June 12, 2026
Important details for seniors
- Our Senior Sunset Picnic event is taking place on Friday, June 12 at 7 p.m. at Albany High. Due to the weather forecast, we have the gym reserved in case the temperatures are too hot to be out on the turf field. We look forward to a fun and relaxing evening with our seniors!
- Seniors, please remember to fill out your senior survey in SchooLinks. This must be completed so we can send your high school transcripts to your college, university or program you will attend post-graduation.
- Check out our Senior Class Meeting slide deck with important details about the Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony, which will take place on Sunday, June 28, at MVP Arena. The ceremony will begin promptly at noon.
- Google Takeout is a service that students can opt in to in order to transfer their files to a personal account. Students must complete this Google Form to participate. Google Takeout will be available June 1-30. Check out this news story for additional details.
- Please remember to complete your payment for your graduation cap and gown by Tuesday, June 16. The cost is $35 and the payment can be dropped off in the main office.
- Chromebooks and hotspots, as well as all other school property such as library books, text books and athletic uniforms, need to be returned to academy offices by the end of the school day on Tuesday, June 16.
- Senior field day will take place on Tuesday, June 16, at 1:30 p.m. Seniors should bring their caps to decorate - supplies will be provided!
Parents and loved ones, we have an option to pre-order flowers for graduation that will be available for pick-up right at the venue the day of the event.
Be sure to check out our Class of 2026 Graduation page for more details as you and your loved ones plan for this wonderful milestone!
Regents exams
Falcons and families, check out this news story for important details to help you proceed to your Regents exams in a smooth and timely fashion. These procedures will be implemented on all Regents exam days: June 17-18 and June 22-25.
Check out our events calendar for the Regents exams schedule.
Falcons are encouraged to attend review sessions leading up to their Regents exams.
Field Days
Our field days will take place on Monday, June 15 and Tuesday, June 16. Get ready to enjoy free snacks and refreshments, games, music and a chance to relax with friends.
Seniors, be sure to bring your graduation cap to decorate — supplies will be provided!
- Freshman field day: June 15 @ 9:30 a.m.
- Sophomore field day: June 15 @ 1:30 p.m.
- Junior field day: June 16 @ 9:30 a.m.
- Senior field day: June 16 @ 1:30 p.m.
Amazing awards ceremonies
With the end of the school year comes a variety of wonderful ceremonies to celebrate the accomplishments of our talented Falcons!
- On Tuesday, June 2, we celebrated our student-athletes at the Varsity Athletic Awards Ceremony!
- On Monday, June 8, our Albany High School Sgt. Henry Johnson Battalion Army JROTC held its annual promotion and leadership awards ceremony.
- On Thursday, June 11, Albany County's Department for Children, Youth and Families recognized five district students at an annual ceremony and celebration on Thursday. Congratulations to Albany High senior, Sincere Allah, for receiving the George Roe Athletic Acheivement Award! Check out this news story to learn more!
Stay tuned for photos of our Albany High Awards Ceremony held on Thursday, June 11!
Falcons to compete at the state championship
Albany High outdoor track and field athletes—Nasief Smith, Nyerere Young, Terrique Francis, Javanni Garland-Santana and Noah Bizer (left to right)—will compete in the upcoming state championship on June 13 and 14! Read more about the state qualifier meet in this news story.
Follow our Albany Athletics Facebook and Instagram pages to see our sports highlights!
Dazzling dance performances
Our Albany High students in Donna Mannarino's dance classes put on three stellar performances on Friday, June 5 and four encore performances on Friday, June 12! Each performance showcased a variety of routines that students learned throughout the school year. The choreography was both dynamic and creative, and attendees absolutely loved every minute. Check out these photos of our Falcon dancers in action!
Falcons earn the Seal of Civic Readiness
This year, approximately 200 Albany High seniors will graduate with the prestigious Seal of Civic Readiness on their diplomas. This seal indicates a remarkable commitment to civic engagement and community involvement, and we are proud of each senior who has put forth the work to earn this distinction! Check out this news story to learn more.
Falcon jazz at The Hollow
On Friday, June 12, The Jazzmanian Devils and The B Flats will be performing at The Hollow. Entertainment is free and open to the public.
Our student-musicians love sharing their talent with the community—we hope to see you there!
