Join the City of Albany Community Media Access Committee
The City of Albany is looking for students to participate on their Community Media Access Committee. This committee advises the City Council on matters related to media access in the City, supports media access as a way for Albany citizens to share in the political and social life of their community and, as a vehicle for self expression. Please visit their website at https://www.albanyca.org/government/vacancies-application for more information or to apply for one of the two open committee seats.
Don't Miss ALMOST, MAINE at Albany High School Little Theater
"Almost, Maine" follows the story of nine couples on one magical winter night. From breakups, to meeting new loves, to finding old ones, these vignettes give us a glimpse into the lives of 19 people in the town of Almost, Maine.
Thur Nov 21 at 6pm
Fri Nov 22 at 7pm
Sat Nov 23 at 2pm & 7pm
PFAB is the Albany Performing and Fine Arts Boosters, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit.
Introducing Newly-designed Albany Unified School District Apparel
Apparel is back, and this year we will be highlighting a new design showcasing all of the schools in our district. Choose from two designs in a variety of styles. The store will be open from October 25 through November 22 and orders will be delivered to your school by your apparel representative. Sales will go towards supporting your school’s PTA, and there will only be two additional opportunities to purchase your school gear later this year. Support your school with pride and purchase a Unified Albany t-shirt or sweatshirt today!
All orders are custom made so there are no returns or exchanges.
Model UN @ AHS
The AHS Model UN Club has been busy! They were at the Stanford Model UN Conference last weekend, where 5 of the 20 Albany delegates won awards for their speaking or research and writing skills. This past Saturday, they attended the UC Berkeley Model UN Workshop. Most of the Albany students were there for novice training, but Sarah Ponicki and Ed Barnes were there for crisis simulation training, and Gabe Gaysinsky completed chair training. And next weekend, two dozen AHS MUNsters will participate in the UC Berkeley Model Arab League. Go Cougars!
Bathroom Doors—I Want to Hear Your Opinion
Dear AHS students and families,
As many of you know, we're not alone with high schools across the nation finding an increase in vaping and vandalism in our public restrooms. One option to help deter this behavior and increase campus supervision is to remove the doors and install floor-to-ceiling partitions in their place. My goal is to preserve privacy in every restroom and increase our ability to monitor those areas safely. I am looking forward to hearing your opinion of this strategy and any unintended consequences I should consider. Feel free to email or meet with me in person to discuss further.
Thank you in advance for your input,
A Ritchie
11th Annual Albany Arts + Crafts Fair
Arts + Crafts Fair
Sunday, December 8th, 2019
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join us at the 11th Annual Arts + Crafts Fair at Albany Middle School. The fair features the work of over 100 local artists. Shop for holiday gifts, enjoy baked goods, and listen to live music while supporting Albany Middle School.
Bakers and volunteers, the Cobra Cafe needs your help! Please visit this page to donate sweet and savory baked goods and lunch fare. We also need a few volunteers to staff the cafe during the Arts + Crafts Fair.
If you're an artist or craftsperson and would like to participate, please apply at: artsandcraftsfairalbany.com Deadline for registration is November 24th.
An Evening Of Musical Adventure And Pastry Perfection
Dessert Theater
Friday December 13, 7:30pm
Saturday December 14, 2:00pm and 7:30pm
Albany High Vocal Music and Albany Music Fund is kicking off our 2nd Annual Dessert Theater event! Join Ross and Rachel on their search for the meaning of life, friendship, and love throughout the ages, from Ancient Greece through the meme-filled 2010s! Throughout the event, all five Albany High School choirs will entertain you with a cappella decade classics and seasonal Renaissance madrigals. You'll also be filled to your heart's content with all-you-can-eat desserts: cookies, cupcakes, brownies, pies, and other assorted faire, with a good helping of fresh fruit, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly options!
Message From Principal Ritchie Regarding Saugus High School
Dear Albany High School Community,
Our thoughts and hearts are with the students, staff and community at Saugus High School in Southern California as they recover from the horrible loss of life and sense of safety on their campus. Please review the safety guidelines below for actions we can take during an active shooter on campus.
Alexia Ritchie, Principal
Albany High School
Active Shooter:
If you suspect an active shooter or hear "Active shooter on campus-this is not a drill" over the intercom initiate Run, Hide, Fight procedure.
Run:
If you think you can escape the building, leave belongings and run using traditional exits like doors as well as non-traditional exits like windows.
Encourage others to follow you but do not wait for them.
Keep hands visible to any law enforcement officers.
Scatter into the neighborhood.
Call 911 when in a safe location.
Hide:
If you don’t think you can escape, hide in the nearest room (including bathrooms or closets)
Lock all doors, and barricade with any available materials
Close blinds and cover windows
Turn off lights
Hide out of sight of doors and windows.
Silence all electronic devices.
Stay silent in place be ready to Run or Fight if needed, wait for a situation change or an in person ALL CLEAR message.
Fight:
If confronted by the shooter and you cannot Run, Fight.
Use any available items as a weapon for hitting or throwing to incapacitate the shooter.
Act first and aggressively, Commit to your actions.
If at any point you think you can escape, Run.
Get Discount Cal Football Tickets (And Help Support AHS Athletics)
Coaches, Team Parents and Friends-
What's better than a Saturday night watching the mighty Golden Bears taking down USC? And did you realize you can catch a great college football game at a big discount all while helping your favorite high school kids and teams?
Saturday, November 16th at Memorial Cal hosts USC, and Laurie Roberts has organized a "FUN" raising opportunity to purchase $80 tickets for $55! We are hoping to build community as well as help our teams!!!
The Cal football ticket offer can be accessed at: http://fevo.me/albany2019
See you at the game!