News and events - 4/26/24

Greetings, Falcon families!

 News of the week

• Online Success work due Monday – All students working with Apex who are enrolled in the Online Success Program must complete all second-quarter work by this Monday, April 29. Contact coordinator Tom Vacanti at tvacanti@albany.k12.ny.us for more information. 
• Limited student parking available – Due to ongoing construction, we've faced challenges in offering student parking. However, we're thrilled to share that we will soon open up 20 student parking spaces exclusively to juniors and seniors. 
• Regents review calendar – We've added chemistry to the list of Regents review classes offered to students through June. Get an updated schedule of review classes.
• Prom gown giveaway May 4 – Attention Falcons planning to attend either the Albany High junior or senior prom: You can get a shop for, try on and get a free prom gown from Macy's or House of Brides next Saturday at school. The "store" is open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on the third-floor corridor by the courtyard windows.
• Log in those volunteer hours – Use Passport for Good to capture hours spent in volunteer and community activities.
• In the food pantry next week – The school food pantry behind the Citizenship Office is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:45-5:30 p.m. or by appointment. Specials next week include spring mix lettuce, lemonade, gallons of unsweetened tea, nectarines, ground beef, sweet Italian pork sausage patties, mini cheese hotdogs, bacon cheddar patties, frozen green beans, thin-and-crispy frozen pepperoni pizza, frozen strawberries, canned black beans, canned corn, strawberry jelly, mustard, ketchup and other condiments.
• Support our supporters – Join the Vegetable Project – an organziation that provides hands-on outdoor education at Albany High and throughout the district – for its annual fundraiser, Evening in the Garden, on May 7 at Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School from 5:30-7 p.m.
• Policymakers seek Falcon input – High-powered state policymakers came to Albany High School on Wednesday to meet with students and hear about their experiences applying for college financial aid.
• Musician spotlight – The Tri-M Music Honor Society's "Musician of the Month" for April features junior Faith Crapps interviewing junior Ray Blanken.
• Competition update – Check out game highlights from girls' lacrosse and boys' lacrosse this week. Let's go Falcons!

Upcoming events

• Friday, April 26  – Theater Ensemble Year-End Gala, third floor outside auditorium, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 1 – National Technical Honor Society inductions, auditorium, 6 p.m. (new date)
• Friday, May 3 – Pep rally, gym, 2-3:30 p.m. (new date)
• Saturday, May 4 – Prom gown giveaway, third-floor corridor, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 7 – Evening in the Garden fundraiser for the Vegetable Project, Myers Middle School, 5:30-7 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 8 – Spring concert featuring Select Choir, Advanced Orchestra and Wind Ensemble, auditorium, 6 p.m.
• Friday, May 10 – Third-quarter honor roll ceremony, ninth period (new date)
• Saturday, May 11 – Mother's Day Spa, salon classroom, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 15 – Spring concert featuring Vocal Music, String Orchestra and Symphonic Band, auditorium, 6 p.m.
• Saturday, May 18 – Junior Prom, Hilton Albany, 6-10 p.m.
• Monday, May 20
  • World Language Honor Society inductions, 5:30 p.m.
  • Booster Club meeting, library, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 21
  • No school for students, school budget vote and board elections
  • PTSA meeting, library or attend remotely, 5:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 22
  • CREATE Fest 2024, 3:30 p.m., art wing
  • Art Honor Society inductions, 5 p.m., art wing
• Thursday, May 23 – Cosmetology Hair Show, auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
• Friday, May 24-Wednesday, May 29 – No school, Memorial Day Recess (includes three snow days we did not use)
• Thursday, May 30 – New Families Orientation, auditorium, 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, May 31 – Falcon Jazz at Spinners, 7-10 p.m.

Important reminders

• Juniors: time to schedule your senior portrait – Attention Class of 2025! It's time schedule your senior portrait. Upstate Images will be at Albany High School June 10-14. You can either sign up for a yearbook portrait, which is free and consists of either a tux or drape against a blue background, or choose a package with different options for dress, background and cost.
• Regents review underway – Regents review classes are happening now through June! Students should attend these review classes to help prepare for the upcoming Regents exams.
• Senior prom is June 15 – The Senior Class presents "Masquerade" on Saturday, June 15 from 6:30-11 p.m. at the Empire State Convention Center. Cost is $75, and payment must be either cash or a check made out to Class of 2024. Tickets will go on sale in mid-May and can be purchased during all lunch shifts outside the main office.  
• Volunteer at a concession stand – The Albany Booster Club – which, among other things, supports athletic, arts and JROTC funding – needs adult volunteers to run the concession stand during home games this spring on the turf field. Please sign up for a shift today!
• 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.
• 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.