Throughout the school year, students in Walton CSD’s high school PE classes can earn the Sportsmanship Award. These students exemplify stepping outside their comfort zones, trying new skills, not giving up, being helpful to everyone, and who can show fair, generous, and encouragement toward themselves and peers.
Each year, students who earn this award are invited to a field trip that includes an experience of lifelong physical activity. This year, the students went bowling at Walton Lanes. Students had the chance to show skills in a different atmosphere, and were challenged in a fun way.
The students who earned the award during the 2025-26 school year were: osh Clifford, Rilynn Daye, Russell Finn, Mackenzie Roach, Paige LeBarge, Bentley Wickham, Ethan Copeland, Lauren Sloan-Boice, Liam Kane, Jacob Constable, TJ Catalano, Alexa Scofield, Marco Possemato, Marcus Marano, Kennedy Williams, Kamren Craig and Isis Guervaz.
Congratulations!
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Each year, students who earn this award are invited to a field trip that includes an experience of lifelong physical activity. This year, the students went bowling at Walton Lanes. Students had the chance to show skills in a different atmosphere, and were challenged in a fun way.
The students who earned the award during the 2025-26 school year were: osh Clifford, Rilynn Daye, Russell Finn, Mackenzie Roach, Paige LeBarge, Bentley Wickham, Ethan Copeland, Lauren Sloan-Boice, Liam Kane, Jacob Constable, TJ Catalano, Alexa Scofield, Marco Possemato, Marcus Marano, Kennedy Williams, Kamren Craig and Isis Guervaz.
Congratulations!
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REMINDER: There is no school Friday, June 19. District offices are also closed.
Congratulations to the 4x800 relay team of Gavin Harrington, Nate Harrington, Eli Williams, and Kai Storrer, who set a new school record by .04 of a second at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association track and field championships Sunday at Webster-Schroeder High School.
The team crossed in 8:15.31, setting the record and finishing 10th in the state!
Awesome job!
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The team crossed in 8:15.31, setting the record and finishing 10th in the state!
Awesome job!
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DCMO BOCES held its graduation ceremony at the Harrold Campus on Thursday and congratulations to Corbyn Shackelton, who earned his diploma!
Great work!
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Great work!
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Students in Lara Fassler's high school ceramics and sculpture class recently took a trip to the Corning Museum of Glass. During the trip, students had the opportunity to make a glass sculpture using hot glass. They also learned about the science of glass, nd took a tour through the museum.
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REMINDER: The Delaware Valley Hospital Medical Neighborhood construction project is ongoing. This work continues to bring significant increases in vehicle movement, heavy equipment, and other potentially hazardous activity throughout the hospital parking areas.
Historically, many students have used the hospital lot as a shortcut when walking to and from the school. However, because of construction activity, all through traffic and pedestrian access through the parking lots is no longer permitted to ensure the safety of students, staff, patients, and construction crews.
Though information has been shared previously, some students have still been seen walking through and accessing the lots.
As a strong community partner with DVH, and in an effort to support their request and ensure our Walton students are walking safely to and from school, please be sure to refrain from using their parking lots.
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Historically, many students have used the hospital lot as a shortcut when walking to and from the school. However, because of construction activity, all through traffic and pedestrian access through the parking lots is no longer permitted to ensure the safety of students, staff, patients, and construction crews.
Though information has been shared previously, some students have still been seen walking through and accessing the lots.
As a strong community partner with DVH, and in an effort to support their request and ensure our Walton students are walking safely to and from school, please be sure to refrain from using their parking lots.
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Walton CSD to host music awards, Spring String Fling
The Walton Central School District music department will host two annual events next week.
The first is the music awards concert, which is set for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 9. The concert will be held in the high school courtyard. This event is also a barbecue-style picnic, sponsored by the Friends of Music. Cost for the meal is by donation.
Throughout the evening, a variety of duets and soloists will perform. The evening will be capped by short performances by the large high school ensembles, including the orchestra, chorus, and band.
Letter and pin awards, as well as NYSSMA medals, will be present during the event. Special senior recognition awards, and underclassman awards, given by the Friends of Music, will also be included.
Members of the community are invited. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.
In the case of inclement weather, it will be held in the gymnasium and auditorium.
At 6 p.m. Thursday, June 10, the Spring String Fling will be held in the high school auditorium. The concert will showcase orchestra students from third grade up through high school. Each orchestra will perform individually. A few NYSSMA solos and duets will also perform. The concert culminates with a mass orchestra, which includes the advanced elementary orchestra, middle school orchestra, and high school orchestra.
The concert is free and open to the public.
The Walton Central School District music department will host two annual events next week.
The first is the music awards concert, which is set for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 9. The concert will be held in the high school courtyard. This event is also a barbecue-style picnic, sponsored by the Friends of Music. Cost for the meal is by donation.
Throughout the evening, a variety of duets and soloists will perform. The evening will be capped by short performances by the large high school ensembles, including the orchestra, chorus, and band.
