News of the week
- Spring break is almost here – Friday (tomorrow) will be a professional development day for employees. There will be no school for students. Spring recess is Monday, April 10-Friday, April 14. All district schools are closed.
- Food pantry closed during spring recess – Albany High's food pantry will be closed during break and will reopen Tuesday, April 18.
- Graduation cap and gown orders due after break – Attention seniors: Cap and gown orders are are due April 17, the first day back from break. If you haven’t already ordered your cap and gown, please do it today to assure it arrives on time for graduation! Cost is $40. You can find the order form and more info at albanyschools.org/2023.
- All-City Strings Concert – Intermediate and Advanced Orchestra students joined middle and elementary students Tuesday to perform in the All-City Strings Concert, and they sounded great. See a Facebook photo album from the concert.
- Construction students build for community – Thanks to Art Erbe's Construction Technology students, Myers Middle School has two new beautiful picnic tables. Learn more.
- City summer jobs deadline – The payroll packet and additional paperwork are due in-person by April 14 for applications to the City of Albany Summer Youth Employment Program. Learn more.
- College Zone opportunity May 20 – Students and their parents and guardians can take part in a free pre-college program called "Entering the College Zone" on Saturday, May 20 from 9-3 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College. Students can register through Friday, May 5. Learn more.
- Summer arts scholarships – The state Office of Cultural Education is offering scholarship opportunities for students to attend regional arts programs this summer. Complete an online scholarship application here. May 1 is the deadline to apply.
Upcoming events
- Friday, April 7 – Professional Development Day, no school for students
- Monday, April 10-Friday, April 14 – Spring Recess, no school
- Friday, April 14 – Deadline to turn in additional paperwork for City of Albany summer jobs program. Learn more.
- Monday, April 17
- Back to school.
- Last day to order your graduation cap and gown (seniors only)
- Wednesday, April 19
- PTSA meeting, 5:30 p.m.
- Chamber Concert, auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
- Friday, April 28 – National CTE Honor Society inductions, auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
- Friday, May 5 – Third quarter honor roll celebration, cafeterias, ninth period
- Friday, May 12 – Graduation cap and gown payment due (seniors only)
- Saturday, May 13 – Mother's Day Spa Day, spa classroom. Stay tuned for details.
- Tuesday, May 16 – School budget and board of education vote. Learn more.
- Wednesday, May 17 – PTSA meeting, 5:30 p.m.
- Friday, May 20 – Junior Prom. Stay tuned for details.
- Wednesday, May 24 – First spring concert featuring Advanced Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Select Choir, auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, May 25 – Career Fair, 1-5 p.m. Stay tuned for details.
- Monday, May 29 – Memorial Day, no school
- Wednesday, May 31
- Second spring concert featuring String Orchestra, Symphonic Band and Vocal Music, auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
- CREATE Festival, 5 p.m. Stay tuned for details.
- Thursday, June 1 – U.S. History and Government Regents exam; only students taking the exam report to school
Important reminders
- 'Short Play Festival' submissions sought – The Theater Ensemble is asking playwright hopefuls to submit their original short works by June 2. The festival is slated for fall 2023. Learn more.
- 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.
