Safe Schools and Violence Prevention News

Two smiling boys work together on a writing project.

Applications are available through Jan. 31 for the lottery to determine September place...

Two students posing for a picture with their teacher.

Happy Holidays!

December 20, 2019

Happy Holidays from all of us here at the City School District of Albany! What&#39...

Girl writing on paper in front of a toy goalpost

You probably wouldn’t think of math if you heard the words “division draft....

A student and an administrator stand before a project board while the student describes her work

Talk about all-around learning. Sixth graders in Victoria DeGouff’s and Erin S...

Two students laughing and smiling as they work on an assignment.

Survey deadline extended!

December 18, 2019

As the City School District of Albany continues to work through the review process that...

Officer Reddix talks to a Junior Falcon basketball player

Thank you, Officer Reddix!

December 13, 2019

During the day, Officer Nicole Reddix helps keep kids safe as the full-time school reso...

Superintendent Kaweeda G. Adams

As part of our ongoing effort to provide our families and employees with timely and acc...

A volunteer from the Albany Elks teaches students how to use a dictionary.

Thank you Albany Elks Lodge #49! Each year the organization’s mission inc...

The New York State Department of Health has selected the City School District of Albany...

Student wearing a santa hat plays cello

‘Tis the season for holiday concerts, and there are many opportunities in Decembe...

Rows of bicycles lined up

Thanks to a donation from Albany County District Attorney David Soares, the City School...

Ila, Nova and Willow Buyce teach about epilepsy

Not everyone would dedicate a book they wrote about a sister with a medical disorder to...

Superintendent hugs student in new coat and hat

Coats from a caring community

November 20, 2019

Students at Albany School of Humanities (ASH) had an abundance of colors and styles of ...

Students and staff cut a ribbon

Edmund J. O’Neal Middle School of Excellence eighth-grader LaTonya Stewart got a ...

Superintendent Adams with her son Eric Adams Jr. and daughter Katelynn Adams

The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Nu Tau Chapter recognized Superintendent Kaweeda G. ...

Stop the Bleed kit packed and ready to go

Thanks to Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple, every City School District of Albany ...

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Wintry weather reminders

November 5, 2019

With the leaves and the temperatures both falling, it’s time to start planning ah...

Student smiling in her seat at graduation.

Check out the new look for the City School District of Albany's quarterly newslette...

Superintendent Kaweeda G. Adams

Safety update for families

October 31, 2019

I am writing to inform you that the Albany Police Department is investigating an incide...

Superintendent Kaweeda G. Adams

School safety update

October 21, 2019

Albany police on Monday arrested a 17-year old in connection with his Sunday Facebook p...

New Scotland Elementary calendar student John Richardson posing for a photo with family members.

The City School District of Albany was honored to recognize the students selected for o...

Superintendant Kaweeda G. Adams, Albany High Principal Jodi Commeford and varsity football players walk hand-in-hand prior to the 2018 Homecoming game.

Prepare to turn on your Falcon Pride! Albany High School will officially kick off Ho...

Cash for Coats collection box

Help keep our kids warm! The City of Albany and other community partners on Wednesda...

First Student yellow bus parked outside of district building.

FirstView app available Oct. 1

September 27, 2019

In partnership with our yellow-bus provider, First Student Inc., the City School Distri...

Second grade student giving a thumbs up at his desk.

Why learn about equity?

September 26, 2019

Take a look at the next piece in our ongoing look at equity in education. This video fe...