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WHERE BRIGHT MINDS BEGIN THEIR JOURNEY
Albany Academy Lower School builds a strong foundation where young learners grow, develop confidence, and embrace a love of learning.
IT'S COOL TO BE SMART HERE
At Albany Academy, it’s not just okay to be smart—it’s celebrated. Curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning drive our students to excel.
FIRST AND FINEST SCHOOL IN THE CAPITAL REGION
Albany Academy upholds a tradition of excellence through our mission to develop diligent students of high character who become curious, critical thinkers.
BIG SUPPORT FOR BIG EXPECTATIONS
At Albany Academy, we challenge students to achieve their best while providing the guidance, encouragement, and resources they need to succeed
ONE SCHOOL, UNLIMITED LEARNING POSSIBILITIES
At Albany Academy, we challenge students to achieve their best while providing the guidance, encouragement, and resources they need to succeed.
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About Us
Albany Academy coordinates single-sex and coeducational learning environments to develop diligent students of high character who become curious, critical thinkers.
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![Reunion 2025 Welcomes Generations of Alumnae & Alumni]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747769469/albanyacademiesorg/moqbyqc8bc6yaoef4ehv/2025Reunion-9.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747769469/albanyacademiesorg/moqbyqc8bc6yaoef4ehv/2025Reunion-9.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747769469/albanyacademiesorg/moqbyqc8bc6yaoef4ehv/2025Reunion-9.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747769469/albanyacademiesorg/moqbyqc8bc6yaoef4ehv/2025Reunion-9.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747769469/albanyacademiesorg/moqbyqc8bc6yaoef4ehv/2025Reunion-9.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747769469/albanyacademiesorg/moqbyqc8bc6yaoef4ehv/2025Reunion-9.jpg","width":2200}])
This May, Albany Academy opened its doors wide for Reunion 2025—welcoming generations of The Albany Academy alumni and Albany Academy for Girls alumnae back to campus for a weekend full of celebration, reconnection, and reflection.
![Celebrating Academic Excellence: Albany Academy’s Cum Laude Society Inductees from the Class of 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746138554/albanyacademiesorg/opz6mruj8maqg8s1vhiz/CumLaudeSocietyLogo.jpg","width":166}])
Celebrating Academic Excellence: Albany Academy’s Cum Laude Society Inductees from the Class of 2025
Each year, Albany Academy proudly recognizes a select group of students whose academic achievements place them among the very best of their peers.
![Sheila Curran Bernard]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744225429/albanyacademiesorg/ri1oyuwcmcmd01oeyvuc/BernardwithAcademyFaculty.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744225429/albanyacademiesorg/ri1oyuwcmcmd01oeyvuc/BernardwithAcademyFaculty.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744225429/albanyacademiesorg/ri1oyuwcmcmd01oeyvuc/BernardwithAcademyFaculty.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744225429/albanyacademiesorg/ri1oyuwcmcmd01oeyvuc/BernardwithAcademyFaculty.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744225429/albanyacademiesorg/ri1oyuwcmcmd01oeyvuc/BernardwithAcademyFaculty.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744225429/albanyacademiesorg/ri1oyuwcmcmd01oeyvuc/BernardwithAcademyFaculty.jpg","width":2200}])
As part of the Gifford History Speakers’ Series, Albany Academy welcomed Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker, writer, and University at Albany professor Sheila Curran Bernard on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
![A group of six women gathers together for a photo, all members of the custodial team.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743103627/albanyacademiesorg/dmwakgmhagofqtqdubda/CustodialTeamatAlbanyAcademy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743103627/albanyacademiesorg/dmwakgmhagofqtqdubda/CustodialTeamatAlbanyAcademy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743103627/albanyacademiesorg/dmwakgmhagofqtqdubda/CustodialTeamatAlbanyAcademy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743103627/albanyacademiesorg/dmwakgmhagofqtqdubda/CustodialTeamatAlbanyAcademy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1743103627/albanyacademiesorg/dmwakgmhagofqtqdubda/CustodialTeamatAlbanyAcademy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1743103627/albanyacademiesorg/dmwakgmhagofqtqdubda/CustodialTeamatAlbanyAcademy.jpg","width":2200}])
In the summer of 2024, we were proud to welcome new members to our custodial team who brought a wealth of experience and dedication to our Albany Academy community from their time at Saint Rose.
