June 5, 2026
Important details for seniors
- The Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 28, at MVP Arena. The ceremony will begin promptly at noon. As a reminder, the MVP Arena will require tickets for all guests at this year's graduation celebration - please reserve your tickets as soon as possible! Each graduate may reserve up to 15 tickets. Tickets are free and can be secured via this Google Form.
- Google Takeout is a service that students can opt in to in order to transfer their files to a personal account. Students must complete this Google Form to participate. Google Takeout will be available June 1-30. Check out this news story for additional details.
- Caps and gowns will be available for pickup in the Annex Gym on Tuesday, June 9, and Wednesday, June 10, from noon to 4 p.m. If you have not yet paid for your cap and gown, you can submit your payment to the main office during lunch periods only. The cost is $35.
- Chromebooks and hotspots will also be collected during cap and gown distribution, as well as any other school property that needs to be returned, such as library books, textbooks and athletic equipment and gear. If students still need their Chromebooks to complete work, there will be a station where they can get assistance so they can retain them until assignments are completed.
- There will be a meeting in the Albany High auditorium on Monday, June 8, during period 8 to help students prepare for graduation.
- Senior field day will take place on Tuesday, June 16, at 1:30 p.m.
Parents and loved ones, we have an option to pre-order flowers for graduation that will be available for pick-up right at the venue the day of the event.
Be sure to check out our Class of 2026 Graduation page for more details as you and your loved ones plan for this wonderful milestone!
Masquarade Ball
Our senior-junior prom, Masquarade Ball, will take place this Saturday, June 6, from 6-10 p.m. at the Albany Capital Center, located at 55 Eagle St. in Albany. Students are reminded that they need to bring their student ID to the event for entry. Falcons, enjoy your special evening!
Regents exams: arrival procedures
Falcons and families, check out this news story for important details to help you proceed to your Regents exams in a smooth and timely fashion. These procedures will be implemented on all Regents exam days: June 9-10, June 17-18 and June 22-25.
Check out our events calendar for the Regents exams schedule.
Smashing goals, saving lives
On Wednesday, Albany High senior Anya Miller successfully facilitated her third and final blood drive of the year. Thanks to Miller's advocacy, dedication and enthusiasm, our three community blood drives resulted in 189 pints of blood donations this year! Check out this news story to learn more.
Spectacular moments in sports
The excitement just keeps coming this spring! Here are some spectacular moments in sports:
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Congratulations to Albany High outdoor track and field athletes—Nasief Smith, Nyerere Young, Terrique Francis, Javanni Garland-Santana and Noah Bizer (left to right)—for incredible performances at the Section 2 state qualifier meet that earned them the opportunity to compete in the upcoming state championship! Read more about the state qualifier meet in this news story.
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We are thrilled to announce that 27 seniors have officially committed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level! On Tuesday, June 2, Albany Athletics hosted a joyous gathering to mark this amazing moment and wish our graduating seniors the absolute best in the next season as competitive athletes. Read more in this news story.
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Our Varsity Athletics Awards Ceremony on June 2 was a memorable evening! Stay tuned for photos of this incredible celebration!
Follow our Albany Athletics Facebook and Instagram pages to see our sports highlights!
Upcoming Award Nights
Falcons and families, please mark your calendars for our JROTC Awards Night on Monday, June, 8, and our Junior/Senior Awards Night on Thursday, June 11!
Diving into diesel mechanics
Albany High students in Vincent Kemp’s Automotive Technologies II & Automotive Technologies III classes had a unique opportunity to learn about diesel vehicles by observing a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) up close and personal! Check out the photos of this really cool hands-on lesson!
Falcon jazz at The Hollow
On Friday, June 12, The Jazzmanian Devils and The B Flats will be performing at The Hollow. Entertainment is free and open to the public.
Our student-musicians love sharing their talent with the community—we hope to see you there!
Levi and Thompson named My Brother's Keeper Fellows
Two Albany High School rising seniors—Yehudah Levi and Jah'Quinn Thompson—have been named as My Brother's Keeper (MBK) Fellows for 2026!
"It is a great honor to stand amongst my brothers and represent Albany High as a fellow for MBK," Thompson shared.
The New York State Education Department inducted Yehudah Levi and Jah'Quinn into the 2026 My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Fellowship program on May 21. Their class of 122 students represents 50 communities across the state and is the ninth class in New York State MBK History.
Check out this news story to learn more!
Regents: mock exams, make-up labs, review sessions
As Regents exams approach, Albany High is facilitating mock exams, lab make-ups and review sessions for our students who will be taking one or more Regents exams this June. The schedule is located in the "Additional Links" dropdown on the Albany High web page. We encourage students and families to bookmark the page as changes and additions may take place in the weeks to come.
Teen Time events
Falcons, mark your calendars for our upcoming Teen Time events on Friday, June 5, and Friday, June 12! The main gym will be open from 3:30-5 p.m. for students in grades 9-12. Teen Time is a free event and is a great way to hang out with your friends in a safe, fun and welcoming environment! (Please note there is no Teen Time for today, Friday, May 29.)
