Walton Central School District

DCMO BOCES recently joined other BOCES from around the state to host a “Welcome to Student School Board Members” event, in conjunction with the New York State Education Department.

Twelve students from DCMO component schools in Norwich for the event. Those presenting virtually included: Robert Schneider (NYSSBA Executive Director), New York State Senator Shelley Mayer, NYS Assembly member Carrie Woerner, Board of Regents Chancellor Lester Young, NYSSBA President Sandra Ruffo, NYSSBA Deputy Director and General Counsel Jay Worona, and NYS Education Commissioner Betty Rosa.

Walton’s Ex-Officio Student Board Member Kai Storrer was one of the students who participated.

Following the presentations, the students participated in a community building circle, which is a communications/engagement strategy promoting the elevating of voices and belonging for adults and students.

The ultimate goal of the gathering provided student board members with an understanding of their roles and responsibilities, connect them with state and local education leaders, and celebrate their sense of community service and leadership.

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In Small Animal Care class, students recently engaged in a project focused on pet responsibility, which allowed each student to take home a “pet.”

This experience simulated the daily demands of pet ownership, requiring students to meet the needs of their pet, and documenting their care, challenges, and insights in a daily log.

Through this hands0on approach, students discovered the importance of consistency, patience, and adaptability to gain a deeper appreciation for the commitment and effort involved in keeping a living creature happy and healthy.

Ultimately, the project instilled empathy and highlighted that pet ownership is a privilege demanding careful consideration and a genuine dedication to providing optimal care.

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REMINDER! Picture days for the middle and high schools start tomorrow!

Schedule:
September 18: High School
September 19: Middle School
October 1: Townsend Elementary (upk-2)
October 2: Townsend Elementary (3-5)

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We're hiring!

Please visit https://bit.ly/47BR8dq for information on these positions!

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Before Saturday’s home opener, the Walton CSD football team celebrated coaches Jim Hoover and Gary Backus for being part of the program for 50 years. The duo has been part of the program since 1976.

Hoover, who is Section Four’s all-time winningest football coach with 318 victories, has served as an assistant to son Adam Hoover since he retired as the head coach following the 2016 season.On Saturday, Hoover and Backus were surrounded by families, including their children, grandchildren and many former players, fellow coaches, and fans.

During the celebration, they had an “Orange Crush” toast as well as a meet-and-greet event following the game. At that reception, many photos and other items were on display. They also received a plaque, and a custom helmet, which will be on display at the school, and there were commemorative t-shirts handed out. Prior to the game, the national anthem was performed by their granddaughters.

Congratulations to both for this amazing milestone!

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Earlier this week, students in Mrs. Rosa’s AP Biology class were asked to determine if the presence of a gall affected the growth of goldenrod. After examining the plants, each group formulated an experimental question, made their hypothesis, and then collected data in order to answer their question.

Students continued their study by performing statistical tests and presenting their findings to their classmates. They also opened the galls to find a variety of insect larvae living inside.

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Picture days start next week!

Schedule:
September 18: High School
September 19: Middle School
October 1: Townsend Elementary (upk-2)
October 2: Townsend Elementary (3-5)

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Congratulations to the Walton/Downsville boys soccer team! The squad went 3-0 this past weekend to win the James Campbell tournament in Downsville, outscoring opponents 16-1. W/D beat Fallsburg, 4-1, in the final!

Great job!

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On Friday, the middle school student council held its annual "Welcome Back" assembly. Grade levels competed in a game of "Name that Baby," where they had to identify baby pictures of teachers. Seventh grade earned the victory!

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Happy birthday to Donna Beers! One of the first faces you will see when coming into Townsend Elementary was delivered a cake (which was baked by WCS junior Alivia Conklin!) by her son, Walton SRO Bill Beers! Here's hoping you have a wonderful day, Mrs. Beers!

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Here are some more images from the first week (well, two days) of school!

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As we head into the weekend, here's a few more first-day photos, but this time on the middle/high school side of the river! See more photos on our Facebook page!

Enjoy the weekend!

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We want to welcome our new staff, as well as say best of luck to several staff members going into different positions! We'll have more on our new staff soon!

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The first day is in the books! So many smiles on this opening day! Welcome back, Walton!

Plus, it's a short week!

See more photos on our Facebook page!

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REMINDER! School starts Thursday. September 4! We can't wait to see everybody!

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We can't believe it ... but we are just over a week from the start of the school year!

Where does the time go?

We're working hard to get our school ready for the return of students!

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Earlier this summer, the Walton Central School District held a strategic planning session that included many community stakeholders. Following the morning session, district members worked in the afternoon reviewing the full team's input and started to build this year's building goals.

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Thank you to everybody who came out to meet and greet new Walton CSD Superintendent Teresa Glavin on Monday night!

Also a special thank you for Stewart's and Lactalis for supplying the ice cream and fixings for the evening!

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Welcome Jason Dunham, our newest custodial staff member, working hard to keep the Walton CSD grounds beautiful and ready for opening day! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride