Hello, Afton Community! Afton graduates may apply for Jane I. Schenck Trust Fund Loans of up to $4,500! Please reach out to the Student Services Office at 607-639-8240 for additional information! https://5il.co/2gmeb
about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District
Afton Central School PO Box 5 Afton, NY 13730 For Immediate Release – March 2024 Jane I. Schenck Trust Fund Loans Available The Jane I. Schenck Trust Fund has announced that college loan applications for ACS 2024 graduating seniors and past Afton graduates are now available and may be secured from the Afton Central School Student Services Office. Completed applications with proof of college enrollment must be returned to the guidance office on or before June 7, 2024, to be eligible. Afton graduates may apply for a loan of up to $4,500 from the Jane Schenck Fund. Loan repayment begins once the student has left college. If you have questions regarding this loan process, please contact the Student Services Office at 607-639-8240.
Hello, Afton Community! Enjoy the day off tomorrow, 3/18/24! Cosmo and Ace can't wait to see students again on Tuesday!
about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District
ace the dog
Happy St. Patrick's Day, Afton Community!
about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District
Happy St. Patrick's Day: www.Aftoncsd.org
Hello, Afton Community! Please read our elementary newsletter for this week! https://www.aftoncsd.org/o/acsd/page/elementary-newsletters
about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District
Elementary girl reading
Hello, Afton Community! We had a fantastic Staff Development Day! When the students are away the staff will play!
about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District
Teachers Playing Badminton
Teacher Playing Pickleball
Teachers learning CPR
Teachers playing Badminton
Teachers learning CPR
Teachers learning CPR
Hello, Afton Community! Please enjoy the first edition of the Twilight Knight’s student “newspaper”, Knight News! These students worked very hard and are excited to share this with you!” Here is a link to the Knight News page! https://www.aftoncsd.org/o/acsd/page/knightnews
about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District
Afton Crimson Knights Knight News Brought to you by Afton Central School Students March 14 2024, Recent Events By Amelia Lawrence, Raygan Bullis and Mason McArthur Photo Credit: Mrs. Lucchese, Nathan Donholt, Roman Lucchese This week started the second round of Twilight Knights. This session the groups are: Gizmos and Minecraft, Play-Doh, Spanish, Coloring, Newspaper, Pool, Jewelry Making, Puzzles, and Games and Outside Play. The elementary office reports that there are 82 students total in this session of Twilight Knights. Tuesday, March 12th the elementary performed at the Music In Our Schools Month Concert. The 5th grade band performance was wonderful. It was clear that the students and Mr. Bittner worked very hard to prepare for the concert. The 4th and 5th grade chorus performed two songs. Mikayla P. sang and performed the pieces in ASL. The performance was beautiful. Which is Better? By, Mason McArthur This week students debated which is better: pizza or pepperoni roll. The verdict is in and the answer is, PIZZA! Pizza got 67% of the vote. What percentage of the vote did pepperoni roll get? With Pi Chart showing Pizza is more popular than pepperoni rolls. Next week students will vote on which is better: pool or P.E.? Featured Adult: Mrs. Sabol By, Amelia Lawrence and Raygan Bullis Photo Credit: Ivan Lans What is a book you would recommend? “The Babysitters Club or the Wings of Fire series.” What is your favorite tv show? “I don’t watch t.v., but I do watch the bills.” Do you have any pets? “Yes, 3 dogs, 1 bearded dragon, 2 anoles, 3 curly tailed lizards, 4 white lipped tree frogs, a parrotlet (bird), a tarantula, 2 chickens, 11 ducks, and a giant hermit crab.” What’s your favorite place you’ve been on vacation? “Florida Keys or Alaska.” What restaurant would you recommend? “The Fat Cowboy."
Congratulations to Brennan Andres who won the IXL Literacy Lab leaderboard Challenge. Brennan reached proficiency in 15 ELA skills!
about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District
Brennan Andres with Ms. Covey
Hello, Afton Community! The MAC league has changed the start date for modified sports to Tuesday, April 9th.  Modified track, baseball and softball will begin that day.   Please make sure your student athlete has paperwork turned in to participate along with an up to date physical.   Track and baseball will be at Harpursville and students will take the shuttle to practice. Practice will be from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Softball will be in Afton from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.  
about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District
Hello, Afton Community! The Jericho student art showcase is coming up! This year's senior that was selected to represent Afton Central School District is Rusty Ramos. The opening reception for the show is Saturday, March 23rd from 12:00 - 2:00 PM at the Jericho Art Gallery 15 N. Mainstreet, Bainbridge, NY. We hope to see you there!
