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The first annual GAPS outdoor school is scheduled for this May for Memorial Middle School students. The program will include a week-long overnight camp experience developed in partnership with Calapooia Watershed Council.

High schools are needed for camp counselor positions. Eligible applicants must:

• Love the outdoors
• Want to serve as a mentor to 6th grade students
• Have an interest in the natural sciences
• Be able to relate to middle school students
• Want to practice and enhance your leadership and communication skills

For more information:

See the camp counselor presentation
See the Peachjar flyer

High school students can apply online. Applications are due by March 9 and must include a reference form from two teachers and a school counselor, due by March 16.

The prep work is nearly done for the major bond-funded construction projects. Planning has included seeking permits, planning for logistics for each site, creating a work timeline and, of course, designing the projects.

Construction work will start as soon as school is out at South Albany High School, West Albany High School, the new elementary school near Timber Ridge, the replacement of Oak Grove Elementary and the middle school vocational/CTE classrooms.

It is an exciting time. We will share more details as the work progresses. Here are design concept videos for each project:

South Albany High School
West Albany High School
New elementary school near Timber Ridge
Oak Grove Elementary School replacement

Questions about the bond? Check out our new Frequently Asked Questions page.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

You are invited to come visit Albany Options School the morning of Thursday, March 1st, from 8am-9am for Coffee with the Counselor.

It will be an informal opportunity to come to AOS during the school day, visit with the counselor, and enjoy some coffee.

Your coffee beverages will be made by students at the AOeSpresso Coffee Cart.

I hope to see you there,

Anna Harryman, Counselor

Estimados padres y apoderados:

Está invitado a venir a visitar la escuela alternativa Albany Options School (AOS), la mañana del jueves 1 de marzo de 8 am a 9 am, para tomarse un café con la Consejera.

Esta será una oportunidad informal para venir a AOS durante el día escolar, visitar a la consejera y disfrutar de un café.

Los cafés serán preparados por los estudiantes de nuestro puesto de café “AOeSpresso Coffee Cart”.

Esperamos verle allí,

Sra. Anna Harryman,

Consejera

Early bird registration ends tomorrow for the annual iRun for Kids fundraiser on March 17. Shirts are guaranteed for participants who register before Feb. 23.

All proceeds benefit Albany Public Schools Foundation programs for students. Learn more or register on the APSF website.

Sometimes we have to close school, delay the start of school, or release early because of bad weather. This is the annual reminder of procedures for school closures or schedule changes due to inclement weather.

When the decision has been made to close school or delay the start, we rely on local radio and television stations for notifications. Closure and delayed start information will ordinarily be broadcast by 6:30 a.m. Closure information will also be posted on the District website.

 Our District subscribes to FlashAlert. This service forwards school closure information to local radio and television stations. Staff, parents, or community members can register to receive these notices directly. Notifications will be sent via email. For those of you with tablets or smart phones, you can also receive messages by downloading the FlashAlert Messenger app. This app is available on Google Play or the iTunes app store. There are no costs to the recipients for using the email or app for notifications.

All addresses registered on FlashAlert will remain confidential. You will receive an email message once per year asking if you wish to continue your subscription and to confirm your email address.  Subscribers should be aware that some email spam filters may prevent messages from being received.

Below are some of the radio and television stations that will be notified of school closures: 

If you have questions about the procedures summarized above, please contact the school or contact the District Office at 541-967-4501.

Download this letter to parents in English or Spanish.