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Highlights About Students & Staff

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Rosalind Robbins as the organization's Teacher of the Year
At its annual meeting in April, the Oregon Association of Family and Consumer Sciences named Rosalind Robbins as the organization's Teacher of the Year.

Mrs. Robbins is a Family Studies teacher at both Calapooia Middle and Albany Options Schools.


Rosalind Robbins as the organization's Teacher of the Year

Greater Albany bus drivers Janet Turner and Bonnie Brown recently participated in the 16th Annual National Special Needs Team Safety Roadeo held in Texas March 8th to 10th.

Turner and Brown's images were featured in the monthly transportation magazine, School Transportation News.

(Photo at right: Janet Turner is pictured on the left; Bonnie Brown on the right).



Scholastic Art Awards Nine Greater Albany students earned 2013 WillametteValley Scholastic Art Awards.A public display of their work is planned for March 8 through 30, at the Benton County Museum in Philomath. Receiving awards were:
  • Jessica Dilbone, SAHS: Photography - Gold Key & Silver Key
  • Madison Doty, SAHS: Painting - two honorable mentions
  • Paola Gonzales, SAHS: Drawing - honorable mention; Painting - Silver Key & two honorable mentions
  • Sarah Hubbard, WAHS: Ceramics & glass - honorable mention; Drawing - honorable mention; Painting - Silver Key
  • Nicole Jacobson, SAHS: Drawing - honorable mention
  • Aramis Murray, WAHS: Ceramics & glass - Silver Key; Drawing - honorable mention
  • Luke Rossback, SAHS: Painting - two honorable mentions
  • Sara Weinstein, WAHS: Ceramics & glass - Gold Key; Fashion - Silver Key; Jewelry - Silver Key; Painting - honorable mention
  • Troianne Wilkinson, SAHS: Painting - Gold Key; Comic Art - honorable mention


North Albany Middle School band director Andy Nelson was the Fall 2012 recipient of the Oregon College Savings Plan's Education Celebration AwardNorth Albany Middle School band director Andy Nelson. The award recognizes Oregon K-12 teachers who have motivated and inspired children to be better students.

Mr. Nelson has been the band director at NAMS for 16 years. For eight of those years he also served as the band director at West Albany High School. He earned a personal award of $1,500 and his school received an additional $5,000.

Several South Albany High School choir members were recently recognized for their voices. McKenzie Smith was selected to the All-State choir and will train and perform at the All-State competition. Caeleb Murray and Kara Klinkebiel were selected to the All-Northwest choir and will train and perform at the All-Northwest competition. These students will have incredible opportunities to perform with the very best choirs in the state and region.

SAHS dancers had a killer performance at the December 2012 state level championships
held at Tualatin High School. The JV squad was named "champions" of the small novelty division. The varsity Southern Belles and Gent earned second place in the hip hop division and first place in the small jazz competition.


LEGO Whippersnappers took top honors at the First LEGO League (FLL) robotics regional championships held December 1st at Memorial Middle School. The team won both the Robot Performance Award and the Director’s Award, LEGO Whippersnapperswhich is presented to the team that receives top scores in four areas: robot performance, robot design/programming, research project presentation, and team work.

The Whippersnappers designed a personal medication dispenser for in-home use by seniors, especially those experiencing the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Team members (pictured above, clockwise from left): Riley L., Blake H., Alayna W., Sam R., River H., Garret T., and Bri R. The team is coached by teachers Robin Hobbensiefken and Mark Gullickson.

Greater Albany Public School District bus driver Sandra Aldama was selected as "Driver of the Year" by the Oregon Pupil Transportation Association, the professional organization of school bus drivers.

Ms. Aldama has been a driver with the district for five years.
Sandra Aldama

 

Nutrition Information

Nutrition

  • We now offer a Garden BarMenusWe serve breakfast and lunch.

  • Free & Reduced-Priced Meals
  • Carbohydrate CountsCarbohydrates in breakfast and lunch:
  • NewsletterNutrition Services Newsletter
  • Garden BarStudents can enjoy the fresh Garden Bar daily. It's part of our mission to provide healthy food options, and complements school lunches through the School Lunch Program.

  • Prices2012-13 meal prices (school and adult meals)

  • MealTime* — View cafeteria account purchases, make cafeteria account payments, and prepay deposits and payments on student lunch account balances using this online program.
      Learn More       Instructions       Quick Links
     * Please allow 24 hours for funds to post to your student's account.

School Supply Lists

School Calendars

2012-13 School Year


Pinnacle Parent PortalParent Portal

Pinnacle Parent Portal
The Pinnacle Parent Portal allows you to access student grades, attendance, and assignment information.

Bus Routes

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Interactive Bus Route Finder

Find Your Bus RouteOnline bus route information is available from Infofinder which letsyou find school and bus routeinformation by typing in your street address. You can also register to receive notifications sent out by the Transportation Department.

How it works

Locate bus stop information on the Infofinder website by doing the following:

  1. Type in your address and zip code. Be sure to include Dr, St, Ave, etc. (Note: It is not necessary to select a school or grade when you search.)

  2. Click the search button to get a list of bus routes associated with your address.

You can print your stop information by clicking the printer icon (printer) next to the school name. To print a list of routes and schools plus an area map, print the page from your browser.

Please be advised that the PM bus stop times listed are approximate due to unforseen traffic, weather, etc. Students are to be at the assigned stop at least 5 minutes before the posted times.

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Library Catalog

The District's Online Library Catalog (organized by school)

 

School Calendars

School Calendars Calendar

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   2013-14

Pre-Kindergarten Outreach Committee

Pre-Kindergarten Outreach CommitteeOne of the goals of the Pre-Kindergarten Outreach Committee is to contact parents and community members who work with children younger than kindergarten age to inform them of current school expectations.

Click here to view the Committee's Kindergarten Readiness brochure (English & Español)

Advanced Diploma Program

Advanced Diploma Program

Advanced DiplomaThe Advanced Diploma program is designed specifically to address the needs of motivated seniors who are seeking a seamless transition into the community college environment.

Under the program, a high school senior completes all the requirements for graduation. But instead of receiving a diploma, the student remains in the Greater Albany Public School District for an additional year.

The student then enrolls in Linn Benton Community College (LBCC), and the school district pays for the student's books and tuition for 12 credits of instruction per term with money received from the State School Fund.

Upon completion of the year, the student will:
   • receive a high school diploma,
   • have earned 36 college credits,
   • be well on the way to an Associate's Degree.   

    Click here for more about the Advanced Diploma