Walton Central School District

Good luck to the Walton CSD boys volleyball team as they compete at the Section Four tournament Saturday at Johnson City! For those attending, the tournament is at Johnson City Elementary-Middle School. Admission is $6.25 if you purchase online, or $8 cash at the door. Children 10 and under are free. To purchase digital tickets, please visit: https://gofan.co/event/1460097?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV. #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

The small animal class has been learning about the many different dog breeds, and the groups of which they are a part. The students then held a dog show. Part of the lesson was to create a cutout that had to be as life-size as possible. an AKC (American Kennel Club) breed, and the dog needed to be wearing a collar and leash, among other basic assignment requirements. After creating their dogs, students were tasked to show their dog. Judges were Art Loomis (HS principal), Ryan Ashlaw (MS/HS assistant principal), Denise Webler (HS secretary), and Gayla MacGibbon (student services secretary). Winners were: Herding group: Alice the Austrian Shepherd, shown by Grace Walley Hound group: Peanut the Beagle, shown by Grace Walley Non- Sporting: Loaf the Shiba Inu, shown by Izabella Armstrong Sporting group: Queen Midas the Golden Retriever, shown By Samantha Barnes Terrier group: Jess the Jack Russell, shown by Arwen Tracey Toy group: Charlie the Pomeranian, shown by Jaylin Clinton Working group: Gary the Great Dane, shown by Darrin Walley Excellent job! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Good luck to the Walton CSD boys volleyball team at the Midstate Athletic Conference tournament today! The tournament is being held at Sidney. Eight teams are taking part in the championship, which is set up as pool play with two 4-team groups. The top two teams in each pool advance to championship play. Play begins at 4 p.m. and there is no admission fee. #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Congratulations to the middle school students of the month for February! Great job! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Congratulations to the high school students of the month for February! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

As the winter sports season ends, we look forward to the spring season! But first, let’s honor our winter senior athletes on a great season! Please note: indoor track and field will be honored during the spring outdoor season! See more photos on our Facebook page! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

The UPK lottery dates have been extended for applications. You can submit applications from February 26-March 1. Please see the attached for more information. #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Good luck to our indoor track and field athletes, who will compete at the Section Four state qualifiers on Sunday at Cornell! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Recently. Walton CSD sophomores visited the DCMO BOCES Harrold Campus to explore possible two trades of their choice. The students have a chance to see things first hand so they can decide if they would like to attend BOCES starting with their junior year. #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

AVP recently held its advanced workshop with a great group of student facilitators and participants! The group continues to make valuable connections while enhancing their team building and conflict resolution skills. This was a great two days filled with personal growth and reflection! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Good luck to the boys basketball team at sectionals! Walton/Downsville opens the Class C tournament at 6 p.m. today (Wednesday, February 21) and will host Deposit/Hancock! Come cheer on the Warriors! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Good luck to the girls basketball team at sectionals! Walton/Downsville opens the Class C tournament at Marathon at 6 p.m. today (Tuesday, February 20)! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

REMINDER: There is no school from February 19-23 for winter recess. District offices are closed on Monday, February 19 in observance of Presidents' Day. Enjoy your break! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

As a way to give back, an alumni of Townsend Elementary recently donated t-shirts for all students and staff. The school received the shirts this week and showed them off and the kids were excited to receive the shirts. Townsend staff and students appreciate the generosity and it made for a wonderful day! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

In conjunction with Music on the Delaware, the Catskill Jazz Quartet visited Walton CSD on Friday to host two workshops – the first with the high school band, and the second with the seventh- and eighth-grade band. A great workshop for all involved! Thank you to Music at the Delaware for helping bring workshops like this to our students! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Congratulations to Walton CSD senior Colby Phraner, who recently earned his Eagle Scout rank. Eagle Scout is the highest award one can reach in the Boy Scouts. He has been a 12-year member of Troop #45. For his Eagle Scout project, he build an information kiosk for the Village of Walton pool. The kiosk will be used by the pool to display times and other information throughout the summer. Great job! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Good luck to seven Walton/Delaware Academy wrestlers who qualified for the Section Four Division II tournament this weekend at the Visions Veterans’ Memorial Arena in Binghamton! Seven wrestlers qualified last weekend at the Section Four Division II Qualifier B, held in Greene. Trystan Haywood (Walton), who won that tournament at 131 pounds. Hayden Robinson (Walton, 108), and Justin Somers (Walton, 116) each placed second. Also qualifying were Kohl Muller (Walton, 108), Jaxon Backus (Walton, 170), Saverio Prisco (Delhi, 124), and Travis Houck (Downsville, 152). Wrestling begins at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, with the finals scheduled for about 6 p.m. Tickets are digital only and can be purchased via the following links: All-day ticket ($13.40): https://gofan.co/event/1376719?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV Finals only ($6.25): https://gofan.co/event/1380507?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

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 Justin Preston (high school), Kacie Button (middle school), Karen Gilbertson (high school), and Beth Howland (elementary)! Make sure you thank our counselors for all they do! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Congratulations to the January students of the month for Townsend Elementary! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Townsend Elementary starts “Kids Heart Challenge!” Townsend Elementary is kicking off a service-learning program called “Kids Heart Challenge.” This is for grades 3-5. Parents can register their students by visiting: http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=9739&pg=company&company_id=462250. This is a fundraiser for the American Heart Association. Students will raise funds and through fun activities, they’ll discover ways to take care of their hearts and brains while practicing kindness, gratitude and learning ways to de-stress. Students also have the chance to earn PE equipment for the school!