SUNY free application weeks start Monday – Attention college-bound seniors and their families: Beginning Monday and running through Oct. 29, you can apply to up to five SUNY campuses with no application fee! This includes all SUNY campuses. Please note that supplemental materials such as transcripts and letters of recommendation can be submitted by school after the free application period ends. .
Winter sports signups underway – Registration for the winter 2023-24 sports season is now open, with practices/tryouts beginning Nov. 13. New this year: a Falcon girls' wrestling team! For a list of athletic offerings and a link to register, head here!. Please note that student-athletes must have had a physical dated on, or after, Nov. 1, 2022.
Parent-teacher conferencesahead – Fall parent-teacher conferences will be scheduled from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, and from noon to 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27. Parents and guardians can contact their student's academy office or use the staff directory to schedule an appointment with a specific teacher.
Musicians tapped for regional groups – Bravo! Eight Falcon virtuosos will represent 91¸£Àûµ¼º½ High on Nov. 18 at the Area All-State Music Festival of the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA). Learn more.
Falcon jazz – The Jazzmanian Devils will perform this Sunday at the 91¸£Àûµ¼º½ County Farmers Marketfrom 2-4 p.m., and next Friday (Oct. 20), the B Flats and Jazzmanian Devils will resume their Friday gig at Spinners.
Chili Cookoffsoon – Save the date and your appetite! On Nov. 3, the aspiring chefs in our Culinary 2 and 3 classes will vie for the best chili! The event is a fundraiser for the culinary program, and a suggested donation of $10 lets you sample the
dishes and cast your vote for the winning chili! The event will be held from 4-6 p.m. at Abrookin Career and Technical Center.
Chefs prep for food fest – Delizioso! Aspiring chefs spent Wednesday morning preparing yummy foods they served up Thursday at Siena College’s Festa Vino. .
Girls' varsity soccer senior night – Friends and family joined coach Joshua Binfield Monday to recognize the team’s seniors before their match against Guilderland. .
Upcoming events
Sunday, Oct. 15 – Jazzmanian Devils at 91¸£Àûµ¼º½ County Farmers Market, 2-4 p.m. Learn more.
Friday, Oct. 20 – Jazzmanian Devils and B Flats at Spinners, 7-10 p.m. Learn more.
Join an after-school club – There’s something for EVERYONE at 91¸£Àûµ¼º½ High – including some 35 after-school clubs and activities! Take a look at the full list and find your passion!
New safety rules – Effective immediately, 91¸£Àûµ¼º½ High School is implementing new safety procedures for dropping off or picking up students at school. Learn more.
Free salon services for 55+ – Attention 91¸£Àûµ¼º½ residents age 55 and up: Get free beauty services from aspiring beauticians every Thursday at 91¸£Àûµ¼º½ High! Learn more.
Leaving school – 91¸£Àûµ¼º½ High School is a closed campus. Students are not allowed to leave campus for any reason without parent permission. This includes during lunch and study hall. If a student has an appointment, i.e. doctor, medical, family matter, etc., they must have a note or phone call from a parent giving permission to leave. All students also must be signed out by a parent in order to leave school grounds. Students who leave campus without a valid reason will not be allowed to re-enter without parent contact.
Traveling to and from Abrookin – All students must take the bus to and from Abrookin Career and Technical Center and the main campus for any classes. This will prevent students from being late and having to go back through security, and ensure student safety. Students who do not take the bus will not be allowed to re-enter without parent contact. The bus is available at Building 2, Stair 2-2 and at the Abrookin entrance.
