O'Neill High School

Walton CSD high school music students recently took part in the High Note Music Festival in Hershey, Pa. The ensembles – band, orchestra, and chorus – have been preparing all semester to perform for the adjudicators at the festival. There were two judges, both seasoned college music professors, who gave written and recorded comments as they listened to the groups perform. All three groups received a rating of “excellent.” Following the performances, the students had the chance to enjoy Hershey Park. #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Walton CSD Music Awards Concert set The annual Walton CSD Music Awards Concert is set for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 10 in the music courtyard at O’Neill High School. A barbecue-style picnic is sponsored by the Friends of Music. Throughout the evening, a variety of string, brass, woodwind, and choral ensembles and soloists will be performing. The evening concludes with short performances by the large high school ensembles – orchestra, chorus, and band. Letter and pin awards, as well as NYSSMA medals will be presented during the concert. The special senior recognition awards and underclassman awards, given by the Friends of Music, will also be included. Members of the community are invited to attend. Those attending are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets for seating. In case of inclement weather, the festivities will be moved indoors to the cafeteria and auditorium. #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

The Walton CSD music department will present the Spring String Fling concert, which showcases orchestra students from grades 3-12 at 6 p.m. June 16. Please note that this is a date change. Each orchestra will perform individually and the concert will also feature a few NYSSMA solos in between the orchestra performances. Finally, the concert will culminate with a mass orchestra, combining the advanced elementary orchestra, middle school orchestra, and the high school orchestra. The concert is held in the high school auditorium and is free and open to the public. #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Wishing the best of luck to our speech and debate team as they head to Chicago this weekend to compete at NCFL Nationals! Competing are: Aurora Siniscalchi: dramatic performance Ema Venckute: dramatic performance Addison Yetto: humorous performance Marcus Marano and Anika Fassler: duo performance Pictured from left: Ema, Marcus, Aurora, Addison, and Anika. #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Four Walton CSD students recently had their artwork displayed in Cooperstown at the “Young Art” show at the Fenimore Museum. Congratulations to Lena Storrer for placing second! Finley Kane, Arianna Rosario, and JiaLin He each received honorable mention! Excellent work! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to all of our teachers for everything they do! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Congratulations to three Walton/Downsville basketball players who were named to the New York State Sportswriters All-State team! In girls, Grace Walley earned 10th-team honors in Class B. In boys, London Gardner and Tyler Reed each earned Class B honorable mention status. Awesome job! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride #DownsvilleCSD

And they're off! Walton CSD students and FFA members are off to the state FFA convention in Syracuse! The convention runs through Friday! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Congratulations to Arianna Rosario and Phade Lindsay for winning the Orange Peel cover design contest! Arianna, a senior, will have her artwork featured on the front cover. Phade, a junior, will be featured on the back cover. The Orange Peel is a student publication organized by art teacher Lara Fassler. The annual publication gives students in grades 6-12 the opportunity to showcase their creative talents in art and writing. #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Congratulations to the April Students of the Month for the high school! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Throughout the first semester of personal health and safety, students became certified through the American Red Cross in CPR, AED, and first aid. At the end of the semester, the students had the opportunity to practice mock emergency scenarios. Students walked around the building until stumbling upon an emergency and would need to provide care. One student would take the lead and begin the initial first aid care, and another student is sent to get the AED and first-aid kits. A third student was sent to call 911 (school nurses served as mock dispatchers) and, lastly, another student recorded what happens on a rubric and provides any prompts/feedback to the lead student. A special thank you to teachers and students who helped make it possible. Some of the teachers and their “injuries” were Mrs. Fassler (art supply item stuck in her arm), Mrs. Hoffmeister (fallen and had a hurt baby), Mrs. Rosa (choking), and Mr. Kane (allergic reaction). This aspect of the class helps students have a good perspective and allows them to reflect on why their certification is important and why it can be life-saving. Great job by all involved! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Ag Literacy Day was recently held at Townsend Elementary. High school FFA members visited the elementary school, read to classes, and worked on a plant project with students. A lot of fun all around! For more photos, please visit our Facebook page! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

What a weekend! If you happened to catch Walton CSD's rendition of Mary Poppins this past weekend then you know it truly was supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Kudos to the cast, crew and all involved on another wonderful production! For more photos, please visit our Facebook page! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Good luck to Walton CSD speech and debate members Addison Yetto, Aurora Siniscalchi, and Marcus Marano as they head to the state competition this weekend! Best of luck! #WeAreWalton #WaltonPCSD #WaltonPride

Students in Marcia Albrecht's psychology class recently made 3D neurons using candy and other supplies. A fun and interactive lesson! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Congratulations to the March Students of the Month for the high school! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

An accidental lockdown was triggered at the middle/high school at approximately 2 p.m. Friday, March 28. There was no emergency. School was back to normal operation at 2:05 p.m.

Six Walton CSD student-athletes represented the district Wednesday at the Section Four Athlete Leadership Conference, which was held at the Binghamton Forum Theater. Great job! Pictured from left are: Maisy Rhinehart, Kahrin Vesterfelt, Kai Storrer, Killian McGowan, Chasidy Constable, and Brynlee Hunt. #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

This week's New York Thursday looks tasty! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Congratulations to the February Students of the Month for the high school! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride