Jan. 23, 2026
Lunchtime + learning = a winning combination!
Falcons, join us for one of our upcoming Lunch and Learn events! Check out the details below:
- Tuesday, Jan. 27: Lunch & Learn: Intro to Careers in Dentistry
- Thursday, Jan. 29: Lunch & Learn: Lunar New Year
- Friday, Jan. 30: Lunch & Learn: Budgeting & Spending
- Tuesday, Feb. 10: Lunch & Learn: Saving & Investing
Senior portraits: no-cost, yearbook-only photo
On Wednesday, Jan. 28, Upstate Images will be offering sessions at Albany High between 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for any seniors who did not yet get their photo taken. This is a no-cost, yearbook-only photo session and will be held in the third-floor balcony. Each session will take approximately 10 minutes and there will be a break from noon-1 p.m. so the photographers can eat lunch.
IMPORTANT: Please email Jordan Goldman at jgoldman1@albany.k12.ny.us to book your appointment. Additional details are available on our Albany High calendar.
Winter sports round-up
We have lots to celebrate when it comes to winter sports here at Albany High! Here are some highlights:
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at the Jack Reed Showcase at Nazareth University last Saturday, beating top student-athletes from across the Northeast for a first-place overall finish! Bizer's performance was a trifecta - he set a new personal record, a new meet record and an all-time facility record!
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is on a roll for the Falcons girls’ basketball team this winter. Over the last four games, she is averaging 28.5 points and 12.8 rebounds. That includes three straight games of 30 points or more, topped by a 36-point effort in a non-league game against New London!
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Our kick off the week of Jan. 26! We also look forward to our Winter Pep Rally on Feb. 13.
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The Albany Booster Club is seeking volunteers to help run our concession stand at home games this winter season! Both students and adult volunteers are encouraged to participate. to learn more and sign-up!
As we look forward to the spring athletic season, students are encouraged to participate in .
Be sure to follow our Albany Athletics and pages to see our sports highlights!
Registration is open for unified bowling
Albany Athletics is excited to welcome students in grades 9-12 to join our unified bowling team this winter! Read this news story for details on registration, practice schedules, competitions and more!
PTSA Meeting on Jan. 27
Students and families, please join us on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m. for our Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) meeting. Additional details, including a Google Meet link to join virtually, are available on our online calendar.
Donate blood at Albany High on Jan. 28!
Join us for Albany High's second blood drive of the school year. Students, staff and community members are invited to donate. Donors must be at least 16 years of age and all prospective donors must make an appointment. Visit our online calendar for additional details.
Falcons Got Talent
Calling all Falcon singers! Our students in the Tri-M Music Honor society are proud to present “Falcons Got Talent,” which will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. Students in grades 9–12 are invited to sign up to perform a vocal solo act. This will be a spectacular night of food, friends and karaoke performances!
Free and open to the public. Spread the word! Student performers must pre-register. Check your student email for the sign-up form and see Tony Berman if you have questions.
Tickets are on sale for Snow Ball
Wintertime is the perfect time to dance the night away! City School District of Albany students in grades 9-12 are invited to join us for our Snow Ball on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 6-9 p.m. at Albany High. Tickets are $5 and are non-refundable. Food and drink will be available for purchase at the event. Purchase tickets at the box office in the Albany High main lobby during lunch periods from Jan. 26-Feb.27.
Adam Aleksic to present at NYS Writers Institute on Jan. 29
Did you know Adam Aleksic - known as @etymologynerd - was the Albany High 2019 salutatorian?! Come see Aleksic kick off the spring 2026 season of events for the NYS Writers Institute with a fun and engaging presentation, "The Future of Language." This event, hosted at the University at Albany, is free and open to the public. Check out this news story to learn more!
Pre-order your yearbook by Jan. 30
Falcons and families, check out this news story for everything you need to know about our 2026 yearbook!
- Students in grades 9-12 must complete their Falcon Survey by next Friday, Jan. 30
- Deadline for pre-ordering a yearbook also is Jan. 30
Your voice matters!
The City School District of Albany would like your input in our annual survey, which has been expanded this year to accept feedback from community members as well as families! only takes a few minutes to complete, and the feedback you provide will play a vital role in our school improvement efforts.
Save the date for Valentine Spa Day!
Love is in the air! Join us for Valentine Spa Day on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.! Our cosmetology and barbering students look forward to providing haircuts and beauty services for you and the special people in your life. Our culinary students will also be selling some delicious fare at the event. We hope to see you there!
Online Success Program
Our Online Success Center Program allows students to raise their grade for previous quarters. This is a fantastic opportunity for our Falcons to earn back credit and enhance their academic achievement! to learn more!
After-school tutoring at Albany High
Falcons, do you need extra help with your coursework? Join us at our , which runs Monday through Thursday from 3:30-5:00 p.m. in room 2235. If you need extra help with your classes, come join us and get some support from Albany High teachers. Hope to see you there!
Albany High communications
We hope you enjoyed this Albany High weekly update! As a reminder, to avoid overwhelming your inbox with lots of messages throughout the week, we curate this weekly communication on Fridays at this web page with important updates and exciting news to keep our Falcon families "in-the-know." Feel free to bookmark this page so you always have the important details you need at hand.
We also have dedicated Albany High social media pages on and . Follow us to see lots of great photos and reels!
Exciting events coming up soon
This is a list of events coming up that we want to draw particular attention to for students and families! These are just some of the great things happening here at Albany High, and remember you can view our full calendar to see them all!
