NO SCHOOL FRIDAY: Juneteenth
June 18, 2026
Graduation countdown
We're counting the days until the Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony, which will take place on Sunday, June 28 at noon at MVP Arena. Seniors, here are a few important details for the days to come:
- Please remember to fill out your senior survey in SchooLinks. This must be completed so we can send your high school transcripts to your college, university or program you will attend post-graduation.
- Check out our Senior Class Meeting slide deck with important details about the Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony.
- Seniors, not sure what's next? Our Albany High counselors are here to help! Come to the College & Career Center on Tuesday, June 23, between noon and 2 p.m. to get support as you plan out your next steps post-graduation at our Transition Services for Seniors event.
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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.
- Please remember to complete your payment for your graduation cap and gown. The cost is $35 and the payment can be dropped off in the main office.
- Chromebooks and hotspots, as well as all other school property such as library books, text books and athletic uniforms, need to be returned to academy offices as soon as possible.
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!
Regents exams
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 22-25.
Check out our events calendar for the Regents exams schedule.
Top 10 Falcons: Class of 2026
In recognition of their outstanding academic careers, the top 10 graduating seniors from Albany High School’s Class of 2026 continued the tradition of “climbing to new heights” atop the building! Check out these amazing photos and read this news story to see where our Top 10 will continue their studies post-graduation.
Field Days
Our students had a delightful experience at their field day events that were held the last two days of classes here at Albany High! Check out this news story to read about the experience and see photos from the festivities!
Cosmetology Sashing Ceremony
Twenty-one Albany High cosmetology students were honored at a heartfelt sashing ceremony on Tuesday to recognize their incredible dedication to their coursework in our Career and Technical Education program! Congratulations, Falcons! We are very proud of all you have accomplished here at Albany High and know your expertise, professionalism and love of the beauty industry will serve you well as you enter this exciting new season of your lives! Read this news story to learn more!
Bizer makes the podium at state championship
Congratulations to Albany High senior Noah Bizer for finishing fourth in the Class A 800m run at the New York State Outdoor Track and Field Championship! After running the seventh fastest 800m time in Section 2 history and breaking a 31-year-old Albany High record at the state qualifier meet, Bizer ran a solid 1:54.2 race in an extremely competitive heat at the state championship meet this past weekend. Read more about the competition in this news story.
Follow our Albany Athletics Facebook and Instagram pages to see our sports highlights!
Albany High Awards Night
The annual Albany High Awards Ceremony is a wonderful tradition that showcases the achievements of our talented Falcons—students who have gone above and beyond in academics, arts, leadership, athletics and community service. Each student honored with an award, prize or scholarship at our ceremony held on June 11 has not only excelled personally, but has also enriched our school community in a memorable way. Check out our program to see all our awardees and visit our Facebook page to see photos of our Falcons who were honored at the event.
Save the dates for fall sports
Summer is a busy time, but we want to ensure families and students are ready to go for the fall sports season ahead! Here are some important dates to keep in mind as the school year comes to a close:
- Friday, July 17: registration begins for high school football
- Friday, July 24: registration begins for all other high school fall sports
- Monday, Aug. 17: practices/tryouts begin for high school football
- Monday, Aug. 24: practices/tryouts begin for all other high school sports
Visit our Athletics web page to learn more!
Masterclass workshops: dance and acting
Albany High students who will be in grades 9–12 for the 2026-27 school year are invited to register for our free masterclass workshops! Each workshop will be offered on two different dates and will be hosted in the Albany High auditorium. Students are welcome to register for dance, acting or both! Check out our event calendar to learn more and to access the Google Form to sign up!
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! We will continue to have regular hours throughout the month of June, including on days when Regents exams are being administered. Check out this graphic to learn more!
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!
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
- Our Senior Sunset Picnic event is taking place on Friday, June 12 at 7 p.m. at Albany High. Due to the weather forecast, we have the gym reserved in case the temperatures are too hot to be out on the turf field. We look forward to a fun and relaxing evening with our seniors!
- Seniors, please remember to fill out your senior survey in SchooLinks. This must be completed so we can send your high school transcripts to your college, university or program you will attend post-graduation.
