AP Highlights

On Tuesday, May 6, the District will hold a Meet the Candidates Night at 6:00 p.m. prior to the Budget Hearing. As part of the annual school budget vote, residents will also elect three community members to the Board of Education. This year, there are four candidates running for three open seats, including Samantha Hicks, Allison Masse, Meghan McGarry and Christopher Phillips. The Meet the Candidates Night will be livestreamed and recorded for those who cannot attend. Find their bios here.

Two Averill Park High School French 5 students, Catherine Hughes and Rachael Strickland, recently earned the Seal of Biliteracy, a NYS Department of Education graduation distinction that recognizes high school seniors who have attained a high level of proficiency in a world language. The students chose the topics of their presentations that were given in French to a panel of near-native French speakers. Hughes discussed the history of ballet while Strickland examined the Institut Pasteur. APHS alumnus Christopher Tozzi, Ph.D, (class of 2004), APHS chemistry teacher Rachel Carey, current AMS French teacher Amy Miller, and APHS alumna Beverly Beaudette (class of 2010) served on the panel.

The Averill Park Athletic Hall of Fame held its annual Induction Ceremony. Congratulations to the Induction Class of 2025, which includes Rit Aldi, Tim Beach, Kristin Castle Huestis, Kelly Donnelly, Meghan O’Shea and the1996 Girls Cross Country!

Twenty-four Averill Park High School students that attend Questar III BOCES CTE programs at the Robert H. Gibson Technical School have been deemed eligible for the 2025 National Technical Honor Society. View a full list of students here.

On this episode of the Every Student Every Day Podcast Superintendent Dr. James Franchini welcomes Suzanne Dailey. Suzanne is an educator and author of the best-selling book "Teach Happier this School Year: 40 Weeks of Inspiration & Reflection.” She has presented to faculty and students at APCSD. Click here to listen or find us wherever you listen to podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more. Just search for "Every Student Every Day".

Chava Thiell, Ashley Mazzacco, and Jacob Hanlon were recognized by New York State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYS AHPERD) for outstanding leadership, excellence in Physical Education, athletics, community service and academic achievement!

Before spring break, Algonquin Middle School participated in a wear purple day to support children of military families. Mr. Messia invited students who have a parent or guardian in the military to a donut breakfast to talk about their experiences and honor their families. These students participated in discarding an old flag and hung a new one outside of the AMS building. Thank you to all of our families who are involved in the military and their sacrifices!

Wellness Month is in full swing at Averill Park High School! A recent Advisory period offered students two engaging workshops: "Knot Your Worries: Crafting Calm" and "The Art of Unwinding: Music, Color, and You!" Additionally, the cafe hosted informational tables from the St. Peter's Health Partners and the NOPIATES Committee.

It is a pleasure to list the top 5 students and the students who qualified for the third quarter honor rolls at Averill Park High School! Great job, everyone! Find the full list here.

West Sand Lake Elementary School's K-Kids rolled up their sleeves, put on gloves, and helped clean the playground in the spirit of Earth Day! We were happy to have Pat Lane from Sand Lake Kiwanis join us!

APHS Principal Mr. Quiles, Ms. Caboot, Mr. Reyes, and few others installed a new nucleus colony in the observation hive located in Ms. Caboot’s classroom. Students will be able watch the beginning stages of a new bee season, as this colony grows and expands in the months to come.

West Sand Lake Elementary School celebrated Purple Up Day, honoring the children and families of military personnel!

Ms. Lambright took her CIM class to tour both the local Saint-Gobain and Dynamic Systems Inc. sites to learn about engineering in our area!

SAVE THE DATE: The annual Touch-a-Truck Day will be held on the rain date of Saturday, May 3 from 10am - 2pm at Butler Park

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.

An AP Youth Soccer Camp will be held in July.

REGISTER NOW: The AP All Sports Camp will be held from June 30 to July 3 at Algonquin Middle School. Visit apallsportscamp.com for more information

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