NAMS Message to Families 10/30/26
Message from the Principal
Sign Up for our NAMS Challenge Fundraiser!
We’re ONE week away from the start of our NAMS Challenge Fundraiser fundraiser! Every sign-up, share, and donation helps students earn points they can use in the Reward Store on MyBooster.com for prizes THEY CHOOSE themselves. Earn 100 points to the Reward Store for each student you register!
Key Information to help you during the fundraiser:
💵 Goal: $36,000
🎁 For: after school extracurricular activities (fall, winter, & spring), enrichment programming for students, staff recognitions and support, field trip support, supporting hands-on in class experiences for our students, and end-of-year activities
🎉 Kickoff Date (in school): 11/6/26
👟 Event Date: 11/20/26
Donations for our NAMS Challenge Fundraiser will be collected through our fundraising platform: MyBooster.com. If we reach our $36,000 goal, ALL registered students earn a digital day pass to Great Wolf Lodge! The pass will be emailed over to the student's adult by the end of the program.
How to Start on MyBooster.com:
Choose “Sign Up”
Enter your School
Enter your Personal Information
Once you sign up, it’s time to share via Facebook, email and text!
Once you're signed up, share your student's page by email, text, and social media. Every step helps support our school and earns Reward Store points!
Enter to Win!
Our first prize giveaway will be announced on Kickoff Day! Earn entries into our Gummy Bear Phone Holder giveaway by...
Signing up on MyBooster.com
Sharing with friends and family
Start getting donations!
School Wide Incentives!
Family Sweepstakes: Register your student before kickoff day to earn entry into a raffle for a $100 Gift Card for each 6th and 7th grade, three Graduation Packages for 8th grade. (NAMS PT0 Sponsored)
Sign Up Challenge: If 40% of NAMS students sign up on mybooster.com by event day, the WHOLE school will have a Popsicle Day! If 50% of students sign up, we will Pie the Booster Team in the face!
School Wide Goal Challenge: If we reach our $36,000 goal, every registered student will earn a digital day pass to Great Wolf Lodge! (emailed to their adult at the end of the program)
Thank you for helping make our fundraiser a success!
Picture Retake Day -Rescheduled to Monday, November 9th
Since so many students and staff will be dressing up for Halloween on Friday, October 30th we have rescheduled Picture Retakes for Monday, November 9th.
Picture Retake Schedule (2 Cameras are in the Main Lobby):
Grade 6 (7:55-8:44)
Grade 7 (8:46-9:35)
Grade 8 (9:37-10:26)
Staff members can have their pictures taken any time they wish.
Student Safety & Technology
The middle school years are an exciting time as students begin to develop greater independence, spend more time with friends, and take on new responsibilities. As parents, educators, and community partners, we share an important role in helping our students navigate this growing independence safely and confidently.
With this in mind, we wanted to share a few reminders about personal safety, particularly as students become more connected through cell phones, social media, and other forms of communication.
Unfortunately, phone scams and other deceptive communications sometimes involve individuals pretending to be emergency responders or claiming that a family member is in danger. These situations are often designed to create fear and urgency, making it difficult to pause and verify information.
We encourage families to take a few minutes to talk with their middle school students about some simple safety practices:
Be cautious with personal information. Remind students not to share their location, school, phone number, or other personal details with people they do not know.
Pause before responding. If a call, text, or online message seems suspicious or creates a sense of urgency, students should stop and check with a trusted adult.
Stay connected. Encourage students to tell parents or caregivers where they are going, who they are with, and how to reach them.
Know who to turn to. Help students identify trusted adults at home, at school, and in the community whom they can contact if something does not feel right.
Verify unexpected information. If someone contacts you with concerning information about your child, reach out directly to the school, Youth Center, or another trusted source to confirm the situation.
Our goal is not to create worry, but rather to help students develop the awareness, confidence, and good judgment they need as they become more independent.
We appreciate your partnership in helping them make safe, thoughtful decisions both in school and throughout our community.
Knights Closet Pop-Up Event is November 17th
NAMS Private School/Technical School Application Process
NAMS Private School/Technical School Application Process
We understand the importance of finding the right school for your child and will support them throughout this process. If your child is planning on applying to a private high school or technical high school we ask that you reference the following link to download all necessary documents as well as to familiarize yourself with our process and requirements.
Please have your child fill out the information sheet and provide an electronic copy to your child's guidance counselor as well as any teacher who is writing a recommendation. This information is incredibly helpful as our wish is to provide a comprehensive evaluation of your child's strengths, accomplishments and overall skill set.
School Counselors 2025-2026
Grade 7 - gosselinj@northandoverpublicschools.com
Grade 8 - chuteg@northandoverpublicschools.com
We ask parents and students to research private high schools on their own. The counseling department does not provide information or applications regarding private high schools, however, we will assist your child by writing recommendations and sending all supporting documents.
For "on-line" recommendations, the guidance department completes the "school report" (i.e. "principal/counselor recommendation" and "transcript" form). "Personal" and "Special Interest" recommendations are generally completed by someone other than the school counselor.
Please Note:
Trimester 1 ends on December 4, 2026 which means that transcripts cannot be uploaded prior to this date.
All private/technical school applications that have been given to Ms. Chute will be uploaded when transcripts are available. We will make every effort to upload your child's applications by the identified due date.
MCAS Dates 2027
MCAS Dates
ELA
- Grade 8 - March 23rd & 24th
- Grade 7 - March 30th & 31st
- Grade 6 - April 6th & 7th
Math
- Grade 8 - April 29th & 30th
- Grade 7 - May 5th & 6th
- Grade 6 - May 11th & 12th
STE
- Grade 8 - May 18th
Civics
- Grade 8- May 25th
School Committee Meetings
MPY Annual Poster and Public Service Announcement (PSA) Project
The theme for this year's project is: HELP YOU, HELP ME, HELP US
Celebrate the incredible ripple effect of collaboration and connection! When we team up, our individual efforts multiply into a collective superpower. Whether you are in kindergarten or a senior in high school, we want to see your vision. Grab your markers and cameras, and show us how working together shapes a brighter, more connected world. Your creativity has the power to inspire change, strengthen connections, and build a brighter future. We can't wait to see your ideas!
The MPY Poster and PSA Project is open to all students from MPY member districts. The POSTER online submission deadline is Friday, January 29, 2027. The PSA online submission deadline is Friday, April 9, 2027. For additional information, please contact Wendy Leone at wendy@mpyinc.org.
Care Solace - Free Resource for Families!
Care Solace - Free Resource for Families!
Care Solace is a complimentary, confidential care coordination service partnered with the Town of North Andover and North Andover Public Schools to help students, staff, families, and residents connect with local mental health care providers, substance use treatment, and basic social support services (such as food or housing assistance).
