Hello, Afton Community!

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!
21 minutes ago, Afton Central School District
smiling students
students smiling with books
students smiling with books
students smiling with books
students reading books
Students smiling together
Afton students reading together
Ms. Scuorzo's second-grade class made outstanding Valentines Day boxes to celebrate Valentines Day!
about 23 hours ago, Afton Central School District
Class photo of students with Valentines day boxes
Afton student with box
Afton student with box
Afton student with box
Afton student with box
The girls basketball team defeated Deposit-Hancock 43-40 on Friday to close out the regular season. Appalonia Bushaw led the Knights with 17 points and 7 steals. Rylee Rupakus added 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 steals. Ariana Florance and Megan Racine added 6 rebounds each. The girls finished the season with 9 wins and 11 losses, and are headed to sectionals! Their first round game is expected to be on February 24th. The time, location, and opponent in this game is to be determined. Photo Credit: Mark Florence
3 days ago, Afton Central School District
Afton player running with the ball
Afton player and eagles player vying to win layup
knight on guard watching game
afton players in action
coach talking to team
Afton player taking penalty shot
Afton player on the defense
Afton players on defense
eagles player taking a shot
Afton player with the ball
Hello, Afton Community!

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!
3 days ago, Afton Central School District
It bagel time the Class of 2031 will be selling bagels from 2/12 - 3/12 See a 7th grader to place an order!Brought to you by the Class of 2031 and Everything Bagelry

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.

#ChobaniCommunityImpactFund

3 days ago, Afton Central School District
Student holding produce
Student with produce cart
Afton Ag Teacher with food pantry display

Happy Valentines Day, Afton Community!

Afton elementary students made their own valentines boxes and enjoyed ice cream sundaes to celebrate! Way to go, Students!

3 days ago, Afton Central School District
Afton student with Valentines day box
Afton student with valentines box
Afton students with valentines boxes
Afton student with valentines box
Afton student with valentines boxes
Afton student with valentine boxes
Afton student with ice cream
Several Afton staff wore purple yesterday to celebrate P.S. I Love You Day!
3 days ago, Afton Central School District
Staff wearing purple
Hello, Afton Community!

The FFA food pantry is today from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
4 days ago, Afton Central School District
The girls basketball team lost their Wednesday road game to Walton/Downsville 48-38. Coach Rupakus would like to credit the girls' outstanding effort on defense in keeping it close against a tough Walton/Downsville squad. The defensive effort was led by Appalonia Bushaw, Ariana Florance, and Abbey Paoletti. Appalonia Bushaw led the Knights in scoring with 16 points and had 5 steals. Rylee Rupakus chipped in 12 points. Rupakus and McKenna Ross grabbed 9 rebounds each.

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!
5 days ago, Afton Central School District
Girls varsity basketball team photo
Afton player with a ball
Afton players
Afton player with the ball

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.

7 days ago, Afton Central School District
Girls Indoor Track Section IV Champions 2025-2026 with photo
Hello, Afton Community!

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!
7 days ago, Afton Central School District
Afton Elementary school is excited to participate in the 16th annual P.S. I love you day on February 13th, 2026.
Hello, Afton Community! School is closed today, February 9th.
8 days ago, Afton Central School District
The girls basketball team fell to Greene at home on Friday, 51-38. 6 girls scored multiple baskets for the Knights: Appalonia Bushaw led in scoring with 14 points. Misty Bushaw added 7 points. Rylee Rupakus netted 5, and Ariana Florance, Megan Racine, and McKenna Ross scored 4 points apiece. Abbey Paoletti had a team-high 6 steals, and Megan Racine led with 6 rebounds.
10 days ago, Afton Central School District

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!

10 days ago, Afton Central School District
Afton students with awards
Afton student with award
Afton student with award
Afton student with award

Hello, Afton Community!

There was a change to the start time for the Girls Freestyle Wrestling Championships at the Arena on February 13th. Check out the links for additional information!

All Day General Admission link - https://gofan.co/event/5795880?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Finals only General Admission link - https://gofan.co/event/5796126?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV

11 days ago, Afton Central School District
Buy Tickets online Use the QR code below or visit Gofan.co & search section IV athletics Girls Freestyle Wrestling Sectionals Feburary 13, 2026 All Day Ticket - $13.60 Gates Open at 11:00 a.m. Matches Start at 12:00 p.m. Go Fan
Hello, Afton Community!

Boys Wrestling sectionals is tomorrow! Here is helpful information about the event! We hope to see you there! https://aptg.co/Hq181N
11 days ago, Afton Central School District
5th grade elementary students are enjoying one of the New York Thursday lunches featuring food grown in New York State! Students had the opportunity to try purple potatoes, along with pork loin, green beans and warmed apples. Many students enjoyed them. One student said it was one of the best lunches he had at school! We are so thankful to our vendors who supply us with these locally grown foods for our students!
11 days ago, Afton Central School District
Students with their lunches
Hello, Afton Community!

The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Free Community Movie Day at Bainbridge Town Hall Theater on Sunday, February 15th at 2:00 p.m. The theatre is at 15 North Main Street, Bainbridge, NY. All families are welcome! A printable ticket can be found on the school website here: https://aptg.co/H9jRRT

13 days ago, Afton Central School District
Chamber of Commerce Community Movie Day Free Family Movie at the Theatre! Moana 2 Town Theatre Sunday February 15th 2:00 p.m. Join us for a free movie, popcorn, and drink as we kick off Winter Break with a fun afternoon at the movies! Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce All Families Welcome Movie Ticket admit one Admit one child or Adult Free popcorn Free drink Sunday Febraury  15th at 2:00 p.m. Town Theatre Please Bring this ticket to the Theatre 15 North Main Street Bainbridge NY Above Town Hall
Hello, Afton Community!

The Section IV DI and DII Boys sectionals is coming up at Visions Veterans Memorial Arena on February 14th, 2026! Digital tickets can be purchased on GoFan. Gates open at 7:30 a.m. and matches start at 8:30 a.m.

General Admission All Day: https://gofan.co/event/6039201?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV

Finals only: https://gofan.co/event/6039264?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
13 days ago, Afton Central School District
Buy Tickets online use the QR code below or visit gofan.co and search section IV athletics wrestling DI and DII sectionals February 14th, 2026 Visions Veterans Memorial Arena All Day Ticket - $13.60 Gates open at 7:30 am Matches Start at 8:30 am Go Fan
Buy Tickets online use the QR code below or visit gofan.co and search section IV athletics wrestling DI and DII sectionals February 14th, 2026 Visions Veterans Memorial Arena Finals Only - $6.25 Gates open at 7:30 am Matches Start at 8:30 am Go Fan
The varsity girls lost their road game on Monday at Delhi, 58-18. Rylee Rupakus led the Knights in scoring with 11 points. Megan Racine led with 10 rebounds and four blocks. The girls play their final home game of the regular season this Friday when they take on Greene at 5:30 p.m.
13 days ago, Afton Central School District