News and events - 8/30/24

Greetings, Falcon families!

News of the week

• The start of school – In case you missed it, please see this message from Principal Jodi Commerford with info about the first days of school, expectations, attendance, Chromebooks and more. The information also was mailed and emailed to families.
• It's the most wonderful time of the year! – Albany High's campus was buzzing this week with the starts of 2024-25 athletics. Check out practice highlight from varsity cross country, girls' swimming, girls' tennis, cheer, volleyball, girls' soccer, boys' soccer and football.
• Attention grades 10-11! - Albany High School will administer the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT) on Friday, Oct. 25 at 8:30 a.m. There is no school this day due to staff development and parent-teacher conferences.  Register using this link. The cost is $18.

Upcoming events

• Tuesday, Sept. 3 – Schedules available in SchoolTool
• Tuesday, Sept. 30-Thursday, Sept. 5 – Senior portrait sessions; sign up to have yours taken if you haven't yet. Learn more and make an appointment here.
• Thursday, Sept. 5 – Welcome Back Day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 6 – Freshman First Orientation Day (freshmen only; no school for grades 10-12)
• Monday, Sept. 9 – First day of classes for all students
• Saturday, Sept. 21 – Meet-and-greet for staff and families of special education students, library, 10:30 a.m.
• Monday, Sept. 23-Friday, Sept. 27 – Spirit Week
• Tuesday, Sept. 24 – PTSA meeting, library, 5:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 25 – Open House, 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 27 – Homecoming pep rally, 2 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 28 – HOMECOMING 2024
  • Junior ROTC fitness competition, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Hall of Fame induction ceremony, auditorium, 9 a.m.
  • Girls' soccer game vs. Schenectady, 10 a.m.
  • Tailgate party, noon
  • Football game vs. South Glens Falls, 1:30 p.m.
  • Homecoming dance, gym, 7-10 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 3 – NO SCHOOL, Rosh Hashana
• Saturday, Oct. 5 – SAT exam, 7:45 a.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 6 – Falcon 5K, Washington Park. Register online here.
  • Packet pickup, 8 a.m.
  • 5K run/walk, 9:30 a.m.
  • Kids one-mile fun run, 10:30 a.m. (register on race day)
• Monday, Oct. 7 – Academy lottery applications available; stay tuned for more info
• Monday, Oct. 14 – NO SCHOOL, Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day
• Friday, Oct. 18 – Sign-ups begin for winter sports
• Tuesday, Oct. 22 – PTSA meeting, library, 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 25 - PSAT, 8:30 a.m.