Tag Archive for: New Albany School District

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…
concrete pad

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.…
New Albany Elementary School NAES

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 Elementary School NAES

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…
New Albany Elementary School NAES

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…
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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…
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North MS Symphony children’s concert, “The Orchestra Moves!”

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The North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Association will present a free, live children’s concert for Second-Fifth Grade students of the New Albany Public School District at the New Albany High School Auditorium on Friday April 12, 2019. The…
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New Albany Schools Support Boys & Girls Club

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On Friday night, December 14, the New Albany School District designated the home basketball games versus Ripley High School to be a "Benefit Basketball Night" with a portion of the gate receipts being donated to the local New Albany Boys &…

Local School Districts to celebrate School Board Member Week

The New Albany and Union County School Districts will join districts across the state to thank school board members during School Board Member Recognition Week, February 10-16, for their leadership and service to local school districts and communities. “This…
New Albany school district graduation rate

New Albany schools ranked in top ten lowest dropout rate districts

This month the Mississippi Department of Education released the high school graduation rates and dropout rates for the 2017-2018 school year. These reports indicated that the state’s graduation rate hit an all-time high of 84 percent, reaching…

New Albany Teachers Renew National Board Certification

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[New Albany], [MS]. — November, 7, 2018 — New Albany School District teachers Stephanie Gregg and Balinda Denton are among the four thousand teachers across the United States to recently renew their certification as a National Board Certified…

New Albany Schools’ Innovative IMPACTO stresses career readiness

IMPACTO (Industries as a Means to Prepare for Academic, Career, & Technology Opportunities) is an innovative, pilot program developed by the New Albany School District. IMPACTO provides Career Readiness classes to students…
STOPit app

STOPit app to help protect New Albany Schools’ students

STOPit App empowers students to stand up against bullying. New Albany School District has enrolled with STOPit, the leading technology platform for schools that deters and controls harmful or inappropriate conduct. STOPit empowers students…
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New Albany School District further commits to school safety

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The New Albany School District (NASD) is making a bold commitment to continued safety and security in its schools. This past summer, Superintendent of Schools Lance Evans worked closely with Chief Chris Robertson of the New Albany Police…
Lance Evans

Open Letter of Thanks from Superintendent Lance Evans

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Thank you, New Albany! On September 25, you said “yes” to our students and our school district. You said “yes” to public education. Parents, community members, and school staff said “yes” to a continued partnership as we “prepare…
school bond election

The voters have spoken in the New Albany school bond election

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Voters who live in the New Albany School Dictrict boundaries voted in a special election today to determine whether to approve an $8.5-million bond issue. By an overwhelming percentage of votes, the bond issue was approved. Only 14.33% of…
New Albany Elementary School NAES

School bond election tomorrow

New Albany - Voters in the New Albany school district's school bond election will decide tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 25,  whether to increase the district's debt by up to $8.5-million. Polls will open at the Union County Courthouse at 7 a.m. and…