Afton Central School District

Hello, Afton Community! Afton Elementary School is hosting its next Very Important Person Lunch on Friday, March 21st! RSVP's have been sent home. They should be returned to the MS/HS Office or Elementary Office by March 12th. We look forward to meeting our students' very important guests!

about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District

Afton Central school district is thankful for our staff and community partners who put together amazing meals for our students.

about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District

New York Thursdays February 27th Cheesburger on a Bun Beef Patty-Slate Foods (New York, NY) Potatoes Weges Maple Roasted Carrots Carrots - Headwater via Ginsberg's foods (ontario NY Maple Surup - Off -Road Maple via Slate Foods (Franklin, NY) Apple Behlog Son & Produce (Conklin, NY) Milk Upstate Farms (NYS)

BGAH Indoor Track competed in the Section IV State Qualifiers this past Sunday at Cornell University. Qualification for this meet requires athletes in running events to be in the Top 24 and in field events Top 18 to qualify into this meet. The top two in their event are advanced to the NYSPSHAA State Meet at Ocean Breeze in Staten Island. Connor Davy won the Boys 55m Dash, while Maddie Ingham (1000m) and Thomas Joyce (300m) both placed 3rd, allowing them to be part of the Section IV intersectional relay. These results are particularly excellent, as Indoor Track does not use classes or divisions for school size at this meet, meaning our athletes had to defeat others from all of Section IV. Congratulations to our BGAH Bears Indoor Track athletes!

about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District

Hello, Afton Community! Our Music in Our Schools Concert is scheduled on Wednesday, March 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. We hope to see you there!

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

Congratulations to Silas Greenman who earned 6th place at the Section IV State Qualifier from the 11th seed! Great job Silas!

about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District

Afton Central School District is proud to congratulate Jenna Conklin, our Valedictorian, and Amber Palladino, our Salutatorian, of the Class of 2025! We are proud of their inspirational dedication and academic success! Congratulations, Jenna and Amber!

about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District

Afton Valedictorian and Salutatorian with their families

Valdictorian and Salutatorian with Guidance Counselor

The JV girls basketball team finished their season on Tuesday with a 37-26 loss to Unatego in the MAC Championship game. The girls have a lot of things to be proud of for this year. They earned nine straight wins to start the season, a 1st place finish in two tournaments, and a 2nd place finish in the MAC out of 11 teams. Congratulations to these girls and thank you to everyone for your support this season!

about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District

Afton Elementary 3rd-5th grade Bright Knight recipients enjoyed a special trip to Ripics Carousel Lanes in Binghamton on February 12th. An amazing time was had by all-with no time to spare-between knocking down pins, enjoying great friendships and eating delicious food. One of the kids was quoted as saying this is "right down my alley". That's how our Bright Knights roll. We look forward to our next Bright Knights trip at the end of the year.

about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District

Our PK-2 Bright Knight recipients enjoyed some time in the Kidz Kingdom. These littlest knights enjoyed fun running, climbing, swinging, bouncing, and spinning around the kingdom. A fabulous time was had by all! Keep up the great work, Bright Knights!

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Happy Presidents Day, Afton Community!

about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District

The 3rd-5th grade Knight of the Month students went bowling this past week as an incentive trip. They had a blast!

about 1 month ago, Afton Central School District

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Winter Recess. Classes will resume on Monday, February 24th.

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We had a fantastic time with students and their families at Academic Family Fun Night this past week. We are so thankful for everyone who participated in this outreach event!

about 2 months ago, Afton Central School District

students doing crafts at family fun night

Hello, Afton Community! This is a letter from Powerschool providing general information about identify theft protection. We want to make sure our school community is informed about ways to protect digital information. The full letter can be accessed here: https://5il.co/37uxa

about 2 months ago, Afton Central School District

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION It is always advisable to regularly review statements from your accounts and periodically obtain your credit report from one or more of the national credit reporting companies. You may obtain a free copy of your credit report online at www.annualcreditreport.com by calling toll free 1.877.322.8228, or by mailing an Annual Credit Report Request Form (available at www.annualcreditreport.com) to: Annual Credit Report Request Service. P.O. Box 105281, Atlanta, GA, 30348-5281. You may also purchase a copy of your credit report by contacting one or more of the three national credit reporting agencies listed below: • Equifax, P.O. Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374-0241. 1.800.685.1111. www.equifax.com • Experian, P.O. Box 9532, Allen, TX 75013. 1.888.397.3742. www.experian.com • TransUnion, Consumer Disclosure Center, P.O. Box 1000, Chester, PA 19016. 1.800.888.4213. www.transunion.com Fraud Alert: You may contact the fraud department of the three major credit bureaus to request that a “fraud alert” be placed on your file. A fraud alert notifies potential lenders to verify your identification before extending credit in your name. Equifax: Report Fraud: 1.888.378.4329 Experian: Report Fraud: 1.888.397.3742 TransUnion: Report Fraud: 1.800.680.7289 Security Freeze for Credit Reporting Agencies: You may request a security freeze on your credit reports. A security freeze prohibits a credit reporting agency from releasing any information from a consumer’s credit report without written authorization. However, please be aware that placing a security freeze on your credit report may delay, interfere with, or prevent the timely approval of any requests you make for new loans, credit mortgages, employment, housing or other services. It is free to place, lift or remove a security freeze. You must separately place a security freeze on your credit report at each credit bureau. To do so, you must contact the credit bureaus by phone, mail, or secure electronic means: • Equifax: P.O. Box 105788, Atlanta, GA 30348, 1.888.298.0045, www.Equifax.com • Experian: P.O. Box 9554, Allen, TX 75013, 1.888.397.3742, www.Experian.com • TransUnion: P.O. Box 160, Woodlyn, PA 19094, 1.800.916.8800, www.TransUnion.com To request a security freeze, you will need to provide the following: • Your full name (including middle initial, Jr., Sr., Roman numerals, etc.), • Social Security number • Date of birth • Address(es) where you have lived over the prior five years • Proof of current address such as a current utility bill • A photocopy of a government-issued ID card • If you are a victim of identity theft, include a copy of either the police report, investigative report, or complaint to a law enforcement agency concerning identity theft 6 If you request a freeze online or by phone, the agency must place the freeze within one business day. The credit bureaus have three business days after receiving a request by mail to place a security freeze on your credit report, and they must also send confirmation to you within five business days and provide you with a unique personal identification number (PIN) or password, or both that can be used by you to authorize the removal or lifting of the security freeze. To lift the freeze to allow a specific entity or individual access to your credit report, you must contact the credit reporting agencies and include (1) proper identification; (2) the PIN number or password provided to you when you placed the security freeze; and (3) the identities of those entities or individuals you would like to receive your credit report or the specific period of time you want the credit report available. You also have rights under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). These include, among others, the right to know what is in your file; to dispute incomplete or inaccurate information; and to have consumer reporting agencies correct or delete inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable information. For more information about the FCRA, please visit http://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/bcfp_consumer-rights-summary_2018-09.pdf or http://www.ftc.gov. Steps You Can Take if You Are a Victim of Identity Theft • File a police report. Get a copy of the report to submit to your creditors and others that may require proof of a crime. • Contact the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC provides useful information to identity theft victims and maintains a database of identity theft cases for use by law enforcement agencies. File a report with the FTC by calling the FTC’s Identity Theft Hotline: 1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338); online at http://www.ftc.gov/idtheft; or by mail at Identity Theft Clearinghouse, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580. • Keep a record of your contacts. Start a file with copies of your credit reports, the police reports, any correspondence, and copies of disputed bills. It is helpful to log conversations with creditors, law enforcement officials, and other relevant parties. Additional Steps to Avoid Identity Theft: The FTC has further information about steps to take to avoid identity theft at: http://www.ftc.gov/idtheft; calling 1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338); or write to Consumer Response Center, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580. State Specific Information District of Columbia residents can obtain information from the District of Columbia’s Attorney General’s Office regarding steps to take to avoid identity theft. This office can be reached by visiting the website at https://oag.dc.gov/, calling (202) 727-3400, or visiting 400 6th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20001. Iowa residents may contact law enforcement or the Iowa Attorney General’s Office to report suspected incidents of identity theft. This office can be reached by visiting the website at www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov, calling (515) 281-5164 or requesting more information from the Office of the Attorney General, Hoover State Office Building, 1305 E. Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50319. Massachusetts residents are reminded that you have the right to obtain a police report and request a security freeze as described above. There is no charge to place a security freeze on your account; however, you may be required to provide the credit reporting agency with certain personal information (such as your name, Social Security Number, date of birth and address) and proper identification (such as a copy of a government-issued ID card and a bill or statement) prior to its honoring your request. 7 Maryland residents can learn more about preventing identity theft from the Maryland Office of the Attorney General, by visiting their web site at www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov, calling the Identity Theft Unit at 1.410.576.6491, or requesting more information at the Identity Theft Unit, 200 St. Paul Place, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202. New Mexico residents are reminded that you have the right to obtain a police report and request a security freeze as described above and you have rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act as described above. New York residents can learn more about preventing identity theft from the North York Office of the Attorney General, by visiting their web site at https://ag.ny.gov/resources/individuals/credit-lending/identity-theft, calling 1.800.771.77755 or requesting more information from the New York Attorney General’s Office, 28 Liberty St, New York, NY 10005. North Carolina residents can learn more about preventing identity theft from the North Carolina Office of the Attorney General, by visiting their web site at https://ncdoj.gov/protecting-consumers/identity-theft/, calling 1.877.566.7226 or requesting more information from the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office, 9001 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-9001. Oregon residents may obtain information about preventing identity theft from the Oregon Attorney General’s Office. This office can be reached by visiting the website at www.doj.state.or.us, calling (503) 378-4400 or requesting more information from the Oregon Department of Justice, 1162 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301-4096. Rhode Island residents are reminded that you have the right to obtain a police report and request a security freeze as described above. The consumer reporting agencies may require that you provide certain personal information (such as your name, Social Security Number, date of birth and address) and proper identification (such as a copy of a government-issued ID card and a bill or statement) prior to honoring your request. Residents can learn more by contacting the Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General by phone at 1.401.274.4400 or by mail at 150 South Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903. South Carolina residents may access educational resources and the availability of consumer assistance from the South Caroline Department of Consumer Affairs. This office can be reached by visiting the website at https://consumer.sc.gov/, calling (803) 734-4200, or visiting 293 Greystone Boulevard, Ste. 400 Columbia, SC 29210. Vermont residents may learn helpful information about fighting identity theft, placing a security freeze, and obtaining a free copy of your credit report on the Vermont Attorney General’s website at http://www.atg.state.vt.us.

