School district officials said, at last week's Board of Education meeting, that there is the potential for "really drastic cuts in the near future" in Albany schools. Click the "Keep me posted" button below for updates on this topic.
Earlier this month, someone stole dozens of plants, most of which had been grown from seed by students, teachers and parent volunteers, from the Marin Elementary School garden.
Superintendent Marla Stephenson announced her 2012-13 goals to the Board of Education on Tuesday night. Weigh in here on how you'd like to see her achieve them, or whether you have other ideas or concerns.
MacGregor High School had its graduation Wednesday. Albany High's graduation was Friday. The Cougar Online shared photos and graduation speeches with us. We hope you'll add your images and videos too.
This story originally appeared on the Albany High School Cougar Online. Read more from The Cougar at http://www.albanyhighcougar.com.
Last week, a group of Albany High School girls, Team Coffee Beans, beat 10 other teams from around the country to win the Technovation Android App Challenge.
Albany High School's 2012 prom was on April 28, and we hope you'll share your images here. See 2011 prom photos at http://patch.com/A-hB3s.
This story appeared first on the Albany High School Cougar Online, and has been reprinted here with permission. Click the "Keep me posted" button below for more stories about the Albany pool.
The return of the address verification process for families in the Albany Unified School District has resurfaced complaints that arose last year, along with several suggestions from parents to improve the process.
The school district is working to hire her replacement as the AP test date looms.
This memo went out via email Wednesday afternoon. Address verification begins in April and continues through June. Last names will determine when families can participate. Tell us in the comments what you thought of last year's process.
Albany teachers, historically, have not had to pay for health benefits for their families. A change may be on the bargaining table. Click "Keep me posted" below for updates on school budget issues.
Consultants to the Albany Unified School District will continue to study the seismic safety of its buildings, for $62,800, following an initial review by structural engineers. Click the "Keep me posted" button below for updates on seismic issues.
Tough times could be coming for the Albany Children's Center, the Adult School and more. Click the "Keep me posted" button below for updates on the school budget.
The superintendent released this memo Monday evening.
Albany High Junior Spencer Perry, 17, was recently elected Youth Governor for California from among nine candidates statewide in the YMCA's Youth and Government program. He answered some questions from Albany Patch.
The Albany Aquatic Center opened Monday, and 80-100 people celebrated its grand opening Wednesday afternoon. Click the "Albany Pool Updates" link above for more stories.
Elizabeth Silva is a local mother who formed a special walking group for kids en route to Cornell School. Do you know about unique efforts around town you think others should know about? Email ο»Ώalbany@patch.comο»Ώ.
The indoor pool will be open limited hours for lap swim, open water exercise and recreational swim beginning Feb. 13.
This versatile musician was accepted to play in the California Band Directors Association 2012 High School All-State Honor Band.
This memo was posted on the Albany Unified School District website on Monday. Click the "Keep me posted" button below this story for updates on the pool.
This story originally appeared online in the Albany High Cougar. It has been reprinted from the Cougar with permission. See more from The Cougar at http://www.albanyhighcougar.com.
With the recent shuttering of the Berkeley warm pool, home to therapeutic swim programs, some are asking if Albanyβs new indoor pool can pick up the slack. Click the "Keep me posted" button below for an alert when we write about the pool.
This story, by student Maddie Johnson, originally appeared online in the Albany High Cougar. It has been reprinted from the Cougar with permission. See more from The Cougar at http://www.albanyhighcougar.com.
This notice went out over the Marin School email list earlier this week. It has been reprinted here with permission.
Rich Ritchie, an Albany Middle School special education teacher, recounts living with and training Iraqi soldiers in 2004 as a member of the U.S. Army Reserve.
El Cerrito Patch editor uncovered this recent Albany-related gem on YouTube, and shared it with us.
Neighbors and friends of Gardener and Margaret Young shared reflections on the generous elderly couple who left their estate to Albany institutions.
A small group took a flashlight tour of the Albany Aquatic Center on Wednesday night. Click the "Keep me posted" button at the bottom of this story for pool updates from Albany Patch.
Tuesday's school board meeting included a performance by Marin School's fourth grade choir. See videos of their songs here. Read more about school budgets at http://albany.patch.com/topics/School+Budget.
This story originally appeared online in the Albany High Cougar. It has been reprinted here with permission.
The Albany Middle School gym was filled with music, treats, and beautiful hand-crafted gift items. Lots of smiling faces too.
Albany High School choirs, under the direction of Mary Stocker, provided dinner theater Renaissance style.
The Lady Cougars capped a Cinderella season by making history, as well as a name for themselves in the process. Come back Sunday for many more photographs from the game.
Coming soon, reported stories from Irvine, CA, of Saturday's championship volleyball game between Albany's Lady Cougars and San Diego's Cathedral Catholic. For now, some locals react.
Let us know if you'll be tweeting about the game, or able to share photos or updates. We want to hear from you!
A stellar performance by the team easily defeated Christian Brothers, 25-15, 25-18, 25-23. This story originally appeared online in the Albany High Cougar. It has been reprinted here with permission.
This story originally appeared online in the Albany High Cougar. It has been reprinted here with permission. See more from The Cougar at http://www.albanyhighcougar.com.
The delay will not, construction reps said, cost the district extra money, as expenses will be covered by Bollo Construction and McCrary Construction. Click the "Keep me posted" button below to get updates when we write about the pool.