William S. Hackett Middle School News

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All three City School District of Albany middle schools and all grades at Tony Cle...

Student describes science project to judge

The William S. Hackett Middle School library served as a laboratory on Wednesday, as st...

Albany High students at graduation in 2023

The City School District of Albany is partnering again this year with the Albany chapte...

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William S. Hackett Middle School recognized a total of 284 academic superstar...

Two student actors exchange words during dress rehearsal

Opening night for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is this Frid...

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Registration is underway for student-athletes in grades 7-12. Tryouts/practices for ...

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The City of Albany is accepting applications through March 31 for the 2024&nb...

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The 15th annual K-8 Art Exhibition at Empire State Plaza runs March 4-22 with a special...

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Percussion home show a hit!

February 12, 2024

The Albany Indoor Percussion Ensemble’s Home Show last Saturday was smashing! ...

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For the third year in a row, an experiment proposed by a team of eighth-grade scientist...

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We are excited to celebrate Black History Month! The theme of this year’s obse...

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All members of our community are invited to attend an in-person forum at Albany High Sc...

Celebrate special ed professionals

Nominate a special ed HERO!

January 22, 2024

The Albany Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is seeking nominations for...

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Since 2019, Erin’s Law has required public schools in New York to provide instruc...

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All three City School District of Albany middle schools and all grades at Tony Cle...

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Part Santa, part school resource officer! Officer Nicole Reddix of the Albany Police...

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Safety recap for students

December 13, 2023

On Tuesday, William S. Hackett Middle School held a series of town hall meetings for st...

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The City School District of Albany Board of Education has appointed veteran district ad...

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Visit our Facebook page to take a look at a typical day of learning in Matthew Sitors&r...