Chili Cookoffis TODAY – From 4-6 p.m. Friday, today, the aspiring chefs in our Culinary 2 and 3 classes will vie for the best chili! The event is a fundraiser for the culinary program, and a suggested donation of $10 lets you sample the dishes and cast your vote for the winning chili! All are welcome. The event will be held at Abrookin Career and Technical Center. (See some photos taken as the chefs prepped on Wednesday.)
Grades 9-11 school pictures next week – Students in grades 9-11 will have their school pictures taken during physical education classes Monday-Thursday. All students must have their photo taken, even if they do not buy a package. Families can purchase the photos if they choose. Learn more.
Get free books and dine with their author on Wednesday – Through the New York State Writers Institute and The Book House, Falcons have the opportunity to get the Inheritance Cycle four-book series that began with "Eragon" for free. The series is ranked the 13th biggest-selling series of all time. In addition, our Falcons can have dinner with the author, Christopher Paolini, before his author talk at 7 p.m. at Page Hall on the UAlbany downtown campus. For the talk, they'll have front row seats. His visit to Albany on Wednesday coincides with the release of a fifth book, "Murtagh," which comes out Tuesday. The Book House is taking preorders and will be selling the books at the event, but our students get the first four free paperbacks by stopping down to the library and signing up.
Food pantry this week – The school food pantry behind the Citizenship Office is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 3:45-5:30 p.m. or by appointment with your home school coordinator. Specials this week: Beverages: cases of Splash water and sparkling water. Food: large grade A eggs by the dozen, Rishi organic chai concentrate, oat milk, cage-free egg bites with peppers and ham, Newman's thin-crust frozen pizza, whole frozen chickens, collard greens, turkey gravy and vegetable soup. We look forward to helping families stock up for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
Instant Admission Days at HVCC South - Discover career and academic programs at Hudson Valley Community College during two Instant Admission Days. Meet one-on-one with an admissions counselor on Friday, Nov. 10 or Tuesday, Dec. 5 from noon-4 p.m. More details can be found here.
Attention seniors and their families – The Guidance Department will host a Financial Aid Information Night for seniors and their families to provide an overview of the college financial aid process on Tuesday, Nov. 14 in the library. Learn more.
Mission: Social justice! – Community advocates met with seniors Monday to help them identify a social justice mission and analyze how to help balance the scales of power in their community. Learn more.
Upcoming events
Friday, Nov. 3 – Chili cookoff, Abrookin, 4-6 p.m. Learn more.
Saturday, Nov. 4
SAT exam, 7:45 a.m.
Special Education parent meet-and-greet, library, 10:30-noon. Learn more.
Monday, Nov. 6-Thursday, Nov. 9 – School pictures, grades 9-11
Wednesday, Nov. 8 – National Honor Society inductions, auditorium, 6:30 p.m. (PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE)
Online independent study – Albany High students can earn up to three credits through independent-study, online elective classes that include Multicultural Studies, Media Literacy, Reading Skills and Strategies, and more. Students should see Mr. Vacanti in room 1311 or email tvacanti@albany.k12.ny.us for more information.
Support Key Club and get a great meal – Dine in or get take-out at Mr. Bumble’s on New Scotland Avenue between 4-5 p.m. weekdays and say “I am a Falcon,” and the restaurant will donate 15 percent of profits to Key Club! Every weekday through Thanksgiving.
Winter sports signups underway – Registration for the winter 2023-24 sports season is now open, with practices/tryouts beginning Nov. 13. New this year: a Falcon girls' wrestling team! For a list of athletic offerings and a link to register, head here!. Please note that student-athletes must have had a physical dated on, or after, Nov. 1, 2022.
Join an after-school club – There’s something for EVERYONE at Albany High – including some 35 after-school clubs and activities! Take a look at the full list and find your passion!
New safety rules – Effective immediately, Albany High School is implementing new safety procedures for dropping off or picking up students at school. Learn more.
Free salon services for 55+ – Attention Albany residents age 55 and up: Get free beauty services from aspiring beauticians every Thursday at Albany High! Learn more.
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.
