Happy Valentines Day, Afton Community!

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

1 minute 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!
about 2 hours 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.
about 19 hours 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!
1 day 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.

4 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!
4 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.
5 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.
7 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!

7 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

8 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
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Boys Wrestling sectionals is tomorrow! Here is helpful information about the event! We hope to see you there! https://aptg.co/Hq181N
8 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!
8 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

10 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
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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
10 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.
10 days ago, Afton Central School District
Hello, Afton Community!

The Afton Drama Club will be presenting Moana Jr. on Friday, March 27th at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 28th at 2:00 p.m. We look forward to showing everyone what the students have done!! We hope to see you there!
10 days ago, Afton Central School District
Afton MS/HS Drama Clubs production of Disney Moana Jr. Music and Lyrics by Lin Manuel Mirands, Opeita Foa'i and Mark Mancina Book Adapted by Susan Soon He Stanton Music and Orchestrations adapted and Arranged by Ian Weinberger based on the 2016 Disney Film Moana Friday, March 27th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Staurday, March 28th, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Margery Seacrest Audiorium Director Valerie Krause and Caitlin O'Connor Music Director Caitlin O'Connor Choreography Valerie Krause Costume and Set Design Lisa Sabol

Hello, Afton Community!

This teacher spotlight features Mr. James Behret, our secondar music teacher! We are so thankful for his incredible contribution to school community!

https://youtu.be/cae1uxKJJbY

11 days ago, Afton Central School District
Hello, Afton Community!

The DCMO BOCES Referendum vote is today, February 3rd. The middle/high school lobby at Afton Central School District is one of the voting sites. Voting is open from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. More information can be found here: https://www.dcmoboces.com/o/dcmo-boces/page/capital-project-voting-information
11 days ago, Afton Central School District
Renewal
Renewal
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Renewal
Hello, Afton Community! Check out our elementary newsletter for January! We are proud of the incredible accomplishments our students have worked towards this month. We are thankful for our teachers for their dedication to our students!

January Elementary Newsletter: https://aptg.co/1S2j7L
14 days ago, Afton Central School District
Student working on math problems
Teacher working with student
student working on art project
Our girls basketball team got the win 55-28 at Otselic Valley on Thursday. Rylee Rupakus led the Knights with 25 points. Megan Racine scored 11 points and had a season-high 16 rebounds. McKenna Ross and Misty Bushaw added 9 points each. Ross also had 8 rebounds and 5 steals! We have upcoming games on Monday (2/2) at Delhi and Friday (2/6) vs Greene in Afton.
15 days ago, Afton Central School District
Afton player in action
Afton player in action