William S. Hackett Middle School News

The winner of the Hackett spelling bee during round 2.

We have a winner!

December 17, 2019

Congratulations Matilda Gish! The sixth-grader won William S. Hackett’s 2019 s...

Superintendent Kaweeda G. Adams

As part of our ongoing effort to provide our families and employees with timely and acc...

Smiling student and teacher

Way to go! Well over half the students at Hackett Middle School – 333 out of 6...

Student wearing a santa hat plays cello

‘Tis the season for holiday concerts, and there are many opportunities in Decembe...

Two boys play checkers

These seventh-graders are among the 544 Hackett Middle students who met behavior expect...

Falcon diver Anna Flanders doing a flip during a meet against Bethlehem.

Flanders soars at states

November 25, 2019

Congratulations Anna Flanders! The varsity diver from William S. Hackett Middle Scho...

Student reading a book at their desk.

Visit our district Facebook page to take a look at a typical day of learning in Kerstin...

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Wintry weather reminders

November 5, 2019

With the leaves and the temperatures both falling, it’s time to start planning ah...

Student smiling in her seat at graduation.

Check out the new look for the City School District of Albany's quarterly newslette...

Superintendent Kaweeda G. Adams

Safety update for families

October 31, 2019

I am writing to inform you that the Albany Police Department is investigating an incide...

Superintendent Kaweeda G. Adams

School safety update

October 21, 2019

Albany police on Monday arrested a 17-year old in connection with his Sunday Facebook p...

Albany High Principal Jodi Commerford posing for a picture outside the school with a family

Applications are available for the lottery to determine placement in Albany High School...

Cash for Coats collection box

Help keep our kids warm! The City of Albany and other community partners on Wednesda...

Hackett calendar student Daaron Harrell

Congratulations to seventh grader Daaron Harrell, who proudly represents Hackett Middle...

Hackett calendar student Adela Hoxha

Congratulations to eighth grader Adela Hoxha, who proudly represents Hackett Middle Sch...

Hackett eighth-grader Anna Flanders prepares to dive during a meet in 2018.

Falcon diver soars in Section 2

September 24, 2019

Varsity Falcon diver Anna Flanders earned the top score in Section 2 to win the Skidmor...

Teacher assists a student with math.

The City School District of Albany is making it easier for English language learners an...

A Schuyler Achievement Academy dad and his daughters meet up with dad's former teacher.

Dads Take Your Child to School Day was especially meaningful for Germaine Montes, who t...

Hackett Principal Mike Paolino and a student smiling for a photo together during the PTA cookout.

A Friday treat from our PTA

September 13, 2019

Big thanks to our PTA, who welcomed students back with their annual cookout on Sep...

Teachers clapping and cheering for students on the steps of Hackett Middle School.

Cheering on our students

September 13, 2019

Staff at William S. Hackett Middle School lined the front steps of the building to chee...

A student seated at her desk in the classroom on the first day of school.

Visit our district Facebook page to take a look inside the first day of school for eigh...

A female student posing for a photo on her way into the building on the first day of school.

Visit our district Facebook page to take a look inside the first day of school for new ...

Superintendent Adams reading to students.

Welcome to the 2019-20 school year! Whether your family is returning to the City Sch...

A new look for our site

September 4, 2019

Welcome to the new albanyschools.org! We have completely redesigned and dramatically...

Student turned around in chair and smiling.

The City School District of Albany has put some new practices in place for the start of...