O'Neill High School

Next week is the high school's annual College and Career Week! Check out some of the great things happening! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

The Walton Central School District is seeking feedback about our communication practices. Please fill out this brief survey to assist the district with evaluating and improving our information and communication practices, including the website, newsletters etc. We thank you for your participation. The survey will be open until May 6, 2024. You can find the survey at: https://forms.gle/qPTn79FaTbbo91hi6. #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Five Walton CSD students competed this past weekend as the state tournament for speech and debate. Eli Williams placed highest, earning an 11th-place finish in humorous interpretation. Aurora and Siniscalchi and Caroline Gorence finished 14th in duo performance. Monica Wright placed 21st in oral interpretation, and David Gatchalian was 26th in original oratory. Williams, Siniscalchi, Gorence, and Gatchalian will compete at nationals over Memorial Day weekend in Chicago. Congratulations to all! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Congratulations to Walton CSD senior Eve Foster, who earned the SUNY Delhi Presidential Scholarship! This scholarship provides up to $7,000 per academic year toward non-tuition related expenses. Students were selected after an application and interview process. Those applying needed a GPA of 93 or above, and live within 50 miles of SUNY Delhi’s campus. Foster, who plans to major in event management, was joined by her mother Jessica Backus-Foster and was presented the award by SUNY Delhi admissions advisor Lexi Taylor. #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Petitions are available for qualified residents who would like to run for the Walton Central School District Board of Education. For more information, or to pick up a petition please contact the district clerk at 607-865-4116, ext. 6130, or emailing cphraner@waltoncsd.org. Petitions must be signed by at least 25 district residents and are due back to the district office no later than 5 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2024. #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Congratulations to sisters Maisy and Ella Rhinehart for winning the Orange Peel cover design contest! Maisy, a ninth grader, received the most votes and her artwork will be on the front cover. Ella, a senior, will have her artwork featured on the back cover after placing second. Teachers and community members voted for their favorites. There were several entries this year. 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

Members of the Walton CSD junior class recently attended the Delaware County Counselors Association College and Career Fair at SUNY Delhi. Students attended as part of the district’s college and career readiness program. While at the event, students had the opportunity to learn about different colleges, undergraduate programs, and career opportunities available. After the fair, students went on a tour of the SUNY Delhi campus, learning about academic programs, student support services, and campus life. #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

The next New York Thursday is scheduled for April 18! A great looking menu! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Walton CSD’s chapter of the FFA recently attended the Eastern Region Substates in Windsor. More than 320 students, 39 advisors, and 70 judges participated in the day of service, which produced 270 cat toys and 170 dog toys that will go to shelters in the area of each FFA chapter in attendance. Walton had 12 FFA members advance to the sub-state level. Two students advanced to states in junior prepared public speaking. Only the top two in each competition move on to states. More than 20 students were in each competition. Walton’s two moving onto states are: First place: Lauren Sloan-Boice Second place: William Voorhies The two students will compete in Buffalo at the New York State convention in May. Also at the convention will be Isabella Yetto and Mackenzie Backus, who will receive their Empire Degree, which is the highest honor students can receive at the state level. #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

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

Petitions are available for qualified residents who would like to run for the Walton Central School District Board of Education. For more information, or to pick up a petition please contact the district clerk at 607-865-4116, ext. 6130, or emailing cphraner@waltoncsd.org. Petitions must be signed by at least 25 district residents and are due back to the district office no later than 5 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2024. #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Members of Walton CSD’s music department recently visited Townsend Elementary. The high school band, orchestra, and chorus put on a small concert for the younger students, as well as explaining their instruments and what they do. This allows the elementary students to see what in music they might be interested in being part of as they get older. See more photos on our Facebook page! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Members of Walton CSD’s music department recently visited Townsend Elementary. The high school band, orchestra, and chorus put on a small concert for the younger students, as well as explaining their instruments and what they do. This allows the elementary students to see what in music they might be interested in being part of as they get older. See more photos on our Facebook page! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

REMINDER: It's time for spring break! There is no school on Friday, March 29 (district offices closed), April 1-5, and Monday, April 8. Enjoy the break! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD

What performances! The Walton CSD music department presented Willy Wonka this past weekend! An amazing show! Great job by the cast and crew! See a full gallery of photos on our Facebook page! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Walton CSD presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka THIS WEEKEND! Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday, March 22, and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 23! Tickets are available at the door. Prices are $8 for adults, and $6 for students. For more information, please visit: https://www.waltoncsd.org/article/1507900. Look for more photos from this wonderful performance on Monday! #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 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

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