Giffen Memorial Elementary School News

A poster advertising the 15th annual art exhibit at Empire State Plaza.

The 15th annual K-8 Art Exhibition at Empire State Plaza runs March 4-22 with a special...

Grade 3 students at Giffen, and Superintendent Hochreiter, learn about a new air monitoring program from University at Albany researchers.

Albany, the Capital Region and all of New York will benefit from cleaner air thank...

Student waits onstage to take center stage

Giffen Memorial Elementary School celebrated Black History Month on Friday with song, p...

Black History Month logo

We are excited to celebrate Black History Month! The theme of this year’s obse...

A group of Albany High students at a pep rally

All members of our community are invited to attend an in-person forum at Albany High Sc...

Celebrate special ed professionals

Nominate a special ed HERO!

January 22, 2024

The Albany Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is seeking nominations for...

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Since 2019, Erin’s Law has required public schools in New York to provide instruc...

Head shot of Dr. Kenneth Lein

Please welcome veteran administrator Kenneth Lein, Ed.D., as the new interim principal ...

Students and staff cheer as student hugs principal

Jasmine Brown is NOT saying goodbye to Giffen Memorial Elementary School. The belove...

Portrait of new Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Instruction Jasmine Brown

The City School District of Albany Board of Education has appointed veteran district ad...

Joseph Hochreiter

The safety of everyone in our school community – every student, every employee an...

Students smiling and working collaboratively on an assignment

Visit our Facebook page to take a look at a typical day of learning in Shannan Smith&rs...

Community dinner a tasty event

November 14, 2023

Giffen Memorial Elementary School students, staff and families celebrated their thanks ...

Head shot of Jill Lastarza

City School District of Albany school counselor Jill Lastarza has been selected to be i...

Graphic image of white snowflakes on a royal blue background

With the prospect of wintry weather starting to arrive in our daily forecasts, the City...

Student sings into microphone

Winter officially starts on Dec. 21, but winter concert season in the City School Distr...

Student dressed up for Halloween and smiling for a picture

Trunk or Treat 2023

October 27, 2023

Although our Trunk or Treat event was unfortunately cut short due to circumstances beyo...