AP Highlights

On Tuesday, May 20, the District will hold its annual School Budget Vote from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the High School. For more information on the budget, click here.

On this episode of the Every Student Every Day Podcast Superintendent Dr. James Franchini welcomes Carrie Nyc-Chevrier and Matt Hladun to discuss the 2025-26 proposed budget and upcoming budget vote on May 20, 2025. 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".

Angelina Hayes, a senior in the Questar III BOCES Criminal Justice program at Robert H. Gibson Technical School, was honored by the New York State Education Department. Angelina was awarded the Regent Eleanor Powell Bartlett scholarship, which recognizes the important role of Career and Technical Education.

The West Sand Lake Elementary School and Poestenkill Elementary School Girls on the Run teams completed their Practice 5K!

The National Art Honor Society hosted its first Kid’s Art Night recently. This was a fundraiser with proceeds allocated toward scholarships for graduating Averill Park High School Art Students. Elementary students were able to circulate between five different art activities, each taught by NAHS members. Students had a wonderful time making their creations, and even enjoyed a snack together!

All APHS juniors and seniors attended the annual pre-prom assembly. This acts as a reminder for our students to make good decisions, take care of one another, and stay safe. Thanks to SADD and guest speaker, Mr. Martin Lockett!

Averill Park High School's Anastazia Marcy spoke to local and state officials, including New York State Education Department Commissioner, Betty Rosa, about her experiences in the Questar III BOCES Aviation program and the importance of CTE during a BOCES Advocacy Day at the New York State Capitol.

Averill Park CSD, and many other school districts across the region, participated in the Student Empowerment Summit hosted by Questar III BOCES!

Students at Averill Park High School met with representatives from a wide variety of colleges and universities as a part of the College Caravan program!

Mrs. Conroy's Morning Meeting group said the Pledge of Allegiance on News10ABC.

Mr. Miller came into Mrs. Monroe's Rock and Roll class at Averill Park High School and taught about his favorite band, The Grateful Dead. He shared an incredible presentation with information about the band's inception, live shows, history and more!

During Keys to Success, 6th grade students had the opportunity to hear from a guest speaker, Terrik Kobryn, from Unity House of Troy. Students learned about communication, respect, and how to build stronger, healthy relationships with peers.

Dyken Pond Educator, Cat LaPorto, visited third grade classes at Poestenkill Elementary School to discuss the water cycle. Students learned that there is only a small amount of freshwater available for us to use on Earth. The third graders also followed droplets of water through the water cycle!

The APHS Angler Club held its April meeting at the Wynantskill Creek. Club members collected, sorted, and counted benthic macroinvertebrates to check the health of the stream and observe what the fish are eating. They hope to "match the hatch" on a future fly fishing excursion.

Ms. Lambright's Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) class at Averill Park High School completed a CO2 Dragster Project with students racing their cars against each other. The races were officiated by our friends from the Navy.

Save the date for fifth grade parent night at Algonquin Middle School!

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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