BRAVE Youth Leadership: Superheroes in Action!


Today marked Week 2 of the BRAVE Youth Leadership System through Sweethearts and Heroes with Josiah McKeon – and our 9th and 10th grade student leaders took on an important topic: bullying.

A total of 16 students are being trained by Jo to help build connections and strengthen our school community by working with 2nd grade students throughout the next several weeks.

During today's training, our student leaders rehearsed bullying skits before heading to Ms. Hardler's and Ms. Doing's 2nd grade classrooms to share what they had learned.

The 2nd graders got in on the action, too! After talking with their high school friends about their favorite superheroes and the superpowers they wished they had, they suited up in capes and joined the skits.

With their new "superpowers," our 2nd graders took turns stepping into the action to stop the bullies – all while learning important lessons about kindness, courage, standing up for others and looking out for their classmates.

And, of course, everyone got a turn to wear the cape!

These are the kinds of connections that help make a school community stronger. By bringing students together across grade levels, we're building relationships, developing student leaders and working toward our vision of a pre-K through 12th grade community of collaboration for students and staff.

Every Student Known...Every Future Grown.

View the complete photo gallery from today's BRAVE sessions in our Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19QmgL1u9a/

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12 days ago, Afton Central School District
Five students sit in chairs, facing a person in a black shirt that says "SQUEEZE for OYTOCH."
Man with backpack speaking to students. One student looks at him, the other looks down. Background includes bulletin board.
Two young boys in a classroom, one wearing a black shirt, the other with a football shirt, are engaged with a plastic container.
Three children seated around a table. A girl in a red hoodie and a boy in a green shirt.
A child holds up a colorful geometric structure made of sticks, smiling. Background shows a classroom with desks and chairs.
Woman with blue-white striped sweater and blue jeans holds two girls by shoulders. Background includes chairs and desks.
A classroom with three children and an adult. An adult in plaid holds a ball. The children look at the ball.
A child with a superhero cape points at someone. Two women are seated, one is writing.
Two girls stand together, one with pigtails and a pink hoodie, the other with a yellow cape, smiling. A woman sits behind them, facing a desk.
A person stands in a classroom with a child and another person, facing each other. Behind them, students sit at desks.

BGAH Cross Country hosted Tuesday's meet at Clinton Park in Bainbridge vs. the MAC League.


Check out these photos of our runners in action!

The complete photo gallery can be found in our Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Dk1jTy9u7/

#AftonCSD #BGAHBears #CrossCountry

12 days ago, Afton Central School District
Children in red uniforms run across a grassy field with onlookers behind them, trees in the background.
A group of children runs on a grassy field wearing matching red shirts, shorts, and sneakers.
Several children in athletic wear running on a grassy field. Trees and a fence are in the background.
A group of young athletes in red and blue uniforms runs on a grassy field with trees and people watching.
Cross country runners in red and blue uniforms run on a grassy field, with trees and spectators in the background.
Group of athletes wearing matching uniforms gather in a circle on a grassy field.
Team of athletes in red tops and blue shorts, some with raised hands, stand on a green field.
A group of runners in red and blue uniforms line up on a grassy field with trees in the background.
Cross country runners in red and blue uniforms run on a grassy field, with trees in the background.
A group of runners in red and blue uniforms on a grassy field, with trees and spectators.
🌙 Learning With...Oreos?!


Mrs. Kehoe's 6th grade students just finished a study of the phases of the Moon!

This learning enhanced students' understanding of the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun, as well as how the Moon affects the tides and ecosystems. Historically, in some cultures, people also recognized the Moon's importance in the creation of calendars and rituals.

The study was finalized by recreating the phases of the Moon with Oreo cookies!

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13 days ago, Afton Central School District
Person at a table, decorating a cookie with icing, using a paper plate, with a book open.
A notebook with drawings of moon phases on cookies. The cookies have frosting phases from new to full moon.
Cookies arranged on lined paper; cookies have white and black icing. Background includes a pink shirt.
A girl sits at a table in a classroom. She has a pencil, a notebook, and cookies on the table.
A boy in a tan hoodie sits at a table, smiling and pointing. A plate of cookies sits on the table in front of him.
A person at a desk with cookies on paper, wearing a white tank top and black stockings.
A line of cookies arranged on paper, labeled from full moon to waning crescent, with varying amounts of cream cheese.
Two children, one leaning on a table with cookies on paper, the other smiling and posing.
Cookies with varying amounts of white frosting arranged on lined paper with labels. Background is plain white.

