District News

2010-11 school year

June

• Albany High School Class of 2011 celebrates graduation

• Albany High School students, principal named YMCA Black & Latino Achievers

• SNN adds new categories for Albany High School academies

• Albany High 2010 graduation rates emphasize the urgent need for ongoing redesign

• District to offer summer camp to high school freshman, sophomores

• Albany High students recognized for completion of prestigious 'NanoHigh' program

• District selects eight for Hall of Fame Class of 2011

May

• Albany High recognized among top American high schools for third consecutive year

• Voters approve 2011-12 budget despite reported charter-school 'sneak attacks'

• Albany High "dream career" essays recognized

• District, teachers agree to new contract that will save jobs, lower taxes and provide more time for students

April

• New Scotland Elementary event helps launch new Freihofer's Junior 3K Run

• Albany High seniors' work earns honorary day

• Abrookin bridge-builders clinch state competition

• Chamber maestros bring their craft to Albany schools

• Board unanimously approves budget proposal for 2011-12

March

• Abrookin staffer gets FBI leadership award

• Theatre Ensemble to present Cabaret

• Marching Falcons perform in 250th edition of New York City's St. Patrick's Day parade

• Albany High artists' work chosen for regional display

• Albany High's Dashawn Gates wins state hurdles championship

• Board votes unanimously to renew superintendent's contract

February

• Albany High junior Shawn Berman wins Section II wrestling championship

• Bedecked in pink, Myers decries bullying

• All students get first choice in first Albany High lottery

• Superintendent calls on governor to provide mandate relief to soften the blow of proposed cuts in state aid

January

• New Albany High Saturday academies to feature Web-based learning tool

• District, city partner to offer free community swimming at Myers Middle School

• New Community-based Budget Committee schedules public workshops in January

• Myers student spells way to victory

• Daniel Egan elected school board president

• District to host forums about upcoming changes to Albany High School

• Albany High students perform at Cuomo swearing-in ceremony

December

• North Albany robotics team brings home top medals

• Albany High, Hackett Middle School to get more help to raise achievement for all students

• Shop Barnes & Noble on Dec. 6 and help the Marching Falcons

• Albany High varsity teams receive scholar-athlete awards

November

• New Central Registration location to provide one-stop shopping to better serve families

• Board to return to seven-member lineup following election results

• Board resolution condemns Brighter Choice actions in cyber bulling of board president

• New program helps kids choose the right path

• Theatre Ensemble presents Splendor in the Grass Nov. 18-21

October

• Early dismissal for all students Nov. 10 as part of statewide 'Go Home Early' safety preparedness drill

• Albany High tops blood-donation record

• Two Albany High seniors named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

• Mayor's fall drop-off event to collect new winter clothing for children

September

• $7.5 million grant to restructure Albany High and advance district’s 'Vision for Tomorrow'

• District dads take part in fatherhood initiative

• Charter-school application withdrawn, public hearing cancelled

August

• Board of Education schedules public hearing on charter-school applications

• Albany High School schedules back-to-school orientations in August

July

• District calls for State Ed to support drastic changes in math, ELA scoring system for students in grades 3-8

• Harriet Gibbons High School to close for 2010-11

• Governor's action on charter schools threatens budget crisis for Albany's public schools

• Board of Education vice president announces resignation

• District partners with city to provide 'cooling stations' during heat wave

• Free summer meals for kids at three Albany public schools

• Summer drama, music programs begin July 6

• Information about pesticide use

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