District closed Monday – Albany High, along with the City School District of Albany, will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.
Cheer on unified basketball Tuesday – The Falcon unified basketball team heads to the Section 2 Division Championships this Tuesday, playing Bethlehem at Bethlehem High School at 4:15 p.m. The Falcons had two wins this past week, defeating Burnt Hills Thursday 44-27 and beating Guilderland 44-33 on Tuesday. Come by and support the team!
No classes Thursday – We will administer the U.S. History and Government Regents exam on Thursday. Only students taking the exam need to report for school that day.
Attention seniors – Pick up your cap and gown, Class of 2023 lawn sign and more on Thursday in the annex gym between noon and 3 p.m. Learn more.
Free Falcon jazz next Friday night – Eat out and hear our outstanding jazz ensembles from 7-10 p.m. Friday, June 2 at Spinners, located at 2 Picotte Drive. "B Flats" play 7-8:30 p.m. and "Jazzmanian Devils" play 8:30-10 p.m.
Career Fair a huge draw – Career-oriented seniors had a chance to meet representatives from some 50 local businesses on Thursday at the Career Fair in the gym. See Facebook photos from the event.
Falcons lobby lawmakers – On Tuesday, 18 students taking Advanced Placement (AP) U.S Government and Politics spent the day meeting with state lawmakers and advocating for equitable access to all AP programs. Learn more.
Artists showcased at CREATE Fest – Falcon talent was front and center Tuesday at at CREATE Fest, our annual art show. Learn more.
Upcoming events
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.)
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.
Important reminders
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.
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.
