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Albany Leadership Seniors, Kayla and Rebecca Featured in Times Union Article Reflecting on the Pandemic’s Impact on a Pivotal Year
Albany Leadership Seniors, Kayla, and Rebecca were featured in an article by the Times Union along with other graduating seniors from across the Capital Region regarding the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on students this year. Kayla and Rebecca have shown...
Albany Leadership Softball Team Display Leadership and Heart Through the Season
Through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Albany Leadership Softball team has come together this season to show tremendous heart. This year’s team is comprised of new players to the sport mostly students in grades 9 and 10 with two students from grade 11....
Albany Leadership Partners with Walgreen’s Pharmacy for COVID-19 School Community Vaccinations
Albany Leadership is very excited to partner with Walgreen's Pharmacy to offer ALCS students and their families the opportunity to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine. Any student under the age of 18 must have a parent/ guardian complete the parent consent form. For more...
Albany Leadership’s Poetry Café and Art Show
The Albany Leadership Poetry Cafe and Art Show is an annual event showcasing the talented youth here at our school. The COVID-19 pandemic created many challenges and we were unable to come together in person for this event however, we were still able to celebrate our...
ALH Valedictorian Sisters Interviewed by Spectrum News for Historic Academic Achievements
Rebecca (Class of 2021) and Tofunmi (Class of 2014) were interviewed by Spectrum News to discuss their historic academic achievements as the first family in Albany Leadership’s history to have two valedictorians. Tofumi, graduated from ALH in 2014 as the valedictorian...
Albany Leadership Continues to Make Positive Impact on the Health and Wellness of Students through Grant Sponsored Heart Monitors
Albany Leadership is grateful to CDPHP for awarding a donation of $1,000 that supported the purchase of 20 heart rate monitors this year. These heart monitors are used in the Physical Education classes and specifically with the Russell Sage College in the High School...
A Letter to Our Albany Leadership Families
Dear ALH Family, We all continue to be heartbroken and deeply affected by the devastating loss of our daughter, sister, niece, cousin, friend, classmate, student, Chyna Forney, who was taken from us much too soon. We are all struggling to understand and cope with the...
Statement from Carina Cook, Principal, Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls
It is with great sorrow that I share the news that our community has lost one of our students, Chyna Forney. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with her family and loved ones during this very difficult time. Chyna was a senior at Albany Leadership and a bright,...
Siblings Make History as First Family to Have Two Albany Leadership Valedictorians
Last month, Albany Leadership Principal, Carina Cook, and ALH staff members visited the home of Rebecca Akinwale, Class of 2021 Valedictorian. The visit and celebration came as a surprise to her, but even more surprising is how historic Rebecca’s academic achievement...
Excitement Builds as ALH Volleyball JV and Varsity Teams Safely Returns to the Court
Excitement builds as the Albany Leadership JV and Varsity Volleyball teams continue to strive for success, sisterhood, and major serves on the court. After a prolonged postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NYSHSAA provided guidance for a safe return to high...