Myers pool closed for cleaning

The swimming pool at Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School will be closed until Feb. 26 for cleaning.

Community swimming, normally offered on Mondays and Wednesdays, will be on hold until the pool reopens.

In general, the Myers pool is open from 6-8 p.m. each Monday and Wednesday throughout the year when school is in session. Swimming is not offered on Mondays or Wednesdays when school is closed.

Mondays are reserved for people 50 and over. Wednesdays are a family swim night; anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This is a free activity.

Swimmers can enter the building at 5:30 p.m. after signing in at the front desk. Please be prepared to show ID. Lifeguards will open the pool at 6 p.m. Please bring your own towels.

Community swimming at Myers is a partnership between the school district and the City of Albany. Myers is located at 100 Elbel Court off Whitehall Road.

The mission of the City School District of Albany is to work in partnership with our diverse community to engage every learner in a robust educational program designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for success. The district serves about 9,600 students in 18 elementary, middle and high schools. In addition to neighborhood schools, the district includes several magnet schools and programs, as well as other innovative academic opportunities for students, including four themed academies at Albany High School.