South Shore Elementary School benefited from a helping hand on Comcast Cares Day on April 21. Dozens of volunteers helped spruce up the playground, gym and the school grounds.
The 17th annual event supports community projects by sending volunteers into the community. Comcast estimates that volunteers assisted with more than 1,000 projects in communities around the country.
Congratulations to South Albany High School senior Alexsis Kerekes for winning prizes in the Youth Voices of Diversity contest, sponsored by the Corvallis Area NAACP chapter.
Alexis submitted an essay and a poem and won second place for each, winning $300 for the essay and $100 for the poem.
The School Board honored her for the award at its April 23 meeting.
Beginning with the 2018-19 school year, Greater Albany Public Schools will use online services for the following:
Information flyers have been sent home or e-mailed to the parent/guardian. These flyers have important information parents need to know about online registration and applying for Free and Reduced Meals for the 2018-19 school year.
At the end of the school year, very important information will be sent home with student report cards. If you do not receive this information with your student’s report card, contact the school before staff leave for summer break.
See the Online Registration page for the parent information flyers and additional information.
For updates on registration dates and times, school supply lists, start and stop times and school calendar, see our School Resources page.
Empezando en el año escolar 2018-19, las Escuelas Públicas de Greater Albany usarán los servicios en Internet para lo siguiente:
Volantes informativos han sido enviados a la casa o enviados por correo electrónico a los padres/apoderado. Estos volantes, contienen información importante que los padres necesitan saber sobre las inscripciones en internet y cómo presentar una solicitud para comidas gratis y a precio reducido para el año escolar 2018-19.
Al final del año escolar, información muy importante será enviada a la casa con las boletas de calificaciones. Si no recibe esta información con la boleta de calificaciones de su estudiante, contacte a la escuela antes de que el personal salga por las vacaciones de verano.
Vea la página Online Registration (inscripciones en internet) para ver los volantes informativos para los padres e información adicional.
Para actualizaciones de las fechas y los horarios de las inscripciones, listas de útiles escolares, horarios de inicio y salida, y el calendario escolar, vea nuestra página School Resources (recursos escolares).
This week, the School Board heard a recommendation from Acting Superintendent Tonja Everest to change the mascot at South Albany High School.
A possible mascot change has been under consideration since last August and has included student input and a series of community forums to discuss the mascot and share opinions. The change will address concerns about racially charged associations that contribute to a negative image and perception of South Albany High School.
Principal Brent Belveal read comments to the School Board in support of the change. He said the students will lead the process to identify a new mascot, which should be complete before the school year ends this year.
Work will start soon on the new elementary school near Timber Ridge. The new school, funded by the 2017 bond measure, will be ready for students in fall 2019.
This morning’s official groundbreaking ceremony included district staff and School Board members, city officials, parents, the Timber Ridge band, and future Meadow Ridge Elementary School students.
Students paired with project team members to shovel some dirt with golden shovels. Before they officially broke ground, Acting Superintendent Tonja Everest introduced the public officials who participated, including architects, project management staff and city officials.
Albany Mayor Sharon Konopa also spoke and credited the support from the Albany community. She said the new building was a testament to the high level of support among Albany residents for schools. “This new school shows how wonderful our community is in supporting our kids,” she said.
Watch the video from today’s live stream