October Menus Now Available!


Here are our breakfast and lunch menus for the month of October.

You can always view our daily menus on the Dining section of our website and mobile app: https://www.aftoncsd.org/dining

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights

13 days ago, Afton Central School District
Calendar for October 2026 with breakfast menu items listed for Monday through Friday, including pumpkin-themed and Halloween foods.
An October 2026 menu lists lunch options for Monday to Friday. Each day has pumpkin, skull, and witch hat icons.

🏈 BGAH Bears Senior Night


Friday night was Senior Night for the BGAH Bears varsity football team at Bainbridge-Guilford, as the Bears celebrated their seniors before taking on Deposit-Hancock.

BGAH battled throughout the night, taking a 6-0 lead into halftime after Davis Barnard scored on a 3-yard touchdown run. Deposit-Hancock answered with two third-quarter touchdowns to take a 14-6 lead, and the Bears kept fighting into the fourth quarter but couldn't quite complete the comeback.

Sophomore Zane Mumbulo led the Bears' ground game with 118 rushing yards on 21 carries, while also recording a team-high 11 tackles. Barnard added a rushing touchdown, and Cooper Warren recorded a fumble recovery.

Despite the 14-6 loss, the Bears continued to battle from start to finish and kept the game within one score throughout the fourth quarter.

Congratulations to our BGAH seniors, and thank you for all you've contributed to Bears football!

📸 Here are some photos from Friday night's game and Senior Night. You can find the complete gallery in our Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JnMVkQ86Y/

Final: Deposit-Hancock 14, BGAH 6

The Bears return to action Friday at Delaware Academy. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

#AftonCSD #BGAHBears

14 days ago, Afton Central School District
People stand on a field with a football player in uniform, hands clasped, during a pre-game ceremony.
A group stands on a football field, with several people wearing navy blue shirts. A mountain with trees is in the background.
A group of people stands on a football field. They wear blue jerseys and stand on the white lines.
Cheerleaders in blue and white uniforms with red bows on track, trees in background.
Cheerleaders in uniform, with red bows in their hair, run on a track, with trees in the background.
A group holds a banner reading "Shine Bright as Senior" on a football field, surrounded by blurred trees.
A group of cheerleaders in matching uniforms stands on a track. They are holding pom-poms and looking upward.
Players in dark uniforms, helmets, and sneakers embrace on a field. Others stand nearby, watching.
Two football players in helmets. One player throws a ball while the other reaches up to catch it.
Football players on a field at night; one player in blue prepares to throw a ball. Spectators stand behind the fence.
Our varsity field hockey game at Moravia has been postponed for today, Monday, Sept. 28.

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14 days ago, Afton Central School District

🎉 What a way to wrap up Homecoming & Spirit Week! 🎉


The energy was high Friday afternoon as students from across Afton Central School came together in the gym for an exciting Homecoming Pep Rally!

It was great to see our Elementary and Middle/High School students filling the gym and bringing plenty of Crimson Knights spirit to the celebration. We were also excited to welcome students and guests from our merged sports schools, Harpursville Central School District and Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District, making the afternoon even more special.

From the school spirit and cheers to the excitement throughout the gym, the pep rally was a great way to cap off a fantastic week across our schools.

Thank you to everyone who helped make Homecoming & Spirit Week such a memorable celebration of our students and our Afton community!

Go Crimson Knights!

Check out the complete photo gallery in our Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HhckmwjqX/

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights

14 days ago, Afton Central School District
A gymnasium full of people watching a game, with a large group seated on bleachers.
Large crowd seated on bleachers in a gym, some wearing red and blue uniforms, with decorations and a mascot present.
Three people in shark costumes: pink, blue, and yellow. A girl in yellow shirt between two girls.
Two people on a basketball court, one in an orange body suit and the other in a knight costume, standing next to each other.
A person in orange holds a pom-pom, raising it high above their head in a gym.
A group of people inside a gymnasium stacking boxes. Audience seated in bleachers watching.
Two women in Minions costumes stand in a gym, one holding a Minion toy. Behind them, a door and a red bleacher are visible.
A team of four people in orange shirts stacks boxes on a basketball court as a crowd watches.
Person in knight costume stands on red carpet on basketball court with bleachers in background.
Group of children and adults in red shirts seated on bleachers and floor, possibly at a school event.

