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Albany Business Review – Preparing Students for Jobs That Don’t Exist Yet

By Melissa Mangini – Publisher, Albany Business Review K-12 leaders are navigating a mix of workforce shortages, technological change, financial pressures and shifting expectations from students and families. During a recent roundtable discussion, Turina Parker, district superintendent and CEO of WSWHE BOCES, Carl Mummenthey, superintendent of the Niskayuna Central School District, and Martin Kilbridge, Academy…

Building on Successes to Improve Student Experience

By Principal Margaret Taranto, EdM, and Dean of Students Kathy Witherspoon, MSW Soon the halls will be quiet and students and teachers will scatter across the region for their various summer plans. As we wrap up another year, we want to reflect back on the successes of the 2025-2026 school year and our ongoing work. …

The Evangelist: Holy Names Graduation

Academy of the Holy Names held its commencement exercises on May 22 at the school. The Class of 2026 performed more than 1,700 hours of community service and received 100 percent acceptance into four-year colleges and universities. Some of the colleges and universities the graduates will be attending include Boston University, Siena University, The University at Buffalo, Marist University, Trinity College Dublin, Hamilton College and Providence College. View more here. Photos Courtesy: Vincent Giordano/The Evangelist

Capital Region Chamber Member Spotlight: Academy of the Holy Names

Academy of the Holy Names was established in 1884 and offers a student-centered education for girls in grades 6–12, delivered with expertise and a passion for inspiring students to become active leaders in service to others. The school is part of an international network of schools sponsored by Holy Names Educational Ministries. Looking ahead, the Academy’s future goals include sharing its story with a broader audience, ensuring long-term financial sustainability, expanding academic programming and the student experience, and continuing to build upon its mission and values through its Strategic Plan. Read more https://capitalregionchamber.com/news/member-spotlight-academy-of-the-holy-names/.

The Evangelist: Day of Service

Academy of the Holy Names took a break from academics on March 5, as students, faculty and staff spent the day volunteering at more than 20 different service organizations around the Capital District. The Day of Service demonstrated the dedication of the entire Holy Names community to serve the marginalized, poor and disadvantaged in the Capital District. The focus stems from the charism of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM). Read more here.

The Evangelist: Funding the Future

The first annual grant presentation of the Father Kenneth J. Doyle Catholic Education Fund was held on Tuesday, March 3, at St. Mary’s, Crescent in Waterford.

The morning ceremony was attended by Bishop Mark O’Connell, Catholic schools leaders, school grant recipients, and friends and family of the beloved late Father Doyle.

St. Mary’s School in Waterford, Saratoga Central Catholic School and Academy of the Holy Names in Albany were presented with checks to put toward each school’s individual needs. Read more here.

WRGB: Albany Academy, Holy Names to Square off for Girl’s Class A Crown

Troy, N.Y. (WRGB) — Championship week on the high school hardwood resumed Wednesday night after a brief pause in the action due to weather on Tuesday, with teams battling in semifinal play for spots in the upcoming sectional finals.

In the girls Class A semifinals at HVCC, Holy Names beat Glens Falls 69-59 in a matchup of the No. 2 and No. 3 seeds. Read more here.