Movin' on up ... to the high school!

Albany International Center celebrated a close-knit group of eighth-graders on Wednesday, and they are now officially in high school!

The 27 students, who are in the beginning stages of learning English, heard greetings from Principal Rachel Stead in Arabic, English, Spanish, Farsi and Pashto at their Moving-Up Ceremony. They received awards and certificates, and they kept the party going at a reception afterward.

The students will be members of the Albany High School Class of 2028. Best wishes to them and their families!

Check out a Facebook photo album from the celebration. (You don't need a Facebook account to see the photos linked in the highlighted text. A window may appear that says, "To see more from Albany City Schools on Facebook, log on or create an account,” but you can dismiss it by clicking “not now.”)