Hello, Afton Community! The JV girls basketball team will conclude their season in the MAC Championship next week against Unatego at Unatego High School on Tuesday, February 18th at 5:30 p.m. Our team is requesting that their spectators wear red to the game. Let's go, Crimson Knights!

about 2 months ago, Afton Central School District

Hello, Afton Community! Please review this important memorandum which is an update about our superintendent search process. We are thankful for your support. You can access the full letter here: https://5il.co/37uyf. We look forward to having our new superintendent in place by July 2025.

about 2 months ago, Afton Central School District

Afton CSD Community Afton Board of Education February 14, 2025 Superintendent Search Process As you are aware, the Afton Board of Education is engaged in the process of searching for our next superintendent of schools. The application period closed in late January; thus, we thought it would be a good time to provide an update to our school community on where we are with the process. In November 2024, the Board engaged the search consultant services of DCMO BOCES District Superintendent, Michael Rullo. In this capacity, the consultant guides the Board of Education through every facet of the decision-making process, from outlining candidate qualifications and publicizing the opening to eventually identifying finalists from which the Board will select your next superintendent. In other words, the Board is supported by the consultant to help it make the best decisions possible throughout every component of the search process. You will be pleased to know that upon the conclusion of the application period in late January, we received a strong pool of candidates from which we will likely be able to choose an outstanding educational leader to serve as our next superintendent. The Board is now beginning the interview phase of the process. After the initial candidate interviews with the Board, finalists will be chosen. The finalists will engage in a second interview with the Board and will also provide a presentation to members of our school community in early April. While candidate information will be kept confidential through the first two rounds of interviews with the Board, we will publicize the finalists prior to the community forum and before the Board makes its final decision. Rest assured, stakeholder and community input are a key component of a successful search. As such, prior to selecting our next superintendent, we will invite you to a community forum with the finalists so that our community can meet the candidates and provide feedback to the Board. Your participation in this process is important to the Board of Education. If there are any questions or comments about the search, they are to be directed to our consultant, Michael Rullo, at (607)335-1233 or michael.rullo@dcmoboces.com. We thank you for your continued support of the Afton Central Schools and we look forward to having our new superintendent in place by July 2025 !

Happy P.S. I Love You Day, Afton Community! P.S. I Love You Day is a registered non-profit organization in New York State, dedicated to eradicating the stigma around mental health. Their mission is to instill hope for those affected by mental illness, fostering a supportive environment and a community where everyone feels welcomed, loved, and supported. Many students and employees at Afton Central School District recognized the day by wearing purple. You can learn more from their website here: https://psiloveyouday.net/news

about 2 months ago, Afton Central School District

Hello, Afton Community! The location of the Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, February 19th, from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. has changed to the VFW building at 187 Main St, Afton, NY 13730. You can make an appointment at https://www.redcrossblood.org/.

about 2 months ago, Afton Central School District

Happy Valentine's Day, Afton Community!

about 2 months ago, Afton Central School District

Afton elementary student with valentines box

Congrats to the JV girls basketball team for their 36-33 win on Wednesday in their MAC JV girls semifinal game vs Sidney! Appalonia Bushaw led the Knights with 15 points. Misty Bushaw, Rylee Rupakus, and Appalonia Bushaw each hit a 3-pointer in the win. The girls' final game of the season will be the MAC JV girls championship game.

about 2 months ago, Afton Central School District