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Eight district elementary schools

recognized for significant academic gains

Eight City School District of Albany elementary schools have been recognized by the State Department of Education as “rapidly improving” schools, signifying the district’s continued efforts to close the achievement gap and raise student success city-wide. (MORE)

School budget vote May 20 will include new polling locations in some election districts

Voters in select election districts in eight of the city's 15 wards will cast their ballots in new, more convenient polling places when they decide on the City School District of Albany's 2008-09 spending plan May 20. For additional information, including a searchable street directory to find your polling location, visit our 2008-09 Budget section.

A new era begins for Albany High football

Brian Spicer, a product of one of Ohio’s most storied high school football programs and a high school teammate of former NFL star Chris Spielman, is the new football coach at Albany High School. The Board of Education approved the appointment May 15. (MORE)

Three Albany High seniors selected

for 2008 Scholars Recognition Program

Albany High School seniors Rachel Gorman, Aminah McGill and Deja Smith have been recognized by the Times Union's 2008 Scholars Recognition Program. (MORE)

Middle school shadowing opportunities

through June 6 at Albany middle schools

Want to find out first-hand what a typical day is like at Hackett Middle School, Philip Livingston Magnet Academy and Myers Middle School? Students interested in attending one of these three middle schools in 2008-09 are invited to take part in middle school shadowing opportunities through June 6. Spend a full or partial day with a current student learning about the outstanding academic and extracurricular programs that make Albany's middle schools shine! Contact the Guidance Office at each school to arrange a visit.

Fall sports sign-up period

continues through May 16

Registration for students who want to play on one of the City School District of Albany's sports teams during the fall 2008 season is underway. All forms must be completed and returned by Friday, May 16. The district offers cross country, soccer, football, volleyball, cheerleading, golf, girls' tennis and girls' swimming during the fall season. (MORE)

College Center newsletter provides tips on college decisions, search info for juniors

Check out the current issue of the the Albany High School College Center's online newsletter for information about the college search process for current juniors, standardized tests (SATs and ACTs) and more!

Lobster Palooza 2008

scheduled for June 7

The eighth annual Washington Park Lobster Palooza is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, featuring free live entertainment for the whole family, lobster and steak dinners, and food and craft vendors. Tickets are on sale at various locations around the city. Proceeds from the event benefit the Albany Booster Club and the Albany Rotary Foundation. For more information, visit the Albany Rotary Web site. To volunteer, contact Denise Kolankowski with the Albany Booster Club at 459-1140 or dkolanko@nycap.rr.com.

Annual fire inspection reports available

Notice is hereby given that the annual fire inspection for 2008 of the school buildings owned or leased by the City School District of Albany has been completed. Reports for each building are available. To receive a copy, or for additional information, call the Buildings and Grounds Department at 462-7323.

Student-athlete code of conduct

now available online

The City School District of Albany's new student-athlete code of conduct, approved by the Board of Education at its Nov. 7 meeting, is available in our Athletics section.

'Dos and Don'ts' of important policies

in the district's 2007-08 Code of Conduct
Want to know what's acceptable and what's not in 2007-08 under key sections of the City School District of Albany's updated Code of Conduct? Check out a photographic check list in our District News section.
 

Applications for free and reduced-priced meals available online
Application forms and instructions for the 2007-08 school year are available online. (MORE)