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Workers have been moving furniture and equipment into the recently completed South Albany High School cafeteria. The building is done except for some finishing touches like paint trim.

The building will be ready for business when staff return at the end of the month.

This new building will be a source of pride for the South Albany High School community and the entire district. An open house is scheduled for Sept. 7 from 6-7:30 p.m. Please note that the date has been changed from Sept. 24. 

Watch for more details here and mark your calendar for Sept. 7.

The new school year is around the corner. The Back-to-School Resources page has information to help you get ready.

School start dates vary by grade:

Sept. 6: Grades 1-6, grades 7-8 at Timber Ridge and grade 9
Sept. 7: Grades 7-8 at Calapooia, Memorial and North Albany middle schools and grades 10-12
Sept. 12: Kindergarten

Contact your school for more information. 

Greater Albany Public Schools voluntarily tested all drinking and food preparation water fixtures for lead in all schools this summer. More than 500 samples were taken. Test results for all schools will be published here when they are available.

Early results showed elevated lead levels in three fixtures at Periwinkle Elementary School and five fixtures at Waverly Elementary School. Repairs were made and the fixtures will be retested.

Read more about water testing in GAPS schools and find resources about lead on the water testing information page.

Attention parents: The Boys and Girls Club of Albany will again provide an after-school program for all students in GAPS schools. Busing is available from all elementary schools.

This program will start on Sept. 19.

Watch their website for important dates and more information.