Walton CSD hosted a speech and debate tournament this past Saturday. More than 50 competitors from seven schools took part in the event in different speech categories and debates.
Walton students earned three trophies.
- Sabrina Avolio: First place in dramatic interpretation
- Marcus Marano: Second place in dramatic interpretation
- Sophia Nichols: Second place in humorous interpretation
Also, for Walton, Leila Pedro competed in original oratory and Sabrina Avolio also competed in oral interpretation.
Congratulations and well done!
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Walton students earned three trophies.
- Sabrina Avolio: First place in dramatic interpretation
- Marcus Marano: Second place in dramatic interpretation
- Sophia Nichols: Second place in humorous interpretation
Also, for Walton, Leila Pedro competed in original oratory and Sabrina Avolio also competed in oral interpretation.
Congratulations and well done!
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*CALENDAR CHANGE*
The conference day originally scheduled for January 26 that was canceled because of weather, has been rescheduled to Friday, March 13.
On March 13, there will be no school for students. It will be a conference day for staff.
Thank you.
The conference day originally scheduled for January 26 that was canceled because of weather, has been rescheduled to Friday, March 13.
On March 13, there will be no school for students. It will be a conference day for staff.
Thank you.
Congratulations to the January 2026 Students of the Month for the middle school!
The trait of the month was: Helpfulness and cooperation: Assisting classmates and participating in group activities.
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The trait of the month was: Helpfulness and cooperation: Assisting classmates and participating in group activities.
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Congratulations to our January Students of the Month for the high school!
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REMINDER! Thursday, February 5 is a half-day for students! The Walton Central School District is holding parent-teacher conferences in the afternoon. The high school is also hosting an open house.
Lunch will be served to all students before dismissal.
Dismissal times are as follows:
Townsend Elementary: 11 a.m.
Middle/High school: 11:15 a.m.
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Lunch will be served to all students before dismissal.
Dismissal times are as follows:
Townsend Elementary: 11 a.m.
Middle/High school: 11:15 a.m.
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It’s National School Counseling Week!
The Walton Central School District is celebrating its school counselors, and we have four great ones in our district!
Thank you to Beth Howland (elementary), Karen Gilbertson (high school), Shelby Nickerson (middle school) and Justin Preston (high school)!
Make sure you thank our counselors for all they do!
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The Walton Central School District is celebrating its school counselors, and we have four great ones in our district!
Thank you to Beth Howland (elementary), Karen Gilbertson (high school), Shelby Nickerson (middle school) and Justin Preston (high school)!
Make sure you thank our counselors for all they do!
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As we start showing off all the bike work and creations students had this year during Sal Salvia’s Transportation class, we first will show off Mr. Salvia’s bike! He works along the students each year as they tackle this project, creating something of his own.
This is Mr. Salvia’s description of his bike:
This year, my bicycle project that I decided to work on with the Transportation class, is a Worksman foldable bicycle that was rusty, but still had good potential. I liked that it was foldable, and it seemed durable. I also found out that the company that makes these bicycles is America’s oldest bicycle company, starting in 1898.
I decided for the build this year to be a restoration. I completely took the bicycle apart, cleaned everything and painted all the pieces, which took a lot of patience. This bike is a single-speed model with a coaster brake and has 20-inch wheels. I was surprised that the tires were still good. The spokes on the rims are 11-gauge, which are thicker than most spokes today.
This bike was from the 1960’s. My favorite part of the restoration was painting all of the pieces separately, then the final assembly.
We will continue with student projects over the next several weeks! Great work!
#WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride
This is Mr. Salvia’s description of his bike:
This year, my bicycle project that I decided to work on with the Transportation class, is a Worksman foldable bicycle that was rusty, but still had good potential. I liked that it was foldable, and it seemed durable. I also found out that the company that makes these bicycles is America’s oldest bicycle company, starting in 1898.
I decided for the build this year to be a restoration. I completely took the bicycle apart, cleaned everything and painted all the pieces, which took a lot of patience. This bike is a single-speed model with a coaster brake and has 20-inch wheels. I was surprised that the tires were still good. The spokes on the rims are 11-gauge, which are thicker than most spokes today.
This bike was from the 1960’s. My favorite part of the restoration was painting all of the pieces separately, then the final assembly.
We will continue with student projects over the next several weeks! Great work!
#WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride
This year in Sal Salvia’s transportation class, students focused on bicycles, learning how to take one completely apart, and then reassembling it. To accomplish this task, they used a variety of tools and techniques.
The students gained experience working with wrenches, sockets, allen keys, a mig welder, chain tool, and pedal wrench, among other items. Some students also took it to the next level, making changes to the bicycle design and setup. Each student was responsible for keeping the parts organized and clean. Mr. Salvia said the students enjoyed the project, and had a great experience.
Pictured are the students in the two classes. Over the course of the next several weeks, we will be highlighting individual students with their project, as well as a write up they each did on their project explaining their bike.
Great work by all of the students!
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The students gained experience working with wrenches, sockets, allen keys, a mig welder, chain tool, and pedal wrench, among other items. Some students also took it to the next level, making changes to the bicycle design and setup. Each student was responsible for keeping the parts organized and clean. Mr. Salvia said the students enjoyed the project, and had a great experience.
Pictured are the students in the two classes. Over the course of the next several weeks, we will be highlighting individual students with their project, as well as a write up they each did on their project explaining their bike.
Great work by all of the students!
#WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride
REMINDER: Voting for the DCMO BOCES capital project referendum is set for Tuesday, February 3 from 12-8 p.m.
Residents in any of the 16 DCMO component districts are eligible to vote. Those eligible can vote in any of the districts, as well as the two BOCES campuses. In Walton, voting will be held at the bus garage. A list of all polling places, as well as other information, is available at: https://www.dcmoboces.com/o/dcmo-boces/page/capital-building-project.
To vote residents need to be 18 or older, a U.S. citizen, and have lived in the region for the previous 30 days. A proof of residency is required.
Also, DCMO BOCES Superintendent Michael Rullo will host a virtual presentation at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 29. You can join the Zoom presentation at the following link (you do not need a Zoom account to join the presentation): https://zoom.us/j/99050487980?pwd=lNgDWb0bQiK2ranobLXh6Pfy2i6x4w.1
For any other information, please visit the BOCES link above.
Residents in any of the 16 DCMO component districts are eligible to vote. Those eligible can vote in any of the districts, as well as the two BOCES campuses. In Walton, voting will be held at the bus garage. A list of all polling places, as well as other information, is available at: https://www.dcmoboces.com/o/dcmo-boces/page/capital-building-project.
To vote residents need to be 18 or older, a U.S. citizen, and have lived in the region for the previous 30 days. A proof of residency is required.
Also, DCMO BOCES Superintendent Michael Rullo will host a virtual presentation at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 29. You can join the Zoom presentation at the following link (you do not need a Zoom account to join the presentation): https://zoom.us/j/99050487980?pwd=lNgDWb0bQiK2ranobLXh6Pfy2i6x4w.1
For any other information, please visit the BOCES link above.
Congratulations to junior Grace Walley, who recently set two records for the Walton/Downsville indoor track and field team.
Both records she broke were ones she previously owned.
She won the shot put with a throw of 39 feet, 10 inches, which is the top throw in the state this season. She also set the record for the weight throw with a distance of 32-7.5!
Great job!
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Both records she broke were ones she previously owned.
She won the shot put with a throw of 39 feet, 10 inches, which is the top throw in the state this season. She also set the record for the weight throw with a distance of 32-7.5!
Great job!
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It's time to get applications in for the UPK lottery!
Applications are due by Friday, February 13.
Please see the attached brochure for more information!
Applications can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y_r_kxexfAyoLyisoEwx6lp_X2BQXhlH/view?usp=drive_link.
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Applications are due by Friday, February 13.
Please see the attached brochure for more information!
Applications can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y_r_kxexfAyoLyisoEwx6lp_X2BQXhlH/view?usp=drive_link.
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Students in Sal Salvia’s manufacturing class built a six-string box guitar this year. Each student built their own pieces for their guitar.
The class started out machining the guitar neck, which was made from maple hardwood. They used the jointer and planer for this part. Then they used the table saw, radial arm saw, drill press, power sanders, and many hand tools to make all of the pieces for the guitars. A lot of patience was required for this project.
Students decided between aluminum or brass for the guitar nut, and most used a 16d nail for the bridge. Some students even started to learn how to play “happy birthday” on their guitar toward the end of the semester.
