Hello, Afton Community! Our Middle/High School students are celebrating Spirit Week this week! The themes are below.
5 months ago, Afton Central School District
Monday Show your love for Comfort wear comfy clothes, Tuesday Dress to impress wear dressy clothes. Wednesday We love pink THursday Show your love for your favorite sport team Friday PS I love you Day! Spread Kindness reduce bullying and promote mental health awareness. Wear something purple!
Hello, Afton Community! Afton Elementary Family Fun Night is this Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. There are several fun activities for all ages including a book talk from Afton alumni, Lucas Nichols! We hope to see you there!
5 months ago, Afton Central School District
Afton Academic Family Fun Night Event Schedule 12 Feb 2025 5:00-7:00 PM Room 205 Impact of Reading Room 136 Fab Lab Introduction (5:00-7:00 pm) Room 203 Author Talk - Lucas Nichols (5:00-5:20) (5:30-5:50) (6:00-6:20) (6:30-6:50) Room 204 Publishing Room (5:00-7:00 pm) Library DEAR Time (5:00-7:00 pm) Room 226 Craft Time (5:10-5:50)(6:00-6:40) Room 210 Shopping Room (5:00-7:00 pm) Room 207 Math Jeopardy (5:00-5:30)(5:30-6:00)(6:00-6:30)(6:30-7:00) Cafeteria P.S. I Love You and Board Games (5:00-7:00 pm)
Afton Elementary Academic Family Fun Night Discover Play and Grow Together Exciting Educational Games Interactive STEAM Activities Family Challenges Math and Science Puzzles Fun for All Ages Wednesday Feb 12 at Afton Elementary from 5- 7 pm
About Us Impact of Reading Join Mr. Beames as he dives into the exciting world of reading and shares how YOU can be part of our awesome Reading Ice Cream Party! Don’t miss out on this fun opportunity to learn, read, and indulge in some sweet rewards! Fab Lab Introduction Come on down and join Mr. Hunter and the students as they unveil our brand-new Fab Lab! Get hands-on and discover how to use all the amazing tools, while having a blast in the process! Don’t miss out on the fun! Author Talk - Don’t Miss out on Lucas Nichols, an Afton graduate, shares the inspiring story behind his 2022 book! We’re the Wastelanders— written while he was still in college! He’ll reveal how he got started and show you how YOU can make your own writing dreams come true! Math Fun Get ready for some hands-on fun with Mrs. Andrews and a variety of exciting math challenges! Are you up for the challenge? Come test your skills and discover the fun side of math! Math Jeapardy! Get ready for some friendly competition as families go head-to head with age appropriate questions! Think you’ve got what it takes to win? Let the games begin! Publishing room - Join Mrs. Lucchese for an opportunity to write and illustrate your very own short story! We’ll be sending them off to get published, so get ready— you could become a published author! Craft time Join Mrs. Sabol and Ms. Waffle for a fun filled read aloud session, followed by a creative craft with your child! Enjoy a great story and make something special together its the perfect way to spark imagination and creativity.! Fab Lab Introduction Come on down and join Mr. Hunter and the students as they unveil our brand-new Fab Lab! Get hands-on and discover how to use all the amazing tools, while having a blast in the process! Don’t miss out on the fun! Afton Academic Family Fun Night Event Schedule 12 Feb 2025 5:00-7:00 PM Room 205 Impact of Reading Room 136 Fab Lab Introduction (5:00-7:00 pm) Room 203 Author Talk - Lucas Nichols (5:00-5:20) (5:30-5:50) (6:00-6:20) (6:30-6:50) Room 204 Publishing Room (5:00-7:00 pm) Library DEAR Time (5:00-7:00 pm) Room 226 Craft Time (5:10-5:50)(6:00-6:40) Room 210 Shopping Room (5:00-7:00 pm) Room 207 Math Jeopardy (5:00-5:30)(5:30-6:00)(6:00-6:30)(6:30-7:00) Cafeteria P.S. I Love You and Board Games (5:00-7:00 pm) What is P.S. I love you? P.S. I love you Day is held every second Friday of February, making our next celebration on February 14, 2025. On this day we ask everyone to wear purple to stand up against bullying help end depression, and ultimately prevent suicide. We hope that on this day you walk around your community, school, or work office and see a sea of purple. We hope that you hear nothing but positive messages that make you feel special, loved, and remind you, that you are never alone. 2025 Theme: A brighter tomorrow begins today.
