We established the tone early with defensive intensity and unselfish offense. Our pressure forced difficult possessions, and we were able to convert stops into transition opportunities. The energy and focus from the opening tip allowed us to build momentum and control the pace of the game. Offensively, we were led by the performances of Kayden Kehoe and Nolan Shofkom, who set the standard with their aggressiveness and ability to finish plays. Their production helped us create separation and keep pressure on the defense throughout the night. Braylon Akichison and Isaiah Hopkins also made key contributions, impacting the game with their effort, execution, and overall presence on both ends of the floor. Their work complemented our offensive rhythm and helped maintain consistency for all four quarters. Great job, Team!
BGAH Indoor Track competed at their State Qualifier Meet in Ithaca on Friday 2/20 against athletes from all 41 Section IV Indoor Track teams. A program record 7 athletes will be advancing to the NYSPSHAA Indoor Track State Meet. To do so, athletes must have finished in the top 2 places in their respective events overall, as there are no divisions or classes based on school size for advancing to the State Meet for Indoor Track except in the relay events, which are divided into 2 divisions by school size of 599 or more/less.
Appalonia Bushaw (Long Jump), Isaiah Hampton (Long Jump, High Jump), and Harpo Hardt (55m Hurdles) are advancing individually, while the Girls 4x400m Relay of Isabel Suda, Laila Williams, Madisyn Larsen, and Maddi Ingham won Division 2, advancing them to States as well. Madisyn Larsen also placed 3rd in the 600m, which puts her on Section IV's Intersectional Relay, a medley style event combing the State Qualifiers 3rd place finisher from the 1500m, 1000m, 600m, and 300m from each Section as a Section vs Section type event.
The State meet is March 6th and 7th at the Ocean Breeze State Park facility in Staten Island."
Our varsity girls basketball team is headed to sectionals! The Crimson Knights will play at South Kortright on Tuesday (2/24) at 6:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!
On Friday, February 13th, students participated in another oustanding Read Across the Kingdom Event! We are so thankful to Ms. Sanford and Ms. Feltham for their outstanding effort to providing students with this fantastic community-building event dedicated to instill a love of reading for our students!
Its Bagel Time!! The Class of 2031 is having a bagel fundraiser! This month, we have the opportunity to support the Class of 2031 and enjoy delicious bagels! The sale runs from February 12 - March 12th. See a 7th grader to place your order using cash or checks (made out to ACS Class of 2031)! The bagels will be delivered to students on March 20th for distribution. Thank you for your support!
Afton Central School District is honored to be selected as a recipient of Chobani [and La Colombe Coffee Workshop’s] Community Impact Fund — an annual grant initiative supporting nonprofit organizations working to fight food insecurity and expand access to nutritious food. Afton FFA Food Pantry has been awarded this grant to provide a new greenhouse and expand the already existing school garden. This opportunity will provide hands-on agricultural education while supplying fresh produce for the FFA Food Pantry.
Thanks to this support, we’re able to continue advancing our work right here in our community, helping ensure families and neighbors have reliable access to the support and nourishing food they need. We are grateful to partner with Chobani [and La Colombe] to strengthen our local food systems and make good food accessible to all.
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Happy Valentines Day, Afton Community!
Afton elementary students made their own valentines boxes and enjoyed ice cream sundaes to celebrate! Way to go, Students!
The FFA food pantry is today from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Knights play their last home game of the regular season on Friday when they take on Deposit-Hancock at 5:30pm. Come support this team for the hard work they've put in this season!
Indoor Track competed in their Sectional Championships this Saturday at Cornell University against 23 other Division 2 schools in Section 4. Your BGAH Girls achieved the overall team victory, earning their 3rd Sectionals title in the past 6 years. Led by Appalonia Bushaw’s 1st place in Long Jump and 3rd in High Jump and Maddie Ingham’s 2nd place in the 1000 and 4th place in the 600 meter race, the girls also had Top 6 points scoring results from Tabby and Kitty Charette, Jenna Wilson, Madi Larsen, Tori and Issy Suda, and Marissa Mayo. The BGAH Boys program placed 2nd overall, led by Isaiah Hopkins 1st place finishes in Long Jump and High Jump. Owen Degan, Sean Fowler, Jackari Gariplo, and Ethan Beardslee placed 2nd in the 4 by 800 meter relay, and Harpo Hardt took 2nd in the 55 meter hurdles and 3rd in Triple Jump to help the boys to their best program result ever. Our next meet is the State Qualifier meet at Ithaca on Friday over break.
P.S. I Love You Day is on Friday, February 13th! We are encouraging our all of our students and staff to wear purple to spread kindness!
Congratulations to Ms. Waffle's 4th-grade ELA students who were chosen as winners for the Spooky Story Writing Contest with Young Wonders! We are proud of their creativity and outstanding effort! They earned a certificate of achievement, and their stories will be included in a published book which is a compilation of stories with other young writers from around the country! Excellent work, Remington, Alivia, and Jovie!