☀️ More Field Day Fun! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️


We couldn’t fit all of the fun from Friday’s Field Day into one post! We have plenty more photos to share, capturing even more of the smiles, teamwork, friendly competition and school spirit that made the day so special.

It was a beautiful day to be outside, and our students certainly made the most of it!

📸 Here are some additional highlights from Friday’s Field Day!

Check out the complete photo gallery in our Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19kidEjbJz/

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights

14 days ago, Afton Central School District
Two people dressed in yellow pose in front of a soccer goal, with a green field, parked cars, and trees in the background.
Group of people in casual clothes on a grassy field, with a soccer goal in the background.
Children playing softball outdoors, on a dirt field with shadows. One holds a bat, another crouches. Background includes trees, grass, and mountains.
Four children in sportswear. One wearing blue, another orange, one in blue with a white number 10, and the last in blue.
A young boy with curly hair, wearing a black shirt, has a face painted in red, green, and white.
Four children in orange T-shirts pose for a photo in front of a metal wall. One child wears glasses.
A group of people in a dirt field, some wearing masks, stands and walks around, with a fence and trees in the background.
Three women sit on a bench. One has face paint, another wears a Minion shirt, and the third has bracelets and a handbag.
Multiple people are seated on concrete with colorful chalk drawings, including flowers, behind them.
Group of women wearing black and smiling, with some sporting face paint, in a hallway.
Varsity Sports Schedule for the Week of Sept. 28-Oct. 3


After the excitement of homecoming last week, all of our fall sports teams will stay busy in the week ahead with plenty of games on the schedule!

Find the complete schedule for all of our sports teams on ScheduleGalaxy: https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/114

Let’s go, Crimson Knights, Afton/Harpursville and BGAH Bears!

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights #AftonHarpursville #BGAHBears
14 days ago, Afton Central School District
Weekly schedule for Afton Central School District's varsity sports. Events include soccer, cross-country, and volleyball matches.
☀️ Field Day Fun at Afton! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️


What a perfect day for Field Day at Afton Central School District! With bright sunshine, pleasant temperatures and plenty of smiles, our students made the most of a beautiful fall day outdoors.

From games and activities to friendly competition and teamwork, Field Day was a great way to celebrate our students and wrap up a fun-filled week of school spirit!

Thank you to everyone who helped make Field Day such a memorable day for our students!

📸 Check out some highlights from today’s Field Day in the photos below!

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights
17 days ago, Afton Central School District
People stand on a field, divided by white lines. Trees are in the background. A red and white object lies on the grass.
Two people on a grass field with a cornhole game set up in front of them.
Group of people in casual clothes on a field, some with arms raised, others walking, with trees in the background.
People in various clothing walk on a grassy field with white lines, trees in the background.
Yesterday's New York Thursday lunch included a teriyaki pork and veggie rice bowl, egg rolls, sesame roasted green beans, apples and milk. The elementary students really enjoyed it!

Our next New York Thursday is Oct. 8!

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights
17 days ago, Afton Central School District
A group of children in a cafeteria with tables, food, and red trays. Bright windows and red walls.
Children sitting at cafeteria tables with trays of food. A boy in a red shirt gives a thumbs-up.
Two young boys seated at a table in a cafeteria with trays of food, one smiling and the other with his hands near his mouth.
A young girl gives a thumbs-up in a cafeteria. She sits at a table with a blue tray of food.
Kids eating at a school lunch table. One child holds a sandwich. Other children stand or sit in the background.

Welcome to the Afton FFA Farm Stand!


Our Ag Science/FFA students have been working hard setting up a produce stand for staff and students in the hallway outside our newly renovated ag room in the Middle/High School.

What a great way to give back to the community by following the FFA motto: "Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve."

Students grew the squash, decorative gourds and pumpkins. The rest of the vegetables, potatoes, onions and garlic were donated by Norwich Meadows through Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County. Super Milk was donated by Chobani.

Thank you to Mrs. Reeder and her Ag Science/FFA students for their hard work and dedication to the Afton community!

