AP Highlights

The Averill Park Central School District's 2024 Capital Project Vote was approved 686 (yes) to 475 (no) on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024! For more information on the Capital Project, click here.

Former Harlem Globetrotter Tay "Firefly" Fisher stopped by Poestenkill Elementary School to deliver an assembly presentation on anti-bullying! A special thank you to Mr. Fisher and the PES PTA for making this memorable experience possible! Click here for more photos!

On the latest episode of the Every Student Every Day Podcast, Superintendent Dr. James Franchini speaks with Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Matthew Hladun, Algonquin Middle School Teacher Mark DuMont and Averill Park High School Library Media Specialist Morgan Park about the positives, challenges and future of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Averill Park Central School District! All of the episodes are available here or wherever you listen to podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more.

Senior Sunrise at APHS was a blast! We love this yearly tradition!

APHS is proud to announce seniors Egan Johnson and Eva Sollohub have been named "Commended Students" in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. "Commended Students" are recognized for their exceptional academic promise as demonstrated by their outstanding performance on the qualifying test used for program entry.

Congratulations. Egan and Eva, who are pictured with their guidance counselors, David Gildersleeve and Joseph Plantz!

What's for lunch? We stopped by the cafeteria at all of our schools on Sept. 26, 2024 and were happy to see so many smiles!

Click here to view all of our pictures!

On Sept. 18, 2024, Averill Park High School monitor and former first responder Donna Holt was a guest speaker in Mr. Kaedy’s Military History class! Ms. Holt recalled her experience of being dispatched on Sept. 11, 2001 to assist with first responders in New York City following the tragedy, presented personal artifacts on Sept. 12, 2024 from her experience and answered questions from students. Following her presentation, Ms. Holt was gifted a Sept. 11, 2001 challenge coin from Mr. Kaedy and his students.

PES K-Kids had their first meeting on Sept. 26, 2024 with advisors Mrs. Anadio, Mrs. Smith & Mrs. Wood. K-Kids is a service club for elementary students led by elementary students. It teaches the value of helping others by taking part in community service projects and club activities.

The Sand Lake Kiwanis Club sponsors the PES K-Kids Club. Our 5th grade K-Kids members learned about the organization, their upcoming year and participated in ice breakers to get to know one another.

Students in Mrs. Guyer's class at West Sand Lake Elementary School have been busy learning subtraction with three digits and regrouping, working with partners, working on commas in a series, and observing mealworms as they learn about the life cycle of a mealworm!

Congratulations to Chava Thiell and Carter Dee for being named the Warriors of the Week for the week of Sept. 23, 2024!

Chava – Playing #1 singles won all 3 of her matches in straight sets to help the Warriors go 3-0 last week.

Carter – Scored both goals in a 2-0 win at Troy.

#WinnersInThe3Cs

Students in Ms. Garrison's APHS English 11 Regents class recently demonstrated critical thinking and communication skills in a Socratic Circle, while discussing Chinese Immigration and anti-Chinese Sentiment in the United States to complement the book they are currently reading, Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng.

Socratic Circles allow students to have face-to-face conversations and understand different interpretations when breaking down content.

Check out the upcoming offerings from AP Community Education.

Learn more here.

Algonquin Middle School held an assembly on Sept. 20, 204 for grades 6-7 with Giancarlo Bernini. Mr. Bernini, a young man who pursued his dream to become a world-class magician, now travels the world performing at major events, and his magic has twice been featured on national television programs. His passion for illusions and personal development have led him to a path of inspiring others through his own words and actions. His presentation was incredibly well received by students. We thank him for bringing his message of following your dreams and building a positive community as you grow into your potential to AMS.

4th Grade students district-wide had the opportunity to interact with a GIANT MAP of New York State! Thank you to our friends at Cornell Cooperative Extension for making this experience memorable and possible!

“See ya later, alligator!”

“In a while, 20-FOOT CROCODILE!”

