News and Events March 17

News

• We will dismiss at 12:30 on Wednesday (March 19) to accommodate staff PD.

• Junior Falcon photo highlights:

  • Happy March (math) Madness from grade 8

  • Social studies lesson increases student knowledge of propaganda 

  • Science lab starts with seedlings

• REMINDER: The annual Myers Mixer, run by the PTSA is this Sunday March 23 from 1-3 p.m. at 450 N. Pearl St. Donations of silent auction items and food are needed. We can't do what we do without you!

• The modified spring sports season begins April 1 and registration is currently underway. Details, including a link to FinalForms and free physical information, can be found here.

• Career and College Week is coming up March 24-28. All students will participate in events daily plus 30 eighth graders will tour the University at Albany's campus. 2025 College and Career Week schedule. Additionally, we invite parents/guardians to serve as guest speakers. If interested, please complete this registration form and select the day that best corresponds to your career.er. Contact Jenn Seguinot at 518.475.6462 or jseguinot@albany.k12.ny.us with questions.

• We are hosting a free Financial Literacy and Art Workshop for parents/guardians to learn about assets (cash, savings accounts, investments, real estate) and liability (debts such as credit card balances, student loans, mortgages) while expressing yourself through art! Join us on Thursday, March 27 from 5:30-7 p.m.

• The City of Albany is accepting applications for the summer youth employment program through March 31. For more information, and to apply, use this link. You must be 14 and available to work July 7-Aug. 8.

• We would love for as many of our students as possible to sign up for the FREE Girls in STEM Day on March 29 at HVCC.

• Join our team! The City School District of Albany is hiring for a variety of positions. A list of employment  opportunities can be found on the Human Resources page of the district website.

Events

• March 19: Students dismiss at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate staff PD
• March 23: Myers Mixer, 1-3 p.m.
• March 27: Financial Literacy and Art Workshop, 5:30 p.m.
• March 31: Eid Al-Fitr (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)
• April 1: Modified sports begin
• April 8-9: NYS ELA testing
• April 11: Q3 grades close
• April 14-April 18: Spring Recess (NO SCHOOL)
• April 22: PTSA meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• April 21-25: NYSESLAT Speaking testing
• April 24: Spring Fling, 5-7 p.m.
• April 29-30: NYS math testing
• May 9: Quarter 3 Honor Roll Ceremony
• May 13: NYS science testing (grade 8 only)
• May 20: Spring Concert and Art Show, 6:30 p.m.
• May 12-22: NYSLEAT Listening, Reading and Writing testing
• May 13: NYS science testing
• May 14-16: NYS science make-ups