AP Highlights

Congratulations to Algonquin Middle School Literacy teacher Cathy Reinisch who was recently recognized by NYS Senator Jake Ashby as "An Educator Inspiring A Generation." We thank Mrs. Reinisch for her many years of service in our school as a teacher and team leader!

Congratulations to the following seven students who have received the Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish; Samantha Alberino, Keirsten Bonner, Veronica Cardillo, Sarah Hurst, Cecelia Rifenburgh, Eva Sollohub Lopez, and Chava Thiell!

On June 9, 2025, 11 Averill Park Central School District faculty members were officially awarded tenure by the Board of Education. Additionally, 28 members of our faculty and staff were recognized for their contributions to the school district as they will be retiring. Please join us in celebrating the following members of our Averill Park CSD family and congratulating them on their achievements.

On this episode of the Every Student Every Day Podcast Superintendent Dr. James Franchini welcomes the top three students in the Class of 2025, including Chava Thiell, Madison Passineau and Kaylie Koops. 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".

Algonquin Middle School celebrated its 22nd Annual Richtol’s Read All Day (RRAD) -- a tradition honoring reading, literacy, and the inspiring legacy of former literacy teacher Ms. Richtol, who began this event. All AMS students had the opportunity to attend presentations by award-winning author James Preller!

Students and staff at Miller Hill-Sand Lake Elementary School celebrated Flag Day 2025 with a ceremony led by the MHSL Student Council. MHSL Music Teacher, Ms. Baker, played ‘Taps’ as Student Council members lowered the flag and replaced it with a new flag. Choral and instrumental students from Averill Park High School, under the direction of Ms. Eliashuk, sang the National Anthem and ‘My Country ‘tis of Thee”. Ms. Baker then led the entire school as we sang “You’re a Grand Old Flag.”

West Sand Lake Elementary School held its annual Field Day event!

The Powder Puff Volleyball match, hosted by the International Club, was a blast this week! The juniors and seniors battled it out on the court, and while the Class of 2025 took home the win, everyone had an great time.

June 8 was International World Oceans Day with the theme of “Sustaining What Sustains Us.” In conjunction with curricular activities such as an ocean research project and reading Island of the Blue Dolphin, Grade 6 celebrated World Ocean Day at Algonquin Middle School.

The 2nd annual AP Physics vs AP Bio kickball game took place! Despite the rain, students were able to get an indoor game with AP Physics taking the win this year with a final score of 28-4. The classes are now tied 1-1 in overall standings.

The Poestenkill and West Sand Lake Elementary School Girls on the Run teams completed their Capital Region 5K event in Schenectady! Great job, everyone!

The 4th annual World Language Department Car Show took place over the weekend at Averill Park High School! Special thanks to Mr. Brown for organizing the event, World Language teachers, and all of the student volunteers.

The APHS Sustainable Horticulture class hosted 2nd grade students from Poestenkill, West Sand Lake and Miller Hill-Sand Lake elementary schools. High schoolers showed the 2nd graders the observation hive, the Horticulture program's garden and greenhouse, and some basics about beekeeping. It was a fun day discussing pollinators and metamorphosis!

Averill Park High School's Environmental Science class released roughly 50 brown trout into the Poestenkill Creek after successfully raising them in the classroom. The trout eggs were provided in the fall as part of the Trout in the Classroom educational program sponsored by Trout Unlimited.

Averill Park High School celebrated its senior artists at the annual Senior Arts Gala! Guests explored an incredible showcase of student artwork, which was followed by a ceremony where seniors received awards recognizing their achievements in the arts. Members of the National Art Honor Society also received their graduation cords. Off Broadway Players were presented with their senior awards, a rose ceremony, and took their final bow on the AP stage.

The Averill Park CSD Athletic Department held a Commitment Day ceremony for 32 student-athletes.

Mr. Dutcher's class held its annual Tractor Races across the street from the high school. Great job, everyone!

Physics and AP Calculus students at Averill Park High School had a great day of riding rides and enjoying this weather at Six Flags New England! Students used their knowledge to analyze rides, calculate G Forces and discover what makes rides thrilling. It was a great day of applying what they learned all year.

Congratulations go out to Ms. Podbielski's Kickball Team - the winners of the 2025 APO Ultimate Kickball Tournament! A huge thank you to everyone who supported the APO's Booster Fundraiser through this event and to our tournament referee, Mr. Cavotta!

A presenter came to West Sand Lake Elementary School and worked with all three 3rd grade classrooms. Mrs. Bates, who works with food service, taught students about nutrition and they made their own menus.

Second graders in Ms. Champitto's class presented their first collaborative research projects to Assistant Superintendent Mr. Hladun this week! Students worked together to learn about a pollinator, create a Google slideshow, and presented it in front of the class.

Pat Lane from the Sand Lake Kiwanis planned a surprise visit with the ice cream truck for the Algonquin Middle School Kiwanis Builders Club! Thank you to each member of Builders Club for all their hard work this school year.

For the first time in program history the Boys Lacrosse Team earned the right to play for a sectional title by upsetting #1 seed Queensbury 10-9. Mason Phelps led AP with 5 goals. Jacob Phelps and Nick Middleton each added 2. Logan Graham had 10 saves in goal.

Mrs. Brown-Kane's 3rd grade class taught Mrs. Guyer's 3rd grade class about chicks and their life cycle at West Sand Lake Elementary School!

During the month of May, third graders at Poestenkill Elementary School visited Dyken Pond to get an up-close look at the water cycle. Students were able to follow the water cycle through the forest, as well as learn about adaptations as they caught and released organisms from the pond!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Fall sports start dates have been released

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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