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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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Academy builds a strong foundation where young learners grow through hands-on exploration, daily movement, and a nurturing environment that develops a lifelong love of learning.
INSPIRING CURIOSITY, BUILDING CHARACTER
Students aren’t taught what to think, but how to think, through a rigorous, supportive program that prepares them to lead with confidence in college and beyond.
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Albany Academy Middle School fosters confidence and character through early leadership roles. Starting Fall 2026, the Middle School will be fully coeducational, uniting every student to learn and lead together.
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Albany Academy is the first and only independent, preparatory, Pre-K through post-graduate school in New York’s Capital Region. With a legacy of excellence and innovation, Academy offers a curriculum designed to develop diligent students of high character who become curious, critical thinkers. Albany Academy provides a truly individualized, Pre-K through postgraduate experience where every student is known, challenged, and supported, preparing them not only for college success but also for purposeful leadership in a complex world.
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![Serve, Swing, Support! Athletic Outing on June 22]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777661242/albanyacademiesorg/cpccqngcxkyo7efi416d/AthleticOutingSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777661242/albanyacademiesorg/cpccqngcxkyo7efi416d/AthleticOutingSquare.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777661242/albanyacademiesorg/cpccqngcxkyo7efi416d/AthleticOutingSquare.png","width":600}])
Join us on Monday, June 22, at Wolferts Roost Country Club for Albany Academy’s Athletic Outing in support of our exceptional athletic programs.
Enjoy a day of tennis, golf, and community with parents, alumnae/i, and friends of Albany Academy. The event features round-robin tennis, a luncheon buffet, scramble-format golf, and a cocktail reception celebrating our participants and sponsors (play both or just tennis or golf!).
Registration closes June 12. Don’t stay on the sidelines, sign up today and support Albany Academy Athletics!
![NYSAIS Champions: Albany Academy Boy's Track & Field Wins First-Ever State Title]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779977905/albanyacademiesorg/d9exawlg0zfnilpesjha/NYSAIStrophy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779977905/albanyacademiesorg/d9exawlg0zfnilpesjha/NYSAIStrophy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779977905/albanyacademiesorg/d9exawlg0zfnilpesjha/NYSAIStrophy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779977905/albanyacademiesorg/d9exawlg0zfnilpesjha/NYSAIStrophy.jpg","width":1080}])
Congratulations to Albany Academy Boys Track & Field on a historic and record-setting season! On May 20, the program captured its first-ever NYSAIS Athletic Association State Championship, a remarkable achievement that reflects the perseverance and teamwork of this group of student-athletes and coaches. Led by multiple individual state champions, podium finishes, and strong relay performances across the meet, the team showcased the depth and excellence of the program.
Congratulations, Cadets!
![Three Named to New York State All-State Teams]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778775220/albanyacademiesorg/bcox1ihguyo2lsk6ytwd/GirlsBasketballAllStateHonors.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778775220/albanyacademiesorg/bcox1ihguyo2lsk6ytwd/GirlsBasketballAllStateHonors.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778775220/albanyacademiesorg/bcox1ihguyo2lsk6ytwd/GirlsBasketballAllStateHonors.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778775220/albanyacademiesorg/bcox1ihguyo2lsk6ytwd/GirlsBasketballAllStateHonors.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778775220/albanyacademiesorg/bcox1ihguyo2lsk6ytwd/GirlsBasketballAllStateHonors.png","width":1320}])
Congratulations to Alex Leonard '26 (1st Team), Morgan Vien '26 (4th Team), and Nayla Macon '28 (12th Team) on earning New York State All-State Honors for Girls Basketball!
![Albany Academy girls basketball]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773166691/albanyacademiesorg/ftt2xnvmacxbfhkzhpvo/SectionII.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773166691/albanyacademiesorg/ftt2xnvmacxbfhkzhpvo/SectionII.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773166691/albanyacademiesorg/ftt2xnvmacxbfhkzhpvo/SectionII.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773166691/albanyacademiesorg/ftt2xnvmacxbfhkzhpvo/SectionII.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1773166691/albanyacademiesorg/ftt2xnvmacxbfhkzhpvo/SectionII.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1773166691/albanyacademiesorg/ftt2xnvmacxbfhkzhpvo/SectionII.jpg","width":2200}])
Albany Academy women's basketball will take on Tappan Zee in the Semi-Final on Saturday, March 21.