Hello, Afton Community! Please review this important updated related to the recent cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool. You can view a pdf version of the document here: https://5il.co/37eh0
5 months ago, Afton Central School District
February 10, 2025 AFTON CENTRAL SCHOOL Crimson Knights District Office (607) 639-8229 • FAX (607) 639-1801 Business Office (607) 639-8245 • FAX (607) 639-1801 Elementary Office (607) 639-8234 • FAX (607) 639-8257 MS/HS Office (607) 639-8201 • FAX (607) 639-8257 Health Office (607) 639-8212 • FAX (607) 639-8211 29 Academy Street • PO Box 5 • Afton, New York, 13730-0005 Dear Afton Parents and Guardians, We are writing to update you regarding the recent cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, the software vendor that provides our Student Information System (SIS). The types of information involved in this incident included one or more of the following: the individual’s name, contact information, date of birth, limited medical alert information, and other related information. At this time, we do not have evidence that the individual’s Social Security number was involved. As previously mentioned, PowerSchool has engaged Experian, a trusted credit reporting agency, to provide two years of complimentary identity protection to current and former students and educators that had information exfiltrated from PowerSchool SIS. For adult students and educators, this offer will also include two years of complimentary credit monitoring services. If you are interested in enrolling, please sign up via https://www.experianidworks.com/plus using the following code: CEBP456TRK (if the individual is a minor) or CTYU949PRK (if the individual is an adult). Ensure that you enroll by May 30, 2025 (Your code will not work after this date at 5:59 UTC) You are encouraged to remain vigilant against incidents of identity theft and fraud by reviewing account statements for suspicious activity. PowerSchool will never contact you by phone or email to request your personal or account information. You may also visit PowerSchool’s website to learn how to activate the offering from Experian and “General Information About Identity Theft Protection”: http://www.powerschool.com/security/sis-incident/notice-of-united-states-data- breach/. If you have any questions or concerns about enrolling, please call 833-918-9464, Monday through Friday, 9:00am through 9:00pm ET (excluding major US holidays). Please be prepared to provide the engagement number (B138812 or B138813.) Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions, please email Stacy Huyck, Afton Central School District, Data Protection Officer, at shuyck@aftoncsd.org. Sincerely, Terry Terrance P. Dougherty, Ph.D. Interim Superintendent Afton CSD
Afton CSD: Reminder - There will be a FREE Community Movie Night tonight (2/7) at Afton Middle/High School in auditorium starting at 6 pm. The movie is The Wild Robot rated PG. Paid concessions will be available to support the 6th grade class. We hope to see you there!
5 months ago, Afton Central School District
The Afton Central School District is closed today, Thursday, February 6th. All after school activities are cancelled including the Board of Education meeting.
5 months ago, Afton Central School District
Our Afton/Harpursville bowling team just had their senior night matchup! Congratulations to our Afton seniors, Julian Hosier, Grace Sabol, Tristan Pike, and Dominic Westbrook. The boys team won ( 3-1) and the girls team was defeated (4-0). The team bowled a high team series scoring 2446 with Brayden Barton leading way with a 583 series and Nick Farnham scoring 220. Nice job, Team!
5 months ago, Afton Central School District
Afton seniors with coach, Julian Hosier, Grace Sabol, Coach Bronson, Tristan Pike, and Dominic Westbrook.
The JV girls defeated Greene 51-41 on Tuesday in their last game of the regular season. Appalonia Bushaw led the Knights in scoring with 11 points, and Rylee Rupakus added 10. Megan Racine had a team-high 10 rebounds, and McKenna Ross led with 4 assists. The Knights hit four three-pointers in the win: Misty Bushaw (2), Rylee Rupakus (1), and Appalonia Bushaw (1). With this win, the girls clinched one of the top 4 spots in the MAC league and will play in the league semifinals next week. The day and time of this semifinal game is TBD, but it will be a home game. Great job, team!
5 months ago, Afton Central School District
Player with the ball
Player with the ball
Hello, Afton Community! The sixth-grade class of 2031 will be hosting a Movie Night: Wild Robot and there will be a Basket Raffle on Friday, February 7th at 6:00 p.m.! The movie night is free for the community and concessions are available for purchase. Tickets are on sale for the basket raffle. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Tickets will also be on sale at the movie and winners will be chosen during intermission of Wild Robot. Contact Jessica Wheeler with questions or ticket sales!
5 months ago, Afton Central School District
Afton Mug
Gift Basket with cat
Lego gift basket
Stitch gift basket
Gift basket with red bow
Pink gift basket with blue bow
Candy gift basket with gold bow
Gift basket with stuffed dog.