![The Albany Academy Athletic A in red with a navy blue outline and the text "WINTER SCHOLAR-ATHLETES"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742433498/albanyacademiesorg/exanwfkoqmkswxmxheff/WinterScholarAthletes.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742433498/albanyacademiesorg/exanwfkoqmkswxmxheff/WinterScholarAthletes.png","width":500}])
We’re proud to announce our Winter Scholar-Athlete Team Awards, honoring teams where 75% of the roster earned a GPA of 90.00 or higher—a true testament to their dedication and drive.
![Girls' player #23 dribbles the basketball down the court.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742403538/albanyacademiesorg/jdmjaf9cyhqq7i1vstsc/GirlsBasketballDribble.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742403538/albanyacademiesorg/jdmjaf9cyhqq7i1vstsc/GirlsBasketballDribble.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742403538/albanyacademiesorg/jdmjaf9cyhqq7i1vstsc/GirlsBasketballDribble.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742403538/albanyacademiesorg/jdmjaf9cyhqq7i1vstsc/GirlsBasketballDribble.jpg","width":1138}])
Academy Bears captured the Class A win with a 65-43 win. Congratulations, Bears!
![Cover of the 2024 Montgomery & Lafayette as it lays on a table.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742951162/albanyacademiesorg/uyqq7rshf8ilcn7jqot0/2024MontgomeryLafayette.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742951162/albanyacademiesorg/uyqq7rshf8ilcn7jqot0/2024MontgomeryLafayette.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742951162/albanyacademiesorg/uyqq7rshf8ilcn7jqot0/2024MontgomeryLafayette.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742951162/albanyacademiesorg/uyqq7rshf8ilcn7jqot0/2024MontgomeryLafayette.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742951162/albanyacademiesorg/uyqq7rshf8ilcn7jqot0/2024MontgomeryLafayette.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1742951162/albanyacademiesorg/uyqq7rshf8ilcn7jqot0/2024MontgomeryLafayette.jpg","width":2200}])
The REALM program publicly recognizes excellent literary magazines produced by students with the support of their teachers. REALM is designed to encourage all schools to develop literary magazines that celebrate the art and craft of writing.
![Albany Academy Boys' Basketball Wins Championship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742576745/albanyacademiesorg/cpsyvvxiybdqof503eac/AlbanyAcademyBoysBasketballWinsChampionship.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742576745/albanyacademiesorg/cpsyvvxiybdqof503eac/AlbanyAcademyBoysBasketballWinsChampionship.jpg","width":427}])
The Albany Academy boys’ basketball team clinched the NYSAIS state championship with a commanding 71-31 victory over Dalton, concluding their season with an impressive 22-2 record.
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From Our Community
![Chef Adam from FLIK, Cody Futia from Vermiluv, and Mr. McNally pose for a photo at the Upper School Caird Chapel.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747073449/albanyacademiesorg/uluxogx94hbvx1ukhtly/Vermiluv1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747073449/albanyacademiesorg/uluxogx94hbvx1ukhtly/Vermiluv1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747073449/albanyacademiesorg/uluxogx94hbvx1ukhtly/Vermiluv1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747073449/albanyacademiesorg/uluxogx94hbvx1ukhtly/Vermiluv1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747073449/albanyacademiesorg/uluxogx94hbvx1ukhtly/Vermiluv1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747073449/albanyacademiesorg/uluxogx94hbvx1ukhtly/Vermiluv1.jpg","width":2200}])
On May 6, 2025, Cody Futia from Vermiluv visited Albany Academy’s Upper School to share the success of the school’s composting partnership—which has already diverted over 10,000 pounds of waste from landfills—and to announce plans to expand the sustainable program to Upper School students next year.
![Members of Albany Academy Neuroscience Club stand posed together]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745604138/albanyacademiesorg/oztatpj7ogtjgvunj5zy/MembersofAlbanyAcademyNeuroscienceClub.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745604138/albanyacademiesorg/oztatpj7ogtjgvunj5zy/MembersofAlbanyAcademyNeuroscienceClub.jpg","width":468}])
Other than its prestigious history and reputation, what really makes Albany Academy the best K-12 institution in the area? The answer is simple: its extremely qualified educators, its collegiate-like facilities, and its elegant and well-mannered student body all separate it from other schools.
