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David C. McCalla, Ph.D.
700 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
(click here for directions)
Ph: (518) 454-3987
Fax: (518) 437-0476
e-mail:
dmccalla@albany.k12.ny.us
 David C. McCalla,
Ph.D., began his tenure as Albany High School's
principal July 1, bringing with him
more than 35 years' experience, including 25 in the
nation's fourth-largest public school system.
“I am looking forward to
this great opportunity to lead Albany High School at an exciting time,
and to helping the district shape the future of secondary education for
the entire Albany community,” Dr. McCalla said.
Among the many activities on his first day, Dr. McCalla
visited the Abrookin Vocational-Technical Center (pictured at right)
as the school received a donated high-tech sewing machine to be used
in teacher Kim DeHart's family and consumer science classes. Pictured
with Dr. McCalla are (L-R): Junior Joanna Ray, Cheryl Pollock of Lady
Cher Stitch Studio in Colonie, Mrs. DeHart and senior Daronda Addison.
Visit our
District News section to read more about Dr. McCalla,
or check out
the June 3 Times Union to learn more
about Albany High's new leader.
 The
Albany High School Class of 2009 celebrated its graduation ceremonies
Sunday, June 28 at the University at Albany's SEFCU Arena.
Rachel Barnas, who will
attend Yale University, delivered the valedictory.
Alain Kaloyeros,
Ph.D., senior vice president and chief executive officer at the
University at Albany College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering,
delivered the commencement address. He reminded the graduates how
quickly technology is changing the world, and how critical it will be
for them to consider their education a life-long
process rather than a finite pursuit.
Members of the
Class of 2009 will attend more than 115 colleges and universities in the
fall. Visit our
District News section to read more about the Class of 2009's big
day!
Albany High School is a
comprehensive high school that serves approximately 2,300
students. With students
from 40 countries and rich academic programming, Albany
High’s halls, classes and culture reflect the richness
of a world-class university setting.
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Monday,
July 27 -- Summer Regents review begins.
Visit our
Summer
School section for more information.
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Tuesday,
Aug. 11 -- Summer school and Regents review
end. Visit our
Summer
School section for more information.
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Wednesday, Aug. 12-Friday, Aug. 14 -- Regents
exams. Visit our
Summer
School section for more information.
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Tuesday,
Sept. 8 -- First day of school.
2009-10 news
2008-09 news
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Click here to visit the City School District of
Albany Photo Gallery.
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Last
blood drive of 2008-09 a huge success!
Click here to read more about the blood drive
held on Thursday, May 14.
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Albany High robotics team takes
part in regional competition --
Click here to see how they fared in the FIRST
Robotics competition in Hartford, Conn.
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A musical and changing lives on
stage at Albany High -- Check out
the March 29
Times Union to read about
the Theatre Ensemble's spring musical, "Chicago."
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Girls' basketball coach Leslie
Bogucki announces retirement -- Albany High
School girls' basketball coach Leslie Bogucki, whose
resume features a state championship and two
sectional titles, has announced her retirement from
coaching after a 26-year career that included three
sports and experience at the high school and college
levels. You can read more about her career and
retirement decision in the
Athletics section and
the March 29
Times Union.
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'Baracking' is hip, respectful at
Albany High -- Check out the
March 21
Times Union to read about
how Albany High School students are injecting
President Barack Obama's name into greetings and
other conversations as a sign of respect for the
nation's first African-American president. You also
can
check out video of an interview with seniors
Isaiah Williams and Ocasio Willson by following the
the Multimedia link to the left of the story on the
Times Union Web site.
National Public Radio also aired a national story
April 19, featuring an interview with Willson.
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Marching Falcons head to
nation's capital --
Each year at the Memorial Day observance in
Washington, D.C., a three-hour parade passes along
the National Mall as a magnificent salute to
American veterans. This year, the May 25 parade
included one marching band from New York state –
the City School District of Albany’s Marching
Falcons!
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Two-hour morning school delays --
Albany High School has specific procedures when
there is a two-hour delay at the start of the school
day.
Click here for more information.
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Albany High step team -- Check out the
Feb. 6
Times Union article about the
Albany High step team, Nyoda, and its preparations for the
Fifth Annual Black History Month Step Show at the Palace Theatre.
The step team also took first place over the weekend
of April 4-5 at the Hall High School Annual Step
Competition in Hartford, Conn.
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Nanotech moves to the head of the
class -- Check out the
Dec. 11
Times Union article about
nanoscience programs at a few Capital Region high
schools. The article features Albany High School's
pioneering role in nanoscience education in
partnership with the University at Albany's
College of
Nanoscale Science and Engineering. Senior
Jahseim Dobbs and science teacher Dan McCarthy are
featured in the article.
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Learning online breaks tradition
at Albany High -- Check out the
Nov. 27
Times Union article about
Albany High's new distance learning course, a
partnership with Excelsior College.
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Check out the
Sept. 16
Times Union to read about
the voter awareness program presented by
Vote 18 in Tom
Healey's Participation in Government class.
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Albany High teachers make
presentations and receive award at annual conference
for exceptional students. (MORE)
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Visit the
Athletics section for complete schedules for
Albany High's varsity and JV teams.
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