TDS donated $1K to support snacks for Albany, Wis., elementary school students
Madison, Wisconsin (January 5, 2026)—TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®) is donating $1,000 to
Albany Elementary School to provide snacks for students during the school day for the remainder of the
academic year. Healthy snacks help children by making up for skipped meals and providing the nutrients
kids need to learn and play.
“As TDS deepens its commitment to Albany through high-speed internet network upgrades, we’re also
proud to step up our community giving,” said TDS Associate Manager of Field Marketing Liz Menz.
“We’re excited to make this donation and help support Albany Elementary School students and
families.”
TDS broke ground in mid-2025 on a multi-year network upgrade project to bring at least 100 Mbps and
up to 1 Gig internet service to addresses in the company’s Albany-area footprint. The Madison-
headquartered company is using the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) Enhanced Alternative
Connect America Cost Model program (E-ACAM) to help fund the work. E-ACAM provides funding to
deploy and support 100/20 Mbps or faster broadband service to some of TDS’ most rural geographies.
Construction on the new infrastructure includes accessing public utility easements to install conduit and
fiber-optic cables, as well as upgrading aerial cables. The faster speeds will become available to
customers in phases as construction progresses.
TDS’ philanthropic donation in Albany comes on the heels of the company’s support of a special Holiday
Pop-up Food Pantry in Janesville. By partnering with the YMCA and ECHO, Inc., the program made easy-
grab meals available over the school district’s winter break so families would not experience food
insecurity.
TDS has been Albany’s local communications provider for 30 years. For more information about TDS
service upgrades visit tdstelecom.com/support/networkupgrades.html.
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For more information contact: Missy Kellor/ TDS Telecommunications LLC / 608-664-4836 /
missy.kellor@tdstelecom.com
TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom/TDS®) delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and
phone services to a mix of small to mid-sized urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the
U.S. With 1.1 million connections, TDS’ mission is to create a better world through its communications
services. Powered by fiber-optics and new industry-leading technologies, TDS delivers up to 8 Gigabit
internet speeds and offers internet-protocol based TV entertainment solutions along with traditional
phone services. TDS also offers businesses VoIP advanced communications solutions, dedicated internet
service, and data networking services. Visit tdstelecom.com.
TDS Telecom, headquartered in Madison, Wis., employs 3,400 people and is a subsidiary of Telephone
and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS]. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) provides broadband, video
and voice through its TDS Telecom business. Its Array business leases and offers tower space to third-
party carriers. Founded in 1969, TDS is headquartered in Chicago. Visit tdsinc.com.
Bridging Brighter Smiles is holding their next dental clinic at Albany Schools on Thursday, January 8, 2026!
It's never too late for your student to participate - ENROLL TODAY! Keep those smiles shining this winter!
Sign up online at:
http://enrollment.bbsmiles.org/
Albany boys' basketball alumni recognition will take place at halftime. All alumni will get free admission, a popcorn and drink, & will be recognized at halftime!
GO COMETS!
Friday, January 2nd ~ Albany-Monticello GBB vs. Potosi-Cassville
***Albany Athletic Hall of Fame Inductions***
JV start time is 5:30pm.
Hall of Fame Ceremony after the JV game. (Approx. 6:15pm)
Varsity game will follow the Hall of Fame Ceremony.
Social gathering at Albany Lanes Bowling Alley following the varsity game.
Saturday, January 3rd ~ Albany BBB vs. Rio
***Albany Boys' Basketball Alumni Day***
JV start time is 1:00pm. (Modified JV game)
Varsity game will follow the JV and start at approximately 2:00pm.
Albany boys' basketball alumni recognition at halftime of the varsity game.
(Alumni should arrive by 2:15pm to be a part of the ceremony)
Albany boys' basketball alumni will receive free admission, a popcorn & drink, & will be recognized at halftime of the varsity game.
GO COMETS!
Boys' Basketball Alumni Day!
The JV game will start at 5:30pm. Inductions for the 2025 Albany Athletic Hall of Fame will be around 6:15pm. Following the induction ceremony will be the Albany-Monticello varsity girls basketball game vs. Potosi-Cassville.
2025 Albany Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees will be:
Alana Durtschi
Phil Graves
David Stoehr
Kitti Kopp Young
GO COMETS!
Please click the following link to access the December 2025 District Newsletter!
DECEMBER 2025 DISTRICT NEWSLETTER
The Albany-Monticello girls basketball games on Tuesday, December 23rd will be played at Monticello HS. The JV game will start at 5:30pm and the varsity game at 6:45pm.
GO COMETS & SPACE STALLIONS!
MRS. GENTILLI'S 3rd GRADE CLASS
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The HS boys varsity basketball game for tonight will be rescheduled and we will post information once a date/time is decided on.
The varsity game will start at 7:00pm, with warm-ups beginning at 6:40pm. Please make adjustments to your calendar for Thursday and get to the COMET COLISEUM to cheer on our varsity boys basketball team!
Thank you to the Albany PTO for supporting these amazing ballers with a stylish T-shirt and a treat from the concession stand. This basketball skills camp had Albany kindergarten through 2nd graders participating in three practice sessions over the past month. These skills sessions familiarize the students with basketball fundamentals while having a lot of fun! We had twenty-four kids who showcased the skills they learned by performing at halftime of the high school boys’ basketball game(12/12).
DECEMBER 17th
6-8 pm
608-862-1970
The Albany Middle School and High School Music Department Winter Concert
Tonight at 7:00 PM!