Masterclass workshops: dance and acting
Albany High students who will be in grades 9–12 for the 2026-27 school year are invited to register for our free masterclass workshops! Each workshop will be offered on two different dates and will be hosted in the Albany High auditorium. Students are welcome to register for dance, acting or both! Check out our event calendar to learn more and to access the Google Form to sign up!
The power of plants
Students in Chrislene Adams and JoAnnie Dickson’s school-to-work program at Albany High were chopping, spreading, slicing and stirring to make two incredible dishes during class on June 3: English garden toasts and poppy seed cinnamon rolls! This incredible hands-on lesson was a part of a six-session series led by chef educator Sarah Jampol-Auerbach and her team from The Sylvia Center. Check out this news story to learn more!
Online Success Program
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! We will continue to have regular hours throughout the month of June, including on days when Regents exams are being administered. Check out this graphic to learn more!
Yearbook info
Yearbooks have arrived at Albany High! Our yearbook club advisor has a limited number of copies that are available on a first-come, first-served basis for students who did not choose to pre-order a copy earlier in the school year. Check out this news story for additional details.
Summer Arts Program
Our Summer Arts Program gives students currently in grades 3-11 throughout the district the opportunity to participate in four weeks of creative educational activities. The following lessons will be offered during this summer’s program: art, theater, dance, band and strings. Check out our Summer Arts Program web page for additional details and sign-up instructions!
After-school tutoring at Albany High
Falcons, do you need extra help with your coursework? Join us at our after-school tutoring program, which runs Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in room 2235. If you need extra help with your classes, come join us and get some support from Albany High teachers. Hope to see you there!
Important end-of-year dates
We would like to provide an update and reminders about important dates coming up in May and June as we prepare for the end of the 2025-26 school year. Check out this news story for a helpful overview!
Albany High communications
We hope you enjoyed this Albany High weekly update! As a reminder, to avoid overwhelming your inbox with lots of messages throughout the week, we curate this weekly communication on Fridays at this web page with important updates and exciting news to keep our Falcon families "in-the-know." Feel free to bookmark this page so you always have the important details you need at hand.
We also have dedicated Albany High social media pages on Facebook and Instagram. Follow us to see lots of great photos and reels!
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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Important details for seniors
- The Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 28, at MVP Arena. The ceremony will begin promptly at noon. As a reminder, MVP Arena will require tickets for all guests at this year's graduation celebration - please reserve your tickets as soon as possible! Each graduate may reserve up to 15 tickets. Tickets are free and can be secured via this Google Form.
- Google Takeout is a service that students can opt-in to in order to transfer their files to a personal account. Students must complete this Google Form to participate. Google Takeout will be available June 1-30. Check out this news story for additional details.
- Caps and gowns will be available for pickup in the Annex Gym on Tuesday, June 9, and Wednesday, June 10, from noon-4 p.m. If you have not yet paid for your cap and gown, you can submit your payment to the main office during lunch periods only. The cost is $35.
- Chromebooks and hotspots will also be collected during cap and gown distribution, as well as any other school property that needs to be returned, such as library books, textbooks, and athletic equipment and gear. If students still need their Chromebooks to complete work, there will be a station where they can get assistance so they can retain them until assignments are completed.
- There will be a meeting in the Albany High auditorium on Monday, June 8, during period 8 to help students prepare for graduation.
- Senior field day will take place on Tuesday, June 16, at 1:30 p.m.
Parents and loved ones, we have an option to pre-order flowers for graduation that will be available for pick-up right at the venue the day of the event.
Be sure to check out our Class of 2026 Graduation page for more details as you and your loved ones plan for this wonderful milestone!
Masquarade Ball
Our senior-junior prom, Masquarade Ball, will take place this Saturday, June 6, from 6-10 p.m. at the Albany Capital Center, located at 55 Eagle St. in Albany. Students are reminded that they need to bring their student ID to the event for entry. Falcons, enjoy your special evening!
Regents exams: arrival procedures
Falcons and families, check out this news story for important details to help you proceed to your Regents exams in a smooth and timely fashion. These procedures will be implemented on all Regents exam days: June 9-10, June 17-18 and June 22-25.
Check out our events calendar for the Regents exams schedule.
Smashing goals, saving lives
On Wednesday, Albany High senior Anya Miller successfully facilitated her third and final blood drive of the year. Thanks to Miller's advocacy, dedication and enthusiasm, our three community blood drives resulted in 189 pints of blood donations this year! Check out this news story to learn more.