Yearbook info
Yearbooks will be arriving at Albany High soon! Our yearbook club advisor has ordered 300 copies that are available on a first-come, first-served basis for students who did not choose to pre-order a copy earlier in the school year. Due to the limited quantity of yearbooks, students are encouraged to pre-pay to reserve a copy by placing an order via the 2026 Albany High Yearbook web page. Check out this news story for additional details.
Summer Arts Program
Our Summer Arts Program gives students currently in grades 3-11 throughout the district the opportunity to participate in four weeks of creative educational activities. The following lessons will be offered during this summer’s program: art, theater, dance, band and strings. Check out our Summer Arts Program web page for additional details and sign-up instructions!
Reminder: early dismissal protocol
If your student needs to be dismissed early for an appointment, please notify the school earlier in the day by calling your student's academy office. Your student will be issued a pass by the academy office so they can be excused from class promptly. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
After-school tutoring at Albany High
Falcons, do you need extra help with your coursework? Join us at our after-school tutoring program, which runs Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in room 2235. If you need extra help with your classes, come join us and get some support from Albany High teachers. Hope to see you there!
Important end-of-year dates
We would like to provide an update and reminders about important dates coming up in May and June as we prepare for the end of the 2025-26 school year. Check out this news story for a helpful overview!
Albany High communications
We hope you enjoyed this Albany High weekly update! As a reminder, to avoid overwhelming your inbox with lots of messages throughout the week, we curate this weekly communication on Fridays at this web page with important updates and exciting news to keep our Falcon families "in-the-know." Feel free to bookmark this page so you always have the important details you need at hand.
We also have dedicated Albany High social media pages on Facebook and Instagram. Follow us to see lots of great photos and reels!
Exciting events coming up soon
This is a list of events coming up that we want to draw particular attention to for students and families! These are just some of the great things happening here at Albany High, and remember you can view our full calendar to see them all!
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Important details for seniors
- The Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 28, at MVP Arena. The ceremony will begin promptly at noon. As a reminder, the MVP Arena will require tickets for all guests at this year's graduation celebration - please reserve your tickets as soon as possible! Each graduate may reserve up to 15 tickets. Tickets are free and can be secured via this Google Form.
- Lawn signs are available for pick up at your student's academy office.
- Caps and gowns will be available for pickup in the Annex Gym on Tuesday, June 9, and Wednesday, June 10, from noon to 4 p.m. If you have not yet paid for your cap and gown, you can submit your payment to the main office during lunch periods only. The cost is $35.
- Chromebooks and hotspots will also be collected during cap and gown distribution, as well as any other school property that needs to be returned, such as library books, textbooks and athletic equipment and gear.
- There will be a meeting in the Albany High auditorium on Monday, June 8, during period 8 to help students prepare for graduation.
- Senior field day will take place on Tuesday, June 16, at 1:30 p.m.
Parents and loved ones, we have an option to pre-order flowers for graduation that will be available for pick-up right at the venue the day of the event.
Be sure to check out our Class of 2026 Graduation page for more details as you and your loved ones plan for this wonderful milestone!
Reminder: early dismissal protocol
If your student needs to be dismissed early for an appointment, please notify the school earlier in the day by calling your student's academy office. Your student will be issued a pass by the academy office so they can be excused from class promptly. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Athletics Ceremonies
On Tuesday, June 2, we will hold two ceremonies to celebrate our incredible student-athletes here at Albany High!
- Join us for our Athletic College Commitment Ceremony at 4 p.m. as we celebrate our seniors who have committed to play at sport at the collegiate level.
- Later that evening at 6 p.m. we will hold our Varsity Athletics Awards Ceremony to honor and celebrate our varsity athletes.
We hope to see you there!
Donate blood on June 3
Join us on Wednesday, June 3, for our third community blood drive of the school year at Albany High! Students, staff and community members are invited to donate. Donors must be at least 16 years of age and all prospective donors must make an appointment. Details are available on our event calendar.
All presenting blood donors will receive a voucher redeemable for one prepacked pint of Stewart's ice cream or gelato at any Stewart's Shops!
From Falcon to CEO
Albany High students had the incredible opportunity to attend a Lunch & Learn workshop led by Deshanna C. Wiggins, who shared insights on her journey from being an Albany High student to becoming the CEO of the Albany Black Chamber of Commerce. During the workshop, Wiggins wove together a variety of anecdotes about how her experiences as a young person in Albany drove her to forge a career in communications. Check out this news story to learn more.
Sports spotlight
We've had an exciting postseason for our spring sports thus far! Here are some highlights from this past week:
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Our Falcons played with grit, determination and strength in the Section 2 Class AAA semifinal series against Colonie at Shuttleworth Park on May 22 and 23. While the season ended with a hard-fought loss, we are extremely proud of our student-athletes and their coaches for their performance this spring. Check out these photos from the semifinal series.
