Albany School of Humanities (ASH)
Rosalyn Wallace, Principal
108 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY 12209
(click here for directions)
Ph: (518) 462-7258
Fax: (518) 462-7265
e-mail: rwallace@albany.k12.ny.us

ASH Web Site: http://ash.albany.k12.ny.us

About Albany School of Humanities
Albany School of Humanities (ASH) is one of the three magnet elementary schools in the City School District of Albany and serves students in grades pre-K through grade 6.
 

The humanities approach provides students with an overview of diverse cultures reflected in art, language, literature, music, drama, dance and government. A Spanish program in all grades facilitates language acquisition and stimulates interest in language learning. Chinese language and culture also are infused into the primary curriculum.
 

For more information about the magnet program and application process, please contact the district's Magnet Office at 475-6070.

News and upcoming events

• Friday, May 2 -- Here Comes the Show Boat, 7 p.m. Join us for this elementary adaptation of the award-winning musical. Tickets can be purchased at the door and cost $4 for adults and $2 for children.

• Saturday, May 3 -- Here Comes the Show Boat, 7 p.m. Join us for this elementary adaptation of the award-winning musical. Tickets can be purchased at the door and cost $4 for adults and $2 for children.

• Tuesday, May 13 -- Kid Art Fair, 4-8 p.m. This gallery-style art fair will showcase one piece of framed artwork from every ASH student. Families will have an opportunity to purchase their child's piece, with 20 percent of the proceeds supporting the ASH Art Department. Volunteers are needed to help with setup. Contact Renee Davis at rdavis@albany.k12.ny.us, or just stop by the art room.

• Tuesday, May 20 -- School budget vote, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. NOTE: There are new voting locations in eight of the city's 15 wards. Visit the 2008-09 Budget News section for more information and a searchable street directory to find your voting location.

• Read the ASH newsletter

• Check out the March 27 story on WNYT/TV-13 about educators from around the country touring ASH as part of their visit to Albany for the National Urban Alliance for Effective Education annual conference.

• Check out the Dec. 13 Times Union story about the Legal Lives program ASH sixth-graders are participating in through a partnership with Albany County District Attorney David Soares.

• Check out the Oct. 4 Times Union story about ASH's celebration of International Walk to School Day!

School times

• Breakfast is available at 7:40 a.m.

• The school day begins at 8 a.m.

• School day ends at 2:30 p.m.

Absence from school
If your child is absent from school for any reason, call the school at 462-7258 during the morning and provide a written excuse when your child returns to school.