Sept. 4, 2026
Welcome Back Event
Our Welcome Back Event here at Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High was a wonderful way to get ready for the new school year! A huge thank you to the Regional Food Bank as well, who helped us give out hundreds of bags of food to our families! Students also enjoyed shopping for free first-day outfits in the Falcon Market, as well as free haircuts, so they can start the year with confidence and style. of the festivities on our Facebook page.
Welcoming the Class of 2030
Our staff, faculty, administrators and community leaders welcomed the Class of 2030 to Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High this morning on their first day of high school!
Grade 9 students enjoyed an exciting opening assembly and heard words of encouragement from Senator Pat Fahy, Deputy Mayor Christopher Ellis, Executive Director of the Red Bookshelf Paul "Batman" Collins-Hakcett and Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High Principal Jodi Commerford. DJ TGIF brought some incredible energy, along with our very own Falcon cheerleaders.
to see photos of today's festivities, and stay tuned for first-day photos of our Falcons in grades 10-12!
CDTA information
Students who live 1.5 miles or more from school are eligible to ride CDTA for free.
Eligible students will have their student IDs activated and can use them to ride any CDTA bus, including CDTA tripper buses that run direct routes to and from Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High. We strongly encourage all eligible students to take advantage of the CDTA trippers, especially for the ride home at the end of the school day. Visit our Transportation page for CDTA bus schedules and route maps.
Please note that CDTA allows a grace period at the start of each school year, when all students are allowed to ride free. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 22, students without an activated ID must pay CDTA’s regular fare.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High Spirit Team tryouts
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Athletics is thrilled to announce a new fall sport — the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High spirit team! City School District of Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate, and tryouts will take place on Friday, Sept. 11, from 3:45-6 p.m. in the dance studio (room 3132) at Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High. Check out this news story to learn more.
Track volunteer hours with SchooLinks
Community service is an amazing way for our Falcons to develop interpersonal skills and build character while making a positive impact in the lives of those in our local community and beyond.
Students entering grades 9-12 are eligible to document volunteer hours towards graduation honor cords. Be sure to check out this news story with detailed instructions on how to log your hours!
Fall sports season is heating up!
We've had an awesome start to the fall sports season here at Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High! Here are some highlights and important details for our student-athletes:
- Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High hosted its of the 2026-27 season at The Nest on Tuesday evening as our boys' soccer team faced off against Schalmont! Our Falcons delivered a thrilling win, defeating the Sabres 4-0!
- Our Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High girls' tennis team faced off against Guilderland in their on Wednesday evening here at The Nest! Despite the hard-fought loss, our Falcons finished the evening with their heads high, knowing they represented our school with pride.
- and are posted on the Athletics page of our website. Schedules are subject to change and student-athletes are encouraged to stay in touch with their head coach.
- We are excited to welcome our Falcon fans and sports enthusiasts to our home competitions at Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High! To help everyone plan accordingly, we have outlined some helpful details in this news story.
- The Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Booster Club is seeking volunteers to help run our concession stand at home sporting events this fall! Sign up for a shift today by visiting the !
- Seniors, mark your calendars for our fall sports Senior Media Day photo shoot, which will take place on Monday, Sept. 14, at 3:30 p.m.! Photographs taken on our fall sports Senior Media Day will be utilized for the creation of large, weatherproof senior banners. Check out this news story for additional information!
Follow our Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Athletics and pages to see our sports highlights!
Sign up for the PSAT
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ will administer the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT) during the school day on Friday, Oct. 23, starting at 7:45 a.m. in the main gymnasium. Any student who is a sophomore or junior during the 2026–27 school year may take the test. Visit our event calendar for additional information, including details on how to register for the test.
Partner with the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Booster Club
The Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Booster Club is a not-for-profit organization that provides funding to support athletic and extracurricular programs districtwide, with a specific focus on Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ. The generosity and volunteerism of everyday individuals are paramount to the success of the organization — that's where you come in!
Students, families and community members are invited to get involved this coming school year. Check out this news story to learn more!
Save the date for Homecoming 2026!
We are counting the days until Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ's Homecoming Weekend, which will take place Friday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 3!
