🏀 Modified Girls & Boys Basketball Start Date


The modified girls and boys basketball season will start on Monday, Nov. 2. All practices and home games will be in Afton.

Please make sure that your student-athlete has a medical card filled out, as well as the medical information. If your student-athlete has not played a sport yet this year, they must also complete the athletic contract packet. Please turn these forms into the main office or physical education teacher.

Please check in with Kathy Shaffer or Tracy Simmons if you are unsure whether you have a current physical. You must have a physical completed within the last calendar year of the season beginning. Please contact your medical provider to schedule a physical before the season begins.

📄 Access all the required forms on our Athletics page: https://www.aftoncsd.org/o/acsd/page/athletics

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights

about 17 hours ago, Afton Central School District
Red background with white text. Text reads "Modified Girls & Boys Basketball Start Date." Logo features a knight riding a horse.

On Saturday, members of the Afton FFA Officer Team attended the Chenango County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, held at Austin Farm Enterprises, LLC, in Bainbridge.

Students enjoyed a delicious meal catered by Austin Farm Enterprises, LLC, and spent the afternoon surrounded by local farmers, agricultural leaders and community members who share a passion for agriculture.

The officer team was able to see the Chenango County Farm Bureau in action, learn more about the organization and make connections with people who help keep agriculture strong in Chenango County.

Our Agriculture Education teacher and FFA Advisor, Cat Reeder, also serves on the Chenango County Farm Bureau Board of Directors as Secretary and Pro-Education Chair. Having our students involved in events like this is a great way to connect what we learn in the classroom to the agricultural community around us.

Thank you to the Chenango County Farm Bureau and Austin Farm Enterprises, LLC, for a wonderful afternoon and for continuing to support the next generation of agricultural leaders!

Afton Agriculture/FFA students also helped with the event by making the table centerpieces using fresh-cut flowers from our school garden. It was a nice way to share a little piece of our Agriculture Education program with everyone attending!

Interested in getting more involved with Afton FFA? We are always looking for ways to connect our students with our community! Reach out to creeder@aftoncsd.org to learn more about opportunities to support our chapter.

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights

about 18 hours ago, Afton Central School District
Five students stand behind a banner reading "New York FFA Afton". They are in blue jackets and black pants. A building with storage boxes in the background.
Nine small mason jars with flowers in them on a wooden table with a logo in the lower left corner.
Students and adults posing near a metal planter with flowers and a tree in the background.
A person with a hoodie and a student with a ponytail arranging flowers on a table.
Four students seated around a table covered in green. Papers and flowers on table. One student smiling at the camera.

Varsity Sports Schedule for the Week of Oct. 19-24


We are in the homestretch of the fall sports season! Here's a roundup of the action for the week ahead.

Check ScheduleGalaxy for all game times and locations at https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/114

Let's go, Crimson Knights, Afton/Harpursville and BGAH Bears!

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights #AftonHarpursville #BGAHBears

about 21 hours ago, Afton Central School District
A red and white graphic with "Crimson Knights" and a horse logo. Text reads "Varsity This Week" and lists sports games for Oct 19-23.
⚠️ MODIFIED FIELD HOCKEY GAME CANCELED


The modified field hockey game that was scheduled for tonight, Friday, Oct. 16, at Sidney has been canceled.

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights
4 days ago, Afton Central School District
⚠️ MODIFIED SOCCER CANCELLATIONS FOR FRIDAY, OCT. 16


The modified boys soccer practice for tonight (Friday 10/16) has been canceled.

The modified girls soccer game for tonight (Friday 10/16) has also been canceled.

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights #AftonHarpursville #Soccer
4 days ago, Afton Central School District
Red poster with white text reading "Modified Boys and Girls Soccer Cancellations" and "Friday's practice & game canceled" at the bottom.

Another Delicious New York Thursday Lunch!


Afton Central School students really enjoyed today's New York Thursday lunch! The lunch included Lupo's chicken spiedies on a sub roll, New York salt potatoes, New York salad greens, New York cherry tomatoes and New York apple slices.

