AP Highlights

The Questar III BOCES Annual Juried HS Art Exhibit held its opening reception last night. Congratulations to APHS students Marissa Bertos, Wynn Bertos and Glendora Kilmer for having their artwork showcased! Ash Zimmerman also displayed artwork through Questar. Marissa placed third overall in the Exhibit!

The APHS Jazz Ensemble kicked off Jazz Appreciation Month by participating in the annual Shenendehowa Jazz Festival. The group played great, and were treated to a clinic and performance by the world famous Marshall Gilkes, as well as local great Bob Halek. Great job!

On this episode of the Every Student Every Day Podcast Superintendent Dr. James Franchini welcomes Athletic Director Mark Bubniak, along with student-athletes Reese Bunney, Marley Hanlon, Jacob Hanlon and Amelia Banker. The four students competed at states in their respective winter sports this year. 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".

The Algonquin Middle School Student Council hosted a school dance and worked hard to decorate the gym with an Under the Sea theme! Thank you to the APO, parents and staff members who joined in the fun to make it a night to remember.

A little animal therapy goes a long way! Averill Park High School students de-stressed during Advisory at the Pet Palooza, the first of many April Wellness Month events. Thank you to the Diamond family, Mr. Kozlowski, and Mr. & Mrs. Engel for bringing the joy!

After reading The Giver in English class, 7th Grade students at Algonquin Middle School spent the day before spring break creating their own Utopias, thinking about things like government and housing, employment and money, environment and climate, recreation and technology, and education and family.

Averill Park High School Junior Vika Grovenger was chosen to attend the NYSPHSAA Student Leadership Conference at the Hilton in Albany.

Our very talented musicians hosted the annual Jazz Coffeehouse! A packed crowd enjoyed the music and the atmosphere.

Mrs. Ferlito‘s class had a special guest chef in cooking class this week. Mrs. Leach came in and made personal pizzas!

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!

Congratulations to senior Jacob Phelps for scoring his 100th career goal.

The APHS Junior/Senior Class trip to Washington, D.C. was held!

Students at APHS geared up for Purple Up Day, honoring the children and families of our military personnel.

Grade 6 TEAM classes at Algonquin Middle School had a conversation about internet safety, digital footprint, safe usernames, and secure passwords. We are grateful to have an SRO in our school district! Thank you Deputy Nikles!

Students in the Crafty Creations Club at Algonquin Middle School have been making spring decorations using old books and florals. They have also made containers out of playing cards to store all kinds of objects, including school supplies, bathroom items, and other little nick nacks.

French students had some fun on April 1. In France, it is called "Poisson d'avril" and the joke is to put a paper fish on someone's back without getting caught!

The Kiwanis Builders Club at Algonquin Middle School would like to thank everyone in the community who donated to Brinley’s Bags. The items will be shared at local NICUs!

The Averill Park High School National Arts Honor Society is hosting a Kids Art Night fundraiser on April 30 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Sign up here.

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.

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