Hello, Afton Community! The capital project is moving forward in two phases to maximize state aid! Please review this important newsletter update for more information! https://5il.co/3ab9f You can also find more information on our website here: https://www.aftoncsd.org/o/acsd/page/capital-project.
21 days ago, Afton Central School District
AFTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Crimson Knights Afton CSD Capital Project Moves Forward in Two Phases to Maximize State Aid $12 million capital project plan was approved by voters in December 2024 Afton Central School District announced an update to the $12 million capital improvement project aimed at enhancing student safety, upgrading facilities, and expanding educational opportunities. The project will be executed in two phases to maximize State Building Aid and ensure the project comes with no additional tax impact to the school community. What’s Changing? • Infrastructure, safety, and functionality improvements, accessibility enhancements, upgraded utility systems, building restoration, and transportation facilities optimization. • Expanded space and functionality for Agriculture CTE programs, a new STEAM Fab Lab, and a reimagined Learning Commons for collaborative learning. • Quality and accessibility improvements to co-curricular and athletic facilities, enhanced gym environments, upgraded pool locker rooms, and ADA compliance for community engagement and safety. How the Project is Structured To make the most of the available State Building Aid, and to stay within the District’s Maximum Cost Allowance (MCA) the project will be divided into two phases: • Phase 1 (2025-2026): Immediate safety and infrastructure improvements, staying within the district’s MCA limit of $10.3 million for construction and $1 million for incidentals. • Phase 2 (2026-2027): Expanded upgrades once an additional $5.8 million in construction aid becomes available in January 2026.
AFTON CENTRAL SCHOOL 29 Academy Street, P.O. Box 5 Afton, New York 13730 www.aftoncsd.org BOARD OF EDUCATION James Parkinson, President Henry Bostelman, Vice-President Nicki Andrews Ashley Sherman Kelly Graven-Briggs ADMINISTRATION Terrance Dougherty, Interim Superintendent of Schools Gordon Daniels, Interim Elementary Principal Joel Carle, Middle/High School Principal Clayton Wilson, PK-12 Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Nicole Ermlich, Director of Special Education/Pupil Personnel Kristyn DeGroat, Business Manager/Treasurer Pam Haynes, District Clerk Typeset and Printed by DCMO BOCES Printing Service Norwich, New York 13815 • 607-335-1237 STAY UPDATED BY VISITING THE AFTON CSD WEBSITE https://www.aftoncsd.org Project Timeline • Phase 1: Design completion by June 2025, with construction from May to October 2026. • Phase 2: Construction begins in May 2027, with completion expected by October 2027. “Dividing the project into two phases allows us to maximize State Building Aid, while making vital upgrades to safety, facilities and learning opportunities,” said Afton Interim Superintendent Terrance Dougherty. “With this project we are investing in the future of education and preparing students with the skills they need to succeed.”
Hello, Afton Community! There is a parent night for 8th-grade students tonight at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium. We hope to see you there!
22 days ago, Afton Central School District
Hello, Afton Community! There is a parent night for 8th-grade students on Tuesday, March 11th, in the auditorium at 5:30 p.m.
23 days ago, Afton Central School District
Afton Main Entrance
Congratulations to Ryan Wright for earning the Midstate Athletic Conference All-Star Award and to SIlas Greenman who earned the Most Improved Player Award for Football!
23 days ago, Afton Central School District
Ryan Wright with Midstate Athletic Conference All-Star Award
Silas Greenman with most improved player plaque
Congratulations to our amazing BGAH athletes who competed at the NYSPHSAA Indoor Track and Field State Championship! Thomas Joyce and the Boys Section IV Intersectional Relay placed 6th in the entire state! Maddie Ingham and the Girls Section IV Intersectional Relay took 9th! Conner Davy ended up 24th overall in the 55-Meter Dash.
25 days ago, Afton Central School District
Afton boys intersectional relay team
athletes on stage
athletes at States
Nysphaa championship sign with athletes
NYSPHAA Champions New York State Public High School Athletic Association with our Athletes
The love of reading continues to grow at Afton Elementary School! On March 5th, guest readers joined our students in their classrooms to share their love of reading! Students are so excited to see who will be entering their classroom each month!
over 55 years ago, Afton Central School District
Mr. Carle reading to students
Teacher reading to students.
Board member with students
Hello, Afton Community! One of our student-athletes, Thomas Joyce, is going to States for Indoor Track! Thomas qualified as part of the Intersectional Relay, he will be running the 300 meter leg of the relay on Saturday! His classmates and teachers are cheered as he walked in the halls today! We are so proud of his amazing season! Good luck at States, Thomas!!
26 days ago, Afton Central School District
Thomas Joyce
The opening reception of the Chengo Student Art Showcase is Saturday, March 15th from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. We hope to see you there! https://www.aftoncsd.org/o/acsd/page/art-department
21 days ago, Afton Central School District
Chenango Area Student Art Show 2025 Dates March 15 - April 12, 2025 Opening Reception Saturday, March 15, 2025 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location Chengango County Council for the Arts 27 West Main Street Norwich, NY, 13815 (607) 336-2787
Mariea Brown and Raymond Loft Galleries Opening REception Saturday March 15, 1-4 p.m. CASA 25 Chenango Student Art SHowcase Awards Ceremony for student artwork Lucy Funke & Chenango Music Scholarships at 2 p.m. Free and open to the public Refreshments provided by the Cottage Bakery Mariea Brown and Raymond Loft Galleries 27 West Main Street Norwich NY 13815 (607) 336-2787 Chenango Arts.org Drawing Painting Photography 3D Art Mixed Media
Elliot Pettingill and Jake Decamp were selected to represent Afton Central School in this year’s Jericho Arts Council Student Art Showcase! It will take place in the Jericho Arts Gallery located at 15 N. Main Street, Bainbridge from March 15th – 28th. We hope to see you there!
20 days ago, Afton Central School District
17th Jericho Arts Council Student Art Showcase 2025 Opening Reception March 15th 12-2 pm Gallery OOpen Hours, Saturday March 15th 6-9 p.m. March 18th 2-5 p.m. March 20th 2-5 p.m. March 22 6-9 p.m. March 24-28th 2-5 p.m. jacgallery15@gmail.com
The Chenango Area Student Art Show will take place on March 15th – April 12th at the Chenango Arts Council located at 27 West Main Street in Norwich. The opening reception is on Saturday, March 15th from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and is free to the public. The following students are representing Afton this year; Alexandra Padua, Alyssa Spathelf, Tyra Smith, Elliot Pettingill, Jordan Strong, Megan Racine, Madison Joslin, Jonathan Cornell, Kordel Bennett, Jeremiah Santiago, Makenna Schultz, and Miranda Schultz. Congratulations to all the students selected for this year’s show. https://www.aftoncsd.org/o/acsd/page/art-department
26 days ago, Afton Central School District
Chenango Area Student Art Show 2025 Dates March 15 - April 12, 2025 Opening Reception Saturday, March 15, 2025 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location Chengango County Council for the Arts 27 West Main Street Norwich, NY, 13815 (607) 336-2787
Mariea Brown and Raymond Loft Galleries Opening REception Saturday March 15, 1-4 p.m. CASA 25 Chenango Student Art SHowcase Awards Ceremony for student artwork Lucy Funke & Chenango Music Scholarships at 2 p.m. Free and open to the public Refreshments provided by the Cottage Bakery Mariea Brown and Raymond Loft Galleries 27 West Main Street Norwich NY 13815 (607) 336-2787 Chenango Arts.org Drawing Painting Photography 3D Art Mixed Media
Elliot Pettingill and Jake Decamp were selected to represent Afton Central School in this year’s Jericho Arts Council Student Art Showcase! It will take place in the Jericho Arts Gallery located at 15 N. Main Street, Bainbridge from March 15th – 28th. The opening reception will be Saturday, March 15th at 1:00 p.m. It is free to the public. https://www.aftoncsd.org/o/acsd/page/art-department
27 days ago, Afton Central School District
17th Jericho Arts Council Student Art Showcase 2025 Opening Reception March 15th 12-2 pm Gallery OOpen Hours, Saturday March 15th 6-9 p.m. March 18th 2-5 p.m. March 20th 2-5 p.m. March 22 6-9 p.m. March 24-28th 2-5 p.m. jacgallery15@gmail.com
Happy National School Breakfast Week, Afton Community!
27 days ago, Afton Central School District
Afton students with breakfast and nutrition police masks
Afton students with breakfast and nutrition police masks
Afton students with breakfast and nutrition police masks
Afton students with breakfast and nutrition police masks
Afton students with breakfast and nutrition police masks
Afton students with breakfast and nutrition police masks
Afton students with breakfast and nutrition police masks
Afton Elementary celebrated Dr. Seuss' Birthday yesterday! Students had a fantastic time and enjoyed a delicious Dr. Seuss cake!
29 days ago, Afton Central School District
Afton Elementary staff with Dr. Seuss Decorations
Dr. Seuss table
Hello, Afton Community! Afton Elementary School is hosting its next Very Important Person Lunch on Friday, March 21st! The RSVP's need to be returned to the MS/HS Office or Elementary Office by March 12th. We look forward to this special event!
29 days ago, Afton Central School District
Hello, Afton Community! The Afton Middle/High School Drama Club is proud to present Frozen Jr. Friday, April 4th at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 5th, at 2:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!
30 days ago, Afton Central School District
Afton MS/HS Drama Club’s production of Show Dates Friday April 4th, 2025 6:00 PM Saturday April 5th, 2:00 PM Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez Book by Jennifer Lee Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee Directors Valerie Krause Caitlin O’Connor Choreographer Valerie Krause Music Director Caitlin O’Connor Set Design Lisa Sabol Disney’s Frozen JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, New York, NY 212-541-4684 mtishows.comAfton MS/HS Drama Club’s production of Show Dates Friday April 4th, 2025 6:00 PM Saturday April 5th, 2:00 PM Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez Book by Jennifer Lee Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee Directors Valerie Krause Caitlin O’Connor Choreographer Valerie Krause Music Director Caitlin O’Connor Set Design Lisa Sabol Disney’s Frozen JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, New York, NY 212-541-4684 mtishows.com
Hello, Afton Community! Our Music in Our Schools Concert is on Wednesday, March 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District
Afton Central School District Proudly Presents Music in our Schools Concert Wednesday, March 5th, at 7:00 p.m. https://www.aftoncsd.org/
Hello, Afton Community! Check out our Elementary Newsletter to stay on top of the latest elementary school updates! https://5il.co/39052
about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District
Hello, Afton Community! Our next free movie night featuring Inside Out 2 is coming right up on March 14th at 6:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!
about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District
Free Movie Night Afton Community is Welcome!! Friday, March 14th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sponsored by 7th Grade Class of 2030 Donations Appreciated Concessions available for purchase: Pizza Popcorn Candy Snowcones Drinks Plese see class officers: Ayden, Brennan, Riley, Briella, Faith or advisors Mrs. Klee & Ms. Wheeler for more details.
Hello, Afton Community! This month's Teacher Spotlight features Ms. Melissa Vanvorce! https://youtu.be/ViS-Zmy1Khw
about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District
Hello, Afton Community! Afton Elementary School is hosting its next Very Important Person Lunch on Friday, March 21st! The RSVP's need to be returned to the MS/HS Office or Elementary Office by tomorrow. We look forward to this special event!
22 days ago, Afton Central School District