Class of 2024

Dear Seniors and Falcon Families, 

We are so proud of what you have accomplished here at Albany High, and are excited to share information about graduation. Additional details will be made available on this page, and we will continue to share updates and information as we get closer to graduation.

Graduation 2024 will be held on Sunday, June 30 at the MVP Arena, with the ceremony beginning promptly at noon. 

Cap and gown distribution

All seniors should report to the annex gym Monday, June 17, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. to receive their cap and gown. If you have not paid for your cap and gown and plan to attend graduation, please come to the main office with your $35 payment. If you need a fee waiver, please visit your academy office.

Seniors will also receive a Class of 2024 lawn/window sign and honor cords when they pick up their cap and gown. Seniors: Be sure to wear your cords to graduation; we do not have a back-up supply.

Returning school property; paying for lost items

We will not issue a diploma until outstanding balances are paid and school property is returned. This includes paying for lost textbooks or library books, paying AP/IB exam balances, and returning Chromebooks or athletic uniforms. Seniors can return Chromebooks to their academy office and should report any damages.

Senior field day and cap decorating

Seniors will have a chance to take part in field day activities and decorate their graduation cap during senior field day on Thursday, June 13, 12:30 p.m. on the athletic field. Caps will be distributed at field day.

Graduation day – Sunday, June 30 

Seniors should be at MVP Arena by 11 a.m. graduation day to line up.  The physical address of MVP Arena is 51 South Pearl St., Albany, NY 12207. The MVP Parking Garage is located behind and attached to MVP Arena. Entrances can be accessed from either Market St. or Beaver St. MVP parking is free.

No tickets are required to attend the ceremony. Graduates are welcome to bring as many guests as they would like to share this special day. 

Seniors and guests are expected to conduct themselves with dignity and to act appropriately throughout the event. Please note: MVP Arena does not permit balloons. Also, the arena will close entrance doors promptly at noon and no further entry will be permitted.

Seniors will be assigned a name card with a line position and given the opportunity to tell us the proper pronunciation of their name. Seniors should hand the hard to the staff announcer just before their name is called to cross the stage.

The ceremony

At 11:50 a.m., seniors will begin the graduation procession, with bagpipers leading graduates to their seats. At exactly noon I will convene the commencement exercise. Seniors will remain standing once they reach their seats and will remain standing during the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and the Albany High alma mater.

Diploma pickup

After the ceremony, graduates can pick up their diploma at a series of tables that will be located where they lined up. Students who are unable to get their diploma the day of graduation can pick it up during the summer at the Albany High main office. 

Senior reminders

Final/Regents examinations and class attendance are critically important for graduation. Seniors must report to exams on time, pass all courses and meet all requirements in order to graduate. If you have any questions or concerns about this, contact your student’s school counselor or academy principal.

We look forward to seeing you at graduation and celebrating our seniors’ success. We are very proud of every member of our Class of 2024! Congratulations!

Sincerely,

Jodi Commerford
Principal