Musical continues through weekend – The Theatre Ensemble will present four performances of "Sister Act" Friday – TONIGHT – and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $15 each for general admission, with student and senior tickets at $5 each. Learn more.
Basketball champs head to state quarterfinals – Our newly crowned two-time defending Section 2 Class AA champion girls’ basketball team opens the state tournament with a quarterfinal matchup Saturday morning – TOMORROW –against Liverpool. Game time is 11 a.m. at Onondaga Community College’s SRC Arena and Events Center in Syracuse. If you can’t get to Syracuse to cheer on the Falcons in-person, you can watch a livestream of the game (a subscription is required).
Falcons learn from the pros – Business concepts and civics students ahad a lively discussion Wednesday with CDTA CEO Carm Basile, who shared his philosophies about running a business, making decisions and strategizing. Learn more.
Robotics team christens their 'baby' – On Tuesday, members of Robotics Team 1493 officially named their six-week-old, 120-pound baby after two well-loved Albany High teachers. The team and their newly christened robot Dr. K head to competitions in the coming weeks. Learn more.
Senior singer earns statewide honor – Albany High School senior Shaquin Robinson has one of the lead roles in the spring musical “Sister Act,” and he was recognized by the New York State School Musical Association (NYSSMA) for being selected for a statewide chorus. Learn more.
Upcoming events
Friday, March 10 – Spring musical, "Sister Act," auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 11
SAT exam, 8 a.m.
Albany Marching Falcons in two parades:
North Albany, 11:30 a.m.
City of Albany, 2 p.m.
Spring musical, "Sister Act," auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 12 – Spring musical, "Sister Act," auditorium, 2 p.m.
Monday, March 13 – Spring sports begin
Wednesday, March 15
PTSA meeting, library, 5:30 p.m.
All-City Strings Concert, Hackett Middle School auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 22 – All-City Band Concert, Albany High auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, March 24 – Falcon Library after Dark, 6-9 p.m.
All-City Chorus Concert, Albany High auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, March 31 – Deadline to submit applications for city's Summer Youth Employment Program, noon. Learn more.
Monday, April 10-Friday, April 14 – Spring Recess, no school
Wednesday, April 19
PTSA meeting, 5:30 p.m.
Chamber Concert, auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
Important reminders
Marching Falcons in two St. Patty's Day parades – The Albany Marching Falcons, the district's marching ensemble, will put on their collective Irish March 11 at two local St. Patrick's Day parades: The first is at noon in North Albany, starting and finishing at American Legion Post 1610 on North First Street. The second is the annual city parade, beginning at 2 p.m. at Central Avenue and Ontario Street and proceeding down Central to State Street, finishing by Broadway.
All-City Concerts March 15, 22 and 29 – Experience performances by top orchestral, band and choral students from throughout the City School District of Albany perform in three concerts this month. Learn more.
Time to apply for Summer Youth Employment Program – Attention students aged 14-18: The City of Albany is accepting applications through March 31 for the 2023 LIGHT Summer Youth Employment Program, which will run from July 10-Aug. 11. Youth employees will work up to 20 hours per week, earn $14.25 per hour and must meet all eligibility and orientation requirements to participate. Learn more.
AP-IB exam deposit deadline extended – The due date for deposits on Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate exam fees has been extended to March 17. Not sure if you have an outstanding fee? Call Lisa Gruber or Janine Horan in the main office at (518) 475-6200 for help.
Free spa services for 55+ – Cosmetology students are offering free salon services to any city residents aged 55 and up on Tuesdays and Thursdays through May. An appointment is required. Learn more.
