William S. Hackett Middle School News

Weekly update from Principal Paolino

News and events - 1/20/26

January 20, 2026

Welcome to our new week! I hope everyone enjoyed the three-day weekend and took some...

Student reading a science textbook

Tell us what you think!

January 15, 2026

The City School District of Albany would like your input in our annual survey, which ha...

Students are awarded certificates for NASA experiment.

Student-scientists at William S. Hackett Middle School are out of this world! For th...

Weekly update from Principal Paolino

News and events - 1/12/26

January 12, 2026

Happy Monday to all! I hope everyone had a relaxing and restful weekend. As we ...

City School District of Albany tree logo.

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

Athletics logo

We are looking forward to starting our co-ed modified swimming team for the winter seas...

Weekly update from Principal Paolino

News and events - 1/5/26

January 5, 2026

Happy New Year and welcome back to school! It’s hard to believe we have welcom...

Student in art class

Curriculum Night: Jan. 7, 2026

December 23, 2025

As we approach the new year, we are excited to invite you to save the date for our...

Weekly update from Principal Paolino

News and events - 12/22/25

December 22, 2025

Good morning and happy holidays! I hope everyone was able to carve out some tim...

Weekly update from Principal Paolino

News and events - 12/15/25

December 15, 2025

Good afternoon! I hope everyone had a good weekend and stayed warm. It is hard ...

Principal hugs smiling honor roll student

We rocked the first quarter!

December 10, 2025

William S. Hackett Middle School enthusiastically celebrated a total of 267 academ...

Weekly update from Principal Paolino

News and events - 12/8/25

December 8, 2025

Good afternoon! I hope everyone had a good weekend and stayed warm!  It is hard...

'Bid for Kids' Sake' through Sunday eve

You have until 9 p.m. Sunday to bid on wonderful items and experiences, get a jump on y...

Weekly update from Principal Paolino

News and events - 12/1/25

December 1, 2025

Good morning and welcome back to school!  I hope everyone had a very Happy Than...

Albany Athletics "A" logo

As we prepare for our winter athletic season for our students in grades 7-8, we have so...

Weekly update from Principal Paolino

News and events - 11/17/25

November 17, 2025

Happy Monday to all!  I hope everyone enjoyed the weekend and found time to get...

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

Weekly update from Principal Paolino

News and events - 11/3/25

November 4, 2025

Happy Monday to all!  I hope everyone had a Happy Halloween and is in good sp...

Albany High School Falcon logo.

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

Albany Athletics "A" logo

Registration will officially open for modified winter sports for the City School D...

District offers virtual mental health care

City School District of Albany students and their parents or guardians can now get ment...

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