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.
over 1 year ago, Afton Central School District
Hello, Afton community! Please review the attached advertisement. If you have any questions, please contact the district clerk.
over 1 year 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.
over 1 year 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!
over 1 year ago, Afton Central School District
Afton student with artwork
Hello, Afton Community! Check out our New York Thursday menus for today!
over 1 year 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
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
over 1 year ago, Afton Central School District
The Anduin River artwork by Alex Padua
Happy National School Social Work Week! Afton Central School District is so thankful for our social workers Ms. Angela Perry and Ms. Kendra Smith! Thank you for your support to our students!
over 1 year ago, Afton Central School District
National School Social Work Week! 2March 3-9 2024 Angela Perry Elementary School Kendra Smith Middle/High School
Hello, Afton Community! The Class of 2030 is sponsoring a food drive! The grade that donates the most will win a pizza party! All donations will go to the FFA food bank to help our community. We are thankful for Mirabito for their generous donation for the pizza party for this food drive.
over 1 year ago, Afton Central School District
Food Drive: March 11-20 The Class of 2030 is sponsoring a food drivem the grade that donates the most will win a pizza party! One party for the elementary side and one for the middle/high school side. All donations will benefit our Afton community and will go to the FFA food bank. The class of 2030 would also like to thank Mirabito for their generous donation for the pizza party for this food drive.
Congratulations to Cindy Bostelman who was inducted into the Greater Binghamton Area Sports Hall of Fame! • Softball Player, Coach, Athletic Director at Afton High School • Overall Coaching Won - Lost Record of 517 - 194 (1989-2017) • Six NYSPHSAA Softball Championships, Seven Runner-Up Finalists, and 16 Section IV Titles (1995-2010) • New York State Coach of the Decade (2000-2010), NYS Sportswriters Coach of the Year (3x) • Inducted into the NYSPHSAA Section IV Hall of Fame, and into the New York State High School Softball Hall of Fame Information from: Greater Binghamton Sports Hall of Fame
over 1 year ago, Afton Central School District
Cindy Bostelman Celebrating Excellence and Achievement
Hello, Afton Community! Check out the Elementary Newsletter from this week! https://www.aftoncsd.org/o/acsd/page/elementary-newsletters
over 1 year ago, Afton Central School District
Afton Main Entrance
Hello, Afton Community! Our February Attendance Report is on our website" https://www.aftoncsd.org/o/acsd/page/attendance-reports According to AttendanceWorks.org, "When students improve their attendance rates, they improve their academic prospects and chances for graduating." Read more about the importance of school attendance here: https://www.attendanceworks.org/chronic-absence/the-problem/10-facts-about-school-attendance/
over 1 year ago, Afton Central School District
Education for the future February Attendance Report Afton High School Total 88.4% 12th Grade 84.5% 11th Grade 90.4% 10th Grade 93.5% 9th Grade 86.8% Meaningful Learning Opportunities
Education for the future February Attendance Report Afton High School Total 86.1% 8th Grade 85.2% 7th Grade 90.5% 6th Grade 83.0% Meaningful Learning Opportunities
Education for the Future February Attendance Report Afton Elementary School Total 89.7% 5th Grade 90.4% 4th Grade 90.9% 3rd Grade 88.0% 2nd Grade 92.6% 1st Grade 81.2% Kindergarten 92.8% Meaningful Learning Opportunities
Today 8th grade students visited DCMO BOCES to learn about the different programs available to them as they get older.
over 1 year ago, Afton Central School District
students watching teacher demonstrations
students in garage
Hello, Afton Community! Chenango Area Student Art Exhibit 2024 - Afton Central School will have 15 pieces of artwork in this year's show. Find out more information on our website at https://www.aftoncsd.org/o/acsd/page/art
over 1 year ago, Afton Central School District
Chenango Area Student Art Show 2024 - Dates - March 8 - April 5 2024 Opening Reception: Friday, March 8, 2024 5:30 - 7:00 pm Location: Chenango County Council for the Arts 27 West Main Street Norwich, NY, 13815 (607) 336 2787
Hello, Afton Community! We hope our students had a wonderful break! We are looking forward to seeing our students on Monday! Afton Proud!
over 1 year ago, Afton Central School District
Afton CSD Main Entrance
Students in Horticulture and Agricultural Leadership learned how to make a floral arrangement using lovely fresh cut flowers. They practiced art concepts to create an eye-catching and balanced flower arrangement to take home. Special thanks for Mrs. V.  Gregory for donating the vases for this project.
over 1 year ago, Afton Central School District
Afton students cutting flowers
Afton student with flowers
flowers on table
Student with flowers
Flowers on table.
Flowers on table
Flowers ready to be put in Vases.
Happy Presidents Day, Afton Community!
over 1 year ago, Afton Central School District
Happy President's Day
Afton middle school students visited the Raymond Corporation! Students saw employees at work and learned about many opportunities!
over 1 year ago, Afton Central School District
Afton students at presentation at the Raymond Corporation
Congratulations to our Valedictorian, Rylee Noone, and our Salutatorian, Meeya Cummings! We are so proud of your fantastic academic achievements!
over 1 year ago, Afton Central School District
Valedictorian and Salutatorian with Principal and Assistant Principal
Group Photo of Valedictorian, Salutatorian, families, and administrators
Valedictorian, Rylee Noone and parents
Salutatorian Meeya Cummings and parents
Valedictorian Rylee Noone with Principal and Assistant Principal
Salutatorian Meeya Cummings with Principal and Assistant Principal
Hello, Afton Community! We hope our students have a great winter break! There is no school starting on Monday February 19, 2024, in observance of Presidents Day and it will continue through Friday, February 23, 2024. Here is the elementary newsletter! https://www.aftoncsd.org/page/elementary-newsletters
over 1 year ago, Afton Central School District
Afton Elementary students with Monkeys
Hello, Afton Community! Our students went on an incentive field trip to Interskate 88! Students had a fantastic time!
over 1 year ago, Afton Central School District
Group Photo