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Principal
Susie Orsborn
Address
1130 Queen Ave SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone Numbers (541)
Main Office: 967-4545
Attendance: 967-4551
Career Center: 967-4540
Counseling: 967-4573
Registrar: 967-4553
Fax
(541) 924-3701
Grades
9-12
School Hours
Office:
7 AM to 4 PM
Classes:
7:50 AM to 2:50 PM
Total Enrollment
1,400
Opened in 1953, West Albany High School is proudly educating its second and third generations of Albany children. Located on a 53-acre campus near the city's historic downtown, the school serves children from the Central, Liberty, North Albany, Oak Grove, Sunrise, Takena, Tangent and Waverly attendance areas.
Parents and Students:
Parent and Students,
I want to let you know about an incident that occurred Thursday night with a West Albany student. I have attached the press release below. I want you to know that APD has been through our school and made sure that there is nothing of any danger on campus. Our students and staff's safety is our number one concern. Please feel free to contact me at any time. I cannot share any information other than what is in the press release at this time. If your son or daughter has any information regarding this incident, or similar incidents with this student please contact Albany Police Detectives at 541-917-7680. Again, we are committed to the safety of your sons and daughters.
Sincerely,
Susie Orsborn
Subject: West Albany High School Student Arrested - Manufacture and Possession of a Destructive Device
News Release from: Albany Police
WEST ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ARRESTED - MANUFACTURE AND POSSESSION OF A DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE
Posted: May 24th, 2013 2:19 PM
On Thursday, May 23, 2013, at about 10:26 p.m., Albany Police Investigators took 17-year-old Albany resident Grant Alan Acord into custody and lodged him at the Linn Benton Juvenile Detention Facility on the following charges:
* Possession of a Destructive Device (2 counts).
* Manufacture of a Destructive Device (2 counts).
Grant Acord, a West Albany High School student, was taken into custody without incident at his residence in the 2400 block of NW Violet Street. This investigation began after the Albany Police Department received information that associated Grant Acord with manufacturing a destructive device with the intent of detonating it at a school.
Evidence of manufacture and possession of a destructive device was found at a residence associated with Grant Acord in the 2600 block of NW Raymond Court. Members of the Oregon State Police Explosives Unit responded to the residence in order to assess the safety risks associated with the items found at the residence.
On Friday, May 24, 2013, members of the Oregon State Police Explosives Unit ensured the safe removal of items from the Raymond Court residence after a search warrant was obtained.
Ensuring the safety and security of our community, residents and schools is the number one priority of the Albany Police Department. The Albany Police Department is coordinating this investigation with assistance from the Benton County District Attorney's Office, Oregon State Police, Benton County Sheriff's Office, Greater Albany Public Schools (GAPS), and Albany Fire.
An initial security search was conducted at West Albany High School on the evening of May 23rd. The initial security search will be followed up by a more extensive school search, which will include the use of an explosives detection K-9 from the Oregon State Police, to ensure that the campus is safe for students return to class on Tuesday, May 28, 2013.
This case is in its early stages and will continue until a thorough and comprehensive investigation has been completed. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Albany Police Detective Unit at 541-917-7686.
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WEEKLY ADJUSTMENTS/CHANGES/ADDITIONS WILL BE IN RED
| Date |
Description
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GOLD
Monday
May. 20 |
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BLUE
Tuesday
May. 21
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GOLD
Wednesday
May. 22
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Early Release
Boys VAR BB @ Wilson
Girls VAR Softball, Willamette, H |
1:50
4:30
4:30 |
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BLUE
Thursday
May. 23 |
Act Sched. I, Senior Class Meeting
Band Concert/Potluck
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7:00 |
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Friday
May. 24
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NO School/Unpaid Cut Day
VAR Track Meet, State Meet
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| Saturday
May. 25
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VAR Track Meet, State Meet |
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Upcoming Events
May 27: No School
May 28: Spring Choir Concert
May 31: Spring Picnic
Jun 2: Baccalaureate, 7:00
Jun 3: Senior Awards, 7:00
Jun 5: Senior BBQ and Grad. Rehearsal
Jun 6: Graduation, 7:00
June 12: Last day of school release @11:00
Friday, June 7th: Blue Day Finals Schedule:
Period 1 7:50-9:00 AM FINAL
Study Period 9:00-9:30 AM 5 minute passing
Period 3 9:35-10:45 AM FINAL
Lunch 10:45-11:20 AM
Study Period 11:20-11:50 AM 5 minute passing
Period 5 11:55-1:05 PM FINAL
Study Period 1:05-1:35 PM 5 minute passing
Period 7 1:40-2:50 PM FINAL
Tuesday, June 11th: Gold Day Finals Schedule:
Period 2 7:50-9:00 AM FINAL
Study Period 9:00-9:30 AM 5 minute passing
Period 4 9:35-10:45 AM FINAL
Lunch 10:45-11:20
Study Period 11:20-11:50 AM 5 minute passing
Period 6 11:55-1:05 PM FINAL
Study Period 1:05-1:35 PM 5 minute passing
Period 8 1:40-2:50 PM FINAL
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