District News

2017-18 school year

June

• Board extends superintendent's contract through 2021-22

• District, union for support staff agree to five-year contract

• Churchill named lacross Academic All-American

• Preparing a new generation of teachers

• Seeking input on report card redesign

• Bank of America, Junior Achievement donate $10K to  college success program

May

• Albany High French Honor Society grows by 24

• Upcoming Falcon summer sports program

• District seeking input on MWBE/Workforce Development Database

• Spring scholar-athletes earn state recognition

• Albany High wins big at regional theater awards

• Upcoming OSHA 10 training

• Two more teachers meet gold standard

• Wrapping up the year: important information

• 2018 Regional Scholars named

• District students earn county recognition

• Voters choose Roach, Wilson and Alexander-Mann for school board

• School board candidate forum Monday

• Albany High seniors sweep in Tulip Fest

• ASH joins nationwide bike-to-school effort

• Albany High inducts 93 into National Honor Society

• Important information about student physicals

• Albany High senior wins Nat'l Honor Society scholarship

• Moms and more pampered on Spa Day

• Tell us what you think: Code of Conduct

• Cinco de Mayo celebrated in style

• Second-grader gives lessons on living with cystic fibrosis

• Four candidates vying for three board seats on May 15

• Albany High robotics goes to Detroit; Mark Cuban weighs in

• Recognizing Albany High's artists

• Theatre Ensemble nominated for six awards

• Albany High seniors celebrate college picks

April

• District plans Middle School Configuration Community Forums

• A memorable Big Jump at ASH

• Pamper a loved one at May 5 Spa Day

• Spring concerts to showcase musical talents

• Arbor Hill Elementary reads stories under the stars

• Elementary art show part of 1st Friday activities

• Six Albany High artists make regional exhibit

• Albany High Select Choir earns silver

• Albany High team wins Stock Market Challenge

• TOAST celebrates Arbor Day by planting trees

• Promising Playwrites' 'Blaq Boi' opens May 3

• Giffen's Principal of the Year

• Falcons commit to continue as scholar-athletes

• Albany High musicians are golden

• Rebuilding Albany High School project officially begins

• Albany schools and police host safety day

• District students shine at city science fair

March

• Schuyler students show compassion through fundraising effort

• NFL's Breida speaks with Albany High

• District seeks feedback on web redesign

• Albany High junior wins state science prize

• Entering the College Zone coming up in April

• District Autism Spectrum Fair coming up

• District, police partner for emergency response public forum

• Theatre Ensemble addresses identity and bullying

• Albany High wins robotics regionals

• Young leads Section II bowlers at states

• Former Albany High leader Getto announces retirement

• From the Superintendent: Encouraging our students to do their best

• ASH musical a Disney revue

• Listening to our students' voices

• From the Superintendent: Honoring our students' voices

• Falcons to compete in robotics regionals at RPI

• Marching Falcons in two St. Patty's Day parades

• Albany High advances in county mock trials

• Giffen to host Author-Illustrator Day

• Albany High cancer survivor named 'Student of the Year'

• Albany High sophomore tapped for prestigious conference

• Fine Arts showcased throughout March

February

• Albany High's Geography Bee

• Albany High to present Hairspray

• Update on unused snow days

• Upcoming budget presentations

• From the Superintendent: Support for student voice

• Albany High jazz bands go home with gold

• Winter scholar-athletes earn state recognition

• Albany High seniors named National Merit finalists

• Young adds to career bowling superlatives

• Coach Lawson hits century mark

• Albany High student-athletes break the ice

• Founders' Day nominations due Feb. 16

• JROTC cadets earn spot at Girls State

• Myers pool closed for cleaning

• Albany High graduation rate continues to rise

• Albany High leukemia fighter giving back

• Construction students offer shed-building talents

• North Albany showcases AVID work

• Flu season reminders

January

• New Scotland art makes magazine cover

• 2018 Music Faculty Concert

• Albany High librarian named to prestigious national committee

• Myers student wins 2018 district bee

• Winter safety reminders

• Falcons bowling achievement

• Teacher concert—save the date!

• College scholarship program available to third-graders

• Board appoints Albany native to lead Albany High

• Public budget workshops to preview 2018-19 process

• Albanettes perform for governor

• Applications available through January for magnet elementary school lottery

December

• TOAST newcomer students complete hurricane aid project

• Winter weather reminders

• Clement student gives back to community

• Albany High classes resume

• District to suspend 28 for roles in school closure

• Superintendent: District will not tolerate unacceptable student behavior

• Winter session of Adult Continuing Education coming up

• District seeks community advocate for workforce development

• Albany High's Heller nominated for national distinction

November

• District and police partner to support students exposed to trauma outside school

• 1st Friday showcases student art and music

• 'Tis the season for winter concerts

• Holiday Spa Day on Dec. 2

• Nearly 100 fall varsity team members earn state scholar-athlete recognition

• Albany-NYU partnership recruiting second group of aspiring teachers

• Albany High musicians chosen for Suburban Council festival

• Senior earns national engineering award

• Mayor's clothing drive means a warmer winter once again

• Albany High basketball standouts announce college choices

• Lady Falcons swim to sectionals

• Message from the superintendent: The Family Engagement Survey

October

• Community forum Nov. 6 on Albany High principal search

• Albany High teacher named 'STEM Master Teacher'

• Planned 30-minute phone outage Oct. 20

• Message from the superintendent: Wellness Policy update

• Arbor Hill speech teacher wins regional award

• Albany High musicians chosen for festivals

• District to take part in state health survey

• District seeks input on next Albany High principal

• Albany High saves a potential 318 lives

• Hudson River is Montessori classroom

• Literacy tutor training Oct. 28

• Albany High lottery applications available; deadline is Nov. 13

• Message from the superintendent: Social media safety and awareness

• Weekend food program expands again in 2017-18

• Winter Guard seeks new members

September

• New STEM focus taking flight in Albany

• Falcon 5K runners not fazed by heat

• Annual emergency preparedness drill planned Oct. 6

• Falcons celebrate Homecoming 2017

• Pre-K spots still available

• Turn up the Falcon pride for Homecoming 2017!

• Dads turn out for education

• Family, colleagues and community celebrate Tony Clement Center for Education

• Albany High seniors earn National Merit semifinalist status

• Golden Apple awards recognize excellence in teaching

• Board appoints Albany High grad to fill vacant seat

• Dedication honors Edmund O'Neal

• Fall session of Adult Continuing Education coming up

• Lace up those sneakers! Falcon 5K is Sept. 24

• School is back in session!

August

• District and community celebrate Albany International Center

• Dr. Wilkins accepts SED leadership role

• Albany High's summer graduation

• Superintendent: Collaboration key to improving 3-8 success for all students

• Board sets 2017 tax rate

• 'Whitney on Wheels' to serve North Albany Academy

• Four seeking vacant board seat

• Eight selected for district Hall of Fame

July

• District fills administrative openings

• Board invites candidates for vacant seat

• Governor's signature finalizes May board elections in Albany

• Summer Celebration and Safety Day is July 15!

• Board selects veteran Nevada educator as superintendent

• Community swimming to resume in September

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