![Chef Adam explains a menu to two staff prior to the Albany Academy Thanksgiving feast.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743036940/albanyacademiesorg/wujdfgj197n0iivgf5my/ChefAdam.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743036940/albanyacademiesorg/wujdfgj197n0iivgf5my/ChefAdam.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743036940/albanyacademiesorg/wujdfgj197n0iivgf5my/ChefAdam.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743036940/albanyacademiesorg/wujdfgj197n0iivgf5my/ChefAdam.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1743036940/albanyacademiesorg/wujdfgj197n0iivgf5my/ChefAdam.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1743036940/albanyacademiesorg/wujdfgj197n0iivgf5my/ChefAdam.jpg","width":2200}])
Meet Chef Adam Rubino—the heart behind the kitchen at Albany Academy. Beloved by students for his flavorful meals, warm personality, and commitment to community.
![Nikki Borisenok '08 takes a selfie outside in a garden holding a bouquet of fresh picked flowers.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742066194/albanyacademiesorg/bhxgu861n0nssltirbnr/NikkiBorisenok08.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742066194/albanyacademiesorg/bhxgu861n0nssltirbnr/NikkiBorisenok08.jpg","width":480}])
From the fast-paced world of product development at Victoria’s Secret to the rolling fields of Old Tavern Farm, Albany Academy alumna Nicole Borisenok has embraced entrepreneurship in a whole new way. She’s transformed her family’s horse-breeding business into a thriving hub with a winery, flower farm, and distillery—all while preserving the farm’s rich history. Discover how her Academy roots shaped her journey, and what’s next for this dynamic businesswoman.
![Variety and Value: Clubs at Albany Academy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739802723/albanyacademiesorg/h0jgqdnvargedm8tc08f/KeyClub-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739802723/albanyacademiesorg/h0jgqdnvargedm8tc08f/KeyClub-2.jpg","width":420}])
Feature Content Authored by Students
At Albany Academy, student-led clubs provide opportunities for leadership, service, and personal growth. From the long-standing Key Club, which engages students in impactful community service, to the newly established Bible Club, which fosters open discussions on faith, students are making a difference. Whether joining an established club or starting a new one, Albany Academy encourages students to explore their passions, build connections, and contribute to the community.
![Spotlight: Peter Hansen '91]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742855077/albanyacademiesorg/yrqqkblka7ujjhvpualt/PeterHansen-7.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742855077/albanyacademiesorg/yrqqkblka7ujjhvpualt/PeterHansen-7.jpg","width":294}])
When Peter Hansen ’91 learned he had gotten the job teaching American history at the Academy’s Upper School, he requested Room 212.
“As an American history student, I sat right there,” he said recently, pointing to a seat near the windows overlooking the playing fields where he excelled as a three-season athlete. “And that class is the reason I’m here.”
![Sara Strope '96]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742950413/albanyacademiesorg/c3htwtycfk0upcpkaypu/SaraStrope96.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742950413/albanyacademiesorg/c3htwtycfk0upcpkaypu/SaraStrope96.jpg","width":500}])
Sara Strope, a proud graduate of the Albany Academy for Girls (AAG) Class of 1996, embodies the school’s enduring commitment to curiosity, confidence, and care. A trailblazer from her time as a student, Sara reflects on a vibrant and dynamic Academy experience that shaped her journey to becoming a Chief Marketing Officer and influential thought leader in the tech industry.
![John McClintock '57 sits at a desk in the archives in a tan suit, smiling and looking at the camera.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741019735/albanyacademiesorg/vyav9r1d4vvnwp3r1jzo/JohnSpotlight.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741019735/albanyacademiesorg/vyav9r1d4vvnwp3r1jzo/JohnSpotlight.jpg","width":512}])
A dedicated scholar, educator, and historian, John McClintock II ’57 left an enduring legacy at Albany Academy and beyond. From his time as a standout student and faculty member to his work preserving the Academy’s history, John’s impact is profound. Read about his remarkable journey, his passion for education, and the lasting imprint he left on our community.