Nazareth Area Middle School
“Back-to-School”
August 2025 Newsletter
2025–2026 School Year
💙 Welcome Back to NAMS!
We are excited to welcome our students and families for the 2025–2026 school year! Here’s what you need to know for a smooth start.
📅 Summer Open House
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Self-guided tours to explore classrooms, find your schedule, and get comfortable in your new school!
💻 PowerSchool
Available in PowerSchool:
Your child’s team assignment
Preliminary schedule
Transportation details (bus number, pick-up/drop-off times & locations)
👩🏫 Team Assignments
7th Grade
Emerald: Mr. Marsilio, Mrs. Hageman, Mr. Hendershot, Mrs. Skinker, Mr. Westgate, Mr. Santos (Special Education)
Quartz: Mrs. Fowler, Mrs. Bastidas, Mr. Stinson, Mr. Lutte, Miss Valletta, Mrs. Spence (Special Education)
Sapphire: Mrs. Musto, Mr. Hausman, Miss Mortimer, Mrs. Finnerty, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Seiple (Special Education)
8th Grade
Amber: Mrs. Badesso, Mr. Bendekovits, Mr. Reed, Mrs. Magee, Mrs. Vassa (World Language), Miss Farace (Special Education)
Garnet: Mr. Snyder, Mr. Roper, Mrs. Flanagan, Mrs. Ehrlacher, Mrs. Bowen (World Language), Mrs. Garner (Special Education)
Jade: Miss Messinger, Mr. Claycomb, Mrs. Koch, Mrs. Schultz, Mrs. Dankel (World Language), Mrs. DiBiasi (Special Education)
Onyx: Mrs. Attieh, Mr. Knapp, Miss Partridge, Miss Rasmussen, Mrs. Osborn (Digital Careers), Mrs. Hess (Special Education)
📚 Schedules, Chromebooks & Supplies
Official student schedules and Chromebooks will be given on the first day of school
Supply Lists: 8th Grade Supply List | 7th Grade Supply List
🚌 Transportation
Transportation information is available in PowerSchool (bus number, AM/PM times, and locations). This newsletter provides further information.
🍽 Food Services
Welcome Back Letter from Food Services (includes School Café information)
Middle school lunch price: $3.25
FREE School Breakfasts start Monday, September 8, 2025
🏫 Key Dates
First Day of School: Monday, August 25, 2025
No School: Friday, August 29 & Monday, September 1
September Open House: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Picture Day: Friday, September 5, 2025
Make-up Picture Day: Friday, October 17, 2025
🗓 NAMS Calendar
View the live NAMS Calendar on our new middle school website or subscribe to the NAMS Public Calendar via Google Calendar using this link. September & October are fully updated; adjustments will be made as needed.
💻 Device Agreement
Please review the District-Issued Device Agreement & Financial Obligation Form for Chromebook repair/replacement costs.
📝 Attendance Procedures
Please click here regarding middle school attendance procedures. This document contains important information regarding what to do when your child is absent from our school.
📄 From the Principal
Click here to read a welcome letter from Dr. Bauder, Building Principal.
We can’t wait to see our Blue Eagles back in the building soon! 💙
Nazareth Area Middle School Administration