The following message is from Albany High School Principal Jodi Commerford.
Dear Families,
As a follow-up to Monday afternoon’s security incident at Albany High School, we would like to share some additional information and resources.
As you may know from our previous communications, Albany High School initiated lockdown measures at approximately 1:20 p.m. Monday due to an altercation between students involving a pair of scissors.
Following this altercation, emergency medical personnel transported a student to Albany Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Albany police took another student into custody.
When a lockdown is in place, all students and employees remain in a safe area out of sight of the door until released by security personnel.
The school transitioned into a hold-in-place at about 1:40 p.m. and remained in that protocol until we returned to regular security procedures at about 2:45 p.m. During a hold-in-place, regular procedures are followed in classrooms and offices while movement throughout the building is limited.
The City School District of Albany immediately mobilized its crisis support protocols to provide support to everyone in our school community affected by this incident.
Witnessing, or even hearing about a trauma can affect us in so many ways. Now, or in the coming days, weeks or even months, your child may have a variety of feelings. As always, our student support team members will remain available to support your students at school.
You also can use the resources linked below to support your children at home. We ask that everyone remain sensitive and respectful to all who may be impacted by this incident.
Here are some resources to help you support your family at home:
- Crisis Text Line - It’s for Everyone
- How to Help Someone Experiencing Emotional Distress
- Community Mental Health Resources
If you have concerns about your child, please let a teacher, staff member or administrator know. We are here to support you and your family.