We think they'll love next week's New York Thursday lunch as well! You can always view our daily menus on the Dining page of our website and mobile app: https://www.aftoncsd.org/dining

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights

5 days ago, Afton Central School District
Two children sitting at a lunch table with food trays. A boy has a potato and cookies; a girl has chocolate milk and cookies.
A young girl holds a tray with food, smiling. Tray includes lettuce, chicken, and potatoes. Behind her is a wall with drawings of children.
A cafeteria with several children. A girl in camo and glasses is holding a tray of food.
Child in glasses holds a red lunch tray with sandwich, salad, potatoes, carton, and snacks.
A boy in a blue shirt with "Gettysburg" on it holds a lunch tray with a sandwich, salad, and potatoes.
Girl holding a tray of lunch in a school cafeteria. She wears a red Knights hoodie.
A boy holds a cafeteria tray with potatoes, chicken, and juice in a school cafeteria.
A child sits at a cafeteria table with a meal tray, smiling. Behind him, other children are eating.
Two children seated at a table, one with a sandwich, the other with a cookie. Red trays hold food and utensils.
A girl sits at a cafeteria table, smiling and giving a thumbs up. Trays with food, a bottle, and other kids are present.
⚽ MODIFIED BOYS SOCCER | GAME RECAP


The Afton/Harpursville modified boys soccer team battled hard Tuesday evening against Bainbridge-Guilford, ultimately falling 4-0.

Despite the tough matchup, our boys continued to show determination and effort throughout the contest.

The team now holds an overall record of 1-4-1.

📸 Check out some photos from Tuesday night's action!

#AftonCSD #AftonHarpursville #Soccer
5 days ago, Afton Central School District
Youth soccer players in red and blue uniforms, some with numbers, standing in a group on a grassy field.
A soccer player in red uniform kicks a ball on a field with a fence and parked cars in the background.
A team of players in red uniforms stands in a group on a soccer field. Trees and houses in the background.
Five boys in different-colored jerseys play soccer on a green field. One boy chases the ball, another blocks.
A player in red kicks a ball in a soccer game. Trees in the background.
Two soccer players on a field; one player in white tries to score, another in green blocks.
Two players on a soccer field in a contest, one with 27 on their jersey, another with red and blue.
Three soccer players on a green field, one in red with number 13, another in white, and one in red with number 9. A yellow school bus is in the background.
Soccer match with a man in gray pants and a clipboard near children playing. Two children in red and gray uniforms in mid-kick.
Boy in red and blue soccer uniform, number 22, kicking a ball on a field with a chain-link fence.

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#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights

5 days ago, Afton Central School District
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A woman pushes a stroller on a sidewalk. A sign reads "Education for Busy Parents: Get your degree, free."
An advertisement for free associate degrees from New York for adult learners in fields like cybersecurity and nursing.
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🦸 SUPERHEROES IN ACTION: BRAVE Youth Leadership System – Week 4! 🦸‍♀️


Our BRAVE Youth Leadership System continued today with Josiah "Jo" McKeon from Sweethearts and Heroes, as our 16 student leaders from 9th and 10th grade teamed up with their 2nd grade buddies for another exciting session focused on bullying prevention, leadership and building connections!

This week, the superhero capes made their return! Students from Ms. Hardler's and Ms. Doing's 2nd grade classrooms took on the roles of superheroes, while their high school buddies served as their trusty sidekicks. Working in small groups, students practiced and performed bullying prevention drills in front of their classmates, learning important lessons while having plenty of fun cheering each other on!

But BRAVE is about so much more than practicing a skill. By bringing students together across grade levels, we are building meaningful relationships, developing student leaders and creating a stronger sense of belonging throughout our school community.

We are incredibly proud of the leadership, enthusiasm and care our students continue to demonstrate as we work toward our District's vision of a pre-K through 12th grade community of collaboration for students and staff.

Two more weeks to go! Following a break next week, our six-week BRAVE session will wrap up with its final two meetings on Oct. 28 and Nov. 4.

Keep up the great work, Crimson Knights! 🛡️

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights
6 days ago, Afton Central School District
Man with "Free Hugs" t-shirt teaching a classroom of children with a clapperboard.
Two young children seated at a table, one holding a clapperboard, with classroom decor in the background.
Kids seated in a classroom. One girl wears a yellow cape. A teacher works at a desk.
Three boys, one wearing a pink cape, hug each other in a classroom setting. One boy sits on a chair.
A young boy holds a clapperboard in front of a seated child. Behind them, a boy waves a red cape. A teacher sits next to them, and a girl stands behind them in a classroom.
Two children hugging indoors, one holding a yellow cape. A woman with glasses watches. Background includes a bulletin board.
A man helps a boy put on a cape in a classroom. A woman stands next to them.
Man high-fiving two kids in a classroom with a bulletin board and a monitor in the background.
A woman with glasses holds a young child in her arms. The child wears a pink and white shirt.
Two children in a classroom. A girl with long hair and glasses carries another girl on her shoulders.
⚠️ BGAH Varsity Boys Soccer Game Cancellation


The BGAH varsity boys soccer game scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15, has been canceled.

