NO SCHOOL: Winter Recess 2/16-2/20
Feb. 13, 2026
Stellar second quarter
Congratulations to the 770 Albany High School students who either made Principal's List or Honor Roll for the second quarter of the 2025-26 school year! There were 478 students with a GPA of 89.5 or higher who achieved the Principal’s List and 292 students with a GPA of 84.5-89.4 who earned a spot on the Honor Roll. Falcons, we commend you for your hard work and dedication to your studies―we are so very proud of your academic excellence! Enjoy these photos of our award recipients.
A great day to be a Falcon ... and a Great Dane!
The City School District of Albany and the University at Albany announced a new partnership Monday that guarantees eligible Albany High School students admission to the university upon high school graduation.
Students who enroll at the university will benefit from early access to academic advising, financial aid guidance and advisory support services. The university also will collaborate with Albany High counselors to provide application assistance and pre-college programming. Students who meet the program requirements also will earn a merit scholarship.
Visit our district YouTube channel for a short video summary of the event!
College Center Newsletter: Feb. 2026
Attention juniors and seniors! Our College and Career Center Newsletter for February 2026 is hot off the press. Be sure to check it out for lots of valuable information, including details on the college search process, tips on comparing financial aid packages, upcoming events and more.
Additionally, if you still need assistance with you FAFSA, we will host our next FAFSA Friday event on Friday, Feb. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon. Check out this news story to learn more about how to prepare and sign up to participate. Registration is required via this Google Form.
Spotlight on sports
We've had an exciting week in winter sports, with more memorable moments to come before high school spring sports kick off on Monday, March 9!
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It's been a true joy to celebrate our seniors playing winter sports. Over the past week, we've recognized our seniors on the girls' basketball team, the cheerleading team and the boys' basketball team. More senior celebrations for winter sports are coming up! Check out this news story for the details.
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Congratulations to City School District of Albany employee and Varsity Football Coach Michael Ware for receiving the “Black History In The Making 2026 Award” at the Albany Common Council Annual Black History Month Celebration on Feb. 6. This award is well-deserved and a testimony to Ware’s character and positive influence in our schools, our city and beyond.
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We wish our Falcons competing in Section 2 sectional and state qualifier competitions the very best! Student-athletes on the boys' swimming team, boys' wrestling team, boys' indoor track and field team and girls' indoor track and field team will be competing this weekend. Be sure to check our socials to learn more.
As we look forward to the spring athletic season, students are encouraged to participate in open gym sessions.
Spring sports registration opened on Monday, Feb. 9 for high school sports! Sign up via Final Forms. Families are encouraged to schedule a visit with their child's provider to secure a completed physical form. If this is not possible, the district physician will offer sports physicals at Albany High School. Check out this news story for additional information.
Be sure to follow our Albany Athletics Facebook and Instagram pages to see our sports highlights!
Autism Spectrum Fair
Montessori Magnet School invites all district families to the district's 2026 Autism Spectrum Fair. The annual and free event is scheduled from 5-7 p.m. on March 31 at MMS (45 Tremont St.). We hope to see you there!
2026-27 calendar
Our one-page 2026-27 calendar for families is now available! This family calendar shows days off at a glance, and can be downloaded at any time by visiting the Communications page of our website.
The 2026-27 school year for students will officially begin Friday, Sept. 4. Please watch for additional information regarding student schedules for the first days of school.
Music Teacher Concert 2026
Our outstanding music department brought down the house with an incredible night of entertainment during our annual Music Teacher Concert! Along with showcasing the musical and comedic talents of district staff, the concert raises money to benefit Albany Friends of Music, a nonprofit group of parents, teachers and music lovers who support music programs and initiatives in our schools. A big thank you to everyone who helped make the night a success!
Save the Date for our Black History Celebration
Albany High staff, students and families are invited to join us for our Black History Celebration on Thursday, March 5, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This year's event - Afrofuturism - will be an evening full of incredible moments as we gather as a school community to experience a beautifully curated program featuring a guest speaker, delicious food, performances and more!
We are proud of our student leaders in My Brother's Keeper and My Sister's Keeper for planning and facilitating this event. Hope to see you there!
Tickets are on sale for Snow Ball
Wintertime is the perfect time to dance the night away! City School District of Albany students in grades 9–12 are invited to join us for our Snow Ball on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Albany High. Tickets are $5 and are non-refundable. Food and drink will be available for purchase at the event. Purchase tickets at the box office in the Albany High main lobby during lunch periods from Jan. 26–Feb.27.
Human Trafficking Prevention Training
The City School District of Albany is proud to partner with the Albany County Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center and United Community Schools to present a Human Trafficking Prevention Training, which will take place on Feb. 26 at Thomas O'Brien Academy of Science and Technology (TOAST). Check out this graphic for additional details.
Your voice matters!
The City School District of Albany would like your input in our annual survey, which has been expanded this year to accept feedback from community members as well as families! The Family & Community Partnership Survey only takes a few minutes to complete, and the feedback you provide will play a vital role in our school improvement efforts.
Online Success Program
Our Online Success Center Program allows students to raise their grade for previous quarters. This is a fantastic opportunity for our Falcons to earn back credit and enhance their academic achievement! View this digital flyer to learn more!
There will be special hours during Winter Recess — check out this graphic for details.
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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Valentine Spa Day
Love is in the air! Join us for Valentine Spa Day on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Albany High! Our cosmetology and barbering students look forward to providing haircuts and beauty services for you and the special people in your life. Our culinary students will also be selling some delicious fare at the event. We hope to see you there!
