Algonquin Middle School held its March Concert and students utilized new, larger capacity choral risers for the growing music program. At the concert, AMS recognized NYS Assemblyman Scott Bendett who provided bullet aid funding to the school, which was used to fund the purchase of the new risers.

Questar III BOCES hosted 30+ teams at the Odyssey of the Mind HQ Region 4 Tournament. Students showcased their work in front of a panel of judges. Congratulations to the Algonquin Middle School team that placed third in the AstronOMical Odyssey Division II category!

The Averill Park High School Instrumental and Vocal ensembles, along with the Jazz Band, did an amazing job filling the Empire State Plaza with the sounds of their music as part of Music in Our Schools Month!

The Every Student Every Day Podcast debuted on March 8, 2021. Since then, the district has featured students, staff members, community members, industry experts, and more as guests with Superintendent Dr. James Franchini. For its 100th episode, the District invited current faculty and staff members who are Averill Park CSD alumni to discuss the best parts of working at the school district they graduated from. Listen here or find us wherever you listen to podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more. Just search for "Every Student Every Day".

Congratulations to Tupper Grimard (APHS), Rayonnette Brock (AMS), Gilbert Wajda (MHSL) and Orrin Smith (MHSL) for participating in the annual NYSSMA Piano Solo competition. Students needed to prepare scales and a solo, and sight-read a work. All four earned a grade of an "A" (Level 5/6 - equivalent of college level) or "Outstanding" (Levels 1-4).

World Language Month at APHS wraps up with the much loved annual World Language Lip Sync Contest. Students in French and Spanish 4 and 5 competed for the title.

Algonquin Middle School held its annual Wellness Day! The AMS Counseling team put together a day full of different activities that were dedicated to mind, body, and well-being. In collaboration with AMS teachers, community members volunteered their time from a variety of different organizations to provide educational, but also inspirational wellness activities for students.

Students in the YMCA Youth and Government Club at Averill Park High School visited the New York State Capitol to present bills that they have been working on since September. These bills were presented and debated in front of a youth legislature and more than 700 students from across New York state.

As part of World Language Month, Edgar Renee, a pop star who is well known throughout Latin America, performed a concert for students at Averill Park High School. Students from Algonquin Middle School, and a variety of other school districts around the Capital Region, attended, as well.

On this episode of the Every Student Every Day Podcast Superintendent Dr. James Franchini celebrates Middle Level Education Month by welcoming club leaders at AMS, including Katelyn Baker (STOP Conference), Travis Malone (Esports), Cara Victor (MathCounts), and Sabrina Mann and Lauren Jurczynski (Spring Musical). Listen here or find us wherever you listen to podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more. Just search for "Every Student Every Day".

Poestenkill Elementary School students are coding with Dash Robots during Media Literacy in the library!

Fourth Grade classes at West Sand Lake Elementary School enjoyed STEAM enrichment with Mrs. Tracy Young, who is a STEAM Specialist. Mrs. Young brought Indi Cars/Sphero Bots to code. She also led students through Engineering by Design!

Poestenkill Elementary School held its second annual Science Fair. Special thanks to guest presenters from Dyken Pond, GE Vernova, GE Aerospace, RPI, and Poestenkill Library!

Averill Park High School's Women’s Literature class had two special guest speakers! Local published authors Rose Marie LaPietra and Mackenzie Akin-Martel spoke about their writing processes, working through editing and publishing, sharing life lessons as a way to connect with others, and writing through challenging times in one’s life. Students enjoyed connecting with these authors who spoke to many issues women deal with.

Questar III BOCES coordinated a regional Professional Development Day and Averill Park CSD hosted music teachers from a number of different school districts.

The Unified Bowling team placed 1st at their End of Season Tournament. Great job, everyone!

The baseball and softball teams headed to Myrtle Beach for scrimmages to kick off the spring sports season!

The Averill Park High School Angler Club had the pleasure of learning about the Alberto Knot from local angler, Dan Dearstyne. Students were able to practice tying the knot, which is used to join fishing lines of different diameters and/or composition.

In celebration of Jazz Appreciation month, please join us for the annual APHS Jazz Coffeehouse, happening on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The event is held in the APHS cafeteria, and features members of the APHS jazz ensemble (along with special guests) performing in jazz combos - along with performances by the treble choir and jazz ensemble.

The 8th annual Averill Park Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony and dinner will be held on Friday, April 25 at the Old Daley on Crooked Lake. This ceremony will honor Class of 2025. See the flyer for information on how to register to attend. There is a registration deadline of April 2. For a Program Advertising Agreement, click here.

Tickets for Averill Park High School's Sophomore Soiree are on sale. Tickets are $55 each. The Soiree will be held at Franklin Terrace in Troy on Saturday, April 5 from 7-10 p.m.

The Class of 2026 Junior Prom will be held on Saturday, May 17 from 7-10 p.m. at the Century House in Latham! The cost of tickets will be $80 per person and will be on sale April 28, 29, 30 and May 1, 2 during Advisory in Rooms 113 (Mr. Kozlowski) and 127 (Ms. Bailey). If you plan to bring a guest from another school, you must pick up a guest form and submit it before purchasing tickets. Any questions, please email: kozlowskik@apcsd.org / baileya@apcsd.org

Registration is open now through May 31 for a summer baseball camp

Registration is open for Coach Organ's summer hoop camp.

Averill Park Youth Lacrosse camp for students in grades 1-6 has open registration.

An AP Youth Soccer Camp will be held in July.

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