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Last call: senior photo sessions
Upstate Images will be holding senior portrait sessions at Albany High from Tuesday, Jan. 20, through Friday, Jan. 23. If you have not yet booked your session, please do so as soon as possible. for additional details.
Regents week: Jan. 20-23
Regents exams will be taking place Tuesday, Jan. 20 to Friday, Jan. 23. Students only need to report to school on the days they have a scheduled Regents exam. for additional details so you can plan accordingly.
We are pleased to offer support sessions during Regents week for students in grades 9–12 who need to complete and submit missed assignments. for details on days, times and locations.
Students who are enrolled in the Online Success Program are encouraged to attend sessions during Regents week. for additional details.
College Information Night
We invite students in grades 10-11 and their families to join us for on Wednesday, Jan. 21. This event will include an overview of the college search and application process. Anyone who is considering post-high school education, whether it is at a four-year or two-year college, a business college or technical school, should attend.
Albany High alum Adam Aleksic to present a NYS Writers Institute
Did you know Adam Aleksic - know as @etymologynerd - was the Albany High 2019 salutatorian?! Come see Aleksic kick off the spring 2026 season of events for the NYS Writers Institute with a fun and engaging presentation, The Future of Language. This event, hosted at the University at Albany, is free and open to the public. Check out this news story to learn more!
Winter sports are heating up!
It's been amazing to see our Falcons in action this week! Our had a strong performance at their tournament on Saturday, with senior Harriet Westin finishing fourth in her weight class with a 2-3 record. Our boys' and girls' indoor track team soared at the Ed Cepiel Invitational in Springfield, MA. On Tuesday evening, our bowling team had an awesome 24-8 win over Saratoga and our boys' basketball team celebrated a 79-65 win over Saratoga.
Coming up, we look forward to celebrating our seniors at our senior night celebrations.
As we look forward to the spring athletic season, students are encouraged to participate in .
Be sure to follow our Albany Athletics and pages to see our sports highlights!
Volunteer with The Albany Booster Club
The Albany Booster Club is seeking volunteers to help run our concession stand at home games this winter season! Both students and adult volunteers are encouraged to participate. to learn more and sign up!
Do you want to build a robot?
Our students in the FIRST Robotics Team #1493 at Albany High certainly do! Check out this news story about how they are gearing up to compete at the New York Tech Valley Regional in April!
Donate blood at Albany High on Jan. 28!
Join us for Albany High School's second blood drive of the school year. Students, staff and community members are invited to donate. Donors must be at least 16 years of age and all prospective donors must make an appointment. Visit our online calendar for additional details.
One-stop-shop for yearbook details
Falcons & families, check out this news story for everything you need to know about our 2026 yearbook!
- Seniors must submit their quote by Friday, Jan. 16.
- Students in grades 9-12 must complete their Falcon Survey by Friday, Jan. 30
- Deadline for pre-ordering a yearbook is Friday, Jan. 30
Your voice matters!
The City School District of Albany would like your input in our annual survey, which has been expanded this year to accept feedback from community members as well as families! only takes a few minutes to complete, and the feedback you provide will play a vital role in our school improvement efforts.
Mark your calendars for our next PTSA Meeting
Students and families, please join us on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m. for our Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) meeting. Additional details, including a Google Meet link to join virtually, are available on our online calendar.
Falcons Got Talent
Calling all Falcon singers! Our students in the Tri-M Music Honor society are proud to present “Falcons Got Talent,” which will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. in the Albany High auditorium. Students in grades 9–12 are invited to sign up to perform a vocal solo act. This will be a spectacular night of food, friends and karaoke performances!
Free and open to the public. Spread the word! Student performers must pre-register. Check your student email for the sign-up form and see Mr. Tony Berman if you have questions.
Save the date for Valentine Spa Day!
Love is in the air! Join us for Valentine Spa Day on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Albany High!
Our cosmetology and barbering students look forward to providing haircuts and beauty services for you & the special people in your life. Our culinary students will also be selling some delicious fare at the event.
We hope to see you there!
Upcoming Lunch & Learns
Falcons, join us for one of our upcoming Lunch and Learn events! Check out the details below:
- Tuesday, Jan. 27: Lunch & Learn: Intro to Careers in Dentistry
- Thursday, Jan. 29: Lunch & Learn: Lunar New Year
- Friday, Jan. 30: Lunch & Learn: Budgeting & Spending
- Tuesday, Feb. 10: Lunch & Learn: Saving & Investing
Online Success Program
Our Online Success Center Program allows students to raise their grade for previous quarters. This is a fantastic opportunity for our Falcons to earn back credit and enhance their academic achievement! to learn more!
After-school tutoring at Albany High
Falcons, do you need extra help with your coursework? Join us at our , which runs Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in room 2235. If you need extra help with your classes, come join us and get some support from Albany High teachers. Hope to see you there!
Albany High communications
We hope you enjoyed this Albany High weekly update! As a reminder, to avoid overwhelming your inbox with lots of messages throughout the week, we curate this weekly communication on Fridays at this web page with important updates and exciting news to keep our Falcon families "in-the-know." Feel free to bookmark this page so you always have the important details you need at hand.
We also have dedicated Albany High social media pages on and . Follow us to see lots of great photos and reels!
Exciting events coming up soon
This is a list of events coming up that we want to draw particular attention to for students and families! These are just some of the great things happening here at Albany High, and remember you can view our full calendar to see them all!
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