Join us for a festive and fun weekend that will include home sports competitions, the City School District of Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Ceremony, a parade, dance performances, a tailgate party, booths, a home football game and more.
Senior portraits
Class of 2027, you can now make appointments for your senior portraits! Upstate Images will be holding senior portrait sessions at Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High on Dec. 4, Dec. 7-10 and Dec. 15-18. Check out this news story to learn how to book your session.
Masterclass workshops: dance and acting
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High students who will be in grades 9–12 for the 2026-27 school year are invited to register for our free masterclass workshops! Each workshop will be offered on two different dates and will be hosted in the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High auditorium. Students are welcome to register for dance, acting or both! Check out our event calendar to learn more and to access the Google Form to sign up!
Falcons' Best Dance Crew
Do you have what it takes to be Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High’s best dance crew? Join us for a one-of-a-kind dance competition this October to showcase your moves and compete for a cash prize! Participation is free and open to all Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High students that will be in grades 9-12 for the 2026-27 school year.
- Dress rehearsal dates: Wednesday, Oct. 28 or Thursday, Oct. 29
- Competition date: Friday, Oct. 30
Register by Friday, Oct. 2! Check out our event calendar for additional details.
Get involved with the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High PTSA
Our Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is excited to collaborate with parents, guardians and students as we embrace a new school year at Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High.
Here are a few helpful details to know:
- is a great way to show your support! Membership is $10 for parents, students and staff and $5 for each additional family member.
- Come to our first PTSA meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 5:30 p.m.
- Save the date for the PTSA's Blaze Fundraiser on Sept. 29 from 4-9 p.m. for more details!
- You can like and follow the to stay in the loop about ways to be involved.
- from the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High PTSA President, Kerlan Lovell!
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High communications
We hope you enjoyed this Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High weekly update! As a reminder, to avoid overwhelming your inbox with lots of messages throughout the week, we curate this weekly communication on Fridays at this web page with important updates and exciting news to keep our Falcon families "in-the-know." Feel free to bookmark this page so you always have the important details you need at hand.
We also have dedicated Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High social media pages on and . Follow us to see lots of great photos and reels!
Exciting events coming up soon
This is a list of events coming up that we want to draw particular attention to for students and families! These are just some of the great things happening here at Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High, and remember you can view our full calendar to see them all!
Follow Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High!
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Welcome back, Falcons!
On Thursday, Sept. 3, we will celebrate the start of the new school year with our Welcome Back Event, which will run from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.!
All students in grades 9-12 are invited to stop by between 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. to pick up everything they need for their first day of school, including Chromebooks, IDs, schedules and locker assignments.
Check out this news story to learn more!
First day of school is Friday, Sept. 4
The first day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, Sept. 4!
- Grade 9: entry, schedule distribution and breakfast will take place from 8-8:30 a.m., and the first day programming will run from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Grades 10-12: students will attend from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Please review this news story, which includes important information students will need to prepare for the first day of school and the rest of the year ahead. Topics include accessing student schedules via Infinite Campus, cell phone procedures for the new school year, signing up for a locker and more!
Summer Graduation 2026
Congratulations to our Falcons who joined Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ’s Class of 2026 on Aug. 24! We are immensely proud of each of our 60 graduates and wish them the absolute best in their future endeavors! of the festivities.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High hosts first Talent & Workforce Roundtable
New York is redesigning what it means to graduate from high school, and the City School District of Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ is proud to lead the way in fostering important conversations amongst leaders in education, business and workforce development to ensure that students are set up for success and have the competencies they need to thrive in college, careers and civic life.
On Thursday, Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ hosted an Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Talent & Workforce Roundtable as part of the district's Leadership Week activities. All district administrators, teachers and school support staff from throughout the district, and students from Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High took part in a morning-long program that included panel discussions and breakout sessions.
Check out this news story to learn all about this event designed to work towards establishing stronger education-to-employment pathways so students graduate ready to leverage their knowledge as they prepare to begin their professional lives.
Track volunteer hours with SchooLinks
Community service is an amazing way for our Falcons to develop interpersonal skills and build character while making a positive impact in the lives of those in our local community and beyond.