Pictured are: Front (from left): JiaLin He, Miley Dunbar, Landon Darcy, and Mr. Salvia. Middle (from left): Owen Hodges and Damian Fox. Back (from left): Kyle Schamber, Caden Scofield, Mason Finch, Zayden Haskins, Linkin Backus, Tony Catalano, Braxton Wood, Eli Kingsbury, London Gardner, and Chris Caffery.
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The class started out machining the guitar neck, which was made from maple hardwood. They used the jointer and planer for this part. Then they used the table saw, radial arm saw, drill press, power sanders, and many hand tools to make all of the pieces for the guitars. A lot of patience was required for this project.
Students decided between aluminum or brass for the guitar nut, and most used a 16d nail for the bridge. Some students even started to learn how to play “happy birthday” on their guitar toward the end of the semester.
Pictured are: Front (from left): JiaLin He, Miley Dunbar, Landon Darcy, and Mr. Salvia. Middle (from left): Owen Hodges and Damian Fox. Back (from left): Kyle Schamber, Caden Scofield, Mason Finch, Zayden Haskins, Linkin Backus, Tony Catalano, Braxton Wood, Eli Kingsbury, London Gardner, and Chris Caffery.
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NOTICE: Due to an unexpected electrical issue, the power went off three times at our MS/HS campus this morning. The disruption was minimal and we have resolved the issue for now and will be looking into it more. Please note, our NYSED Regents exams will continue as scheduled, unless you receive a school messenger stating that has changed.
Thank you.
Teresa Glavin
Superintendent
Fifth graders as well as members of the middle school chorus, band, and orchestra went to the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta on Thursday morning to watch Orpheus Theater's production of Oklahoma! Youth edition.
Walton students Eli Williams, Ava Hoover and Reagan Foster are all in the production, which runs Friday-Sunday this weekend.
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Walton students Eli Williams, Ava Hoover and Reagan Foster are all in the production, which runs Friday-Sunday this weekend.
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Congratulations to our December Students of the Month for the high school!
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REMINDER! This weekend!
The Walton Central School District drama club will present the play “The Brunch Club” at 7 p.m. Friday, January 9, and Saturday, January 10.
Tickets are $5 each and available at the door.
The production will take place in the Walton CSD high school auditorium.
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The Walton Central School District drama club will present the play “The Brunch Club” at 7 p.m. Friday, January 9, and Saturday, January 10.
Tickets are $5 each and available at the door.
The production will take place in the Walton CSD high school auditorium.
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Section Four football has released its all-division teams for the 2025 season! Congratulations to our all-division and honorable mention selections!
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Have a great conference today!
Four Walton CSD students are attending the 23rd annual Catskill Regional Agriculture Conference at SUNY Delhi today. The four are Addalyn Strub, Chasidy Constable, Nate Harrington, and Delana Wood. FFA advisor Kylee VanBuren is also attending! #
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Congratulations to Grace Walley, Justin Somers, and Hayden Robinson for recently reaching athletic milestones!
Walley became the ninth person in Walton school history to reach the 1,000-point club. Walley is a junior on the Walton-Downsville girls basketball team and the first to reach this mark since Jacqulyn Gransbury during the 2022-23 season.
Somers, a junior, hit the 100-win plateau for the Walton-Delaware Academy wrestling team.
The
Senior Hayden Robinson also reached the 100-win club earlier in December. Before Robinson and Somers, the last Walton wrestler to reach the mark was Noah Sovocool in 2023.
Congratulations to all three!
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Walley became the ninth person in Walton school history to reach the 1,000-point club. Walley is a junior on the Walton-Downsville girls basketball team and the first to reach this mark since Jacqulyn Gransbury during the 2022-23 season.
Somers, a junior, hit the 100-win plateau for the Walton-Delaware Academy wrestling team.
The
Senior Hayden Robinson also reached the 100-win club earlier in December. Before Robinson and Somers, the last Walton wrestler to reach the mark was Noah Sovocool in 2023.
Congratulations to all three!
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We're hiring!
See the attachments for positions available! Please email cphraner@waltoncsd.org for more information!
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See the attachments for positions available! Please email cphraner@waltoncsd.org for more information!
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