Afton Central School District

We are incredibly proud to share that Sarah Gaeta has been named a DCMO BOCES Librarian of the Year! Through her dedication, hard work, and vision, she has transformed both of our libraries into welcoming, organized, and student-centered spaces while championing literacy across our district. Sarah’s commitment to her profession, her completion of her teaching certification, and her leadership in preparing for an exciting renovation truly set her apart. Most importantly, she brings kindness, positivity, and a genuine passion for students and staff to everything she does.

Afton Central School District is incredibly thankful for Emily Hopkins for her service as the Student Board Member for the 2025-2026 school year! We are thankful for her dedication to Afton CSD!

Afton Central School District is proud to recognize Mr. Joel Carle, Middle/High School Principal, for receiving tenure at last night's board meeting! We are thankful for his outstanding leadership and dedication to our students!

Hello Afton Community! At last night's board meeting, the following adjustments to the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 Instructional Calendars: For the 2025/2026 Calendar: The following days will be half days for students, full days for faculty and staff: June 24, 25, 26, 2026. If no emergency closings are used prior to June 26th, then June 26, 2026, will be a give back day per the instructional calendar. For the 2026/2027 Calendar: The following days will be half days for students, full days for faculty and staff: June 23, 24, 25, 2027. If all emergency closings are not used prior to June 25, then June 25, 2027 will be a give back day per the instructional calendar.

Congratulations to our Afton seniors! Aryanna Keitel Donald Klee Andrew Lamoree Summer Miller

Our FFA chapter is hosting an ice cream social today from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Hello, Afton Community!

The Harpursville Youth Football camp is available to students in grades 3-6 from July 20th - 23rd. You can register using the following link: https://forms.gle/p3PQwKtiukkE8wgJ8

Afton Central School District is proud to celebrate our senior class. For the next several days, we will post four of our seniors!

Congratulations:

Aaron Andres
Patience Borst
LumineraMist Bushaw
Pierce Bushaw

Afton STEP students went on a field trip to Hanford Mills where they learned about Water Wheels and saw a 100-year-old water wheel in action. Students also did community service by cleaning the area around the Water Mill to help them prepare for another event! Way to go, STEP Students! After touring the historic site, they enjoyed lunch at 5 Guys! We are so thankful for our partnership with SUNY Morrisville's STEP program which provides these fantastic opportunities!

Check out our May Elementary Newsletter for our latest updates!

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Hello, Afton Community!

The Varsity Softball team won last night and is heading to the Section 4 Class D Championship tomorrow at Greenlight Grand Slam Park at 2:00 p.m. The flyer to purchase tickets is attached. Here is a direct link as well: https://gofan.co/event/6640677?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV

Congratulations to the Afton Varsity Softball Team on their semifinal sectional win over Edmeston-Morris 22-3. Jenna Wilson picked up the win on the mound giving up only 4 hits.
The game was tied 0-0 until the bottom of the third inning when Afton broke the game open by scoring 14 runs. 10 batters scored in the game and the team registered 17 hits on the night.
At the plate Jenna Wilson went 4 for 5 with 5 RBIs, Makenna Schultz went 3 for 4(double)2 RBIs, Adleigh Noone went 2 for 3(double)with 2 RBIs, Emilie Hopkins went 3 for 5 with 2 RBIs, Megan Racine went 3 for 5(2 doubles) 2RBIs, Miranda Schultz went 1 for 2 with a RBI, Rylee Rupakus scored 2 runs, McKenna Ross was on base every at bat and scored 2 times, Briella Fendick went 1 for 2 with a 2 RBI shot to the fence in center field and Kadence Racine reached base and came around to score. Defensively the team played great defense, highlighted by a pickoff at first base, some great outfield catches and tight infield plays. The team plays in the section 4 championship game at Greenlight Park on Saturday at 2:00 p.m.

"H-A Outdoor Track & Field competed in their Sectionals Class meet at Marathon on Wednesday. Overall, the Boys team placed 7th and the Girls team 10th out of 27 Class D teams. The Girls were led by Appalonia Bushaw's 1st in Long Jump and 2nd in High Jump and the 100 Hurdles, with Angelina Quaglia's 6th in the 400 adding to their score as well. The Boys team was lead by Sean Fowler's 3rd in the 3000m Steeplechase and 4th in the 800, Jake Barber's 4th in 110 Hurdles, Pierce Bushaw (5th) and Nolan Shofkom (6th) in High Jump, and a 3rd place in the 4x100m Relay by Pierce Bushaw, Nolan Shofkom, Jayden DeLeon, and Jake Barber. Appalonia, Sean, the 4x1, and Pierce have all locked in their spots in the Section 4 State Qualifier Meet next Wednesday/Thursday at Union-Endicott, where the winner of each event in each division (3 Divisions made up of Classes A(D1), B(D2) and then C/D(D3) will advance to the NYSPHSAA State Meet in Rochester in 2 weeks. Others on our team may be added to this meet following the advancement meeting Friday night based on their best performances this season, and we will update this post as we hear more on that.

The Varsity Softball Team plays against Edmeston-Morris at 5:00 p.m. in Afton for sectionals. Please come out and support the team!

Congratulations to the varsity softball team on their 10-1 sectional win over South Kortright-Andes on Tuesday night. Jenna Wilson led the charge with 7 strikeouts while giving up 3 hits. At the plate the Knights made great contact for 15 team hits. 9 players reached base during the game. Adleigh Noone (triple) went 2 for 4 at the plate with 4 RBIs, Emilie Hopkins went 3 for 3 with 2RBIs, Miranda Schultz went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs, Makenna Schultz went 2 to 3 with an RBI(double), Rylee Rupakus went 1 for 4 with an RBI (double), Jenna Wilson went 2 for 3 (double) while scoring 3 times, McKenna Ross went 2 for 3(double), Megan Racine went 1 for 3 and scored a run. Defensively the team plate tight defense. Makenna Schultz had a double play to Emilie Hopkins to erase runners early in the game. The team will play the next round of sectionals at home at 5:00 on Thursday against Edmeston-Morris.