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Congratulations to Albany High baseball players Seamas LeBuis and Nate Pupons who were recognized in the Times Union’s “Best of the Week in Section 2” as top performers in local high school athletics on May 25! LeBuis, a senior left-hander, allowed two runs in 6 1/3 innings in the Falcons’ 3-2 Class AAA quarterfinal win against CBA. Pupons launched a two-run home run with two outs in the top of the seventh, lifting the Falcons to a stunning 3-2 Class AAA quarterfinal victory over second-seeded CBA.
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Our Albany High boys' and girls' outdoor track and field teams soared to amazing heights as they faced off against the best of the best in Section 2 on Wednesday at Colonie High School. Our boys' 4x100m relay team—Javanni Garland-Santana, Nyerere Young, Nasief Smith and Terrique Francis—blazed into first place with a time of 42.1 seconds! With this incredible finish, they now rank in the top five 4x100m relay teams in New York State. Francis also claimed first place in the 100m dash with a lightening-fast time of 10.83 seconds, putting him in the top 20 in the state! Check out this news story to learn more about this competition and to get details on the upcoming state qualifier meet on June 3 and 4.
Follow our Albany Athletics Facebook and Instagram pages to see our sports highlights!
Upcoming Award Nights
Falcons and families, please mark your calendars for our JROTC Awards Night on Monday, June, 8, and our Junior/Senior Awards Night on Thursday, June 11!
Falcon jazz hits the road
Our Falcon jazz ensembles have two upcoming gigs you won't want to miss!
- On Saturday, May 30, take a drive to Schoharie to enjoy delicious food and dazzling tunes from The Jazzmanian Devils and The B Flats as they perform at Wayward Lane.
- On Friday, June 12, The Jazzmanian Devils and The B Flats will be performing right here in Albany at The Hollow.
Our student-musicians love sharing their talent with the community—we hope to see you there!
Masquarade Ball
Our senior-junior prom, Masquarade Ball, will take place on Saturday, June 6, from 6-10 p.m. at the Albany Capital Center, located at 55 Eagle St. in Albany. Students are reminded that they need to bring their student ID to the event for entry. Students who would like to bring a guest from another school must fill out a form, which is available in their academy office.
As a reminder, students can stop by the Falcon Market to get free formalwear to wear to prom!
Regents: mock exams, make-up labs, review sessions
As Regents exams approach, Albany High is facilitating mock exams, lab make-ups and review sessions for our students who will be taking one or more Regents exams this June. The schedule is located in the "Additional Links" dropdown on the Albany High web page. We encourage students and families to bookmark the page as changes and additions may take place in the weeks to come.
Important end-of-year dates
We would like to provide an update and reminders about important dates coming up in May and June as we prepare for the end of the 2025-26 school year. Check out this news story for a helpful overview!
Teen Time events
Falcons, mark your calendars for our upcoming Teen Time events on Friday, June 5, and Friday, June 12! The main gym will be open from 3:30-5 p.m. for students in grades 9-12. Teen Time is a free event and is a great way to hang out with your friends in a safe, fun and welcoming environment! (Please note there is no Teen Time for today, Friday, May 29.)
Yearbook info
Yearbooks will be arriving at Albany High soon! Our yearbook club advisor has ordered 300 copies that are available on a first-come, first-served basis for students who did not choose to pre-order a copy earlier in the school year. Due to the limited quantity of yearbooks, students are encouraged to pre-pay to reserve a copy by placing an order via the 2026 Albany High Yearbook web page. Check out this news story for additional details.
Summer Arts Program
Our Summer Arts Program gives students currently in grades 3-11 throughout the district the opportunity to participate in four weeks of creative educational activities. The following lessons will be offered during this summer’s program: art, theater, dance, band and strings. Check out our Summer Arts Program web page for additional details and sign-up instructions!
Scholarship Opportunities
At Albany High, we are committed to helping our students explore multiple pathways to offset the cost of higher education. Throughout the academic year, we encourage juniors and seniors to check out scholarship opportunities listed in SchooLinks.
In addition to our Board of Education scholarships offered in multiple subject areas, numerous scholarships created in memory and recognition of members of our school community and their loved ones are also offered. Check out this news story to learn more!
After-school tutoring at Albany High
Falcons, do you need extra help with your coursework? Join us at our after-school tutoring program, which runs Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in room 2235. If you need extra help with your classes, come join us and get some support from Albany High teachers. Hope to see you there!
Albany High communications
We hope you enjoyed this Albany High weekly update! As a reminder, to avoid overwhelming your inbox with lots of messages throughout the week, we curate this weekly communication on Fridays at this web page with important updates and exciting news to keep our Falcon families "in-the-know." Feel free to bookmark this page so you always have the important details you need at hand.
We also have dedicated Albany High social media pages on Facebook and Instagram. Follow us to see lots of great photos and reels!
Exciting events coming up soon
This is a list of events coming up that we want to draw particular attention to for students and families! These are just some of the great things happening here at Albany High, and remember you can view our full calendar to see them all!
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