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See the latest school bond project designs

Posted on: February 28, 2018

The prep work is nearly done for the major bond-funded construction projects. Planning has included seeking permits, planning for logistics for each site, creating a work timeline and, of course, designing the projects.

Construction work will start as soon as school is out at South Albany High School, West Albany High School, the new elementary school near Timber Ridge, the replacement of Oak Grove Elementary and the middle school vocational/CTE classrooms.

It is an exciting time. We will share more details as the work progresses. Here are design concept videos for each project:

South Albany High School
West Albany High School
New elementary school near Timber Ridge
Oak Grove Elementary School replacement

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Schools celebrate reading with Read Across America events

Posted on: February 28, 2018

Annual Read Across America events are celebrated in schools around the country in March. Officially on March 2, it is in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday and a way to encourage and celebrate reading, especially among younger students.

The event is in its 21st year. Typically, it includes Dr. Seuss-themed hats, clothing, guest readers and special lunch menus.

GAPS students will enjoy a special menu on March 2, including Green Eggs and Ham for breakfast and Poodle’s Noodles Macaroni and Cheese for lunch.

Guest readers will host storytime at GAPS elementary schools. This week, Albany firefighters read to GAPS elementary students and OSU student athletes read books to Liberty Elementary students.

Adults wearing Dr. Seuss-themed hats. OSU student athletes. OSU student athletes with elementary students. OSU student athlete reading a Dr. Seuss book to elementary students.

Jump Rope for Heart until March 2nd (Donations need to be turned in by March 2nd)

Posted on: February 22, 2018

Jump Rope for Heart is here!  Kids are jumping, hearts are beating fast, and YOU can save a life.  Our school is joining thousands of others to wipe out heart disease through Jump Rope for Heart.  Parents, we are excited to kick off Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart!  Your student is becoming a Heart Hero by taking care of their own heart, spreading the message of the American Heart Association and raising funds for lifesaving research.  Have your student jump online at heart.org/jump or heart.org/hoops to take one of our three health challenges, send emails and ask for donations.  ANY STUDENT THAT GOES ONLINE AND TAKES THE CHALLENGE GETS A GLOW IN THE DARK WRISTBAND, ANY STUDENT THAT GETS A DONATION WILL BE RECOGNIZED AND RECEIVE A CARABINER, JAX AND CHARGER, OUR TWO COOLEST LIFESAVING MONSTERS.