Spectacular moments in sports
The excitement just keeps coming this spring! Here are some spectacular moments in sports:
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Congratulations to Albany High outdoor track and field student-athletes Nasief Smith, Nyerere Young, Terrique Francis, Javanni Garland-Santana and Noah Bizer (left to right) for incredible performances at the Section 2 state qualifier meet. All five have earned the opportunity to compete in the upcoming state championship! Read more about the state qualifier meet in this news story.
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We are thrilled to announce that 27 seniors have officially committed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level! On Tuesday, June 2, Albany Athletics hosted a joyous gathering to mark this amazing moment and wish our graduating seniors the absolute best in the next season as competitive athletes. Read more in this news story.
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Our Varsity Athletics Awards Ceremony on June 2 was a memorable evening! Stay tuned for photos of this incredible celebration!
Follow our Albany Athletics Facebook and Instagram pages to see our sports highlights!
Upcoming Award Nights
Falcons and families, please mark your calendars for our JROTC Awards Night on Monday, June, 8, and our Junior/Senior Awards Night on Thursday, June 11!
Diving into diesel mechanics
Albany High students in Vincent Kemp’s Automotive Technologies II & Automotive Technologies III classes had a unique opportunity to learn about diesel vehicles by observing a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) up close and personal! Check out the photos of this really cool hands-on lesson!
Falcon jazz at The Hollow
On Friday, June 12, The Jazzmanian Devils and The B Flats will be performing at The Hollow. Entertainment is free and open to the public.
Our student-musicians love sharing their talent with the community. We hope to see you there!
Levi and Thompson named My Brother's Keeper Fellows
Two Albany High School rising seniors -- Yehudah Levi and Jah'Quinn Thompson -- have been named as My Brother's Keeper (MBK) Fellows for 2026!
"It is a great honor to stand amongst my brothers and represent Albany High as a fellow for MBK," Thompson said.
The New York State Education Department inducted Yehudah Levi and Jah'Quinn into the 2026 My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Fellowship program on May 21. Their class of 122 students represents 50 communities across the state and is the ninth class in New York State MBK History.
Check out this news story to learn more!
Regents: mock exams, make-up labs, review sessions
As Regents exams approach, Albany High is facilitating mock exams, lab make-ups and review sessions for our students who will be taking one or more Regents exams this June. The schedule is located in the "Additional Links" dropdown on the Albany High web page. We encourage students and families to bookmark the page as changes and additions may take place in the weeks to come.
Teen Time events
Falcons, mark your calendars for our upcoming Teen Time events on Friday, June 5, and Friday, June 12! The main gym will be open from 3:30-5 p.m. for students in grades 9-12. Teen Time is a free event and is a great way to hang out with your friends in a safe, fun and welcoming environment! (Please note there is no Teen Time for today, Friday, May 29.)
Yearbook info
Yearbooks will be arriving at Albany High soon! Our yearbook club advisor has ordered 300 copies that are available on a first-come, first-served basis for students who did not choose to pre-order a copy earlier in the school year. Due to the limited quantity of yearbooks, students are encouraged to pre-pay to reserve a copy by placing an order via the 2026 Albany High Yearbook web page. Check out this news story for additional details.
Summer Arts Program
Our Summer Arts Program gives students currently in grades 3-11 throughout the district the opportunity to participate in four weeks of creative educational activities. The following lessons will be offered during this summer’s program: art, theater, dance, band and strings. Check out our Summer Arts Program web page for additional details and sign-up instructions!
Reminder: early dismissal protocol
If your student needs to be dismissed early for an appointment, please notify the school earlier in the day by calling your student's academy office. Your student will be issued a pass by the academy office so they can be excused from class promptly. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
After-school tutoring at Albany High
Falcons, do you need extra help with your coursework? Join us at our after-school tutoring program, which runs Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in room 2235. If you need extra help with your classes, come join us and get some support from Albany High teachers. Hope to see you there!
Important end-of-year dates
We would like to provide an update and reminders about important dates coming up in May and June as we prepare for the end of the 2025-26 school year. Check out this news story for a helpful overview!
Albany High communications
We hope you enjoyed this Albany High weekly update! As a reminder, to avoid overwhelming your inbox with lots of messages throughout the week, we curate this weekly communication on Fridays at this web page with important updates and exciting news to keep our Falcon families "in-the-know." Feel free to bookmark this page so you always have the important details you need at hand.
We also have dedicated Albany High social media pages on Facebook and Instagram. Follow us to see lots of great photos and reels!
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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