Students who are interested in improving leadership skills can become involved in school politics and seek election to the Student Council. Students who wish to run for Student Council office must meet the criteria of the Council advisors. The Student Council consists of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Reporter, as well as classroom representatives. Each elected officer serves a one year term. With the guidance of their faculty advisors, the Student Council members act as the student governing body, and are instrumental in bridging the gap between the staff and the student body. The duties of the council members include school or community announcements, representing NAMS in a positive way, and delegating duties to classroom representatives. Each morning, Student Council officers and/or representatives lead the student body in the “Pledge of Allegiance” from the office before the school-day begins. Student Council members are also involved in community service. Additionally, the members of the Student Council participate in activities throughout the year that benefit students and staff members. 

An academic competition is also available in the form of a Spelling Bee. School level competitions are held each year to determine which students will represent NAMS at the county or regional levels. Several New Albany Middle School Students have been Union County Spelling Bee winners and placed at the Mid-South Spelling Bee.

The New Albany Middle School Band Program consists of three bands: sixth grade, seventh grade, and eighth grade. Members of the band from each grade level participate in the New Albany Christmas Parade and in Christmas and Spring Concerts. The seventh and eighth grade bands attend concert evaluations as well as solo and ensemble competitions at Itawamba Community College, where they consistently receive superior ratings. Additionally, the seventh and eighth grade bands play at football games.