🏫 AFTON CSD OPEN HOUSE – TUESDAY, SEPT. 8!
As we head into Labor Day weekend, don’t forget to mark your calendar for our Afton Central School District Open House on Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. for students and families in grades pre-K through 12!
It’s a great opportunity to kick off the new school year, connect with our school community and get ready for a successful 2026-27 school year.
During Open House, families can:
👋 Meet teachers
🏫 Visit classrooms
🚶 Tour the school
🎯 Discover clubs and extracurricular opportunities
🤝 Explore valuable resources from local community organizations
🍗 Purchase a delicious BBQ dinner and support Afton FFA
We hope to see our students and families there! Let’s kick off the new school year together!
📅 Tuesday, Sept. 8
⏰ 4:30-6:30 p.m.
📍 Afton Central School
🎓 Pre-K through 12th grade
Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend, and we’ll see you Tuesday!
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It was great to welcome our incoming 6th graders and their parents to Afton Central School District last night for 6th Grade Orientation!
Middle/High School Principal Joel Carle shared important information to help our newest middle school students and their families get ready for the transition to 6th grade and all that middle school has to offer.
We’re excited to welcome the Class of 2033 to the Afton Middle/High School community! We can’t wait to see you in the halls next week!
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BGAH Bears Football Merch!
The final BGAH Bears Football Team Apparel Store of the year is open! The store will close on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 11:59 p.m. This will be the last time BGAH Bears Football runs a team store this year.
LINK: https://bgah-football-spring-2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
📌 REMINDER: 6th Grade Orientation on Wednesday, Sept. 2
Our orientation for incoming 6th graders will be held Wednesday, Sept. 2, starting at 5 p.m. with pizza in the cafeteria! We'll then move to the auditorium at 5:30 p.m. for the remainder of the orientation.
Parents and students should enter through the MS/HS cafeteria doors.
Welcome to middle school!
Our varsity fall sports teams are on the field/court this week, with football, girls volleyball and field hockey each getting their seasons underway!
Find the complete schedules for all of our sports teams on ScheduleGalaxy: https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/114
Good luck to all of our dedicated student-athletes this season!
The Afton/Harpursville Soccer Team Apparel Store is now open through BSN Sports. You will find lots of variety to help show your support for both levels of girls soccer and boys modified soccer – open now through Oct. 9!
LINK: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/BWKhrMGPXS
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Today, our newest elementary teachers are taking part in New Teacher Orientation as they prepare to join the Afton Central School District family for the 2026-27 school year!
Please join us in welcoming Morgan Mertz, our new 5th grade teacher, and Kaitlyn Hardler, our new 2nd grade teacher! We’re excited to have them join our elementary school team and look forward to all they will bring to our students and school community.
A special thank you to Mentor Coordinator Paul Slivka for organizing today’s orientation and helping our newest educators get off to a great start!
Welcome to Afton, Morgan and Kaitlyn! We’re so glad you’re here! 👏
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All students in grades 6-12 can now access their schedules through PowerSchool! Printed copies are available upon request and will be distributed at Open House on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
If you have any questions about your schedule, please contact the Student Services Office at 607-638-8240.
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Are you passionate about helping students learn, grow and thrive? We're looking for dedicated professionals to join our team and help shape the future of every learner.
If you're committed to building meaningful relationships, inspiring student success and making a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us make a difference – one student at a time.
The full job descriptions, qualifications and application information can be found at the link below.
LINK: https://www.aftoncsd.org/page/employment
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This week, our newest Afton Central School District students got a special introduction to their school during pre-K and kindergarten orientation!
Our incoming students had the opportunity to explore their classrooms, meet teachers and staff, get comfortable in their new surroundings and even take a ride on a school bus. From classroom activities and story time to plenty of smiles and new experiences, it was a wonderful way to begin their journey as Afton Crimson Knights!
We are so excited to welcome our youngest learners to Afton Central School and can't wait to see all the learning, growing and memories ahead. Here's to a fantastic school year!
Welcome to Afton, pre-K and kindergarten! We’re glad you’re here!
6th Grade Orientation: Wednesday, Sept. 2
Our orientation for incoming 6th graders will be held Wednesday, Sept. 2, starting at 5 p.m. with pizza in the cafeteria! We'll then move to the auditorium at 5:30 p.m. for the remainder of the orientation.
Welcome to middle school!
Varsity/JV players will get their uniform numbers on Wednesday.
Here is the store link: https://bgah-football-spring-2026-reopen.itemorder.com/shop/home/
The Afton FFA Food pantry scheduled for Friday, Aug. 14, from 3-4 p.m. is canceled. A new date will be posted soon.
The Afton FFA has hit the ground running setting up for two fairs this week. On Tuesday, students gave out donated Chobani Protein shakes at the Afton Fair.
Come see our displays at both the Afton Fair under the grandstands and the Chenango County Fair in the Crop Tent next to the dairy barn.
Thank you to everyone that helped and donated to this year's displays.
🗓️ REMINDER: Fall Sports Starts Dates
August 17 - Varsity Football
August 24 - Varsity Soccer, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Cheer and Volleyball
August 31 - Modified Football
September 8 - Modified Soccer, Cross Country and Field Hockey
All guardians need to complete the online athletic forms containing the athletic contract, medical paperwork, consent to ride and other information. Student-athletes must also have a current physical before the start of their season in order to participate. Please reach out to the school’s health office if you need to confirm this information, as well as to provide any updates. If a physical is needed, please contact your medical provider.
Mobile Community Cupboard Pantry on Monday, Aug. 10
There will be a mobile Community Cupboard Pantry on Monday afternoon from 4-5 p.m. in the front visitors parking lot at the Middle/High School.
🎉 Congratulations to Our Newest Tenured Teachers! 🎉
The Afton Central School District is proud to recognize Bonnie Feltham and Cathleen Reeder, who were granted tenure during Thursday evening’s Board of Education meeting!
Ms. Feltham joined Afton Middle/High School in September 2023 as a Special Education Teacher, while Mrs. Reeder joined Afton Middle/High School in July 2022 as an Agriculture Education Teacher.
Thank you both for your dedication, expertise and commitment to our students. We are proud to have you as members of the Afton Central School District family and look forward to all you will continue to accomplish for our students and community!
Congratulations on this well-deserved milestone!
A total of 17 Afton girls dedicated part of their summer to improving their basketball skills. The JV team is pictured. Unfortunately, we weren't able to get a photo of the varsity team, which included Abbey, Ariana, Megan, Jenna, Kenna, App, Rylee, Charley, and Aisley.
Congratulations to all of these student-athletes for their commitment, effort, and hard work this summer. Keep up the great work, and go Knights!
Afton Central School District is proud to announce that Afton Middle/High School has been recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) as a School of Excellence for the 2025-26 school year!
This prestigious honor is awarded to schools where 75% or more of varsity athletic teams earn Scholar-Athlete Team status. To receive Scholar-Athlete Team recognition, the average GPA of the top 75% of each varsity team's roster must be 3.6 or higher.
This achievement reflects the dedication, discipline and hard work of our student-athletes, as well as the support of our coaches, teachers, families and staff who help our students succeed both in the classroom and in competition.
Congratulations to all of our Crimson Knights on this outstanding accomplishment!