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights

18 days ago, Afton Central School District
A table with a red-and-white checkered tablecloth displays an assortment of fresh vegetables. A blue banner with "NEW YORK" and "FFA" is above.
Table with red-checked tablecloth displaying a variety of vegetables in aluminum trays. Banner reading "AFTON" above.
A table with a red and white checkered tablecloth displays trays of green beans, cucumbers, corn, and radishes.
Wooden crate with a blue "New York Afton" sweatshirt, containing vegetables like pumpkins, onions, and potatoes.
A wooden crate holds an assortment of pumpkins and squash in varying sizes and colors. The crate is positioned against a white wall.

Wednesday's Spirit Week theme at Afton Middle/High School was Anything But a Backpack Day, and our students took it to the next level!


From car seats to laundry baskets, shopping carts, suitcases, coolers, trash cans and even tires, we saw a little bit of everything from our Crimson Knights!

Today's theme is Rhyme With No Reason at the Middle/High School and Mismatch Day at the Elementary School. We'll wrap up Spirit Week on Friday with Color Wars at the Middle/High School and School Spirit Day at the Elementary School.

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights

18 days ago, Afton Central School District
A smiling woman with short hair holds a black stroller in a hallway. Behind her, two wooden doors are closed, and the floor is tiled.
A woman with curly hair pushes a small shopping cart with bags down a colorfully decorated hallway.
Three teens, one wearing a cap, pose behind a large tire. A woman with a bag is in the foreground.
Two people pushing a cooler cart up an escalator. One wears black, the other wears blue jeans and a cap.
Students in a hallway, carrying a laundry basket, a cat carrier, and backpacks. Hallway has doors and handrails.
A young girl carries a basket of laundry in a hallway. Two children stand behind her, one holding a suitcase. Lockers are on the right side.
A man and two girls stand in a hallway with lockers. The man wears a red shirt, the girl in front a gray tee.
A person holding a pink toy shopping cart filled with items, standing in a hallway with lockers.
A woman carrying a large bag walks beside a yellow school bus with "Central School" and "12" on it.
Man in a yellow sweatshirt, orange helmet, and pants carrying a large tire in front of a yellow school bus.
Today's Spirit Week theme at Afton Elementary School was Twin Day.


Check out these two sets of twins from Mrs. Lucchese's kindergarten class!

At the Middle/High School, it was Anything But a Backpack Day, and our students took it to the next level...check back tomorrow for those photos!

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights
18 days ago, Afton Central School District
Four children in a classroom, smiling, standing in front of a monitor displaying a green screen.

Hello Afton Families,


Although the holidays may seem far away, they will be here before we know it!

For our families who may need a little extra help this holiday season, please complete your Angel Tree application, if you have not done so already, by completing this online form: Angel Tree Application – Fill out form.

If you prefer to complete the application on paper, copies were sent home in Friday folders for Elementary students. Copies are also available in the MS/HS Student Services Office.

Applications must be submitted by Friday, Oct. 9.

Any questions can be directed to Stephanie Ives (607-639-8234) or Kendra Smith (607-639-8240 opt. 5).

Thank you, and we look forward to spreading holiday cheer!

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights

19 days ago, Afton Central School District
A red background displays "Angel Tree Applications Now Available" text. Beneath it, a circular logo features a knight on a horse.

Today, 15 total students from 9th and 10th grade started the BRAVE Youth Leadership System program through Sweethearts and Heroes. These students are being trained to work on school community building with second graders over the next several weeks.


Their day started with a series of training sessions throughout the morning before putting their newly acquired skills to work this afternoon when they visited Ms. Hardler's and Ms. Doing's 2nd grade classrooms.

This work will pay off across our school district as we work toward our vision of establishing a pre-K through 12th grade community of collaboration for students and staff.

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights

19 days ago, Afton Central School District
A classroom with a large screen displaying a man. Attendees sit in chairs, facing the screen.
A group of people sit around a circle, engaged in a discussion with a person standing in the center.
A man wearing a black hoodie with pink text stands in front of a green screen.
Nine individuals sit in chairs, facing forward, in a room. Two wear glasses. Some have their arms crossed.
Several people sit on benches or chairs, facing a man in a hoodie standing. A person sits with legs crossed, looking towards the camera.
A group of children and adults in a classroom. A young girl raises her hand and talks.
Four children sit around a table. Two girls, one wearing red, hold an orange ball. A boy leans forward.
A group of women and children in a classroom. One woman wears a superhero cape. They sit in a circle.
Five girls sit on the floor in a circle. Three wear superhero capes. One girl uses sign language.
Three people work with toys on a floor. A woman sits in the middle, and two children are on her sides.