Students entering grades 9-12 are eligible to document volunteer hours towards graduation honor cords. Be sure to check out this news story with detailed instructions on how to log your hours!
Fall sports season is here!
Our high school fall sports are in full swing, and our first home games are right around the corner! Here are some helpful details for our Falcon fans and student-athletes:
- are posted on the Athletics page of our website. Schedules are subject to change and student-athletes are encouraged to stay in touch with their head coach.
- are available on the Athletics page of our website. Be sure to come cheer on our Falcons!
- The Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Booster Club is seeking volunteers to help run our concession stand at home sporting events this fall! Sign up for a shift today by visiting the !
- Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Athletics is thrilled to announce a new fall sport — the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High spirit team! City School District of Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate, and tryouts will take place on Friday, Sept. 11, from 3:45-6 p.m. in the dance studio (room 3132) at Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High. Check out this news story to learn more.
- Seniors, mark your calendars for our fall sports Senior Media Day photo shoot, which will take place on Monday, Sept. 14, at 3:30 p.m.! Photographs taken on our fall sports Senior Media Day will be utilized for the creation of large, weatherproof senior banners. Check out this news story for additional information!
Follow our Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Athletics and pages to see our sports highlights!
Sign up for the PSAT
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ will administer the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT) during the school day on Friday, Oct. 23, starting at 7:45 a.m. in the main gymnasium. Any student who is a sophomore or junior during the 2026–27 school year may take the test. Visit our event calendar for additional information, including details on how to register for the test.
Partner with the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Booster Club
The Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Booster Club is a not-for-profit organization that provides funding to support athletic and extracurricular programs districtwide, with a specific focus on Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ. The generosity and volunteerism of everyday individuals are paramount to the success of the organization — that's where you come in!
Students, families and community members are invited to get involved this coming school year. Check out this news story to learn more!
Save the date for Homecoming 2026!
We are counting the days until Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ's Homecoming Weekend, which will take place Friday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 3!
Join us for a festive and fun weekend that will include home sports competitions, the City School District of Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Ceremony, a parade, dance performances, a tailgate party, booths, a home football game and more.
Senior portraits
Class of 2027, you can now make appointments for your senior portraits! Upstate Images will be holding senior portrait sessions at Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High on Dec. 4, Dec. 7-10 and Dec. 15-18. Check out this news story to learn how to book your session.
Masterclass workshops: dance and acting
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High students who will be in grades 9–12 for the 2026-27 school year are invited to register for our free masterclass workshops! Each workshop will be offered on two different dates and will be hosted in the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High auditorium. Students are welcome to register for dance, acting or both! Check out our event calendar to learn more and to access the Google Form to sign up!
Falcons' Best Dance Crew
Do you have what it takes to be Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High’s best dance crew? Join us for a one-of-a-kind dance competition this October to showcase your moves and compete for a cash prize! Participation is free and open to all Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High students that will be in grades 9-12 for the 2026-27 school year.
- Dress rehearsal dates: Wednesday, Oct. 28 or Thursday, Oct. 29
- Competition date: Friday, Oct. 30
Register by Friday, Oct. 2! Check out our event calendar for additional details.
Get involved with the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High PTSA
Our Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is excited to collaborate with parents, guardians and students as we embrace a new school year at Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High.
Here are a few helpful details to know:
- is a great way to show your support! Membership is $10 for parents, students and staff and $5 for each additional family member.
- Come to our first PTSA meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 5:30 p.m.
- Save the date for the PTSA's Blaze Fundraiser on Sept. 29 from 4-9 p.m. for more details!
- You can like and follow the to stay in the loop about ways to be involved.
- from the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High PTSA President, Kerlan Lovell!
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High communications
We hope you enjoyed this Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High weekly update! As a reminder, to avoid overwhelming your inbox with lots of messages throughout the week, we curate this weekly communication on Fridays at this web page with important updates and exciting news to keep our Falcon families "in-the-know." Feel free to bookmark this page so you always have the important details you need at hand.
We also have dedicated Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High social media pages on and . Follow us to see lots of great photos and reels!
Exciting events coming up soon
This is a list of events coming up that we want to draw particular attention to for students and families! These are just some of the great things happening here at Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ High, and remember you can view our full calendar to see them all!
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