William S. Hackett Middle School
Kenneth W. Newman Sr., Principal
45 Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY 12202

Temporary location for 2007-08: Philip Schuyler Elementary School, 141 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203
Ph: (518) 462-7186
Fax: (518) 462-7237
Nurse: (518) 462-3123
Guidance: (518) 462-7124
Hackett Web Site: http://hackett.albany.k12.ny.us

About William S. Hackett Middle School

Hackett Middle School serves students in grades 6-8 and is uniquely organized to educate students of all ability levels, from those struggling academically to those ready to accelerate. The school's environment is upbeat and caring, and there are many opportunities for young people to mature and grow, socially and academically.

Facilities project

As part of the City School District of Albany's compre-   Hackett students will return to their fully renovated building on

hensive facilities project,       Delaware Avenue for the 2008-09 school year.

Hackett Middle School temp-

orarily was relocated in January 2007 to Philip Schuyler Elementary School at 141 Western Ave. Hackett students will attend this temporary location during the 2007-08 school year.

Principal

Kenneth W. Newman Sr. joined the City School District and Albany in August 2005. He came to Albany from Schenectady, where he served as assistant principal at the middle- and high-school levels for more than five years. Prior to becoming an administrator, Mr. Newman taught business education.

Mr. Newman's plans for Hackett are to make big differences in small ways. "We've got too many students achieving low academic scores," he says. "I know these kids can do better and I'm here to get them to the next level.

Daily practice, he says, is one way to accomplish this goal. For example, every teacher now begins class with a problem of the day taken from previous New York State exams. At the end of each month, these problems are compiled into an exam that students should "ace," he adds.

"In doing this," he says, "students review NYS exam material throughout the year rather than just at review time. Plus, students get a confidence booster by achieving high scores on the monthly exams.

"This technique is just one of Mr. Newman's plans to raise student achievement.

Upcoming events

• Daily through Friday, June 6 -- Middle school shadowing opportunities. Students interested in considering Hackett Middle School for 2008-09 are invited to spend a full or partial day shadowing a current student. Contact our Guidance Office for additional information, 462-7186. Come find out first-hand about the outstanding academic and extracurricular programs that make Albany's middle schools shine!

• Tuesday, May 13 -- College, Career, and Health and Wellness Fair, 8-11:15 a.m. For eighth-grade students.

• Thursday, May 15 -- Women's Day Breakfast Celebration, 8:15 a.m. This celebration will allow all of Hackett's female students the opportunity to celebrate Mother's Day by bringing in a parent, guardian or other adult female (who is 18 years or older and designated as an emergency contact) who has had a significant impact on their life.

• 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. 

• Wednesday, May 21 -- Spring Concert, 7 p.m.

School times

• Breakfast beings at 7:40 a.m.

• The school day begins at 8 a.m.

• The school day ends at 3 p.m.

Absence from school
If your child is absent from school for any reason, call the school nurse at 462-7147 during the morning and provide a written excuse when your child returns to school.