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Class of 2025

Dear seniors and Falcon families, 

We are so proud of what you have accomplished here at Albany High, and are excited to share information about graduation. Additional details will be made available on this page, and we will continue to share updates and information as we get closer to graduation.

Graduation 2025 will be held on Sunday, June 29 at the MVP Arena, with the ceremony beginning promptly at noon. 

Cap and gown information 

Orders for caps and gowns must be placed by Friday, April 11 using this .  We cannot guarantee the exact sizes for orders that miss this deadline.

Cap and gown orders will be available for pick up on Tuesday, June 10 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the auditorium.  If you need a fee waiver, please visit your academy office.

Seniors will also receive a lawn/window sign and honor cords they have earned when they pick up their cap and gown. Seniors: please be sure to wear your cords to graduation; we do not have a back-up supply.

Returning school property; paying for lost items

We will not issue a diploma until outstanding balances are paid and school property is returned. This includes paying for lost textbooks or library books, paying AP/IB exam balances and returning Chromebooks or athletic uniforms. Seniors can return Chromebooks to their academy office and should report any damages.

Senior meeting and graduation rehearsal

Seniors will need to attend a meeting and rehearsal to ensure they are prepared for graduation day. This year's meeting will take place in the auditorium on Wednesday, June 4, during period 6 (12:30 p.m.-1:11 p.m.).

Senior field day and cap decorating

Seniors will have a chance to take part in field day activities and decorate their graduation cap during senior field day on Monday, June 16, in the afternoon on the athletic field. 

Graduation day – Sunday, June 29 

Seniors should arrrive at the MVP Arena no earlier than 10:30 a.m. and no later than 11:30 a.m. on graduation day to pass through routine security checks and line up for the procession.

We recommend seniors bring water and wear comfortable shoes.

The physical address of MVP Arena is 51 South Pearl St., Albany, NY 12207. The MVP Parking Garage is located behind and attached to MVP Arena. Please enter through the Beaver St. entrance (in the loading bay). 

Seniors and guests are expected to conduct themselves with dignity and to act appropriately throughout the event.

Please be advised that balloons are not permitted in the MVP Arena and photographs must be taken outside when the ceremony is over, not in the lobby. 

Important: the arena will close entrance doors promptly at noon and no further entry will be permitted.

Seniors will be assigned a name card with a line position and given the opportunity to tell us the proper pronunciation of their name. Seniors should hand the card to the staff announcer just before their name is called to cross the stage.

Diploma pick-up

After the ceremony, graduates can pick up their diploma at a series of tables that will be located where they lined up. Students who are unable to get their diploma the day of graduation can pick it up during the summer at the Albany High main office. 

Senior reminders

Final/Regents examinations and class attendance are critically important for graduation. Seniors must report to exams on time, pass all courses and meet all requirements in order to graduate. If you have any questions or concerns about this, contact your student’s school counselor or academy principal.

We look forward to seeing you at graduation and celebrating our seniors’ success. We are very proud of every member of our Class of 2025! Congratulations!

Sincerely,

Jodi Commerford
Principal