Greetings, Falcon families! We hope you are enjoying winter break!
News of the week
- Welcome back – Albany High School will be back in business this Monday, Feb. 26!
- Basketball playoffs – Our boys' (Sunday) and girls' (next Thursday) basketball teams are getting ready for the Section 2 playoffs! Come out and support them at their games!
- Falcon jazz next Friday – Once again, Albany High's amazing jazz ensembles have a community gig at Spinners on March 1 from 7-10 p.m. Stop by to hear some great tunes!
- A word about June 4 – Albany High will be administering the Algebra Regents on Tuesday, June. 4. Only students taking the exam need to report to school on that day.
- Sign up for spring sports – This spring, the City School District of Albany will field a new girls' flag football team, along with boys' tennis, baseball, softball, track and field (boys and girls) and lacrosse (boys and girls). Registration for students in grades 9-12 began Feb. 11 and must be completed - including physical documentation - via Final Forms.
- Intramurals underway – If you are interested in participating in baseball, softball, lacrosse, football or tennis workouts, head to the the Athletics page for registration information and the schedule. Please note changes to the schedule for tennis workouts.
Upcoming events
- Sunday, Feb. 25 – Boys' basketball Section 2 Class AAA quarterfinals vs. Colonie, 4 p.m., Hudson Valley Community College
- Tuesday, Feb. 27 – PTSA meeting, library or attend remotely, 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Feb. 29 – Girls' basketball Section 2 Class AAA semifinals vs. Shaker, 6 p.m., Hudson Valley Community College
- Friday, March 1 – Falcon Jazz at Spinners, 22 Picotte Dr., 7-10 p.m.
- Saturday, March 2 – Glow in the Dark Party, gym, 6-9 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 5 – Black History Celebration, third floor balcony, 6 p.m. (doors open 5:30 p.m.) PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE
- Friday, March 8 – Spring musical, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
- Saturday, March 9
- SAT exam, 7:45 a.m.
- Spring musical, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
- Sunday, March 10 – Spring musical, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," auditorium, 2 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 13 – All-City Chorus concert, North Albany Middle School auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
- Monday, March 18 – Booster Club meeting, library, 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 19 – PTSA meeting, library or attend remotely, 5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 20 – All-City Strings concert, William S. Hackett Middle School auditorium 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 27 – All-City Band concert, Albany High auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
- Friday, March 29-Friday, April 5 – Spring Break, no school
Important reminders
- Volunteer at sports concession stand – The Albany Booster Club is seeking adult volunteers to staff the concession stand during home athletic games.
- Next Gen Barbers is open for business – Students, staff and community members can get haircuts Thursday and Friday afternoons from from 1:15-2:45 p.m. at Abrookin. Cost is free for students, $5 for staff and $10 for community members, and an appointment is required.
- Student ID reminder – Please see this important information about student ID cards.
- Free salon services for 55+ – Attention Albany residents age 55 and up: Get free beauty services from aspiring beauticians every Thursday at Albany High!
- 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.
