Greetings, Falcon families!
News of the week
- Welcome Back Day Thursday – Join us at school on Thursday for food, fun, free back-to-school haircuts from cosmetology and barbering students and more at Welcome Back Day. The event is from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and open to all Albany High students and families.
- First days of school; back-to-school message – Please see this letter from Principal Jodi Commerford that includes information about the first days of school and much more.
- Changes at school due to construction – Please see this update from Principal Jodi Commerford about changes this fall on the school campus related to construction and how those changes may affect your student.
- Sign up for a locker! – Students who want a locker this school year should sign up here.
- Summer grads boost Class of 2023 – The Albany High Class of 2023 grew by 24 new graduates Tuesday as the school celebrated its summer commencement ceremony in their beautiful new auditorium. Take a look at some Facebook photos from the celebration, and congrats to the newest grads!
- Fall sports, week one –The 2023-24 athletic season has officially begun and our Falcons are busy putting in the hard work. Check out Facebook photo highlights from girls’ soccer, girls' tennis and girls' swimming and cross county, volleyball, boys’ soccer, cheerleading and football.
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Upcoming events
- Thursday, Sept. 7 (no school for sophomores and juniors)
- Freshman orientation full day, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Arrive at 8 a.m. to allow for entry
- Field Day, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
- Senior orientation meeting, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Arrive at 10:30 a.m. to allow for entry
- Field Day, noon-1 p.m.
- Freshman orientation full day, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Arrive at 8 a.m. to allow for entry
- Friday, Sept. 8 (no school for freshmen and seniors)
- Sophomore orientation half-day, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Arrive at 8 a.m. to allow for entry
- Field Day, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Junior orientation half-day, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Arrive at noon to allow for entry
- Field Day, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
- Sophomore orientation half-day, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Arrive at 8 a.m. to allow for entry
- Monday, Sept. 11 – All students back to school
- Thursday, Sept. 14 – Short Play Festival auditions, A04 at Abrookin Career and Technical Center, 4-6 p.m. Learn more.
- Friday, Sept. 15 – Short Play Festival auditions, A04 at Abrookin Career and Technical Center, 4-6 p.m. Learn more.
- Monday, Sept. 25 – No school, Yom Kippur
- Tuesday, Sept. 26 – PTSA meeting, library or attend remotely, 5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 27 – Open house, 5:30 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 29 – Pep rally, gym, 2 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 30 – Homecoming/Hall of Fame weekend
- Hall of Fame induction ceremony, 9 a.m.
- Tailgating party/parade, noon
- Football game vs. Mohonasen, 2 p.m.
- Homecoming dance, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 7 – SAT exam, 7:45 a.m.
- Monday, Oct. 9 – No school, Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day
- Friday, Oct. 13 – Signups for winter sports begin
- Tuesday, Oct. 24 – PTSA meeting, library or attend remotely, 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 26 – Parent-teacher conferences, 4-7:30 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 27 – No school for students, parent-teacher conference day
Important reminders
- Leaving school – Albany High School is a closed campus. Students are not allowed to leave campus for any reason without parent permission. This includes during lunch and study hall. If a student has an appointment, i.e. doctor, medical, family matter, etc., they must have a note or phone call from a parent giving permission to leave. All students also must be signed out by a parent in order to leave school grounds. Students who leave campus without a valid reason will not be allowed to re-enter without parent contact.
- Traveling to and from Abrookin – All students must take the bus to and from Abrookin Career and Technical Center and the main campus for any classes. This will prevent students from being late and having to go back through security, and ensure student safety. Students who do not take the bus will not be allowed to re-enter without parent contact. The bus is available at Building 2, Stair 2-2 and at the Abrookin entrance.