- Check out our Senior Class Meeting slide deck with important details about the Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony, which will take place on Sunday, June 28, at MVP Arena. The ceremony will begin promptly at noon.
- 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 through June 30. Check out this news story for additional details.
- Please remember to complete your payment for your graduation cap and gown by Tuesday, June 16. The cost is $35 and the payment can be dropped off in the main office.
- Chromebooks and hotspots, as well as all other school property such as library books, text books and athletic uniforms, need to be returned to academy offices by the end of the school day on Tuesday, June 16.
- Senior field day will take place on Tuesday, June 16, at 1:30 p.m. Seniors should bring their caps to decorate - supplies will be provided!
Parents, guardians 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!
Regents exams
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 17-18 and June 22-25.
Check out our events calendar for the Regents exams schedule.
Falcons are encouraged to attend review sessions leading up to their Regents exams.
Field Days
Our field days will take place on Monday, June 15 and Tuesday, June 16. Get ready to enjoy free snacks and refreshments, games, music and a chance to relax with friends.
Seniors, be sure to bring your graduation cap to decorate — supplies will be provided!
- Freshman field day: June 15 @ 9:30 a.m.
- Sophomore field day: June 15 @ 1:30 p.m.
- Junior field day: June 16 @ 9:30 a.m.
- Senior field day: June 16 @ 1:30 p.m.
Amazing awards ceremonies
With the end of the school year comes a variety of wonderful ceremonies to celebrate the accomplishments of our talented Falcons!
- On Tuesday, June 2, we celebrated our student-athletes at the Varsity Athletic Awards Ceremony!
- On Monday, June 8, our Albany High School Sgt. Henry Johnson Battalion Army JROTC held its annual promotion and leadership awards ceremony.
- On Thursday, June 11, Albany County's Department for Children, Youth and Families recognized five district students at an annual ceremony and celebration on Thursday. Congratulations to Albany High senior Sincere Allah for receiving the George Roe Athletic Acheivement Award! Check out this news story to learn more!
Stay tuned for photos of our Albany High Awards Ceremony held on Thursday, June 11!
Falcons to compete at the state championship
Albany High outdoor track and field athletes Nasief Smith, Nyerere Young, Terrique Francis, Javanni Garland-Santana and Noah Bizer (left to right) will compete in the upcoming state championship on June 13-14! Read more about the state qualifier meet in this news story.
Follow our Albany Athletics Facebook and Instagram pages to see our sports highlights!
Dazzling dance performances
Our Albany High students in Donna Mannarino's dance classes put on three stellar performances on Friday, June 5 and four encore performances on Friday, June 12! Each performance showcased a variety of routines that students learned throughout the school year. The choreography was both dynamic and creative, and attendees absolutely loved every minute. Check out these photos of our Falcon dancers in action!
Falcons earn the Seal of Civic Readiness
This year, approximately 200 Albany High seniors will graduate with the prestigious Seal of Civic Readiness on their diplomas. This seal indicates a remarkable commitment to civic engagement and community involvement, and we are proud of each senior who has put forth the work to earn this distinction! Check out this news story to learn more.
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!
Masterclass workshops: dance and acting
Albany High students who will be in grades 9–12 for the 2026-27 school year are invited to register for our free masterclass workshops! Each workshop will be offered on two different dates and will be hosted in the Albany High auditorium. Students are welcome to register for dance, acting or both! Check out our event calendar to learn more and to access the Google Form to sign up!
The power of plants
Students in Chrislene Adams and JoAnnie Dickson’s school-to-work program at Albany High were chopping, spreading, slicing and stirring to make two incredible dishes during class on June 3: English garden toasts and poppy seed cinnamon rolls! This incredible hands-on lesson was a part of a six-session series led by chef educator Sarah Jampol-Auerbach and her team from The Sylvia Center. Check out this news story to learn more!
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! We will continue to have regular hours throughout June, including on days when Regents exams are being administered. Check out this graphic to learn more!
Yearbook info
Yearbooks have arrived at Albany High! Our yearbook club advisor has a limited number of 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. 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!
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 3:30-5 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 June as we prepare for the end of the 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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