is right around the corner, and it's going to be a celebration to remember!
Here's a round-up of important details so everyone can enjoy the festivities to the fullest.
Students:
- Spirit Week is Monday, Oct. 6 to Friday, Oct. 10. and plan out your attire. We can't wait to see your creativity!
- Cast your vote for our ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵcoming King and ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵcoming Queen via this . Voting closes at noon on Friday, Oct. 10!
- Tickets are on sale for our ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵcoming 2025 Dance, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 6-9 p.m. to see this year's theme and all the important details! Dance tickets are $5, non-refundable and on sale at our Box Office at Albany High during lunch periods until Thursday, Oct. 9. (Please note the theme is for the decor, not attire.)
- Shop for free ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵcoming attire at our Falcon Boutique! The boutique is open on school days and the schedule is Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5 p.m. and Friday 3:30-4:30 p.m. The boutique will be open this Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Our is at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10 in the Main Gym. We'll have some epic games, celebrate our fall student-athletes and will announce our ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵcoming Court.
Students, families and Falcon fans:
- Show your school spirit with a Albany High ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵcoming 2025 t-shirt. Shirts are only $15 and you can place your order via this .
- We are still looking for donations of snacks and refreshments for our ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵcoming Dance! Please sign up using this . All donated items will be for sale during the dance, and the proceeds will go to support Class of 2026 events. Thank you for helping make this a special celebration for all our Falcons!
Schedule of ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵcoming Weekend festivities:
| Oct. 10 at 6:15 p.m. | Boys' soccer vs. CBA; senior night celebration will occur prior to the game | Turf |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. | Hall of Fame Induction | Auditorium |
| Oct. 11 at 9:30 a.m. | Gates open for ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵcoming sporting competitions | Access road area |
| Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. | Girls' swimming & diving vs. Saratoga Springs | Pool |
| Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. | Girl's soccer vs. Averill Park | Turf |
| Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. | Booths with snacks, swag and more; tailgating begins | Access road area |
| Oct. 11 at noon | Washington Avenue | |
| Oct. 11 at 2:30 p.m. | Football vs. Colonie with cheerleading senior celebration | Turf |
| Oct. 11 from 6-9 p.m. | ; drop-off of donations of snacks and refreshments at 5 p.m. | Main Gym |
A few additional notes:
- Booth set-up will begin at 9 a.m. for clubs and sport teams who will be fundraising, as well as other organizations who will have a booth.
- If you will be marching in the parade, check-in will take place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the parking lot off North Main Avenue. All parade participants must be registered and present by 11:30 a.m.
- Students are reminded to bring their student ID for entry into the ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵcoming sporting competitions and ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵcoming Dance.
- A friendly reminder that no backpacks are allowed inside our stadium. For more details, check out this news story.
We can't wait to celebrate ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵcoming 2025 with you!