Homecoming 2025
Albany Academy Homecoming 2025
Albany Academy was thrilled to welcome alumni, families, students, and friends back to campus for an unforgettable Homecoming Weekend filled with school spirit, connection, and celebration. Throughout the weekend, the community came together to cheer on Academy teams, honor longstanding traditions, reconnect with classmates, and create lasting memories. The energy and pride felt across campus made Homecoming 2025 a truly memorable celebration of the Albany Academy community.
For More Information
If you have any questions about homecoming, please contact:
Marcelle McAdoo '20, Special Events & Parents Engagement Coordinator Email Phone: 518.429.2415
Photo by TJ Anderson '27
Photo by TJ Anderson '27
Schedule Of Events
Student Spirit Week, October 6-10
- Monday: PJ Day
- Tuesday: Hawaii Day / Beach Day
- Wednesday: Spirit Day – Wear your Academy Gear!
- Thursday: Red, White, and Blue Day – USA Day
- Friday: Color Wars
- Seniors – Blue
- Juniors – Red
- Sophomores – Black
- Freshmen – White
- 8th Grade – Blue
- 7th Grade – Red
- 6th Grade – Black
- 5th Grade – White
- 4th Grade – Blue
- 3rd Grade – Red
- 2nd Grade – Black
- 1st Grade, Kindergarten & Pre-K – White
Friday, October 10
Student Pep Rally
2:20 p.m. | Caird Field
Students and faculty kick off Homecoming Weekend at the Pep Rally. Go Academy!
Saturday, October 11
Board Of Visitors Breakfast
8:30 A.m. | SCHELLENBERGER CENTER
Board of Visitors members are welcome to a light breakfast at the Institutional Advancement Office.
Girls Varsity Soccer
9:30 A.M. | UPPER SCHOOL FIELDS
Watch Coach Brian Keough and the Girls Varsity Soccer team take on LaSalle Institute in this weekend matchup!
Girls Varsity Volleyball
10:00 A.M. | SILIPIGNO Athletic Center
John McNally's Girls Varsity Volleyball team will play Watervliet Jr./Sr. High on our home court.
Boys Varsity Soccer
11:00 A.M. | Upper School fields
Lansingburgh High School comes to face the Boys Varsity Soccer team in an early morning matchup.
Caird Classic
2:00 P.M. | CAird Field
Our annual football game will kick off with Cindy Caird officiating the coin toss, along with a pregame speech from Chris Lauricella.
What's Available On Saturday:
- Breakfast sandwiches by the Girls' Basketball Team — available at the Volleyball Game only
- Snacks, shirts, face painting courtesy of Student Council
- Emack and Bolio's Ice Cream Truck — available from 2 - 4 on the Upper School Campus
- LS/MS Chef Jeff Rayno’s food truck, Skillz Kitchen — available from 2 - 4 on the Upper School Campus
- Live photo booth station
- Balloon Artist Gal Jenny — available from 2 - 4 on the Upper School Campus
- Posters from Albany Academy Parents' Association
- Academy Merchandise by Clearly Yours