NO SCHOOL MONDAY: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan. 17, 2025
Updated security measures
On Monday, Jan. 13 Principal Jodi Commerford shared an important update on safety and updated security measures at Albany High. The safety of everyone in our school community and throughout the City School District of Albany is a top priority. We encourage parents/guardians and students to review the Jan. 13 communication if they have not had a chance to do so yet.
Regents testing Jan. 21-24
Regents exams will take place Tuesday, Jan. 21-Friday, Jan. 24. Please visit our calendar event for important details regarding exam schedules, arrival times, transportation information, what students need to bring for their exam(s) and more.
Our Online Success Program will hold normal hours Jan. 21-24. View this graphic for additional details.
Sensational sports moments
On Saturday, Jan. 12 our indoor track and field team had an incredible performance at their meet in Springfield! Trinity Grant set a new Albany High record for the 200m hurdles and our boys’ 1600m sprint medley relay team set a new school record and qualified for the New Balance Nationals!
On Tuesday, senior Azera Gates made history by becoming the sixth member of the girls’ basketball program to reach 1,000 career points!
We also celebrated our first senior night of the winter sports season by honoring Aiden Kelly and Roman Philpot from the bowling team.
Virtual journeys in the classroom
Our students in Emerging ENL (English as a New Language) 9/10 and English 10 ENL took a trip around the world using virtual reality headsets on Thursday. Read our news story to learn more about this interactive and fun lesson!
College & financial aid resources
The process for applying for college and financial aid can be confusing and overwhelming! We are hosting several events coming up to provide helpful information and resources to students and families. Check out our calendar event for our college information night on Thursday, Jan. 23 and our FAFSA Friday events, which will be held on Jan. 31, Feb. 14, and Feb. 28.
Yearbook pre-order deadline is today—Jan. 17!
Each year, we have a team that works hard to create a beautiful yearbook for our Falcons! It's a wonderful keepsake students can cherish for years to come.
Pre-orders are due by Jan. 17! To pre-order, visit the Walsworth website for Albany High School and follow the instructions. You can order a basic yearbook or you can choose a package to personalize your yearbook. There's also an option for families to include a special message for their student in the Parent Ad section, with options ranging from $25-$40. Parents of seniors are encouraged to include a Baby Picture Ad, which is only $5!
While pre-orders for yearbooks are due on Jan. 17, families have until Feb. 3 to submit a message via the Parent Ad section/add a baby photo for their senior.
Class of 2026
Attention juniors! There are so many memorable and exciting moments coming up for your class and junior class advisor Sonya Emery would love to see more students and families get involved! To stay up-to-date and in-the-loop, email Ms. Emery at semery@albany.k12.ny to receive the Google Classroom or Remind invite.
Music Teacher Concert is Tuesday, Jan. 21
Unwind after the first day of Regents exams by attending the Music Teacher Concert on Tuesday, Jan. 21. This event will showcase the musical talents of our City School District of Albany music teachers and other district employees! We hope to see you there.
We're hiring!
Our district is hiring for a variety of positions, including several right here at Albany High! You can visit our employment page at any time to see all the great career opportunities available!
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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Safety updates
The safety of everyone in our school community and throughout the City School District of Albany is a top priority. This week there was a safety threat on Monday, Jan. 6 outside of the Abrookin Career and Technical Center and a safety threat on Thursday, Jan. 9 at Albany High. In both situations, our staff responded swiftly and effectively to ensure the safety and security of our students and staff.
Today, Friday, Jan. 10, counseling staff was available to support students, and increased security measures were in place at Albany High and Abrookin. Please be reminded all students go through routine security measures upon entering campus.
Please review Principal Jodi Commerford’s communication from Jan. 6 and her communication from Jan. 9 for additional information.
Triumph on the court
Last Saturday, our varsity girls’ basketball team faced off against Section IV opponent Binghamton at home. Our Falcons defeated the Patriots, 65-38! Visit our Facebook page to see photos from the game and check out our news story to read more about Saturday's game. After Thursday night’s away game, senior Azera Gates is 24 points away from achieving 1,000 points in her varsity career! Come cheer on Gates and our Falcons at The Nest this Saturday! Tip off is at 1 p.m.
National Honor Society Induction
On Monday, 109 Albany High seniors had the prestigious honor of being inducted into the Arista Chapter of the National Honor Society in recognition of their individual academic achievement. We are extremely proud of each inductee! Visit our Facebook page to view photos from the event and read this news story to learn more.
A Taste of Afghanistan
Here at Albany High, our school community thrives on its rich diversity, and one vibrant avenue for students to explore the various cultures represented is through the International Club. This week, our club members enjoyed a presentation about Afghanistan, followed by a delicious tasting session of Afghan dishes. Visit our Facebook page to see photos from the event and read our news story to learn more!
Diving into innovation
On Monday, approximately 25 Albany High students gathered for a day-long strategy and brainstorming session, mapping out and presenting potential designs and features for the robot they will invent and build for the upcoming REFFSCAPE competition. Visit our Facebook page to see photos and read our news story to learn more.
Empowering gatherings on Jan. 15
On Wednesday, Jan. 15, there will be two excellent opportunities—one for students and one for parents/guardians—to gain important knowledge which will help empower them to work with others to create safer spaces in our schools and community.
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For students: Student Government is hosting the No Place for Hate – The Importance of Allyship gathering to elevate student voices with the goal of reflecting on identity, diversity and social justice. Albany High students are invited to attend during their lunch period to discover how they can make our school a safe, more welcoming place for everyone!
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For parents/guardians: A Parent University workshop “Community Violence Outside The School Day” will be hosted at Albany High in the library from 7-8 p.m.
Oh snap!
- The last senior photo session will take place Jan. 21-Jan. 23. Any seniors who have not signed up yet are encouraged to book their session as soon as possible!
- Winter sports photos for high school sports will take place on Jan. 28 and Feb. 1. Visit our calendar event for Jan. 28 and our calendar event for Feb. 1 for the full schedule.
Regents Week
Regents exams will be held from Jan. 21-Jan. 24. Visit our calendar event to view the full testing schedule.
Please note for the morning tests, students are asked to arrive between 8-8:15 a.m.
For the afternoon tests, students are asked to arrive between noon-12:15 p.m.
Students should bring their ID and a pen/pencil. Meals will be available for students who are on campus for their exam(s), and students who are in extended time rooms will have a meal delivered to them.
Students only need to report to school on the days they have a scheduled Regents exam. After they have completed their exam(s), students should leave school.
Stay tuned for additional details regarding transportation.
During Regents Week, the Online Success Program will be open normal hours Tuesday, Jan. 21-Friday, Jan. 24 for students who are participating in this program.
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