📸 SCHOOL PICTURE DAY IS COMING!


Afton Central School District’s School Picture Day is coming up on Tuesday, Oct. 6!

Order forms will be sent home with students soon, but we wanted to give families an early reminder so you can mark your calendars.

Families who prefer to order online can visit Sean Murphy Studios here: https://www.seanmurphystudios.com/school

📅 Picture Day: Tuesday, Oct. 6

Be ready to smile, Afton! 📸

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights

20 days ago, Afton Central School District
Poster shows a calendar for October with a highlighted date of October 6. It says "Save the Date" and "Picture day is coming".

⚽ A Winning Start for Modified Girls Soccer! ⚽


The Afton/Harpursville modified girls soccer team opened its season Monday night with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Walton-Downsville!

Emma Colsten of Harpursville found the back of the net three times to account for all three A/H goals, while a strong defensive effort helped secure the win.

Hailey Merrin and Madi Sabol both contributed in goal as the team battled from start to finish.

A fantastic first game for the girls!

📅 Next game: Thursday at Delaware Academy

Check out our Facebook post for the complete photo gallery from Monday's game: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Mkd7xy7VZ/

#AftonCSD #AftonHarpursville #Soccer

20 days ago, Afton Central School District
A group of individuals stands on a soccer field, with some in sports uniforms and others in casual clothes.
Soccer players in red uniforms on a field, with one jumping in the air, others standing, and a fence behind them.
Women's soccer team on a field, with one player lifted by others. Behind them, a fence and a trash can.
Soccer players in red uniforms gather for a team talk near a yellow fence with a grassy field.
Four women play soccer on a field. Two wear red, one white, one purple. Spectators sit behind a fence.
Two players, one in red, one in white, play soccer. One player chases a white soccer ball. Behind them, a yellow fence and a blurred figure.
Four women in jerseys playing soccer; one kicks the ball, another runs, and two stand. Green grass, yellow fence, trees.
On a soccer field, one player runs with the ball. Other players in red and white uniforms are in the background.
Players in white and red uniforms on a grassy field playing soccer, one holding hands with the other.
Two players on a soccer field, one in a red jersey, number 16, preparing to kick a ball.
🌙💤 Spirit Week is off and running!


Our Elementary School kicked off Spirit Week today with Pajama Day!

Students across the school got into the spirit by wearing their favorite pajamas – the perfect way to start a Monday in comfort!

Here’s a look at just some of our Crimson Knights showing off their cozy pajama-day style.

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights
21 days ago, Afton Central School District
Two children, a girl in a blue hoodie and a boy in blue and yellow pajamas, smile. Behind them, two people walk in the hallway.
A young boy and girl standing next to each other. The boy wears a Spiderman outfit, the girl wears Hello Kitty pajamas.
Four young girls in pajamas on a multicolored mat, one looking upward, a teacher in background.
Children in pajamas raise their hands above their heads on a rug depicting the solar system.
Five children play on a colorful floor mat while a teacher stands nearby. They wear pajamas.
A young boy stands in a classroom, wearing a yellow jumpsuit, with a trash can, a whiteboard, and shelves in the background.
Kids in pajamas stand in a classroom with a rug, bookcase, and bulletin board. Four children face front.
Two children, one in cowboy pajamas and the other in Spongebob pajamas, stand side by side. They are against a white wall.
Three boys in pajamas, one in green, another in red, and the third in black, standing against a white wall.
A group of young children, dressed in pajamas and shoes, standing in a line.

Varsity Sports Schedule for the Week of Sept. 21-26


We have another busy week of fall sports ahead! Senior night for the BGAH Bears varsity football team is Friday night in Bainbridge-Guilford as the Bears take on Deposit-Hancock starting at 7 p.m.

Find the complete schedule for all of our sports teams on ScheduleGalaxy: https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/114

Let’s go, Afton Crimson Knights, BGAH Bears and Afton-Harpursville!

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights #BGAHBears #AftonHarpursville

21 days ago, Afton Central School District
A flyer from Afton Central School District lists sports events for the week, including soccer, volleyball, and cross-country games, with dates and locations.