News and events - 1/27/23

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News of the week

  • College Info Night next Thursday – The Guidance Department will host a College Information Night for sophomores, juniors and their families on next Thursday, Feb. 2, in the auditorium at 6:30 p.m. Learn more.
  • Robotics gearing up – Members of the Albany High School robotics team were in school this week – even though there were no classes – designing, programming, building and otherwise tinkering with the robot the Falcon team will enter in two regional competitions this spring. See Facebook photos from Friday's work.
  • Falcon wrestlers celebrate seniors, outpin LaSalle – After celebrating the team’s six graduating seniors, varsity wrestling toppled LaSalle Institute 54-12 Thursday night. Learn more and see Facebook photos.
  • Blood drive meets goal – Students, staff and family members donated 57 pints of blood Thursday at the school's second blood donation drive of the year, potentially saving 171 lives! See Facebook photos from the drive.
  • Spring musical practice underway – Opening night for the spring musical “Sister Act” is just over a month away, and cast members worked with choreographer Omonike Akinyemi on Wednesday on one of the dance numbers. The play runs March 9-12. See Facebook photos from practice.

Important dates

  • Tuesday, Jan. 31 – Take-out ziti dinner fundraiser to benefit Albany High SkillsUSA. Learn more.
  • Wednesday, Feb. 1 – Lunar New Year Festival, cafeteria, 5-7 p.m. Learn more.
  • Thursday, Feb. 2 – College Information Night for sophomores and juniors, 6:30 p.m. Learn more.
  • Thursday, Feb. 9 – Parent-teacher conferences, 4-7 p.m.
  • Friday, Feb. 10 – Parent-teacher conferences and staff development day, no school
  • Saturday, Feb. 11
    • Indoor Percussion Ensemble Home Show – big gym/rubber gym/music wing/auditorium, academic wing and hallways, 8 a.m.
    • Valentine's Day Spa Day – Cosmetology salon classroom, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Feb. 15 – PTSA meeting, in-person (library) and virtual (get a link), 5:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Feb. 16 – Open Mic Night, library, 6-8 p.m.
  • Friday, Feb. 17 – Second quarter honor roll celebration, cafeterias, ninth period
  • Monday, Feb. 20-Friday, Feb. 24 – Presidents Day and Winter Recess, no school

Important reminders

  • Student ID reminders – All students must present their school ID when they enter the building. Students can no longer enter the building using their student number. Students IDs should always be visible, and students should have their schedule readily available. 
  • Lunar New Year Festival – It’s the Year of the Rabbit, and the Chinese Club will host a Lunar Year Festival 2023 THIS WEDNESDAY to celebrate.The event is open to all. It will be held from 5-7 p.m. in the cafeteria. Learn more and place an order.
  • Ziti dinner fundraiser – Buy a delicious Italian to-go dinner prepared by our advanced culinary students THIS TUESDAY (orders due Monday), and support our SkillsUSA program at the same time! Learn more and place an order.