Board of Education President Anne Savage and board member Damarise Alexander-Mann, both running unopposed, also received new four year terms that will begin July 1. Please visit our 2019-20 Budget News section for more information.

As part of the redesign process for albanyschools.org, the City School District of Albany is soliciting stakeholder input on possible design templates for the new site.    

We encourage you to complete this quick survey, which allows you to weigh in on three possible designs. The survey will be open until June 7. (MORE)   

On June 6, the Albany Marching Falcons will have the honor of performing on the world stage, as the international community assembles on the beaches of Normandy to celebrate the 75^th anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings in France.

Take a look at this video to learn more about what this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity means to our students.

You can help support the Falcon’s march to France by donating here. (MORE)

CTE Signing Day

In a first-of-its-kind ceremony, Albany High School's Abrookin Career and Technical Education Center held a "signing day" ceremony Monday for the six soon-to-be graduates already committed to a skilled trade job.

The ceremony also recognized other Career and Technical Education (CTE) students and the community partners who are the crucial links between Abrookin and the workforce. (MORE)

Board appoints new top business official

The City School District of Albany Board of Education has appointed Kimberly J. Rohring to serve as the district’s new deputy superintendent for business and finance. Rohring will begin July 1 and will replace Bill Hogan, who is retiring this summer after 11 years in the position.

A native of Rochester, N.Y., Rohring comes to Albany from the Cornwall Central School District, where she has served as assistant superintendent for business.

“We are excited to welcome Kimberly Rohring to the City School District of Albany in this critical role,” said Superintendent Kaweeda G. Adams. “We believe she will be an excellent addition to our leadership team, our school district and our community." Please visit our District News section to read more.

Cricket a 'hit' at Albany International

When 175 of the district's immigrant and refugee students first enroll at Albany International Center (AIC), it's likely that everything - from cafeteria food to lesson plans - is different from what they were used to before moving to New York.

But this year a new cricket unit in physical education, at AIC and 17 other schools, is breaking barriers and providing a more comprehensive and culturally diverse education. (MORE)

O'Neal 'Ready Room'

helps students affected by trauma

Welcome to the Ready Room at Edmund J. O’Neal Middle School of Excellence, an inviting and tranquil place where students who struggle with their behavior can come to take a breath and reset themselves.

The space formerly known as room 219 was the school’s in-school suspension room. Now it’s a haven of sorts for students who have experienced life trauma that affects their ability to succeed in school. (MORE)

'Sweet Charity' orchestra named best

The Albany High School Theatre Ensemble’s March production of “Sweet Charity” earned an award for best student orchestra on Saturday at the regional 2019 High School Musical Theatre Awards.

Albany High School was one of 30 schools participating in the annual ceremony, a model of the Tony awards that’s geared toward high-school musical theater productions. (MORE)

Spring scholar-athletes recognized

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association recognized nearly 90 scholar-athletes, and four teams, for academic excellence this spring. (MORE)

Student art lifts neighborhoods

You don't have to head to a gallery, museum or even one of our schools to view our talented students' amazing art. It's now hanging for everyone to see in two Albany neighborhoods.

Murals created by district middle and high school students, as part of the Corner Canvas Program, are now transforming  vacant properties in the South End and Arbor Hill into places for creative expression. (MORE)

Language honor societies induct 27

There were international honors all around on May 8 as two groups of Albany High School students were inducted into two language honor societies.

Nineteen French-language students were inducted into the Société Honoraire de Français (French Honor Society) and eight Chinese-language students were inducted into the National Chinese Honor Society.

Congratulations, félicitations and 恭喜 to all of them! (MORE)

Students recognized

for leadership and physical education

Nearly 35 elementary and middle school students were honored at a Hudson Valley Community College ceremony on May 6.

They joined close to 700 students, from across the Capital Region, who were nominated for outstanding leadership and excellence in physical education. (MORE)

Albany High imprint on

2019 upstate basketball honors

Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim was in good company when he joined the Upstate New York Basketball Hall of Fame on May 19.

Arbor Hill Elementary celebrates Bike to School Day thanks to community partners

Albany Police Department bike officers and mounted police greeted students as they began their school day May 8.

The special presentation was part of an annual event held throughout the country intended to promote activity and bicycle safety. (MORE)

Chinese-language student shines (again!)

An Albany High School Chinese-language student once again has excelled, this time at a regional competition held May 4 at the Chinese Consulate in New York City.

Albany High School senior Sydney Hardy, a student of Albany High Chinese teacher Hua Lin, earned a third place for her performance in Chinese culture talent show and an honorable mention for her speech about Chinese language and culture. (MORE) 

Scholar-athletes commit to college sports

Nineteen college-bound Falcons signed letters pledging to continue their athletic involvement in their respective sports when they begin the next chapter of their academic journeys in the fall.

For a complete list, including the colleges the students are attending, follow this link. Congratulations and good luck, Falcons!

Board approves 2019-20 calendar

The City School District of Albany Board of Education has approved the school calendar for 2019-20. The full district wall calendar of events and activities will be available in print and online in August. 

You can follow this link to download a one-page 2019-20 calendar.

Friday, Sept. 6 will be the first day of classes for all elementary students, students in grades 6 and 7 attending middle school for the first time, and Albany High School freshmen. The first day of classes for all other secondary students will be Monday, Sept. 9.

Spring concert season is here

Musicians throughout the City School District of Albany will showcase their skills at a variety of spring concerts happening in May and June.

The season opened May 6 and will continue through June 13. (MORE)

2020 Census effort

critical for the city's future

City School District of Albany Superintendent Kaweeda G. Adams joined Mayor Kathy Sheehan and other community partners May 1 to highlight the importance of the upcoming 2020 Census for the entire Albany community.

“We are committed to ensuring that all of our students and families are educated about the census and what it means in terms of resources and opportunities for our community over the next decade," Adams said.

Please visit our District News section for more information, including information about full- and part-time U.S. Census job opportunities. .