AP Highlights

January 15, 2025 #AP_EveryStudentEveryDay

STUDENTS, STAFF ATTEND GOVERNOR HOCHUL'S FIRESIDE CHAT

A group of Averill Park High School students and staff attended Governor Hochul’s State of the State for Future Leaders at Hudson Valley Community College on Monday. During the event, the Governor proposed new investments to youth mental health and education, and answered student questions on a variety of topics. The event, which included more than 200 students and staff from eight area schools, was a preview of the Governor’s State of the State address.

SIX TABBED FOR AP ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

The Averill Park Athletic Hall of Fame Committee, in conjunction with the Averill Park Athletic Booster Club, is pleased to announce the Averill Park Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The Class of 2025 includes four athletes, one coach and one team. The 2025 induction ceremony will take place on Friday, April 25 at Old Daley on Crooked Lake. Prior to the induction ceremony more information will be released about each inductee.

AMS STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN NO PLACE FOR HATE

Algonquin Middle School students have learned about the No Place for Hate program and the different parts of the NPFH pledge. No Place for Hate is a collaborative program that aims to improve school climate and awareness about bias and bullying. AMS has been a participant of No Place for Hate for more than 10 years! Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Amadon worked together to host a pledge signing and hallway display for all students and staff members.

STUDENTS SELECTED TO HAVE WORK INCLUDED IN BOOK ANTHOLOGY

Two Averill Park High School students, Vivian Savage and Charlie Wilcox, have been selected to have their short stories included in Fright Club: One Dark Night, an anthology run by the Young Writers organization. This competition challenged participants to craft horror stories of 100 words or less. Both students are part of Mr. Porter’s Literary Club at APHS. Mr. Porter brought the competition to the Club, challenging students to submit their best work to the national organization. The book is set to be published on April 7, 2025.

STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT THREE KINGS DAY

Mrs. Viloria's third grade class at Poestenkill Elementary School has been learning about holidays around the world. 3V parent, Mrs. Nelson, visited on Three Kings Day to discuss how the people of Spain celebrate the holidays. She brought a King Cake to share and one classmate found the king inside the cake, ensuring them good luck! Third graders even learned some Spanish words from the presentation!

KICKING OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH A MINDFUL MONDAY

Mrs. Lajeunesse's 5th graders at West Sand Lake Elementary School kicked off the new year with a Mindful Monday. The day was filled with puzzles, origami, watercolor painting, coloring and other creative activities! A perfect way to practice mindfulness, manage emotions, and discover calming activities for a peaceful start to the new year.

SL@MS CLUB RAISES MORE THAN $600

Prior to the holiday break, the SL@AMS Club (Service Learning at AMS) worked very hard on their annual Cookie Gram fundraiser to support the AMS Food Pantry! Club members, along with Mrs. Baker, AMS staff members, and community volunteers, made almost 500 cookie gram packages to hand out to students and staff members before break! SL@AMS earned more than $600 to put toward the AMS Food Pantry! The SL@AMS club thanks everyone who was able to help and participate in the fundraiser.

APHS STUDENTS SHARE WINTER TRADITIONS

Our amazing high school students who make AP a GREAT Place to BE shared their knowledge about various winter traditions last month! From the warmth of Yule to the joy of Hanukkah, the magic of Christmas, and the festive spirit of Los Posadas – we learned so much! Stay tuned for more winter traditions this January.