#AftonCSD #BGAHBears #Soccer
6 days ago, Afton Central School District
Red background with white text. Title reads "Varsity Boys Soccer Game Cancellation". Below it, "Thursday 10/15's game canceled". Below, logo for Afton Central School District.
🇺🇸 HONORING OUR VETERANS! 🇺🇸


Afton Central School District invites you to a special Veterans Day Breakfast as we come together to honor and thank those who have served or are currently serving in our armed forces.

Please join us for a morning of appreciation and gratitude!

📅 Date: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30-10:00 a.m.
📍 Location: Afton Elementary School, 29 Academy Street
🚪 Entrance: Please enter through the Sand Street entrance via the High School cafeteria.

PLEASE RSVP BY OCT. 29 to the Elementary Office at 📞 607-639-8234.

We look forward to welcoming our local heroes and expressing our heartfelt appreciation for their courage, service and sacrifice.

Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights
6 days ago, Afton Central School District
Event flyer for a Veterans Day breakfast. Date: November 10, 2026. Time: 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Location: Afton Elementary School, 29 Academy Street. RSVP by October 29, 2026.

On Tuesday, Afton FFA students had the opportunity to visit Chobani and take part in its annual Let’s Eat Week!

During this event, Chobani brings together local organizations and volunteers to help fight hunger and make good food more accessible in our communities.

Our students were excited to be part of the day, and we brought home 50 boxes of food to share with families in our community through the Afton FFA Food Pantry!

A big thank you to Chobani and its Impact Team for continuing to support our students, our food pantry and the communities around us. We appreciate everything you do!

Read more about Chobani's Let’s Eat Week from WKTV: https://www.wktv.com/news/chobanis-4th-annual-lets-eat-week/article_e05eddbb-64c3-465f-ab20-b0d4c0e44179.html

Our next Afton FFA Food Pantry will be this Friday, Oct. 16, from 3-4 p.m. at Afton Central School.

Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve!

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights

6 days ago, Afton Central School District
Six people stand behind a banner that reads, "Let's Eat Week." They wear hats and sneakers. A refrigerator is visible in the background.
Three women, each wearing a cap, stand beside a table with jars of peanut butter and Banza boxes.
Multiple people in a room sorting food into boxes. Various foods are displayed in boxes, including peanut butter.
A room with white walls and fluorescent ceiling lights. White boxes on metal shelves. A stainless steel table.
🏀 Girls Basketball Parent Meeting! 🏀


We will hold a girls basketball parent meeting on Monday, Oct. 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium.

This is a mandatory meeting for all 7th-12th grade students planning to play basketball this winter.

Youth basketball players and parents are also welcome to attend to learn more about the 7th-12th grade girls basketball program!

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights
6 days ago, Afton Central School District
Red poster with white text. It reads "Girls Basketball Parent Meeting, Monday, Oct. 26, at 6:30 p.m." A logo shows a sword and "Afton Crimson Knights".
It’s School Board Recognition Week!


Join us in thanking our Board of Education members for the hours they give and the thoughtful work they put into serving our schools.

Pictured above are Ashley Sherman, Nicki Andrews, Kelly Graven-Briggs and Erin Noone. Missing from the photos are Brian Hart and our two student members, Avree Wrench and Jenna Wilson.

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights
7 days ago, Afton Central School District
Two women stand beside each other; one with blonde hair, the other wearing glasses. They are in front of a colorful quilt.
A man and a woman smile at the camera. The man wears a blue and gray polo, and the woman wears a white cardigan. Behind them is a colorful tile wall.

Varsity Sports Schedule for the Week of Oct. 12-17


We have a nice mix of regular-season games and MAC Tournament play (soccer) this week!

Thursday will also be Senior Night for the Afton/Harpursville volleyball team as they host Unatego.

Check ScheduleGalaxy for all game times and locations at https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/114

Let's go, Crimson Knights, Afton/Harpursville and BGAH Bears!

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights #AftonHarpursville #BGAHBears

7 days ago, Afton Central School District
A poster with a red knight logo. Text reads "Afton Central School District Varsity This Week" with events on 10/13, 10/14, and 10/15.

