Walton CSD recently held its annual strategic planning session to develop and set priorities and objectives for the 2024-25 school year. Those involved with the collaborative session included teachers, administrators, support staff, community members, parents, and board of education members.
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The Walton Central School District high school hosted its annual freshman orientation night Tuesday, welcoming incoming students and families.
The event provided an opportunity for students to meet their teachers before the start of the school year, and to get a preview of classes they will be taking. Additionally, students were able to familiarize themselves with the layout of the school, practice using their lockers, and learn where their classrooms are located.
The orientation also gave insight on what it takes to succeed in high school, including an explanation of credit requirements, and the different Regents diplomas, which helped to ease the transition and set the stage for a successful year ahead.
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Walton BOE seeks member to fill term
The Walton Central School District Board of Education is seeking interested candidates to fill a vacancy.
After four years of service with a highly collaborative board, BOE member Al Budine announced he was resigning, effective immediately, at Tuesday’s meeting. He said he would like to fully retire and hopes his seat is filled by a “younger, more school-connected community member.”
The term ends June 30, 2025.
If interested, please send a letter of interest to Corey Phraner, district clerk, at cphraner@waltoncsd.org. Letters must be received by September 3, 2024.
REMINDER: The middle school is hosting. 6th-grade welcome night at 5:30 p.m. Monday, August 19! That's tonight!
Students will have a chance to get their schedules, meet their teachers, try their lockers, and find their classrooms!
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Construction at Townsend Elementary is coming along! The current project is currently on schedule and the district is in final preparations for the start of school year. Walton CSD will open on schedule – September 5 for students!
The project includes:
- The demolition of ceilings, classroom, and corridor walls in four second-floor fifth-grade classrooms, as well as an upstairs restroom. This allows for the removal and asbestos abatement of the original lightweight concrete floor deck system.
- Removal and replacement of ceilings in the cafeteria, four offices, a downstairs restroom, and a first-floor corridor to allow for removal of the second-floor deck, as well as installation of structural steel reinforcement before the installation of a new metal floor deck.
- Also, installation of a metal floor deck and pouring of a new lightweight concrete floor deck system, reconstruction and installation of new finishes within the second-floor fifth-grade wing classrooms and corridor; and installation of new unit ventilators within the second-floor fifth-grade classrooms.
As of August 9, all required demolition of existing finishes and systems, as well as the installation of structural steel, metal floor deck, and lightweight concrete have been completed.
In the upcoming weeks, the reconstruction of the first-floor ceilings will be completed, along with furnishing the classrooms and the final cleaning. The first-floor areas that are part of the project will be ready for use at the start of the 2024-25 school year.
Second-floor work in classrooms and corridor walls will continue into the school year, with the rooms and the corridor remaining unoccupied during the first half of the year. The anticipated finish date for this is November 2024.
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REMINDER: The middle school is hosting. 6th-grade welcome night at 5:30 p.m. Monday, August 19!
Students will have a chance to get their schedules, meet their teachers, try their lockers, and find their classrooms!
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Students taking driver’s education this summer took part in a session with representatives from the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) of Delaware County this week.
During the session, representatives from the ADAC took students through a sober speedway impaired driving obstacle course, as well as other activities such as a field sobriety test and other hands-on games while using impairment goggles. Though students had fun during the session, they were also taught what could happen to them legally in these situations.
The students used a pedal car to navigate the obstacle course while wearing the goggles, giving them the experience of seeing what real-life consequences can come from driving impaired. After driving the course students were given tickets for what they did wrong – such as running over a cone, or sideswiping a tree etc. It was also explained what could happen to them if this was real – such as possible punishments.
Representatives from the ADAC were Alysia Schmidt and Susan Fairchilds (prevention educators), and Bobbi Perry (recovery coach). Thank you to the ADAC for putting on this important session!
Please see more photos on our website!
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The middle school is hosting. 6th-grade welcome night at 5:30 p.m. Monday, August 19!
Students will have a chance to get their schedules, meet their teachers, try their lockers, and find their classrooms!
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PSA: A webcast for the 2024-25 Back-to-School initiative to provide information to help parents of young children and college students understand tax credits (child tax credit, additional child tax credit, earned income tax credit etc.) is scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 30.
This will also cover additional benefits you might be eligible to claim when filing tax returns. The webcast will also raise awareness of free tax preparation available at Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) sites.
To register, please visit: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1104/50860.
Having some fun during the Townsend Elementary summer reading and math program!
See more photos on our Facebook page!
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Registration for Walton CSD fall sports is underway.
You can sign up via Final Forms. Varsity football is already open.
