June 27, 2025
Graduation 2025 is Sunday, June 29 at the MVP Arena
Here's what you need to know:
- Check out our graduation page on the website to access the graduation livestream on our YouTube channel, as well as all the important details such as time of arrival, parking, ceremony logistics and more!
- To receive a diploma, graduates must return all school property and pay any outstanding balances prior to graduation, including exam fees, library books, textbooks, athletic uniforms and parking passes. If you did not return your Chromebook, hotspot and/or charger yet, please bring those items with you on Sunday to graduation to turn in.
Seniors, don't forget these other important post-graduation details
- Don't lose your files when you graduate! Google Takeout is available for students in grade 12, which allows students to transfer items from their district accounts to personal Google accounts. If a student would like to participate in transferring files, this Google Form must be filled out. Due to recent Google changes, as it relates student privacy, this functionality cannot be turned on until the student graduates. We are collecting a list of students now who would like their files transferred so we can be in touch post-graduation. This YouTube video provides an overview of how Google Takeout works.
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Our guidance counselors are here to support you as you transition out of high school. Check out the great details in this letter to keep in mind post-graduation.
Falcons fly high at national track & field competition
Nasief Smith, Daaron Harrell, Samir Gardner, Rohan Edwards-Grant and Adam Elia represented Albany High at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals in Philadelphia last weekend. Check out this news story to read about their experience competing on the national stage with awesome performances in the 4x100-meter relay, 4x400-meter relay and long jump!
Senior Reflection Reels
Be sure to visit our District Facebook and District Instagram to view our senior reflection reels! Our hearts are full as we wish these seniors and the entire Class of 2025 all the best as they graduate this Sunday!
Celebrating our students in the College-based Transition Opportunity Program
On June 16, Albany High School celebrated three exceptional students from its special education program who completed the College-based Transition Opportunity Program. Murana Musa, Rayshawn Quintyne and Angelo Richardson we are so proud of you! Check out this news story to learn more!
Dual Language Program seniors celebrate their roots
On Tuesday, several of our seniors from the Dual Language Program made a special visit to Albany International Academy to reconnect with the staff and teachers who played a pivotal role in their early education. Jazzmine Brown, Isadora Carrera, Lucy Edvalson, Ana Martinez, Phillip Shopsis-Kent and Iris Whalen had a fantastic time reuniting with beloved teachers and meeting current students in the Dual Language Program. Check out this news story to learn more!
Summer School Enrichment Courses
Falcons, we offer the opportunity to earn first-time credit for courses during the summer. Our summer 2025 course offerings are Health, Multicultural Studies & Media Literacy. Check out our Albany High Summer School webpage for additional details on dates, times and registration.
Summer hours: Falcon Food Pantry & Falcon Boutique
The Falcon Food Pantry & Falcon Boutique will continue to operate during the summer to support our students and families.
Summer hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Fall theater season is coming soon!
The Albany High Theater Ensemble is thrilled to share details for the upcoming fall show, Heroes Cabaret, as well as the audition schedule for the 2025-26 season. For details about the fall show, please check out this Google Form.
Juniors, you can now book your senior portraits!
Believe it or not, senior year is coming soon and you can now book your senior portrait session!
We will have sessions at Albany High available the following dates:
- Monday, December 8 – Thursday, December 11
- Monday, December 15 – Friday, December 19
Visit Upstate Images to book your session. Typically, sessions are available between 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Be sure to select “Capital District” as your region.
Check out this flier with important details on photo packages, requirements for attire and the option for a free Yearbook only portrait session.
Summer communications
This is our last Albany High weekly update of the 2024-25 academic year! We will send email communications and share social media posts periodically through the summer and will re-start our weekly update when the 2025-26 school year begins. Have a wonderful summer, Falcons!
Exciting events coming up soon
This is a list of events coming up that we want to draw particular attention to for students and families! These are just some of the great things happening here at Albany High, and remember you can view our full calendar to see them all!
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Seniors, here's your graduation checklist!
- To receive a diploma, graduates must return all school property and pay any outstanding balances prior to graduation, including exam fees, library books, textbooks, athletic uniforms and parking passes. Seniors must return Chromebooks to their academy office and should report any damages.