BGAH Cross Country hosted its annual BGAH Invite at General Clinton Park on Saturday, with nine teams and 151 runners competing throughout the morning. The complete results can be seen here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oRskXEILTEpjS32jKQUP_5Dl5TnXi5xUFYihFHXKwbg/edit?usp=sharing

Modified girls took first as a team, led by Carly LaVergne's first-place finish. Hadley Buttice, Delanie Shem-Tov and Elliott Grimm all scored for the team.

Modified boys placed second to Oneonta, led by Dawson Mayo's sixth-place finish. Zack Ives, Charles Knapp, Ivan Lans and Chris Forker finished out the team's top five, including big personal records from Ivan and Chris!

Varsity girls took second, led by Jay Winans in fourth and Elzie John in fifth with a big personal record. Macey LaFever, Ruth Wilson and Gabby Gross completed the team's top five for scoring.

Varsity boys won as a team, led by Owen Degan's first place overall with a new course record time of 16:17. He was followed by Ethan Beardslee in fifth, Sean Fowler in sixth, Rowan Beasinger in ninth and Jackari Garipoli in 13th to round out the team's top five. Shoutout to Teagan O'Connor for a big personal record, bringing his career best time down to 21:44, and Brennan Andres for a great comeback race with a time of 23:11.

The next race will be on Wednesday at Hardwood Hills GC in Masonville. Modified races are at 4:30 p.m., followed by varsity at 5 p.m.

#AftonCSD #BGAHBears #CrossCountry

7 days ago, Afton Central School District
Six children stand on a stage, wearing matching red shirts, medals, and blue shorts. One holds a certificate.
A group of athletes wearing matching pink shirts on a stage, with a wooden structure in the background.
There will be a Community Cupboard Mobile Food Pantry, powered by Chobani, on Monday, Oct. 12, from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the Afton CSD visitor parking lot. The pantry will run on the second Monday of each month unless they cancel it. All are welcome to come through the line for food. If you have any questions, please reach out to Cat Reeder at creeder@aftoncsd.org. #AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights
10 days ago, Afton Central School District
A flyer for Mobile Food Pantry, a service provided by Community Cupboard. The week's schedule includes locations and times.
Staff Development Day at Afton CSD


Even though students have the day off, our teachers and staff are here attending a variety of professional development sessions in our two schools.

We look forward to welcoming our students back to class on Tuesday!

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights
11 days ago, Afton Central School District
Auditorium with rows of seats, a large screen at the front, and several people seated in chairs.
Woman standing on stage with a presentation titled "Transformation of NY Schools" displayed on a projector screen.
An auditorium with a large screen displaying an image. A person stands before a seated audience.
An empty auditorium with red chairs. A person sits in the center aisle. The ceiling has white panels and lights.
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A woman presents to a seated audience in an auditorium with a projector screen displaying "Preparing Your Students" in the background.
🚒🔥 Fire Prevention & Education at Afton Elementary School! 🔥🚒


On Thursday, members of the Harpursville Fire Department visited Afton Elementary School and spent some time with our students discussing fire prevention, fire safety and the importance of being prepared.

Harpursville Fire Department members showed students some of the many tools and equipment carried on their firetrucks and explained what they’re used for when they’re called to help our community. Our students enjoyed the opportunity to get a closer look at what firefighters do and even learned a few important safety lessons along the way!

A big thank you to the Harpursville Fire Department for spending part of their day with our elementary students! 👩‍🚒 🚒

#AftonCSD #AftonCrimsonKnights
11 days ago, Afton Central School District
A line of children, some wearing vests, stand outdoors. A firefighter speaks to them while an American flag flies.
Line of children in front of a red fire truck. Trees and streetlight in the background.
Firemen in uniform near a fire truck with a large crowd of children gathered in a parking lot.
A line of children and adults stands in front of a fire truck with a banner.
Fire truck numbered 43 with a group of adults and children standing around it on a sunny day.
Children in front of a fire truck, with an adult standing inside, open doors, and fire equipment visible.
Children gather around a Battalion County fire truck with open doors, parked in a parking lot.
⚠️ BGAH JV Boys Soccer Game Cancellaton


The BGAH JV boys soccer game scheduled for Friday, Oct. 9, has been canceled.

#AftonCSD #BGAHBears #Soccer
12 days ago, Afton Central School District
Red poster announces BGAH JV Boys soccer game cancellation on Oct. 9. The Afton Central School District logo appears below.