Dec. 13, 2024
Suburban Council Music Festival
We're thrilled to share that nine of our Falcons were selected to sing in the high school choir at the Suburban Council Music Festival, which will be held on Jan. 25. We're incredibly proud of these students and the teachers who guide and instruct them. Read our full news story to learn more.
Fall 2024 Scholar-Athlete awards
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association has announced its fall scholar-athlete individuals and teams. We're proud to share that 92 Albany High School student-athletes had a 90 or above grade-point average and will receive pins for their scholastic achievements! Additionally, seven of our fall teams earned the Scholar-Athlete Team Award, with the average GPA of the top 75% of the roster being 90 or greater. Read our full news story for more details and check out this highlight video celebrating their accomplishments!
Powerful in the pool
Our Falcon boys’ varsity swimming team put up a valiant fight against Shaker at their home meet on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Despite a 61-86 loss to Shaker, our student-athletes put forth an incredible effort and we are proud of their excellent teamwork and commendable sportsmanship.
Get in that holiday spirit!
- Students and staff are invited to participate in Spirit Week from Dec. 16-20! Visit our calendar event to view the daily themes.
- Our students who are part of the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) program will be putting on a holiday performance on Monday, Dec. 16 from 1-2 p.m. We hope to see you there!
- Toys for Tots will be holding a holiday giveback event at Albany High on Monday, Dec. 16 from 5-7 p.m.
- Student Government is hosting a free Holiday Hoopla event after school on Thursday, Dec. 19.
- Support the Class of 2025 by stopping by their winter bake sale on Dec. 18 or by purchasing pizza from Blaze Pizza on Dec. 19.
Donations needed for our Falcon Boutique
We are committed to ensuring our Falcons and their families stay warm this winter, but to do that, we need your help! Currently, we have run out of coats to donate to families in our school community, and we are also in need of hats, scarves, gloves and other warm outerwear. Additionally, we have student-athletes in need of athletic gear to wear during workouts. Donations can be dropped off in the main office.
Online Success Program: Holiday Recess sessions
Students are invited to raise their first quarter grades through targeted sessions in the Online Success Program. The Online Success Program will be open during the Holiday Recess from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the following days: Dec. 21, Dec. 23, Dec. 27, Dec. 28 and Dec. 30. Students must enroll and sign a contract to participate. All first quarter work must be completed by Jan. 24. Please reach out to Tom Vacanti at tvacanti@albany.k12.ny.us with questions or for additional information.
Save the date for Curriculum Night!
Albany High will be holding it's annual Curriculum Night right after Holiday Recess on Thursday, Jan 2 from 5-7:30 p.m. Visit our website to read more about this exciting opportunity to learn about our course offerings at Albany High!
Upcoming events
This list shows some upcoming events, but remember you can view our full calendar to see all the great things going on here at Albany High!
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Winter concert
Our Falcons wowed peers, loved ones and community members with an amazing evening of music at their second concert of the season on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Our final winter concert is on Wednesday, Dec. 11 and will include performances by the string orchestra, symphonic band and vocal students.
City of Albany Tree Lighting
Our Falcons put the festive in the City of Albany Tree Lighting on Thursday, Dec. 5! The Albanettes and Troubadours provided beautiful music, while our culinary students delighted the guests with hundreds of freshly baked holiday cookies. We also want to thank our Junior ROTC students for volunteering their time to make this event a huge success!
Sports accolades
Sixteen student-athletes received postseason recognition for their excellence in the fall sports season! Check out this news story to read about their commendable accomplishments! We also want to give a big shout out to our bowling team for their 20-12 victory over Ballston Spa on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Senior Aiden Kelly led the way with a 276 high game and a 678 series.
NYS Master Teacher Inductees
Congratulations to Albany High teachers Kevin Allen and Emily Lawlor, who were accepted into the New York State Master Teacher Program!
School pictures
Picture make-up/re-takes for grades 9-11 are on Monday, Dec. 9! We encourage all students to participate so they can have their photo in the yearbook. View our calendar for more details. Seniors are also reminded to come for their senior photo session if they signed up for a slot during the Dec. 9-12 timeframe.
Concessions stand volunteers needed
The Albany Booster Club is seeking volunteers to help at the concessions stand for our home games during the winter sports season. This is a great way for our students to earn volunteer hours and a fun opportunity for adults and students alike to support our athletes and show their Falcon pride! All you need to do to sign up is fill out this Google Form, which includes all the shifts available for December games. The first opportunity to help is this coming Tuesday, Dec. 10. Please consider signing up for a shift as soon as possible!
Financial aid night: get help with FAFSA
We are hosting an event for students and families who would like assistance with signing up for FAFSA. You must pre-register for this event. There are only a few spots left! View our calendar for more details. If you cannot get an appointment for the event on Dec. 12, keep an eye out for future sessions. Also, families can visit the Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) website for virtual appointments to complete the FASFA.
Fancy and festive on Dec. 14!
On Dec. 14, we have two ways to be fancy and festive! Our cosmetology students will be hosting a Holiday Spa Day from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. This event is open to students, families, staff and the community and the proceeds will support our cosmetology program at Albany High. From 6-9 p.m., students are invited to our Winter Wonderland Dance. Tickets are five dollars and must be purchased ahead of time. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase at the event as well.
Online Success Program
Students are invited to raise their first quarter grades through targeted sessions in the Online Success Program. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to get back on track and excel! Saturday sessions are from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in Room 1311 and are a great option for students who are busy during the week. After-school sessions are also available every school day in Room 1311 until at least 4:30 p.m.
To enroll, students should see Mr. Vacanti in Room 1311 to fill out a contract. All first quarter work must be completed by Jan. 24, 2025.
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