![2026 Men's Swimming & Diving NEPSAC Champions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773166949/albanyacademiesorg/vq1zrgsmfwe7mgwloepz/2026MensSwimmingDivingNEPSACChampions.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773166949/albanyacademiesorg/vq1zrgsmfwe7mgwloepz/2026MensSwimmingDivingNEPSACChampions.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773166949/albanyacademiesorg/vq1zrgsmfwe7mgwloepz/2026MensSwimmingDivingNEPSACChampions.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773166949/albanyacademiesorg/vq1zrgsmfwe7mgwloepz/2026MensSwimmingDivingNEPSACChampions.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773166949/albanyacademiesorg/vq1zrgsmfwe7mgwloepz/2026MensSwimmingDivingNEPSACChampions.jpg","width":1440}])
Albany Academy’s men’s swimming and diving team captured the 2026 Division II NEPSAC Championship, while the women’s team finished 4th overall, capping an outstanding season for Academy's inaugural NEPSAC season.
![Introducing Academy Summer! Registration Opens Feb. 24 for Academy Families]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770843212/albanyacademiesorg/cspcekaw0fp5g712dch2/AcademySummerSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770843212/albanyacademiesorg/cspcekaw0fp5g712dch2/AcademySummerSquare.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770843212/albanyacademiesorg/cspcekaw0fp5g712dch2/AcademySummerSquare.png","width":600}])
A message from Kerri Killian, Director of Summer Programs:
This year marks the official launch of Academy Summer, our newly reimagined K-12 summer experience at Albany Academy. Our programs have been expanded to offer both half-day and full-day options across divisions to give families more choice and clearer scheduling options.
The camp webpages are now live to explore our new offerings, and priority registration for current Academy families will open on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Current Academy families should use this priority registration link on Tuesday (we ask that you please do not share this link publicly).
Please click "read more" above to learn more about camp. We look forward to seeing you this summer!
![Celebrating Our 2026 Gala Honorees]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769651293/albanyacademiesorg/oavz5p4funh7fveikqdb/2026GalaHonorees.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769651293/albanyacademiesorg/oavz5p4funh7fveikqdb/2026GalaHonorees.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769651293/albanyacademiesorg/oavz5p4funh7fveikqdb/2026GalaHonorees.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769651293/albanyacademiesorg/oavz5p4funh7fveikqdb/2026GalaHonorees.jpg","width":1080}])
The Gala returns April 11 to celebrate the people who make Albany Academy exceptional. This year, we honor E. Stewart Jones, Jr. '59, P'90, '93, '97, Trustee Emeritus; Margaret Holbritter '75, P'03, Trustee Emeritus; and the Bischoff Family—Robert & Deborah Bischoff P'15, GP'39 and Hannah Bischoff Minissale P'39. Join us for an evening of celebration while supporting financial aid for Albany Academy students. Reserve your seat today.
![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/v1768496076/albanyacademiesorg/xqhajqnnuufcbrr8akiw/Classof2026CollegeAthleticCommitments.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768496076/albanyacademiesorg/xqhajqnnuufcbrr8akiw/Classof2026CollegeAthleticCommitments.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768496076/albanyacademiesorg/xqhajqnnuufcbrr8akiw/Classof2026CollegeAthleticCommitments.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768496076/albanyacademiesorg/xqhajqnnuufcbrr8akiw/Classof2026CollegeAthleticCommitments.png","width":1080}])
Albany Academy marked a milestone moment as the community gathered to celebrate 14 members of the Class of 2026 who have officially committed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Surrounded by families, coaches, teammates, and teachers, the event recognized years of preparation and commitment by these student-athletes.
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![Volume 4 of Albany Academy's Montgomery & Lafayette]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780410926/albanyacademiesorg/rkragmwauplmzbtux1py/Volume4ofAlbanyAcademysMontgomeryLafayette.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780410926/albanyacademiesorg/rkragmwauplmzbtux1py/Volume4ofAlbanyAcademysMontgomeryLafayette.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780410926/albanyacademiesorg/rkragmwauplmzbtux1py/Volume4ofAlbanyAcademysMontgomeryLafayette.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1780410926/albanyacademiesorg/rkragmwauplmzbtux1py/Volume4ofAlbanyAcademysMontgomeryLafayette.png","width":1012}])
Albany Academy is excited to announce the digital release of Montgomery & Lafayette Volume 4 (2026), the latest edition of its nationally acclaimed student literary and arts magazine. This annual publication showcases the creative talents of Upper School students, featuring original poetry, short fiction, essays, photography, and visual art.
![Navy graphic with the Albany Academy logo and text "Middle School News"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756999631/albanyacademiesorg/fofoxncq256vvzcg2ugs/MIDDLESCHOOLNEWS.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756999631/albanyacademiesorg/fofoxncq256vvzcg2ugs/MIDDLESCHOOLNEWS.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1756999631/albanyacademiesorg/fofoxncq256vvzcg2ugs/MIDDLESCHOOLNEWS.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1756999631/albanyacademiesorg/fofoxncq256vvzcg2ugs/MIDDLESCHOOLNEWS.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1756999631/albanyacademiesorg/fofoxncq256vvzcg2ugs/MIDDLESCHOOLNEWS.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756999631/albanyacademiesorg/fofoxncq256vvzcg2ugs/MIDDLESCHOOLNEWS.png","width":2025}])
Congratulations to our Middle School language scholars! Albany Academy students recently earned national recognition, bringing home perfect scores, gold medals, and top honors on both the National Spanish Exam and the National Latin Exam.