- Don't lose your files when you graduate! Google Takeout is available for students in grade 12, which allows students to transfer items from their district accounts to personal Google accounts. If a student would like to participate in transferring files, this Google Form must be filled out. Due to recent Google changes, as it relates student privacy, this functionality cannot be turned on until the student graduates. We are collecting a list of students now who would like their files transferred so we can be in touch post-graduation.
This YouTube video provides an overview of how Google Takeout works.
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Our guidance counselors are here to support you as you transition out of high school. Check out the great details in this letter to keep in mind post-graduation.
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Don't forget we have a dedicated page on our website for seniors and their families with details for Graduation 2025!
Important details: Regents exams
Regents exams will wrap up next week! Check out the details below to ensure you stay informed about upcoming exams the week of June 23.
- Regents will take place June 23-25.
- On Regents exams days, students only need to report to school if they have a scheduled Regents exam.
- Visit our calendar for a detailed Regents exam schedule.
Falcons soar to new heights for outdoor track and field
This past weekend, the Albany High School track and field team showcased its incredible talent in the state championships in Middletown, including the second-fastest time in history of Section 2 for our 4x100-meter relay team. All seven student-athletes represented Albany Athletics with excellence and you can read more about their performance in this news story!
This weekend, five student-athletes from our boys' outdoor track and field team will compete at the national level at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor Championship in Philadelphia. Read more about their upcoming competition in this new story. Let's go Falcons!
Summer Kickoff Food Distribution
We're excited to support our Albany High students and families with our Summer Kickoff Food Distribution event on Monday, June 23. The event will take place at the main entrance to Albany High and will begin at 10 a.m. and will end at 1 p.m., or until supplies run out. Check out this graphic with additional details. We thank our partners at the Regional Food Bank and Albany Fund For Education for making this possible! UPDATE: During the food distribution, students will have a chance to dunk Principal Commerford (and other other brave administrators) in a dunking booth!
Stellar moments in sports
- In honor of their title as Section 2 champions, our girls’ flag football team participated in the High School Girls’ Flag Football Celebration hosted by the New York Giants on June 11! This event was a fantastic way to celebrate a remarkable season for our Falcon girls’ flag football team and build excitement for the next season to come. Check out these awesome photos of the event.
- We want to give a big shout-out to our Albany Athletics unified sports student-athletes for helping facilitate a wonderful Special Olympics Youth Athletes event hosted at New Scotland Elementary School. You can read about this wonderful event in this news story.
Summer School Enrichment Courses
Falcons, we offer the opportunity to earn first-time credit for courses during the summer. Our summer 2025 course offerings are Health, Multicultural Studies & Media Literacy. Check out our Albany High Summer School webpage for additional details on dates, times and registration.
Fall theater season is coming soon!
The Albany High Theater Ensemble is thrilled to share details for the upcoming fall show, Heroes Cabaret, as well as the audition schedule for the 2025-26 season. For details about the fall show, please check out this Google Form.
Field day festivities
Our freshmen and sophomores had a blast at their field day events on Monday! Visit our Freshman Field Day Facebook album and our Sophomore Field Day Facebook album to get a glimpse of the festivities!
Online Success Program: raise your quarter 3 grades
It's not too late to raise your quarter 3 grades! Our Online Success Center Program allows students to raise their grade for previous quarters. This is a fantastic opportunity for our Falcons to earn back credit and enhance their academic achievement! Students must fill out a contract to participate. See Mr. Vacanti in room 1311 for more details.
Please view this graphic for details on our June 2025 schedule.
Juniors, you can now book your senior portraits!
Believe it or not, senior year is coming soon and you can now book your senior portrait session!
We will have sessions at Albany High available the following dates:
- Monday, December 8 – Thursday, December 11
- Monday, December 15 – Friday, December 19
Visit Upstate Images to book your session. Typically, sessions are available between 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Be sure to select “Capital District” as your region.
Check out this flier with important details on photo packages, requirements for attire and the option for a free Yearbook only portrait session.
Important end-of-year dates
We know this time of year is extremely busy, so we've put together this news story with important end-of-year dates to help families stay organized!
Exciting events coming up soon
This is a list of events coming up that we want to draw particular attention to for students and families! These are just some of the great things happening here at Albany High, and remember you can view our full calendar to see them all!
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