about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District
16th Jericho Arts Council Town Hall Gallery 15 North Main Street Bainbridge, NY Opening Reception Saturday March 23, 2024, 12:00-2:00 p.m. Saturday March 23rd 12:00-2:00, Sunday March 24th, 12:00-2:00, Monday - Friday March 23rd-29th 2:30-5:00 April 13th 6:00-9:00 p.m. Questions: jacgallery15@gmail.com At the bottom are schools represented; Afton, Bainbridge Guilford, Greene, Gilbertsville Mt. Upton, Unatego, and Sidney
Hello, Afton Community! Please join us on March 22nd to watch Wonka in the auditorium!
about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District
Free Movie Night: Wonka All students Welcome K-!2 Friday March 22 MS/HS Auditorium 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Concessions for Sale: Popcorn, snow cones, pizza, snacks (candy/chips) & drinks Sponsored by the Class of 2029 HOPE to See you there!!! Any questions? See Mr. Carle or Ms. Wheeler (Grade 7 advisor)
Hello, Afton Community! Please join us for our middle/high school Band and Chorus Concert tonight at 7:00 p.m.
about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District
Afton Central School District Proudly Presents Chorus and Band Concert Tuesday, March 12th at 7:00 p.m.
Hello, Afton Community! The Chorus and Band Concert is tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. We hope to see you there!
about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District
Afton Central School District Proudly Presents Chorus and Band Concert on Tuesday, March 12th at 7:00 p.m.
The Afton badminton and table tennis team fought hard at the tournament this past Saturday, congratulations to Emily Hopkins and Abby Hoyt for placing fourth overall in Women’s Doubles.
about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District
team photo for badminton and table tennis
Larry Wake serving the ball
Badminton players serving
Badminton players in action
table tennis in action
badminton players in action
Badminton players
badminton in action
Hello, Afton Community! Spring Sports (JV and varsity softball, baseball, and track) begin today! The parent meetings for JV and varsity baseball and softball begin at 5:15 p.m. at the school in the new (downstairs) gym.
about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District
Afton Main Entrance
Hello, Afton Community! This is a reminder that spring sports officially begins on Monday, March 11th for JV and varsity sports. This includes baseball, softball, and track. The parent meetings for baseball and softball will begin at 5:15 p.m. at the school in the new (downstairs) gym. Outdoor Track will be at Harpursville for daily practice from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District
Hello, Afton community! Please review the attached advertisement. If you have any questions, please contact the district clerk.
about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District
Afton Central School Board of Education Petitions Available Petitions are available for residents of the Afton Central School District who wish to be candidates in the Afton Board of Education election on May 21, 2024. Afton has one (1) seat open on the Board of Education: one five-year term that is ending June 30, 2024, presently held by Tina Miner-James. The newly elected five-year term will be July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2029. Candidates must be at least eighteen years old, citizens of the United States and residents of the Afton Central School District for one year preceding the election. Petitions are available by contacting the District Clerk at the Afton Central School District Office by calling 607-639-8229. Petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education must be returned to the School District Clerk by calling and arranging the return. The deadline for all petitions to be turned in is by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024. You may contact the District Clerk at 607-639-8229 with any questions.
Due to the amount of emergency (snow) days that remain unused, Afton CSD will be closed for a "Giveback" day on Monday, April 8th.
about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District
Give Back Day! April 8th, 2024 with Afton CSD Main entrance!
Hello, Afton Community! Check out our elementary newsletter for this week's updates! https://www.aftoncsd.org/page/elementary-newsletters Afton Proud!
about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District
Afton student with artwork
Congratulations to Afton Central School’s very own Alex Padua for earning an honorable mention at this year’s Chenango Area Student Art Showcase for her painting titled "The Anduin River.”  More info about the Chenango Area Student Art Showcase can be found at the link: https://www.aftoncsd.org/o/acsd/page/art-department
about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District
The Anduin River artwork by Alex Padua
Hello, Afton Community! Check out our New York Thursday menus for today!
about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District
New York Thursdays (Grades 6-12 Egg Roll Bowl ground Beef Slate Foods (New York, NY) Cabbage, carrots, onions & Garlic - Headwater (Ontario, NY) Eggs - Catskill Cattle Company (Deposit, NY) Green Beans Headwater (Ontario, NY) Milk (Upstate Farms (NYS) NExt NY Thursday is 3/21
March 7th Grades K-5 Fruit and Yogurt Parfait Yogurt from Upstate Farms (NYS) Blueberries from Headwater (Ontario, NY) Oats from Weaver Family Farm via Catskill Agrarian Alliance (Morris, NY) Honey - Sweet Medows Via Catskill Agrarian Alliance (Davenport, NY) Carrot Sticks Headwarter (Ontario, NY) Cheese Sticks (Upstate Farm (NYS_ Apple Milk (Upstate Farms (NYS) Our Next NY Thursday is 3/21