Seventh-grader Noah Scofield won the fifth annual George F. Mack Middle School Connect 4 Tournament!
The finals, held as part of the middle school’s recent Wellness Day, featured a championship showdown between Noah and sixth-grader Jaczen Garone.
Grades held championships. Liam Bartlett earned the eighth-grade championship and the runner up was Landen Branigan. Runner ups in sixth and seventh grade were Xander Merwin and Anthony Salvia, respectively.
In the annual teacher game, Miss Fowler defeated Mr. Curley.
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In November, the AVP held its basic workshop for students in grades 8-12. Students formed positive connections by participating in experiential activities that focused on building conflict resolution, teambuilding, leadership, and communication skills.
The group worked well together over the two-day workshop! Nice job!
See more photos on our Facebook page.
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REMINDER: Winter concerts start this week!
All concerts are held in the high school auditorium!
Elementary: 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 11
Middle school: 7 p.m. Thursday, December 12
High school: 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 17
Concerts are free and open to the public!
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In November, sixth graders in Makerspace first quarter raced their wind-powered cars. The cars were designed in Tinkercad, and made using the Glowforge, Cricuts, and 3D printers.
Elijah Williams’ car traveled the longest distance at 22 feet, 8 inches. Addy Wood and Elanor White finished second and third, respectively.
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The middle school student council recently held its annual Heart of the Catskills Humane Society supply drive. Student council members, middle school students, faculty, and staff were asked to bring in donations to be dropped off at the shelter in Delhi.
Great work as always on this supply drive!
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Just before Thanksgiving, middle school advisor classes participated in a “hide a turkey” activity. Classes worked together to choose how to best disguise their turkey. The students then voted on their favorite from each grade level.
The winners were:
Shrek (Mr. Maxwell’s advisor)
McDonald’s employee (Mrs. Granger’s advisor)
A Minion (Mrs. Tucek’s advisor)
Great job!
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Because of inclement weather, the Walton Central School District is closed for Friday, November 22. There is no school.
REMINDER: Monday and Tuesday (November 25-26) are half-days for students as parent-teacher conferences are scheduled in the afternoon.
Dismissal times are as follows:
11 a.m. Townsend Elementary
11:15 a.m.: MS/HS
Please note: Bag lunches are available for all students on those two days.
Any other questions can be directed to your child(ren)’s building principal.
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The Walton CSD middle school Wellness Warriors worked on a poster to be displayed at the Walton Veterans Day luncheon as a small gesture of our gratitude to our local veterans and their service.
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Congratulations to the middle school students of the month for October!
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The middle school went all out for Halloween! Check out some of these costumes!
See more photos on our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/waltoncsd/posts/pfbid0CnnLioRkvcNk6V8vfk7unXVs24VkGbon2M6BN2Fs6yxyC4bmxrZgaf72feeJbBaBl.
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The middle school held a pumpkin decorating contest last week and the winners were as follows: Rylee Mead (seventh grade), Logan Gregory Jr. (eighth grade), and Michael Sanford (sixth grade).
Winners were determined by voting by middle school students from each grade.
Great job to all who took part!
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Students who took part in the summer Crush Connects program had the opportunity to spend a day re-connecting at the Uplands Center in Walton. The day focused on revisiting the theme of the summer – “Becoming your best self.”
Students went on a hike, worked on art projects, spent time in the garden, and worked on reflecting on their future goals.
See more photos on our Facebook page!
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The next New York Thursday is this week!
It's National Principals Month! Thank you to our group of excellent principals and what they do each day for our students and staff!
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REMINDER: Friday, October 11 is a Superintendent's Conference Day. There is no school for students.
Also, Monday, October 14 is Columbus Day/Discovers'/Indigenous Peoples Day. There is no school and district offices are closed.
Enjoy the extended weekend!
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Eighth graders had their adventure recently, going to the Uplands Center.
While there, students participated in an art project where they made coasters, cooking and nutrition activity where they made a fresh pasta salad and strawberry oatmeal smoothies. The Uplands staff also led students in a nature scavenger hunt, a hike, and other nature inspired activities!
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Congratulations to the middle school Students of the Month for September!
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A lot of fun last week during the middle school's spirit week!
See a full gallery on our Facebook page at: https://bit.ly/3Y5dtLf
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REMINDER for MS/HS parents: Packets for the Gutherie dental van were sent home in June. If you are interested and have not sent them back, please send them in ASAP. If you need a new packet, please contact the nurses office at 607-865-4116, ext. 6121.