positive…