Northern Adirondack Middle-High School

Attention 8th grade parents and guardians: We will be conducting our Science state testing on Tuesday, May 13. It is always helpful if your child can get a good night's sleep before these exams. Please remember these exams are not timed, nor do they count for or against your child's average. These exams are merely a tool to assess where our students, as a whole, compare to their cohort across the state. If you are refusing to have your child take this exam, a refusal letter, signed by the parent, must be brought to the Middle School main office NO LATER THAN 10am on Friday, May 9th. Due to the work to properly prepare for these exams, refusal letters after this date or those sent by email or phoned in, will not be honored. Absences do not constitute a refusal and will need to be made up as the State has now mandated a full month absence window for these exams. Please remember, a refusal letter for ELA or Math does not cover Science. A separate letter will be needed for each exam. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

🎉 HUGE SHOUTOUT to the phenomenal Top 10% of the Class of 2025 at NAC! 🎉 Your exceptional academic achievements and unwavering commitment to excellence are truly inspiring. Their incredible accomplishments were celebrated at the Rainbow Banquet Hall on Thursday, May 1st, and we couldn't be prouder! Pictured from left to right: the brilliant Kyle Reif, Owen Smith, Hallie Gilmore, Aubrey Pickreign, Jaquelyn Calvillo, and Diana Whitney. The future is incredibly bright for each of you! Keep reaching for the stars! 🌟👏 #ClassOf2025 #Top10Percent #NACPride #FutureLeaders

📢 Attention MS/HS Families! 📢 NYS Regents exams are just around the corner! Please take a moment to view the upcoming test dates and times here: https://5il.co/3fkm7 Important Reminders: 🗓️ June 10th and June 11th are REGULARLY SCHEDULED SCHOOL DAYS. All students are expected to attend. 🗓️ Monday, June 16th is the LAST regular school day for grades 7-12. ➡️ After June 16th, students in grades 7-12 will ONLY need to come to school for scheduled test review sessions, proficiency, competency, or Regents exams. 🗓️ 6th grade students are expected to attend school until Friday, June 27th. Thank you for your continued support in ensuring your student's success! 👍

Reserve your copy of the 2025 NAC MS/HS Yearbook ASAP!!!! Only $35 to ensure your very own MS/HS Yearbook!!!!! Use the link below. https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/NorthernAdirondackMSHS

📢 Important Info for Parents of Prom Attendees! 📢 Just a friendly reminder for students planning to attend Prom on Saturday, May 17th: 🗓️ On Wednesday, May 14th, we will be reviewing our "2 or more failures" list for the past five weeks. Any student on this list will unfortunately not be eligible to attend Prom. 🗓️ Students must also be present for the entire school day on Friday, May 16th, to be able to attend Prom. The only exception to this attendance requirement is a doctor's note for any absence. Please ensure your student is aware of these requirements. We're looking forward to a fantastic Prom night! ✨

Attention Parents of students that plan on attending this years prom on Saturday May 17th: We will be running our 2 or more failure list for the five weeks on Wednesday May 14th. Any students on the 2 or more failure list will NOT be allowed to attend Prom. Students are also required to be in school for a full day on Friday May16th, if they plan on attending prom. The only exception will be if a Dr. note is provided for the absence.

Attention Middle school Parents: Math state testing is next Tuesday and Wednesday. Students are required to come to school Monday with their chromebooks and chargers , labeled to turn into Homeroom . Thank you for your cooperation and help with this matter.

🚍 Important Reminder for MS/HS Parents and Guardians: In light of our current busing situation, we are continuing the rotation of class periods in our Middle/High School to ensure that students miss minimal instruction time in each class. Starting the week of May 5, the first four periods will run in the following order: 2, 3, 4 and 1. We appreciate your ongoing patience and understanding as we adapt to these logistical challenges. Together, we can ensure a successful learning environment for our students.

**Attention all Baseball Players aged 13-17** There will be sign ups for the Junior MIners Baseball team on May 23rd in the High School Cafeteria from 5:00-6:30. Come sign up if you are interested in playing! For more information please contact Kris Chase!

🚨 Calling all high school students! Are you interested in a healthcare career? Join us for our FREE MASH Camps this summer! 🤩 Experience hands-on activities and learn about diverse medical professions. 📍 Malone: July 8-10 📍 Plattsburgh: July 21-23 📍 Saranac Lake: July 24-25 📍 Potsdam: August 5-7 🗓️ Apply by June 10th! Don’t miss this opportunity! Click here for more information: https://5il.co/3el2c Click on the following link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUVxdg_S-klPK9rqszSOgPDorpof8bb68SknQpDO7OkrDlmQ/viewform?usp=header