![Class of 2026 Achieves 100% Participation in Senior Class Gift Campaign]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779982283/albanyacademiesorg/rtjtrrxy8ojazkrpa0tv/classof2026100giving.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779982283/albanyacademiesorg/rtjtrrxy8ojazkrpa0tv/classof2026100giving.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779982283/albanyacademiesorg/rtjtrrxy8ojazkrpa0tv/classof2026100giving.png","width":600}])
Congratulations to the Albany Academy Class of 2026 on an extraordinary accomplishment. We are thrilled to share that 100% of the senior class participated in this year’s Class Gift Campaign, making them the first class in Albany Academy history to achieve this milestone prior to commencement.
This achievement reflects not only the generosity of the Class of 2026, but also the strength and unity that have defined this group throughout their time at Academy. Thank you to all of the families who supported the campaign and helped make this moment possible.
![A group of Albany Academy faculty & staff stand posed for the CDPHP workforce challenge 2026.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779979584/albanyacademiesorg/hcgwogculpmzvtqoggwi/AlbanyAcademy2026WorkforceChallenge.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779979584/albanyacademiesorg/hcgwogculpmzvtqoggwi/AlbanyAcademy2026WorkforceChallenge.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779979584/albanyacademiesorg/hcgwogculpmzvtqoggwi/AlbanyAcademy2026WorkforceChallenge.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779979584/albanyacademiesorg/hcgwogculpmzvtqoggwi/AlbanyAcademy2026WorkforceChallenge.jpg","width":1024}])
Twenty-nine faculty and staff from Albany Academy proudly participated in the 2026 CDPHP Workforce Challenge, a 3.5 mile route starting and ending at Albany's Empire State Plaza.
Congratulations to all Albany Academy participants!
On Wednesday, the Upper School community, along with families, gathered to celebrate 11 members of the Class of 2026 who have officially committed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Surrounded by families, coaches, teammates, and teachers, the event recognized years of preparation and commitment by these student-athletes.
![Albany Academy Walks to Support Clean Water Access]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778700410/albanyacademiesorg/pg7xnpcatpyuc14qjrtx/WalkforWater_student.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778700410/albanyacademiesorg/pg7xnpcatpyuc14qjrtx/WalkforWater_student.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778700410/albanyacademiesorg/pg7xnpcatpyuc14qjrtx/WalkforWater_student.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778700410/albanyacademiesorg/pg7xnpcatpyuc14qjrtx/WalkforWater_student.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1778700410/albanyacademiesorg/pg7xnpcatpyuc14qjrtx/WalkforWater_student.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1778700410/albanyacademiesorg/pg7xnpcatpyuc14qjrtx/WalkforWater_student.jpg","width":2200}])
Students, faculty, and staff recently took part in a “Walk for Water” at Albany Academy, raising awareness and funds to support WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) initiatives in Nicaragua. The community came together to learn about global issues related to safe drinking water, proper disposal of waste, and hygiene practices.
The effort raised closed to $4,000 for El Porvenir, a frontline development organization, to help build a latrine and handwashing station for a community school in Nicaragua.
![Albany Academy Dance: Building Bridges Between School and Professional Stage]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777556655/albanyacademiesorg/iupovjh9x5hbrbhunfvn/Evedance.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777556655/albanyacademiesorg/iupovjh9x5hbrbhunfvn/Evedance.jpg","width":480}])
Albany Academy had a proud presence in the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company's 35th Anniversary Program at The Egg this past weekend, including two seventh grade students who performed as part of the company's Egg Kids Project.
Click "Read More" to learn about the ties between Albany Academy dance and the professional dance community!
![Four Albany Academy students stand in front of a white board holding the certificates of their Latin Exam.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776952083/albanyacademiesorg/cefeilpcdrwxbfhpfqya/NationalExamResults1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776952083/albanyacademiesorg/cefeilpcdrwxbfhpfqya/NationalExamResults1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776952083/albanyacademiesorg/cefeilpcdrwxbfhpfqya/NationalExamResults1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1776952083/albanyacademiesorg/cefeilpcdrwxbfhpfqya/NationalExamResults1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1776952083/albanyacademiesorg/cefeilpcdrwxbfhpfqya/NationalExamResults1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1776952083/albanyacademiesorg/cefeilpcdrwxbfhpfqya/NationalExamResults1.jpg","width":2200}])
Our Upper School Latin students recently took the National Latin Exam (NLE), a rigorous national contest that tests students' knowledge of the Latin language and Ancient Roman history and culture. Congratulations to this year's award winners!
Click "Read More" for full results.