Gift basket with jelly and food
Gift basket with red bow and candy.
Hello, Afton Community! Check out our most recent elementary newsletter on our website! https://www.aftoncsd.org/o/acsd/page/elementary-newsletters
5 months ago, Afton Central School District
Hello, Afton Community! The girls JV basketball team has an important home game tonight against Greene at 5:30 p.m. If they win, they will finish 2nd in the MAC out of 11 teams and advance to the MAC league semi-finals with the opportunity to compete for a league championship! The varsity boys also play Greene tonight at home at 7:00 p.m. Both teams would really appreciate your support tonight! We hope to see you there!
5 months ago, Afton Central School District
Afton middle schoolers, Khloe Wayman (8th grade) and Roman Lucchese (6th grade) participated in the Regional Spelling Bee at SUNY Oneonta. Roman Lucchese placed 5th out of 28 contestants. Way to go!
5 months ago, Afton Central School District
school winners Khloe Wayman and Roman Lucchese
Roman Lucchese on stage
Khloe Wayman
Hello, Afton Community! This month's Teacher Spotlight features Mr. Bill Hunter! Check it out here: https://youtu.be/TWSKfO2Uf44
5 months ago, Afton Central School District
Happy New York Thursday! We are so thankful for our community partners who help provide these nourishing meals to our students!
5 months ago, Afton Central School District
New York Thursdays January 30th Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Butternut squash - headwater via Ginsberg's foods Ontario NY Cheese - Great Lakes - Adams NY Shells -Sfoglini via FGinsberg's foods Coxsackie NY BReadstick Steamed Peas Headwater via Ginsberg's Foods Ontario NY Apple Slices Ginsberg's Foods Hudson NY Milk Upstate Farms NYS Our Next NY Thursday is February 6th
Hello, Afton Community! You still have time to support the Afton Central School Drama Club! Between January 26th and February 1st, ten percent of the sales at the Vestal Five Below (located on the Vestal Parkway) will be donated to the Drama Club! Please share with friends and family! Thank you for your support!
5 months ago, Afton Central School District
Help support Afton Central School’s Drama Club and go to Five Below January
Hello Afton Community, Afton Central School District is closed January 29th in recognition of the Lunar New Year. Classes will resume on Thursday, January 30th.
5 months ago, Afton Central School District
The girls modified volleyball team won their second match against Unatego. The girls played great and won all four sets! In the first set we won 25-10, second set 25-7, third set 25- 15, and last set 25-11. Way to go, Team!
5 months ago, Afton Central School District
Hello, Afton Community! The sixth-grade class of 2031 will be hosting a Movie Night: Wild Robot and there will be a Basket Raffle on Friday, January 31st at 6:00 p.m.! The movie night is free for the community and concessions are available for purchase. Tickets are on sale for the basket raffle starting Monday, January 27th. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Tickets will also be on sale Friday Night, Jan. 31st and winners will be chosen during intermission of Wild Robot. Contact Jessica Wheeler with questions or ticket sales!
6 months ago, Afton Central School District
Gift basket with Stitch
Afton Mug
Gift basket
Gift basket with Valentines Chocolates
Gift basket
Gift basket with legos
Gift basket with red bow
Gift basket
Gift basket with gold bow
Gift basket with jelly and food
Hello, Afton Community! Afton Elementary School is proud to announce an exciting event on Wednesday February 12th: Academic Family Fun Night! Enjoy opportunities to discover, play, and learn together! We hope to see you there!
6 months ago, Afton Central School District
Afton Elementary Academic Family Fun Night Discover PLay and Grow Together Exciting Educational Games Interactive STEAM Activities Family Challenges Math and Science Puzzles Fun for All Ages Wednesday Feb 12 at Afton Elementary from 5- 7 pm
Congratulations to our modified girls’ volleyball team who won their first match against Unadilla. We won the first set (25-14), Unadilla won (26-24), and we won the final set (25-16). Great job, Team!
6 months ago, Afton Central School District
Congrats to the JV girls for their 63-20 win against Delaware Academy on Thursday. Appalonia Bushaw led the Knights with 24 points, and 8 of our players scored! Jenna Wilson, Misty Bushaw, and Rylee Rupakus each scored a three-pointer! The girls consistently boxed out on rebounds! Great job, Team!
6 months ago, Afton Central School District
Afton player with the ball
Afton player with the ball