📚 Exciting Opportunity for CAP Students! 📚 Clinton Community College is offering an amazing chance for ambitious CAP students to take online summer courses at a significantly reduced rate! 🎓💻 🗓️ Summer Session: June 2 - August 15, 2025 📍 Location: Asynchronous Online (via Brightspace LMS) Eligibility: ✅ Current high school junior or senior ✅ 80% or higher cumulative high school average ✅ Attends one of Clinton's ten CAP partner schools Available Courses: Choose from 12 exciting courses including Biology, Chemistry, Business, Communication, English, History, Math, and Psychology! All courses meet various SUNY-GE requirements. 💰 Incredible Savings: • 3-credit course: Only $270 (Save $609!) • 4-credit course: Only $360 (Save $812!) 🔍 How to Apply: Complete the online summer course selection form at: https://www.clinton.edu/degrees-and-programs/college-advancement-program/registration/Summer%20CAP.aspx New CAP students must submit an application at: https://application.clinton.edu/login.asp ⏰ Important Dates: • Enrollment begins: May 16, 2025 • Payment due: May 23, 2025 Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to get ahead in your college journey! 🚀 Click on the following link for more information: https://5il.co/3el7s Questions? Contact Maggie Courson at Maggie.courson@clinton.edu or (518) 562-4391.

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for Local Students! 🌟 Clinton Community College is thrilled to announce the CAP Pathways Scholarship for Fall 2025! This innovative program is designed to help students earn an associate degree at a significantly reduced cost, allowing them to transfer to a bachelor's program or enter the workforce with minimal, if any, student debt! Why Apply? ✔ Free Application ✔ Seamless Enrollment ✔ Up to $2,000/semester for full-time students ✔ Up to $1,000/semester for part-time students Eligibility Requirements: Must have completed 3 or more CAP credits with a grade of C or better. Must be within one year of high school graduation. Must have a current FAFSA and NYS TAP application on file. Must be enrolled for at least 6 credits per semester. Students can receive funding for up to four consecutive semesters! 🎓 Don't miss out! Apply today by visiting clinton.edu/CAP for more information. For questions, reach out to Maggie Courson, Early College Pathways Coordinator, at (518) 562-4391 or maggie.courson@clinton.edu. Click here for more information: https://5il.co/3el53

Congratulations to Gabe Squailia NEW YORK STATE CHAMPION! Gabe traveled to Syracuse this week to compete in the prestigious Skills USA competition. Gabe took home the GOLD in Collision Repair Technology, making him NAC's first ever State Champion at the Skills USA competition. Way to go Gabe! We are so proud of you!!!!

Attention Middle School parents: We will be conducting our Math state testing on Tuesday May 6th and Wednesday May 7th this year. It is always helpful if your child can get a good night's sleep before these exams. Please remember these exams are not timed, nor do they count for or against your child's average. These exams are merely a tool to assess where our students, as a whole, compare to their cohort across the state. If you are refusing to have your child take this exam, a refusal letter, signed by the parent, must be brought to the Middle School main office NO LATER THAN 10am on Friday May 2nd. Due to the work to properly prepare for these exams, refusal letters after this date or those sent by email or phoned in, will not be honored. Absences do not constitute a refusal and will need to be made up as the State has now mandated a full month absence window for these exams. Please remember, a refusal letter for MATH does not cover ELA or SCIENCE. A separate letter will be needed for each exam. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

🚍 Important Reminder for MS/HS Parents and Guardians: In light of our current busing situation, we are continuing the rotation of class periods in our Middle/High School to ensure that students miss minimal instruction time in each class. Starting the week of April 28, the first four periods will run in the following order: 1, 2, 3, and 4. We appreciate your ongoing patience and understanding as we adapt to these logistical challenges. Together, we can ensure a successful learning environment for our students.

🌟 A big shoutout to everyone who came out for the Builders Club and Key Club Easter Egg Hunt last weekend! 🌼 This truly was a group effort as K-Kids and Builders Club filled the eggs while Builders Club and Key Club hid them and helped little ones find them. There were 1350 eggs hidden around the tennis court, front yard of the MS/HS, and playground, and each group cleared the eggs in about 4 minutes!

The countdown is on for the NYS SkillsUSA Leadership & Skills Championship in Syracuse on April 23-25! 🚀 Participants are encouraged to scan the QR code for access to the official program and event maps or click on the following link: https://5il.co/3docj This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase skills and ignite potential among future leaders.

Attention 8th grade parents and guardians: We are collecting photos for a special project that celebrates our students' journeys through grades 6-8. Please submit pictures of your child, whether alone or with classmates (family photos will not be accepted). Kindly email them to Shantell Manor (smanor@nacs1.org) by Friday, May 16. Thank you for your participation and support in showcasing our students’ achievements!

Attention Parents that drive their children to School: Please do not drive through the bus loop until after 8:45 AM .  Additionally , If you drive by a school bus with its red lights on whether it be in the parking lot or the bus loop, you will be ticketed.  State police have been in our parking lot and have ticketed people 2 out of the 3 days they have been there. Please expect the continued presence of the State Police in our parking lot , as the safety of our students is our number one priority.  The bus loop is off limits to traffic during the hours of  7:15am to 8:45am and 2:15pm to 2:45 pm as posted on the sign before you turn left to enter the bus loop. 

Thank you to everyone who wore hats for Ronin today! NAC Builders Club raised $51 for Ronin, a soon-to-be-5 year old who lives in Plattsburgh and has Cockayne Syndrome. A coin collection is happening in the M/HS until April 15th to support Ronin. Please remember to add your coins to the collection boxes in homeroom. https://www.thecockaynesyndromefoundation.org/