High School Academics News

Students packing food bags at Albany High

Full tables, thankful hearts

November 25, 2025

Today 100 families from Albany High will be receiving two bagfuls of deliciou...

Two students pass a bowl of corn during a Thanksgiving party.

It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving in the City School District of Albany without Wanda C...

New pink and black coats displayed on a table

Our community did it again, stepping up to keep City School District of Albany stu...

Three teachers wearing their presenter badges stand in front of a conference banner

Leading the way in ENL

November 24, 2025

Our English as a New Language teachers are leaders in their field! Three district te...

Exterior of Albany High

Over the past several weeks, we have shared information about new walk-through and bag ...

Head shot of Lynne Rutnik

On Thursday, the City School District of Albany Board of Education appointed a veteran ...

Student and Chef Valentine carving a turkey

Our Albany High students in Culinary II and Culinary III were hard at work on Tuesday r...

Roberts standing with Principal Commerford next to the benches and planters in the courtyard

Sophomore Henry Roberts has an eagle-eye for identifying the perfect project that ...

American Education Week books and apple logo

This week is American Education Week, a national celebration of the teachers, support s...

Bizer at New York State Cross Country Championships

Albany High senior Noah Bizer put forth an amazing performance at the New York State Cr...

City School District of Albany tree logo.

All three City School District of Albany middle schools, students in grades 6-12 in the...

Verhoff and Blake posing with the artwork in the Health Sciences classroom

Nothing makes your heart beat a little faster like a student who brings a unique, inter...

Student playing the violin

Albany High Chamber Concert

November 13, 2025

Albany High kicked off our 2025-26 concert season with their Chamber Concert, featuring...

City School District of Albany logo

The following message is from City School District of Albany Superintendent Joseph Hoch...

Bizer with his family on cross country senior night

On Saturday, Albany High senior Noah Bizer accomplished a goal he has been trainin...

Image of the actors posing on stage together at the end of one of the scenes

"Heroes Cabaret" was a hit!

November 10, 2025

Congratulations to the Albany High Theater Ensemble for an amazing weekend of performan...

Joseph Hochreiter

Dear Families: Safety and security are top priorities for us in the City School Dist...

Kahlil Beckett

Kahlil Beckett capped his high school football career and an exceptional senior season ...

Students onstage playing bass, violin, viola and cello

Get ready for the sounds of the season! The City School District of Albany’s wint...

District Attorney Lee Kindlon works with students at Pine Hills Elementary School.

This year the City School District of Albany and Albany County District Attorney Lee C....

Albany High School Falcon logo.

All student-athletes interested in trying out for a winter sport must have an up-to-dat...

Seniors on football team posing together on the field

Football senior celebration

November 3, 2025

On Saturday afternoon, parents and loved ones gathered for a memorable pre-game ce...

A student poses with her medal after a running race.

On your mark. Get set. GO!

October 31, 2025

Year 35 of Arbor Hill Elementary School's Pumpkin Run brought fantastic finish...