Philip Livingston Magnet Academy
Thomas Giglio, Principal
315 Northern Boulevard, Albany, NY 12210
(click here for directions)
Ph: (518) 462-7154
Fax: (518) 465-6530
tgiglio@albany.k12.ny.us

About Livingston Magnet Academy
Philip Livingston Magnet Academy serves approximately 250 students in grades 6-8.

The architecturally significant school is home to excellent athletic facilities, three computer labs, a beautiful library, a dance studio, a drama studio and an auditorium that seats 1,100. The auditorium was once used by the Albany Symphony as its practice hall.

At 82 acres, Tivoli Lakes Park, New York State's second-largest urban wildlife preserve, is located directly behind the school, giving students access to a natural environmental laboratory. Click here to visit the Philip Livingston Magnet Academy Web site.

News and upcoming events

• Election 2008 -- Philip Livingston Magnet Academy students were among students of all ages district-wide who participated in a variety of election-related events leading up to Election Day 2008, including a mock election in which Illinois Sen. Barack Obama received nearly 97 percent of the vote.

• Thursday, Jan. 15 -- BLT meeting, 8:30 a.m.

• Wednesday, Jan. 21 -- PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m.

School times

• Breakfast begins at 7:40 a.m.

• Classes begin at 8 a.m.

• Dismissal is at 3 p.m.

Absence from school
If your child is absent from school for any reason, call the school nurse during the morning and provide a written excuse when your child returns to school.