District News

2009-10 school year

June

• Public hearing July 6 on proposed charter revisions for Brighter Choice elementary schools

• Public hearing July 1 on proposed bullying-prevention policy, minor changes to the Code of Conduct for 2010-11

• Albany High School Class of 2010 celebrates graduation

• Myers students help spread the word about CareerZone

• Albany High once again recognized among top American high schools for advanced curriculum

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• Six Albany High students recognized as 2010 Black and Latino Achievers

• Board of Education schedules public hearing on application for the city's 12th charter school

• CDTA offers kids summer discount

May

• District updating alumni directory

• Albany High School students graduate from groundbreaking NanoHigh program

• Arbor Hill Elementary to host community barbecue on May 19

• Future engineers teach Congress the importance of STEM education

• 'Albany Art Room' effort raises dollars for district arts programs

• District names 14 to Hall of Fame Class of 2010

• Albany High cosmetology students pamper mom, others at Saturday 'Spa Day'

April

• Albany High senior one of "13 Kids Who Care"

• District again offers middle-school students Academy of Engineering camp

• Hackett renovations lauded for historic preservation efforts

• Sheridan Prep teacher's volunteering earns her a Police Athletic League award

• Albany students, local leaders partner on Earth Day

• Three Albany High seniors selected for 2010 Scholars' Recognition Program

• District administrators accept pay freeze for 2010-11

• Marching band and color guard seek donations for garage-sale fundraiser Saturday

• Albany High theater group to perform Sondheim classic 'Into the Woods'

• Winter guard first in state

March

• Board accepts recommendation to keep all schools open in 2010-11

• District mourns the loss of popular Arbor Hill Elementary School teacher

• Basketball player Bennett makes second-team all-stars

• Hackett launches 'Time-Dollar' store

• Albany High soccerista Katie Michaelis accepts scholarship at Division II Mercyhurst

• High-school orchestra to premier Italian master works

• Boys' indoor track standouts named area all-stars

• Schools emphasize importance of census

• Seniors named top scholar-athletes

• New school volunteer coordinator fills important need identified in district's strategic plan

• Albany High senior, '09 grad help Queen Latifah inspire educators

• District announces spring adult-education offerings

February

• Albany High sophomore Berman reaches state wrestling tournament

• Albany County offers after-hours H1N1 clinics

• Board of Education approves new seventh member

• TOAST fetes return with ribbon-cutting

• Interim Superintendent Dr. Colucciello to remain with district for another year

• Winter guard aces first competition

January

• Theater troupe lauded for human rights efforts

• Albany County offers Sunday H1N1 clinic; vaccinations continue weekdays

• Board of Education invites candidates for vacant seat

• Albany High restructuring accelerates with identification of persistently low achievement

• District continues to seek input on high-school restructuring

• Giffen educator among area’s best

• District welcomes nominations for Hall of Fame Class of 2010

• Daniel Egan elected as 2010 Board of Education president

• TOAST returns to Lincoln Park loaded with new technology

December

• Albany County offers H1N1 clinics to all residents in January

• Smart Scholars program to provide Albany High School students with a free jump start on college

• District continues to pursue savings in all areas as possible state aid delays, cuts loom for 2010-11

• District teachers recognized for prestigious national certification

• Albany County schedules more public H1N1 vaccination clinics

• Online survey to inform plans to restructure Albany High School

• Albany County plans free H1N1 clinics in Cohoes, Albany

November

• Shop Barnes & Noble Dec. 2 and help the marching band

• Albany County schedules additional H1N1 vaccination clinics Nov. 22 and Nov. 24

• Alternative Education Think Tank plans fist meeting Nov. 30

• New weekly procedures for gym lockers at Albany High will help improve health and safety

• Albany County schedules H1N1 vaccination clinic at downtown Albany's Times Union Center

• Albany High Theatre Ensemble presents "The Laramie Project" from Nov. 19-22

• District advises continued vigilance as flu-related illness spreads in the Capital Region

• City voters to decide to school-related issues in general election

October

• Board of Education moves monthly business meeting to first Thursdays beginning in 2010

• Five Albany High seniors recognized in National Merit Scholarship, National Achievement Scholarship programs

• An update and reminders for family on reducing the spread of flu

• District to participate in innovative program aimed at teacher effectiveness and student success

• New gang-education program teaches middle school students a better way

• Albany High School varsity soccer teams win Big 10 championships together for the first time ever

• Homecoming events honor first inductees into the City School District of Albany Hall of Fame

• Leadership Profile Report to guide board's search for the next superintendent

• Important safety tips for families to review with children

• Pine Hills students get front-row seats as new State Education commissioner takes oath of office

September

• Albany High School ranked among nation's top schools for advanced curriculum

• Additional community forum scheduled Sept. 30 in superintendent search process

• Benefit events in October to celebrate first class in new Hall of Fame

• Community invited to open forums to help develop criteria for superintendent search

• Community invited to attend welcome reception for Albany High School Principal David McCalla

August 2009

• Gov. Paterson to host Town Hall Meeting on H1N1 flu at Myers Middle School

• Flu guidelines for students and families in preparation for the 2009-10 school year

• Marching Band Camp begins Aug. 31

• Michael Paolino to serve as principal at William S. Hackett Middle School

July 2009

• October induction ceremonies planned for first class in new Hall of Fame

• Latest charter school application withdrawn, public hearing cancelled

• Board to hold public hearing on new charter school application

• Raymond Colucciello, Ed.D., begins tenure as interim superintendent

• Kareem is king of Section II track

• Abrookin receives donated high-tech sewing and embroidery machine

• David C. McCalla, Ph.D., begins tenure as principal at Albany High School

• Summer meals program provides free breakfast and lunch for city's children

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