Roots Academy at West Hill News

A flyer for a student art show.

We know our students are creative and talented and now the Capital Region will too!&nbs...

Two students display balloon animals at a school event.

Montessori Magnet School invites all district families to the district's 2026 Autis...

Students raising their hands

Black History Month Activities

February 25, 2026

On February 24, 2026, students at Roots Academy, spanning third through fifth grade, pa...

Students pet a chicken during an AFE winter break camp at Delaware Community School

Thanks to the Albany Fund for Education, our community schools program and some amazing...

Image of the one-page family calendar

2026-27 calendar available

February 13, 2026

Our one-page 2026-27 calendar for families is now available!  This family calen...

Albany High student wearing a UAlbany shirt posing for a picture with UAlbany's president and Superintendent Hochreiter

Historic partnership offers Albany High students guaranteed admission to UAlbany The...

Student reading a science textbook

Tell us what you think!

February 3, 2026

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

City School District of Albany tree logo.

The City School District of Albany's Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEP...

'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...

A student plays with a hula hoop.

From cooking and karate to birds and building, Friday’s S.E.E.D.S. Day had it all...

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

District offers virtual mental health care

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

Student thinks through a math problem out loud

Math is amazing when you’re in Amy Glickman’s class! Her Roots Academy a...

Superintendent Hochreiter and board members join city and transportation leaders in front of a yellow school bus

The City School District of Albany joined with Mayor Kathy Sheehan and transportat...

Student waves as they enter a throng of cheering people

Friday kicks off with a clap-in

September 12, 2025

If only we could bottle that energy! Roots Academy at West Hill turned Friday morning i...

Student unlocking a cell phone pouch at school

As we get ready to start the new school year Sept. 4, a reminder that the City School D...

Teacher and student work at a desk

Excited and ready to learn!

September 4, 2025

Smiles were plentiful and classrooms were lively throughout Roots Academy at West Hill ...

The winning sticker design in 2024.

Three City School District of Albany students are in the running in Albany County's...

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