Mrs. Malenfant’s students at PES recently read and completed graphic organizers about a 20-foot crocodile. To help visualize the size of the crocodile, the class created a life-size image on the floor of the classroom. Students helped mark the length, and places where the feet and mouth would be.

Algonquin Middle School hosted a Club Fair on Sept. 19, 2024 for all students during lunch! Can’t wait to see our students get involved with extracurricular activities and clubs this year!

The social, emotional, and mental health and safety of our students is a priority for the Averill Park Central School District. Please click the link below to see the resources offered by the District, as well as various community partners.

Link: https://www.averillpark.k12.ny.us/services/counseling-center/

APHS Students! Check out the colleges and universities visiting APHS from Sept. 24-Oct. 4, 2024!

Click here for information on how to sign up for a visit!

Ms. Caboot’s Horticulture students at Averill Park High School were excited to answer the call of preserving Superintendent Dr. James Franchini’s plants in his office on Sept. 18, 2024!

What an amazing night at Averill Park High School’s “Freestyle” Open House on Sept. 19, 2024!

Students, parents and guardians met with APHS faculty and staff with no bells or schedules in front of the main entrance of the high school!

Thank you to Cakes and Catering by Sarah for providing dinner options for purchase!

We would like to remind students who plan to attend athletic contests this season of a few rules:

• There is no re-entry for students.
• Middle School and Elementary School students should be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• There should be no spectators on the playing field at any time, including halftime.
• There should be no spectators playing on the adjacent fields or in the woods at any time.
• No Confetti, colored smoke bombs, electronic megaphones, whistles, etc. at any time. Although confetti and colored smoke bombs are fun, it is very difficult for our dedicated Buildings & Grounds crew to clean the next day.
• Please make sure all garbage is placed in a trash can and not left in the bleachers.

We look forward to a great crowd and a great season. Thank you for your cooperation!

Mrs. Guyer's class at West Sand Lake Elementary School celebrated International Ataxia Day on Sept. 25, 2024 to raise awareness! Ataxia is a neurological sign that indicates a loss of muscle coordination and balance, which can lead to clumsy movements. Students then conducted an experiment with their mealworms as they learn about a mealworm's life cycle.

#AP_EveryStudentEveryDay

Congratulations to Grace Kelley and Blake Kilgallon for being named the Warriors of the Week for the week of Sept. 16, 2024!

Grace - In wins over Guilderland and Troy had 27 kills, 19 service points and 17 digs.

Blake - Was 14-17 for 191 yards with 4 touchdown passes in a 41-21 win at Ballston Spa.

#WinnersInThe3Cs

Ms. Willoughby's students at Averill Park High School will be learning about Hispanic Heritage Month, when it began, why it began, and how its celebrations have changed over the years. Students will learn why it is celebrated Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 instead of the traditional first of the month to the next first of the month.

Each year Hispanic Heritage Month has a theme. The theme for 2024 is Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together. Students will learn about important individuals from the Hispanic community who have been in the past, or are currently, pioneers of change. Students will then have the opportunity to research individuals that interest them in the following topics: art, music, sports, politics/activism, science, and film. Popular individuals include Individuals include Roberto Clemente, Dolores Huerta, Sylvia Rivera, Sylvia Mendez, César Chávez, Ellen Ochoa, José Ándres, José M. Hernández, Selena and more!

The Averill Park Athletic Department, in conjunction with the Averill Park Athletic Booster Club, is pleased to announce that the nominating period for the Averill Park Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025 is now open. Click here for more information.

SUNY announced this week the 2024 dates for the free application week. Students can apply to up to five SUNY campuses with no application fee beginning Monday, October 21 and ending Sunday, November 3, 2024!

Albany Medical Center is hosting a Career Exploration Day from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024! View the attachment and scan the QR code for more information!

The New York Division Drug Enforcement Association is hosting a "Family Summit on Fentanyl", a free, family-centric event designed for attendees to learn and listen from families who have been impacted by the opioid crisis, from 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy on Oct. 9, 2024.

If you would like to attend, please scan the QR code in the attachment and RSVP by Oct. 4, 2024.

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