Greetings, Falcon families!
News of the week
- Get gorgeous at Spa Day – Pamper Mom, a loved one or yourself with high-end beauty services on Saturday at Albany High’s Mother’s Day Spa! The event will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the salon classroom. Cosmetology and barbering services will be offered along with salon services.
- Artists' showcase ahead – On May 22 from 3:30-6:30 p.m., our creative and talented art students will host Create Fest 2024. It will be held in Fine Arts Building 4 and included will be the Art Honors Society Induction ceremony from 4-5 p.m.
- Seniors usher in Tulip Fest – Seniors donned authentic Dutch attire on Friday and took part in the ceremonial scrubbing of State Street, the official opening of Albany’s annual Tulip Festival. Check out a Facebook photo album from the festivities.
- Falcons break school and meet record – Congratulations to Samir Gardner, Malachi Young, Daaron Harrell and Rohan Edwards-Grant! This week the 4x200m relay team beat a seven year-old school record. And the season isn't over yet!
- Musicians garner 'Best Orchestra' award – Encore! The pit orchestra for Albany High's spring play won “Best Student Orchestra” last Saturday at the 2024 High School Music Theatre Awards.
- Recognizing our seniors – Congratulations to the Class of 2024 members of the flag football team, boys' tennis team, girls' lacrosse team and softball team.
- Baseball rallies in the sixth - The Falcons are 5-6 on the season, check out highlights from Monday's game against Shaker.
- We've got spirit – Check out highlights from last Friday's spring 2024 pep rally!
- Gala celebrates great year – The Theater Ensemble ended a fantastic year on April 26 with a star-studded gala that spotlighted seniors and revealed the 2025 spring musical.
Upcoming events
- 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 (see above)
- Art Honor Society inductions, 5 p.m., art wing
- Thursday, May 23 – Job Fair, gym
- Students – 1-3:30 p.m.
- Parents, guardians and family members – 3:30-5 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.
- Saturday, June 1 – SAT exam, 7:45 a.m.
- Monday, June 3 – Junior-Senior Awards Night, auditorium, 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 4 – Algebra Regents; only students taking the test need to come to school that day
- Wednesday, June 5
- National Decision Day: Seniors wear your college shirts and accessories
- Athletics Awards Night, 5:30 p.m.
- Friday, June 7 – JROTC Awards Night Night, 5:30 p.m.
- Monday, June 10-Friday, June 14 – Senior portrait sittings
Important reminders
- Attention parents of seniors:
- Please make sure your senior checks their Google classroom for information about available scholarships.
- Please make sure your senior places their online order for their graduating cap and gown if they haven't already done so.
- Reminder to 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
