On August 15, at the close of the meeting, GAEA informed the district that it intended to request mediation. The district has received confirmation that the request was received at the state and will plan to work with GAEA to participate in the process of mediation. The district supports this step in the process because we believe it will help both parties arrive at common priorities.
For more information, you can visit the GAPS Licensed Bargaining webpage.
Greater Albany Public Schools Welcomes Chad Angel as New Assistant Principal at South Albany High School
The Greater Albany Public School District would like to announce Chad Angel as the new Assistant Principal at South Albany High School.
Angel is a familiar face in the district. He graduated from South Albany High School and served as an assistant coach, Health Education teacher, and Dean of Students from 1998 to 2021. He returns to South Albany after working as an Assistant Principal at Lebanon High School for the past three years.
A 1994 graduate of South Albany High School, Angel has deep roots in the community. His wife, Kelle, teaches Social Studies and Leadership at South Albany, and all four of their children are either graduates or current students.
Angel’s educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Health Education and a Master’s degree in Teaching from Western Oregon University, as well as an Administrator Program certification from Portland State University.
“I am honored at the opportunity to come back to South Albany High School as an assistant principal,” said Angel. “The school, and the Albany community, are close to my heart. The commitment to and the passion for students, along with the belief that one kind caring adult can make a difference, were driving forces for my return.”
Superintendent Andy Gardner expressed his enthusiasm for Angel’s return, stating, “We are excited to have Chad back. He is experienced in the building, the people, and the job as assistant principal, and he will be a great asset to our team.
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GAPS Registration and Enrollment Verification is now LIVE!
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Registration is Live Flyer
Reminder that school starts:
September 3rd for grades 1-6, 9th grade, and AOS students
September 4th for grades 7-8 at Calapooia, Memorial, Timber Ridge, and North Albany MS and grades 10-12 at all high schools
For the full school calendar, click HERE.
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Recordatorio de que las clases comienzan:
3 de septiembre para los grados de 1º a 6º y 9º grado y AOS estudiantes
4 de septiembre para los grados 7º y 8º en las escuelas secundarias Calapooia, Memorial, Timber Ridge y North Albany MS y para los grados del 10º a 12º en todas las escuelas preparatorias.
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GAPS welcomes Becca Mallery as new district Communications Director
Greater Albany Public School District is pleased to introduce Becca Mallery as the new GAPS Communications Director and Public Information Office.
Mallery joins the district with years of valuable communications experience. Most recently, Mallery served as the Instructional Technologist and Communications Specialist for the Jefferson School District. There, she led district-wide communication initiatives, managed crisis communications, and ensured equitable access for all families. She has extensive experience in social media management, website content creation, and stakeholder engagement.
Mallery also has extensive experience as a teacher, teaching 1st grade for six years with the Jefferson School District. Mallery has a master’s degree in Education with an ESOL endorsement from Western Oregon University.
“We are excited to welcome Becca to Greater Albany. Her experience as both an educator and as a communications specialist will be a great addition to the team,” said Superintendent Andy Gardner.
“I look forward to collaborating with all of you to enhance our communication systems and effectively reach our diverse community,” shared Mallery.
GAPS da la bienvenida a Becca Mallery como nueva Directora de Comunicaciones del distrito
El Distrito de Escuelas Públicas de Greater Albany, se complace en presentar a la Sra. Becca Mallery como la nueva Directora de Comunicaciones y Oficina de Información Pública de GAPS.
La Sra. Mallery se une al distrito con años de valiosa experiencia en comunicaciones. Más recientemente, la Sra. Mallery se desempeñó como Tecnóloga de instrucción y especialista en comunicaciones, para el distrito escolar de Jefferson. Allí, dirigió iniciativas de comunicación en todo el distrito, gestionó las comunicaciones de crisis y garantizó el acceso equitativo para todas las familias. Tiene amplia experiencia en gestión de redes sociales, creación de contenido de sitios web y en la promoción de la participación de los grupos interesados.
La Sra. Mallery también tiene una amplia experiencia como maestra, enseñando primer grado durante seis años en el Distrito Escolar de Jefferson. La Sra. Mallery tiene una maestría en Educación con énfasis en el área de Inglés para hablantes de otros idiomas (ESOL, por sus siglas en inglés) de la universidad de Western Oregon University.
“Estamos emocionados de darle la bienvenida a la Sra. Becca a Greater Albany. Su experiencia como educadora y especialista en comunicaciones será una gran incorporación al equipo”, dijo el Superintendente Andy Gardner.
“Espero colaborar con todos ustedes para mejorar nuestros sistemas de comunicación y llegar de manera efectiva a nuestra diversa comunidad”, compartió la Sra. Mallery.
2024 Graduation Schedule
Greater Albany Public Schools is excited to celebrate more than 630 seniors who are graduating this week.
Starting at 7 p.m. tomorrow, June 4, South Albany High School plans to confer diplomas to 320 seniors. The school’s valedictorian is Tatum Trudell and the salutatorian is Brayden McKay. The graduation ceremony can be livestreamed here.
West Albany High School graduates 262 seniors on Thursday evening. The school’s valedictorians are Bella Braaten, Nora Brandon, Madison Gray, Emmy Louber, Kyle Milburn, Porter Rose, Violet Stenger, Sarah Ward, and Kyle Whittier. The school does not have salutatorians.
The Albany Options School graduation will be held Friday, June 7 at the Albany Performing Arts Center at West Albany High School. The school will graduate 48 students. Madison McClintock and Samara Downey will be the student speakers. AOS also offers a program designed to help students prepare for the GED. This year, 42 students earned their GED through Albany Options.
Finally, Albany Online has provided courses to 22 seniors this year. Seven graduating seniors completed all of their high school coursework through AOL. AOL students have the opportunity to walk in the graduation ceremony at their boundary high school.
Calendario de graduación 2024
Las Escuelas Públicas de Greater Albany, se complacen en celebrar que más de 630 estudiantes del último año se gradúan esta semana.
A partir de las 7 p.m. mañana, 4 de junio, la preparatoria South Albany High School planea otorgar diplomas a 320 estudiantes del último año. El mejor estudiante de la escuela es Tatum Trudell y el segundo lugar es Brayden McKay. La ceremonia de graduación se puede transmitir en vivo aquí livestreamed.
La escuela preparatoria West Albany gradúa a 262 estudiantes del último año el jueves por la noche. Los mejores estudiantes de la escuela son Bella Braaten, Nora Brandon, Madison Gray, Emma Louber, Kyle Milburn, Porter Rose, Violet Stenger, Sarah Ward y Kyle Whittier. La escuela no tiene segundos puestos.
La graduación de la escuela Albany Options School, se llevará a cabo el viernes 7 de junio en el Centro de Artes Escénicas de Albany de la preparatoria West Albany High School. La escuela graduará a 48 estudiantes. Madison McClintock y Samara Downey serán los
estudiantes oradores. AOS también ofrece un programa diseñado para ayudar a los estudiantes a prepararse para el programa Equivalente al Diploma de la Preparatoria (GED, por sus siglas en inglés). Este año, 42 estudiantes obtuvieron su GED a través de la escuela Albany Options.
Finalmente, el programa en línea llamado Albany Online (AOL, por sus siglas en inglés), ha brindado cursos a 22 estudiantes del último año este año. Siete estudiantes de último año que se graduaron completaron todos sus cursos de escuela secundaria a través de AOL. Los estudiantes de AOL tienen la oportunidad de participar en la ceremonia de graduación en la escuela preparatoria de su zona.