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Homecoming 2025 is right around the corner, and it's going to be a celebration to remember!
Here's a round-up of important details so everyone can enjoy the festivities to the fullest.
Students:
- Spirit Week is Monday, Oct. 6 to Friday, Oct. 10. Check out this flyer and plan out your attire. We can't wait to see your creativity!
- Cast your vote for our Homecoming King and Homecoming Queen via this Google Form. Voting closes at noon on Friday, Oct. 10!
- Tickets are on sale for our Homecoming 2025 Dance, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 6-9 p.m. Check out this flyer to see this year's theme and all the important details! Dance tickets are $5, non-refundable and on sale at our Box Office at Albany High during lunch periods until Thursday, Oct. 9. (Please note the theme is for the decor, not attire.)
- Shop for free Homecoming attire at our Falcon Boutique! The boutique is open on school days and the schedule is Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5 p.m. and Friday 3:30-4:30 p.m. The boutique will be open this Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Our Homecoming Pep Rally is at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10 in the Main Gym. We'll have some epic games, celebrate our fall student-athletes and will announce our Homecoming Court.
Students, families and Falcon fans:
- Show your school spirit with a Albany High Homecoming 2025 t-shirt. Shirts are only $15 and you can place your order via this Google Form.
- We are still looking for donations of snacks and refreshments for our Homecoming Dance! Please sign up using this Google form. All donated items will be for sale during the dance, and the proceeds will go to support Class of 2026 events. Thank you for helping make this a special celebration for all our Falcons!
Schedule of Homecoming Weekend festivities:
| Oct. 10 at 6:15 p.m. | Boys' soccer vs. CBA; senior night celebration will occur prior to the game | Turf |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. | Hall of Fame Induction | Auditorium |
| Oct. 11 at 9:30 a.m. | Gates open for Homecoming sporting competitions | Access road area |
| Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. | Girls' swimming & diving vs. Saratoga Springs | Pool |
| Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. | Girl's soccer vs. Averill Park | Turf |
| Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. | Booths with snacks, swag and more; tailgating begins | Access road area |
| Oct. 11 at noon | Homecoming Parade | Washington Avenue |
| Oct. 11 at 2:30 p.m. | Football vs. Colonie with cheerleading senior celebration | Turf |
| Oct. 11 from 6-9 p.m. | Homecoming Dance; drop-off of donations of snacks and refreshments at 5 p.m. | Main Gym |
A few additional notes:
- Booth set-up will begin at 9 a.m. for clubs and sport teams who will be fundraising, as well as other organizations who will have a booth.
- If you will be marching in the parade, check-in will take place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the parking lot off North Main Avenue. All parade participants must be registered and present by 11:30 a.m.
- Students are reminded to bring their student ID for entry into the Homecoming sporting competitions and Homecoming Dance.
- A friendly reminder that no backpacks are allowed inside our stadium. For more details, check out this news story.
We can't wait to celebrate Homecoming 2025 with you!