No student parking in school lots – Students who drive to school may not park their cars in the school's parking lots on Washington Avenue and North Main Avenue. Students who drive to school should park in legal spots on the streets around the school.
Traveling between Albany High and Abrookin – All students with classes at Abrookin Career and Technical Center must take the bus to Abrookin from Albany High and back. This will ensure student safety, allow students to avoid having to go back through security, and help prevent students from being late. Students who do not take the bus will not be allowed to re-enter school without parent or guardian contact. Students can catch the bus at Building 2, Tower 2-2.
Leaving and returning to school during the day – Albany High is a closed campus, meaning students cannot leave school during the day – including during lunch and study halls – without parent or guardian permission. Students who leave without a valid reason will not be allowed to re-enter without parent or guardian contact.
Appointment reminders – A student with a daytime appointment must have a note from their parent or guardian, and the parent or guardian must sign out the student before they leave. In addition, a parent or guardian must provide a note or call school before a student can return.
Grading and attendance update – Learn about the findings and recommendations of a district committee that examined grading and attendance policies at our school and district middle schools at meetings this Monday and on May 31. Learn more.
Career Fair on Thursday – Students, families and community members are invited to meet with representatives from businesses and trade unions to learn about jobs available in the Capital Region and skills required for them. In some cases, there will be job interviews – don’t forget to bring your resume! Open to students only 1-3:30 p.m.; family and community members, 3:30-5 p.m.
Attention seniors and families – Visit albanyschools.org/2023for important information about cap and gown pickup, getting a Class of 2023 lawn/window sign and other important graduation-related events and activities.
Grads off to great schools – Albany High seniors historically are accepted into the best colleges and universities in the country, and the Class of 2023 is no different. This year's graduates have been accepted at over 130 public and private universities throughout the country. Get a list here.
Tennis player advances – Congratulations to Masami Surisawa! The junior advanced to the Section 2 tennis quarterfinals competition with a dominant win Thursday. Details from his victory, and his Falcon teammates’ matches, can be found here.
CDTA field trip – On Friday, Albany High School students taking automotive technology visited the CDTA bus garage and learned about possible job opportunities and the future of bus travel. Learn more.
Junior ROTC prevails at regional event – Our Henry Johnson Battalion Junior ROTC nailed last Saturday’s 2nd Bridge Raiders competition at Fort Dix, NJ, walking away with 11 trophies, nine of them for first place. Learn more.
Upcoming events
Saturday, May 20 – Junior Prom, The State Room, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Monday, May 22 – Grading and attendance update, William S. Hackett Middle School, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Learn more.
Tuesday, May 23 – CREATE Fest, art wing, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 24 – First spring concert featuring Advanced Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Select Choir, auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 25 – Career Fair, gym, 1-5 p.m. Students only 1-3:30 p.m.; community members 3:30-5 p.m.
Monday, May 29 – Memorial Day, no school
Tuesday, May 30 – New Families Orientation, auditorium, 5:30 p.m. Learn more.
Wednesday, May 31
Grading and attendance update, library, 5:15 p.m. Learn more.
Second spring concert featuring String Orchestra, Symphonic Band and Vocal Music, auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 1
U.S. History and Government Regents exam; only students taking the exam report to school
Seniors only: cap and gown pickup, annex gym, noon-3 p.m.
Friday, June 2 – Falcon Jazz at Spinners, 7-10 p.m. Learn more.
Monday, June 5
College athletics commitment day ceremony, auditorium, 5 p.m. (seniors report 4:30 p.m.)
Athletic Awards Night, auditorium, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 7
Blood drive, library. Stay tuned for details.
Junior and senior Awards Night, auditorium, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 8 – World Language Honor Society inductions, auditorium, 6 p.m.
Friday, June 9
Freshman field day, turf athletic field (no spike heels, please!), 2 p.m.
Junior ROTC Promotion and Leadership Awards Ceremony, auditorium, 6 p.m.
Monday, June 12 – Sophomore and junior field day, turf athletic field (no spike heels, please!), 2 p.m.
Tuesday, June 13
Last day of classes
Senior field day, turf athletic field (no spike heels, please!), 2 p.m.
Wednesday, June 14-Thursday, June 22 – Regents exams
Saturday, June 17 – Senior prom, Sixty State Place, 6:30 p.m.
2024 yearbook designs sought – Attention students in grades 9-11: Design next year's yearbook cover! If interested, submit your idea here by June 13. For more info, visit yearbook adviser Amanda Weklar in room 2352 or email aweklar@albany.k12.ny.us.
'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.
