AP Highlights

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2026

On Thursday, June 25, 2026, the Averill Park Central School District’s Class of 2026 celebrated the District’s 95th Annual Commencement at the MVP Arena in Albany.

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We would like to congratulate our newest group of Averill Park CSD alumni. Good luck in all of your future endeavors!

ALGONQUIN MIDDLE SCHOOL HOLDS MOVING UP

Algonquin Middle School held its Grade 8 Moving Up Ceremony. We are incredibly proud of all our 8th grade students and wish them continued success as they begin the next chapter of their educational journey in APHS.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS HOLD MOVING UP CEREMONIES

All three elementary schools held their 5th grade moving up ceremonies. Congratulations to all of our students, we can't wait to see the great things you do at Algonquin Middle School next year!

STUDENT-ATHLETES EARN AWARDS

Congratulations to the following student-athletes who were named to All-Star teams for the spring season:

SOFTBALL

Natalia Mancino - NYS Class A Player of the Year / Suburban Council Catcher of the Year
Abigail Colwill - NYS Class A 2nd Team / Suburban Council 1st Team
Emily Aiossa - NYS Class A 3rd Team / Suburban Council 2nd Team
Audrey Coon - NYS Class A 4th Team / Suburban Council 2nd Team

BASEBALL

Anthony Decker - Suburban Council 1st Team
Braeden Kilgallon - Suburban Council 2nd Team
Bryce Rokjer - Suburban Council 2nd Team
Jeg Sansone - Suburban Council 2nd Team
George Brooks - Suburban Council & Section 2 Coach of the Year

BOYS LACROSSE

Nate Middleton - Section 2 1st Team
Jacob Morgans - Section 2 1st Team
Mason Phelps - Section 2 1st Team
Jet Warland - Section 2 1st Team
Logan Graham - Section 2 2nd Team
Jonathan Houser - Section 2 2nd Team

GIRLS TRACK & FIELD

Mae Miller - Suburban Council All-Star
Marley Hanlon - Suburban Council All-Star
Emelia Sala - Suburban Council All-Star
Mora Bogart - Suburban Council All-Star
Eliana Banks - Suburban Council All-Star
4x400m Relay Team - Suburban Council All-Star

BOYS TRACK & FIELD

Ayden Banker - Suburban Council All-Star
Noah Myers - Suburban Council All-Star

AMS HOLDS ANNUAL GAMES

The third annual Algonquin Games took place at AMS, and the day was a huge hit! Students enjoyed team building games. Some of the games included the ever popular "Hungry Hungry Hippo," "Granny Pants," riddle solving, a virtual escape room, "Connect Four Frenzy" and many more! Students also attended a special magic show that spotlighted working hard and following your dreams.

STUDENTS HONORED WITH PE LEADERSHIP AWARDS

Students from around the Capital Region, including 24 from Averill Park CSD Elementary Schools, were honored with the Sandra Morley Physical Education Leadership Awards. This award is given to students who display exemplary leadership qualities in their overall school setting on a daily basis. Congratulations to all of our recipients. Find a full list here.

STUDENTS PRESENT CAPSTONE PROJECTS

New Visions: Scientific Research and World Health hosted a student poster session at the University at Albany School of Public Health. This capstone event was the culmination of a year long research project. Students chose their own topics, read a minimum of 15 primary research papers, and investigated by means of conducting survey-based research. Our students had a wide range of topics and did an excellent job presenting their findings to Questar III BOCES and UAlbany staff, New Visions classmates, and their families.

AMS, ELEMENTARY PENPALS GET TOGETHER

Grade 8 students visited their home elementary school and worked with their Grade 2 pen pal buddies. All of the students also enjoyed some time outside and some freeze pops donated by the Algonquin Parent Organization.

GROUND BROKEN ON WATER DISTRICT

Averill Park Central School District officials joined local, county and state representatives to celebrate the groundbreaking of Water District No. 2, a major infrastructure project that will provide a permanent public water supply to Algonquin Middle School and more than 100 surrounding properties in the Town of Poestenkill. Read more here.

SENIORS RETURN TO HOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

The Class of 2026 returned to their respective elementary schools for the annual Senior Walk Through! Soon-to-be graduates were greeted by former teachers and current elementary school students.

STATE CHAMPIONS RECOGNIZED

The Averill Park CSD NYSPHSAA baseball and softball champions walked the halls at Algonquin Middle School, Poestenkill ES, West Sand Lake ES and Miller Hill ES this week and were congratulated by students and staff!

WSL STUDENTS ENJOY BOUNCE OBSTACLE COURSE

Students at West Sand Lake Elementary School filled their giant WSL Way ticket jar with all the green tickets they received for following the WSL Way this year. As a reward, students K-5 got to play on a super fun bounce obstacle course. Thank you to the WSL PTA for making this possible for the school!

JONATHAN HOUSER NAMED USA LACROSSE AWARD WINNER

Congratulations to senior Jonathan Houser for being named the USA Lacrosse Bob Scott Award winner from Section 2 for going above and beyond in service to his team, school, and community!

TWO STUDENTS HONORED WITH LEADERSHIP AWARDS

Congratulations to Vika Grovenger and Bear Cumming for being honored at the Suburban Council Excellence in Leadership Awards!

WSL STUDENT SHOWS OFF RACE CAR

Current 5th grader, Mark Cioffi, is a student by day and a cowboy racer by night. He has been driving since 3rd grade and he has been perfecting his skills ever since.. Thanks to Mark and his dad, West Sand Lake Elementary School K Kids were able to end their year with a special presentation and an ice cream treat.

MH DEDICATES NEW SCHOOL FLAG

The Miller Hill Elementary School community gathered around the flagpole to celebrate Flag Day and dedicate a new school flag last week. The ceremony began with welcoming remarks from Mr. Stead, followed by a moving performance of Taps by Ms. Baker. Students honored Ms. McComb with the retired flag for her dedication and years of service.