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UAlbany launches college class for parents
Parents of UAlbany students have some homework to do thanks to a brand-new course. Great Danes 101 is an online class that allows family members to sign up for free, learn about the college experience and what resources are available for their Great Dane.
Our new building name is now official!
It’s official – the vibrant school community at 50 Lark St. is now Albany International Academy!. The school celebrated the name change Thursday evening with the unveiling of its new signs at the main entrance. Superintendent Joseph Hochreiter and Principal Rachel Stead offered remarks about the name change, as did former Dual Language Program student Maya Proffitt, now a sixth-grader at William S. Hackett Middle School.
9th Grade Orientation on Wednesday, September 4
I hope this letter finds you well and you are enjoying the beautiful days of summer. It is my pleasure to welcome you to RCS High School where you will spend the next four years of your educational career. There are a lot of amazing opportunities for you and many ways to get connected and involved in school, which leads to greater success.
Trinty High School’s Owen Schlager Commits to Siena Men’s Basketball Program
2025 Trinity High School (Pa.) and Philly Pride AAU guard Owen Schlager has committed to Division 1 Siena College Men’s basketball program, yesterday he announced on X. Additionally, Schlanger held offers from Loyola Maryland, Quinnipiac, Drexel, Albany and Stonehill before committing to the Upstate New York college, according to VerbalCommits.com.
Albany Alexander shuts out Portsmouth Sciotoville East
Albany Alexander’s defense throttled Portsmouth Sciotoville East, resulting in a 21-0 shutout for an Ohio high school football victory at Albany Alexander High on Aug. 29. The Spartans registered a 7-0 advantage at halftime over the Tartans. Albany Alexander charged to a 21-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
Learning Garden director says: ‘It is not babysitting — it is education’
NEW SCOTLAND — “We all know about the struggles of finding childcare … we’ve lived it,” Jennifer Hogan told the crowd that gathered on Aug. 29 to watch her cut the ribbon on her new childcare center. The Learning Garden is housed in the second...
Welcome Back Letter from the Superintendent
Welcome back to a new and exciting school year! As we embark on this journey together, I am filled with enthusiasm and optimism for the incredible opportunities that lie ahead for our students. We have spent the summer prepping and planning for the new year, and we are beyond ready for our students to arrive and thrive!
Goff Welcomes 6th Graders and New Students for Orientation
Howard L. Goff Middle School administrators and staff welcomed the incoming 6th grade class and new students to orientation on Wednesday morning. Students gathered in the school cafeteria to meet principals, counselors, secretaries and security staff, they learned about school rules and expectations, and they reviewed their class schedules. Interim...
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