CTE Open House
Join us on Saturday, Feb. 7, for a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Open House at Albany High from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.!
Students and families are encouraged to stop by Albany High for a look at our extensive CTE offerings and their incredible new learning spaces, all of which are now housed on our main campus. This includes Automotive, Barbering, Construction, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Health Science, Pre-Engineering and more!
Spirit Week & Pep Rally
Falcons, Student Government, has put together awesome themes for our February Spirit Week, which will take place Monday, Feb. 9 to Friday, Feb. 13! Check out this Spirit Week inspo video they created! We can't wait to see your creativity and school spirit each day.
Also, mark your calendars for our Winter Pep Rally that will take place on Friday, Feb. 13.
Spectacular sports
We have lots of reasons to celebrate — here are some highlights:
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Our girls' wrestling team secured a thrilling 25-10 win over Mohonasen-Schalmont on Friday evening. Up to this point, our girls' wrestling team has only competed in tournaments, so winning their first dual meet was a memorable milestone for our student-athletes.
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Congratulations to Albany High junior Yehudah "Hudah" Levi for being selected as the Section 2 representative to attend the 4th Annual New York State Public High School Athletic Association Student (NYSPHSAA) Leadership Conference! Read about this amazing Falcon's accomplishments in this news story.
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More senior celebrations for winter sports are coming up! Check out this news story for the details.
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The Albany Booster Club is seeking volunteers to help run our concession stand at home games this winter season! Both students and adult volunteers are encouraged to participate. Check out their website to learn more and sign up!
As we look forward to the spring athletic season, students are encouraged to participate in open gym sessions.
Spring sports registration opens on Monday, Feb. 9 for high school sports! Sign up via Final Forms.
Be sure to follow our Albany Athletics Facebook and Instagram pages to see our sports highlights!
Falcons showcase their creativity
We've loved witnessing the incredible creative talents of our Falcons over the past couple of weeks!
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“Falcons Got Talent” was a huge hit! Congratulations to junior Azia Sky Barao for being selected as the performance of the night! With her dazzling vocals on the song “Never Enough” by Loren Allred, she won a gift card to Last Vestige Music Shop who sponsored the event. A huge shout-out to our students in the Tri-M Music Honor Society and our amazing Albany High orchestra teacher Mr. Anthony Berman for putting together this fabulous night of karaoke-style performances.
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Congratulations to Albany High students Annabelle DiStefano, Alexis Martir, Mohima Nus and Audrey VanAmburg for being selected to showcase their artwork in the 2026 "Art in 3 Dimensions" show! Check out the incredible pieces they created that will be on display through Feb. 26 at the W.B. Haessig Art Gallery at Mohonason High School in Rotterdam.
JROTC Drill Competition
Schools from across three states gathered at Albany High on Jan. 31 to showcase their precision and synchronization as a formation in a variety of events at the JROTC Drill Competition. Our cadets in our Albany High Sgt. Henry Johnson Battalion Junior ROTC had an outstanding performance, winning six of the seven events they entered!
Goal exceeded, lives saved
Albany High held its second blood drive of the year on January 28, right after a massive winter storm that affected blood donation supplies locally and nationwide. Thanks to the leadership and dedication of student blood drive coordinator, Anya Miller, we surpassed our donation goal for the event! A total of 59 units of blood were collected, including five Power Red donations, each producing two units of blood.
Falcon grad spotlight: Isabella Waldman '24
Anyone who knows Isabella Waldman understands what a wonderful and talented person she is! Be sure to check out this news story, which highlights her experiences at Albany High as well as her professional and personal endeavors post-graduation.
Scholarship opportunities: SchooLinks
Falcons, be sure to log in to SchooLinks to check out the many scholarship opportunities that are posted, such as scholarships supported by the Albany Fund for Education, National Grid and more. Additionally, The Community Foundation For The Greater Capital Region is a scholarship opportunity that allows students to apply for over 30 scholarships with a one-time universal scholarship!
Have questions or need an application printed? Visit Ms. Quinn in the College & Career Center in room 1230!
Music Teacher Concert
Join us for our Music Teacher Concert on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Albany High! Besides showcasing the musical and comedic talents of district staff, the event raises money to benefit Albany Friends of Music, a nonprofit group of parents, teachers and music lovers who support music programs and initiatives in our schools. There is no charge to attend the concert, but you can show your support by purchasing raffle tickets and more—we hope to see you there!
Financial literacy for the win
Falcons, do you want to learn more about managing money? Join us for our upcoming Lunch & Learn: Saving & Investing on Tuesday, Feb. 10.
Tickets are on sale for Snow Ball
Wintertime is the perfect time to dance the night away! City School District of Albany students in grades 9–12 are invited to join us for our Snow Ball on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Albany High. Tickets are $5 and are non-refundable. Food and drink will be available for purchase at the event. Purchase tickets at the box office in the Albany High main lobby during lunch periods from Jan. 26–Feb.27.
Your voice matters!
The City School District of Albany would like your input in our annual survey, which has been expanded this year to accept feedback from community members as well as families! The Family & Community Partnership Survey only takes a few minutes to complete, and the feedback you provide will play a vital role in our school improvement efforts.
Online Success Program
Our Online Success Center Program allows students to raise their grade for previous quarters. This is a fantastic opportunity for our Falcons to earn back credit and enhance their academic achievement! Check out this graphic to learn more!
There will be special hours during Winter Recess — stay tuned for more details coming next week.
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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