Albany School of Humanities

09/24/2026

The health and well-being of our students is a shared responsibility and as part of our commitment to keeping students safe in and around water, the City School District of Albany is offering all second-grade students a new aquatics curriculum focused on water safety and swimming competence.

Our ASH Red Dragons hit the pool Wednesday and made quite the splash!

We're proud of our students and appreciate the staff who are making these important lessons possible.

Details about the district wide program can be found here:
https://www.albanyschools.org/news/1831152/bubbles-bobs-and-big-kicks

09/17/2026

A huge thank you to all the loved ones who made our Special Person Breakfast such an overwhelming success! We appreciate each and every one of you and your support of our amazing ASH community!

09/11/2026

Red Dragon spirit was in full effect Friday morning!

Thanks to our community partners who helped kick off another day of learning with lots of ENERGY!

Our annual clap in sure does make us smile and we love that it makes our students smile, too.

09/04/2026

A great first day back here at ASH!

We're so excited for this new school year, and hope you all are too!!

08/06/2026

Albany School of Humanities Principal Marie Culihan announced Thursday that she has accepted a new position in a neighboring school district and will be leaving ASH at the end of this month.

"Leaving ASH is not an easy decision," she said. "In fact, it has been one of the hardest professional decisions I have ever had to make because this place – your students, your families and everyone in this incredible community – has become such an important part of who I am. But I leave with such tremendous confidence in ASH because of the exceptional and deeply committed faculty and staff members who will continue to serve you."

Principal Culihan's last day at ASH will be Aug. 31. Kenneth Lein, Ed.D., who you may remember from his time at ASH last school year, will step in as interim principal, effective Sept. 1, while the district begins a search for your next permanent principal.

You can visit our website to read Principal Culihan's full message for ASH families:

07/14/2026

2026-27 school supply lists are online now!

Supply lists are now available for the upcoming school year!

06/25/2026

On Thursday, we celebrated our amazing fifth-grade students at Albany School of Humanities (ASH) as they prepare for a new adventure: middle school!

Principal Marie Culihan, along with dedicated teachers and staff who have supported our students, shared encouraging words for our 70 rising sixth-graders. Students also had the joy of listening to a heartfelt message from Albany High’s Class of 2026 valedictorian, Julia Rosi, who attended ASH during her elementary school years.

Reaching this milestone is just one of many important steps for the Class of 2033, and we wish this group of talented students the very best as they continue their studies.

Thank you to everyone who has supported our students thus far on their academic journey. We know the foundation built during their years at ASH will set them up for a successful future, and we can't wait to see our "red dragons" soar to new heights in the years to come!

06/23/2026

Today we made a splash!

Our students had a blast cooling off, making memories and demonstrating teamwork during Water Day.

From relay races to sponge tosses and obstacle courses, it was the perfect way to celebrate a fantastic school year!

06/23/2026

Our building just completed a Cultural Culinary Curriculum with a goal of encouraging students to explore diverse cultures through food. As part of the project, students were invited to sample North African cuisine - rice, chicken and vegetables - thanks to an Albany County Improvement Initiative Grant.

06/22/2026

Another "sweet" event in Tanya Viveiros' class - Donuts with Dad!