Fourteen high school FFA/agriculture students recently visited Townsend Elementary during Ag Literacy Week. While there, students read the book “Seasons on the Farm” by Chelsea Tornetto to young students, and then led a seasonal activity.
Great job!
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Great job!
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Stop the presses! The Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit inspires everyone to fight for what’s right and seize the day!
The Walton Central School District music department is carrying the banner on stage with Disney’s Newsies! Show times are 7 p.m. Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28. A senior show – which is free for senior citizens, is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, March 26.
All shows are at the Walton CSD auditorium. Tickets for the shows on Friday and Saturday are $8 for adults and $6 for students. If you purchase tickets in advance (available at Walton Music House and the Walton CSD high school office), prices are $7 for adults and $5 for students.
The production features senior Eli Williams in the role of Jack, senior Maddox Little as Davey, and senior Kahrin Vesterfelt as Katherine Plumber.
Inspired by a true story, Newsies tells the tale of Jack Kelly, the charismatic leader of a group of teenage newsies, who take a David vs. Goliath stand against the newspaper giants of the era. They fight to shine a light on the unfair working conditions for thousands of children across New York City. Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right!
Based on the 1992 motion picture, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman, and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills, songs, dances and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.
Thank you for joining us to watch our Walton CSD cast and crew perform a musical to remember!
REMINDER: There is no school for students on Friday, March 13 (conference day) and Monday, March 16 (instructional holiday)! Enjoy the extended weekend!
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STATE CHAMPION!
Walton CSD junior Grace Walley made history Friday afternoon, becoming the first indoor track and field athlete to win a state championship for Walton CSD.
Grace earned the shot put championship, with a top distance of 39 feet, 11.75 inches. She topped 39 feet in three of her six attempts at the NYSPHSAA indoor track and field championships at the Ocean Breeze Track and Field Facility on Staten Island.
Not only is Grace the first athlete to win an indoor track and field championship for the school, she's the first girl indoor or outdoor to win a state title. She's also only the second athlete to win a state championship, following Gregg Sawdy's outdoor state title in the shot put (56-3) in 1992.
What a great achievement! Way to go, Grace!
Walton CSD junior Grace Walley made history Friday afternoon, becoming the first indoor track and field athlete to win a state championship for Walton CSD.
Grace earned the shot put championship, with a top distance of 39 feet, 11.75 inches. She topped 39 feet in three of her six attempts at the NYSPHSAA indoor track and field championships at the Ocean Breeze Track and Field Facility on Staten Island.
Not only is Grace the first athlete to win an indoor track and field championship for the school, she's the first girl indoor or outdoor to win a state title. She's also only the second athlete to win a state championship, following Gregg Sawdy's outdoor state title in the shot put (56-3) in 1992.
What a great achievement! Way to go, Grace!
It’s kindergarten registration time!
Registration runs from March 2-6. You can stop in at Townsend Elementary from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. during those days.
Please see the attached for more information!
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Registration runs from March 2-6. You can stop in at Townsend Elementary from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. during those days.
Please see the attached for more information!
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Billy Martin's Cole All-Star Circus, which was scheduled to be at Walton CSD this evening for a Varsity Club fundraiser has been postponed.
A new date will be announced soon.
A new date will be announced soon.
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!
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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!
#WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride #WaltonDownsvilleAthletics
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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