The School District of Albany is seeking an Assistant HS Track & Field Coach for the 2026 Spring season. Albany HS competes in the Six Rivers Conference, and this position would assist the head coach in leading the HS girls & boys track/field program positively through leadership, teaching, & guidance. The coach will teach knowledge and execution of basic fundamentals and techniques of running/field events, and prepare a team or individual physically, mentally, and emotionally to effectively compete to the best of their abilities. Coaches need to be available for the entire WIAA season and are paid an extra-curricular stipend for coaching.
The due date for interested applicants to apply is Friday, February 27th, 2026.
Approximate Length of Season ~ March 9th, 2026 - June 6th, 2026
Interested applicants should include a letter of interest and resume to Derik Doescher (AD) via email. (derik.doescher@albany.k12.wi.us)
Derik Doescher
Albany MS/HS Athletic Director
derik.doescher@albany.k12.wi.us
We are excited to share our student artwork with our families! Please join us for our Art Show during Open House on February 18th from 5:00–7:00 PM and celebrate our students’ creativity and effort.
Each piece reflects the students’ imagination, growth, and creative effort.
We hope you enjoy seeing their art displayed and feel the joy they felt while creating it!
Stop in during Open House on February 18th from 4-7pm and you can shop online through the end of February. Just visit our website below.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/albanyelementaryschool5
🐴🏀 DONKEY BASKETBALL IS COMING TO ALBANY! 🏀🐴
Albany FFA is hosting a Donkey Basketball Tournament on Monday, February 16th. You do not want to miss this hilarious, action-packed event! Watch local teams take the court while riding donkeys — laughs guaranteed!
🎟️ Get your tickets early!
You can purchase tickets by:
✅ Scanning the QR code
✅ Sending us a message
✅ Emailing Ms. Ryan at hala.ryan@albany.k12.wi.us
✅ Contacting one of the other FFA chapters involved
Grab your friends, support Albany FFA, and get ready for an unforgettable night of fun! 🐎🔥
All-day 4K & after-school care with 8:1 teacher-student ratios! Give your child a BIG launch from a special little place!
4K Open House & Pizza Party
Join us on March 18, 4-7 pm
RSVP Here
Check us out, take a tour, or ENROLL TODAY in ALBANY! albany.k12.wi.us/page/explore-albany
Last night marked the end of an era. Beginning next year, the Albany Comets and Monticello Ponies will co-op in boys' basketball. A hard-fought, spirited game on youth night, followed by a collective picture displaying a strong future, made the night historic! Thank you to Second Crop Creative for capturing so many amazing pictures of the Ponies and the Comets!
Honoring the past with a BRIGHT future. Go Space Stallions!
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=second%20crop%20creative
***Game Time Updates See Below***
(Tuesday, February 10th)
Albany-Monticello JV Girls vs. Barneveld ~ 5:00pm
Albany-Monticello Varsity Girls vs. Barneveld ~ 6:00pm
Albany Varsity Boys vs. Barneveld ~ 7:30pm
***NO JV BOYS BASKETBALL GAME***
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/barneveld/organization/38089/barneveld-high-school
Radio ~ 93.7 WEKZ FM
WHAT: A shoe drive to help fundraise money to help support the events for the Albany FBLA Chapter to travel and compete in division and state competitions. Our Comet Nation chapter’s goal is to have 100 bags of gently used shoes. Let’s “SHOE” them how we come together!
WHEN: February 9th, 2026 - April 9th, 2026
WHERE: Drop off any gently worn shoes at the Albany School District. A bin will be located in between the District Office and the school entrance, as well as other locations throughout Albany (Methodist Church, Albany Lanes Bowling Alley, and Dollar General)
Questions- Rich Wachholz – Richard.Wachholz@Albany.K12.wi.us
Jeannie Doescher – Jeannie.Doescher@Albany.K12.wi.us
(AMBL Boys Youth Recognition Night)
Monday, February 9th (@ Albany HS) Albany HS vs. Monticello HS
Varsity Game Only at 6:00pm (NO JV GAME)
JV Game ~ 6:00pm / Varsity Game ~ 7:15pm
1,000 Point Recognition for Ty Durtschi = Approx. 7:15pm
***Reminders about Albany-Monticello Girls' Basketball Game***
ALBANY-MONTICELLO HS vs. BLACK HAWK HS (HOME ~ ALBANY HS)
(Thursday, February 5th, 2026)
VARSITY ONLY GAME ~ Warm-ups = 5:40pm / Tip = 6:00pm
1,000 POINT RECOGNITION FOR MOLLY OLSON = 5:55pm
YOUTH RECOGNITION NIGHT @ HALFTIME
POSTERS & PICTURE FOLLOWING THE GAME!
By participating in Kids Heart Challenge, our students will learn how to keep their hearts, bodies and brains healthy—while helping kids with special hearts live longer, healthier lives.
It’s a fun and meaningful way for our students to learn lifelong habits of health and helping others, while supporting and earning rewards for our school.
Join us in spreading kindness, building healthy habits, and making a lasting difference. Together, we can create a healthier future, one heart at a time.
Thank you to our wonderful school counselors!
The Scholastic Book Fair will be here the week after Valentine's day! February 18th from 4-7pm, get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! You can setup an eWallet and start exploring together by going to our homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/albanyelementaryschool5 #ScholasticBookFairs
