Get to Know the New Teachers
Albany High School has welcomed several new teachers this year, bringing experience from different schools and careers.
Articles for category: Front Page News
The News About Nuts: Implementation of a New Nut Policy at AHS
A no-nut policy has been implemented across the Albany Unified School District as of the beginning of this school year, with the new changes sparking confusion between Albany High School students and faculty.
Congresswoman Lateefah Simon’s Town Hall Tour comes to Albany High School
Congresswoman Lateefah Simon conducted a town hall in the Albany High School’s Little Theater on Wednesday August 20th to engage with the citizens she represents. Both community members and Albany High School students were present to listen and ask questions.
Uneven Responses to the Pinole Valley High School Boy’s Baseball Incident; Pinole Valley’s Response Versus Albany High’s Response
On April 23, 2025, Albany High School’s boys baseball team played against Pinole Valley High School. During the game, the Pinole Valley team jeered, barked, and shouted racist remarks at Asian players on our team. When The Cougar reached out to several athletes on our boys baseball team, they all declined to comment as they had been advised by Coach John Anderson.
New AUSD Superintendent Shares Mindset in Her First Months on the Job
In December, Sara Stone, longtime Bay Area educator, took up the torch as Albany Unified’s new superintendent. We interviewed her in January 2025 to learn more about her and her outlook for our district.
In Memoriam
Dr. Frank William Wells passed away on March 11, 2024, after serving as Superintendent of the Albany Unified School District (AUSD) for nearly five years. A lifelong Bay Area resident, he was born on March 14, 1963, in San Francisco, California.
Albany Approves New Progressive Parcel Tax
“If you own an apartment building, or if you own Target, you’re going to have to pay more because you get taxed on square footage instead of a flat amount.”