Registration opens for other sports on the following dates:
• July 28: JV and varsity field hockey, varsity boys and girls soccer, and JV and varsity volleyball.
• July 30: Modified football
• August 4: Modified field hockey, and modified boys and girls soccer
Please note: Modified volleyball is a winter sport.
Registration is at: https://waltoncentral-ny.finalforms.com/.
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Jerrod Stanton’s bike is called “Arch.”
The front tire size is 20x2.125, with a pressure of 40 psi. The rear tire is 21.5x2.25, with a pressure of 35 psi. The bike doesn’t have a chain as it’s a walking bike. The colors are gold and the bike was created from parts of many bicycles. His favorite part is the frame.
Jaxon Backus is in the photo with Jerrod.
Note: The bikes and students we are publishing are creations made in Sal Salvia's transportation class. During the project, students learned all parts of a bicycle, and how to take it apart, and reassemble it into a new design. They also learned tool-use safety, mig welding, metal work, as well as bicycle safety. The assignment was to build a custom bike out of available bicycles. We will be sharing these throughout the month.
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Christopher Schamber’s bike is called “Hulk.”
The tires measure in at 20x1.95 on steel rims, with a tire pressure of 35 psi. The colors are green and black and was built using parts from four bicycles. His favorite part of the bike is the long frame.
Note: The bikes and students we are publishing are creations made in Sal Salvia's transportation class. During the project, students learned all parts of a bicycle, and how to take it apart, and reassemble it into a new design. They also learned tool-use safety, mig welding, metal work, as well as bicycle safety. The assignment was to build a custom bike out of available bicycles. We will be sharing these throughout the month.
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Matt Eisele’s bike is called “Chop.”
The front tire is 20x2.25, with a tire pressure of 40 psi. His back tire is 24x1 3/8, with a pressure of 60 psi. The colors are blue and black splattered and the bike was made using parts from three bicycles. His favorite part of the bike is the front fork.
Note: The bikes and students we are publishing are creations made in Sal Salvia's transportation class. During the project, students learned all parts of a bicycle, and how to take it apart, and reassemble it into a new design. They also learned tool-use safety, mig welding, metal work, as well as bicycle safety. The assignment was to build a custom bike out of available bicycles. We will be sharing these throughout the month.
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Trent Sparling’s bike is called “Monster.”
The front tire measures 26x2.25, with a pressure of 40 psi. The rear tire is 20x1.95, with a tire pressure also of 40 psi. The colors are green and black splattered and the bike was created from parts of five bicycles. His favorite part is the paint job.
Note: The bikes and students we are publishing are creations made in Sal Salvia's transportation class. During the project, students learned all parts of a bicycle, and how to take it apart, and reassemble it into a new design. They also learned tool-use safety, mig welding, metal work, as well as bicycle safety. The assignment was to build a custom bike out of available bicycles. We will be sharing these throughout the month.
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Kyle Schamber’s bike is called “Fool’s Gold.”
His front tire measures at 20x2.25, with a tire pressure of 40 psi, and his back tire is 20x1.95 with a pressure of 35 psi. The colors are black and gold and was made from parts of four bicycles. His favorite part is the handle bars.
Note: The bikes and students we are publishing are creations made in Sal Salvia's transportation class. During the project, students learned all parts of a bicycle, and how to take it apart, and reassemble it into a new design. They also learned tool-use safety, mig welding, metal work, as well as bicycle safety. The assignment was to build a custom bike out of available bicycles. We will be sharing these throughout the month.
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The end of the year at Townsend Elementary featured the annual field day ... and what a day it was! So much fun!
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Joshua Gladstone's bike is called "Ashes."
The gray and black bike was built out of parts from three bicycles. His favorite part of the bike is the front forks.
Note: The bikes and students we are publishing are creations made in Sal Salvia's transportation class. During the project, students learned all parts of a bicycle, and how to take it apart, and reassemble it into a new design. They also learned tool-use safety, mig welding, metal work, as well as bicycle safety. The assignment was to build a custom bike out of available bicycles. We will be sharing these throughout the month.
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Hayden Robinson's bike is called "Big Wheels."
The tires measure 26x1.75 with a pressure of 35 psi. The bike is painted black and white and was built from parts of four bicycles. His favorite part of the bike are the wheels.
Note: The bikes and students we are publishing are creations made in Sal Salvia's transportation class. During the project, students learned all parts of a bicycle, and how to take it apart, and reassemble it into a new design. They also learned tool-use safety, mig welding, metal work, as well as bicycle safety. The assignment was to build a custom bike out of available bicycles. We will be sharing these throughout the month.
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As we put the final touches on the 2023-24 school year, let's cheer on our spring senior athletes one last time! Great job!
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