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Coach Shields Named Finalist for CharterUp’s “Driving Greatness” Award!
We are beyond proud to announce that Coach Shields has been selected as one of the five national finalists for CharterUp’s Driving Greatness Award- chosen from hundreds of nominations across the country!
Coach Shields represents the heart of Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls, going above and beyond to support our scholars both on and off the field. Now, he has the chance to win $10,000 for himself and $10,000 for our athletics Program– but we need YOUR help to make it happen!
Vote Coach Shields by clicking the button “Vote Now” below and help us put Albany Leadership on the map!
Important: After voting, don’t forget to check your email and confirm your vote- otherwise it won’t count!
Let’s rally together, Panther family- Together We Lead, Together We Succeed!
Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls: Embracing a Sisterhood of Leadership
Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls is a single-gender school that serves girls 6-12 who reside throughout the Capital Region.
Through our core pillars of leadership, our girls are given the necessary tools that prepares, empower and encourages them to successfully transition to post secondary education.
At ALCS, we believe in being our sister’s keeper.
We are a 6-12 Academy of Excellence.
The Middle School (6-8)
The High School (9-12)
At Albany Leadership, our scholars strive for excellence through our core pillars of leadership:
Leadership in SISTERHOOD
With building and empowering sisterhood through our 6-12th grade community, our ladies are empowered to learn to embrace themselves and encourage others to value the characters of sisterhood.
Leadership in SERVICE
Our girls and community are dedicated to improving their fellow community for a better future through volunteerism and involvement.
Leadership in SCHOLARSHIP
With commitment and dedication; our girls are able to achieve the academic, social, and emotional skills to achieve the scholarship outcomes for their future advancement within their life experiences.
Albany Leadership by the Numbers:
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College Acceptance Rate
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Graduation Rate
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Parent Satisfaction
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Students earn a college credit before graduation
Guiding Young Women to College Success:
Albany Leadership graduates young women that are prepared to enter the college of their choice. Accordingly, the ALCS college admissions process is in depth and individualized. ALCS counselors begin their work with students immediately upon entry into the school and continue through the college application process and on to graduation.
Upcoming Events
- Winter Recess- School Closed on 24th Dec 2025
- Professional Development (Staff only, no classes) on 5th Jan 2026
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day- School Closed on 19th Jan 2026
- Regents Exams- No HS Classes on 20th Jan 2026
- February Recess- School Closed on 16th Feb 2026
- Professional Development (Staff only, no classes) on 13th Mar 2026
- Eid al-Fitr (School Closed) on 20th Mar 2026
- Spring Recess- School Closed on 3rd Apr 2026
- Mock Regents- No HS Classes on 22nd Apr 2026
- Memorial Day Recess- No School on 22nd May 2026
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Due to the inclement weather conditions, Albany Leadership will be closed today for the safety of our students and staff. Thank you for your understanding and stay warm!
When that final bell hits before Thanksgiving break… our staff understood the assignment. 😂🦃![]()
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Enjoy the break—you’ve earned it! 🍁✨
Grateful hearts & full plates 🧡✨![]()
Last week, our ALCS family came together—students, families, alumni, staff, and community partners—to share a beautiful meal and celebrate the power of community. Moments like these remind us what it means to lead with love, gratitude, and togetherness.![]()
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make our Community Dinner so special! 🥘💛 #PantherPride #ALCSCommunity #GratefulTogether