Letter and pin awards, as well as NYSSMA medals, will be present during the event. Special senior recognition awards, and underclassman awards, given by the Friends of Music, will also be included.
Members of the community are invited. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.
In the case of inclement weather, it will be held in the gymnasium and auditorium.
At 6 p.m. Thursday, June 10, the Spring String Fling will be held in the high school auditorium. The concert will showcase orchestra students from third grade up through high school. Each orchestra will perform individually. A few NYSSMA solos and duets will also perform. The concert culminates with a mass orchestra, which includes the advanced elementary orchestra, middle school orchestra, and high school orchestra.
The concert is free and open to the public.
REMINDER! Friday, May 15 is an emergency give-back day. There is no school! Enjoy the long weekend!
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Congratulations to Thea VanBuren, Brittney Fletcher, Kaitlyn O’Boyle, Mikayla Fowler, and Jessica Backus-Foster (missing from photo), who were recognized at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting for earning tenure!
Great job!
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Great job!
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Prom season is almost here! The names of those on the courts are going up outside of the high school office!
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NOTICE: The Walton Dollars for Scholars Phone-a-Thon starts today (April 14) and continues through Thursday, April 16.
Members of the National Honor Society will be making calls each evening between 5-7 p.m.
All donations are welcome. Funds raised from the Phone-a-Thon directly support students. All graduating seniors at the Walton Central School District are eligible to apply for, and receive funds.
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Members of the National Honor Society will be making calls each evening between 5-7 p.m.
All donations are welcome. Funds raised from the Phone-a-Thon directly support students. All graduating seniors at the Walton Central School District are eligible to apply for, and receive funds.
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REMINDER!
There is no school on the following days:
April 2: Emergency give-back day (district offices closed)
April 3: Holiday (district offices closed)
April 6-10: Spring recess
Have a great break!
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There is no school on the following days:
April 2: Emergency give-back day (district offices closed)
April 3: Holiday (district offices closed)
April 6-10: Spring recess
Have a great break!
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Fourteen high school FFA/agriculture students recently visited Townsend Elementary during Ag Literacy Week. While there, students read the book “Seasons on the Farm” by Chelsea Tornetto to young students, and then led a seasonal activity.
Great job!
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Great job!
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Stop the presses! The Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit inspires everyone to fight for what’s right and seize the day!
The Walton Central School District music department is carrying the banner on stage with Disney’s Newsies! Show times are 7 p.m. Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28. A senior show – which is free for senior citizens, is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, March 26.
All shows are at the Walton CSD auditorium. Tickets for the shows on Friday and Saturday are $8 for adults and $6 for students. If you purchase tickets in advance (available at Walton Music House and the Walton CSD high school office), prices are $7 for adults and $5 for students.
The production features senior Eli Williams in the role of Jack, senior Maddox Little as Davey, and senior Kahrin Vesterfelt as Katherine Plumber.
Inspired by a true story, Newsies tells the tale of Jack Kelly, the charismatic leader of a group of teenage newsies, who take a David vs. Goliath stand against the newspaper giants of the era. They fight to shine a light on the unfair working conditions for thousands of children across New York City. Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right!
Based on the 1992 motion picture, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman, and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills, songs, dances and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.
Thank you for joining us to watch our Walton CSD cast and crew perform a musical to remember!
REMINDER: There is no school for students on Friday, March 13 (conference day) and Monday, March 16 (instructional holiday)! Enjoy the extended weekend!
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STATE CHAMPION!
Walton CSD junior Grace Walley made history Friday afternoon, becoming the first indoor track and field athlete to win a state championship for Walton CSD.
Grace earned the shot put championship, with a top distance of 39 feet, 11.75 inches. She topped 39 feet in three of her six attempts at the NYSPHSAA indoor track and field championships at the Ocean Breeze Track and Field Facility on Staten Island.
Not only is Grace the first athlete to win an indoor track and field championship for the school, she's the first girl indoor or outdoor to win a state title. She's also only the second athlete to win a state championship, following Gregg Sawdy's outdoor state title in the shot put (56-3) in 1992.
What a great achievement! Way to go, Grace!
Walton CSD junior Grace Walley made history Friday afternoon, becoming the first indoor track and field athlete to win a state championship for Walton CSD.
Grace earned the shot put championship, with a top distance of 39 feet, 11.75 inches. She topped 39 feet in three of her six attempts at the NYSPHSAA indoor track and field championships at the Ocean Breeze Track and Field Facility on Staten Island.
Not only is Grace the first athlete to win an indoor track and field championship for the school, she's the first girl indoor or outdoor to win a state title. She's also only the second athlete to win a state championship, following Gregg Sawdy's outdoor state title in the shot put (56-3) in 1992.
What a great achievement! Way to go, Grace!
Walton CSD hosted a speech and debate tournament this past Saturday. More than 50 competitors from seven schools took part in the event in different speech categories and debates.
Walton students earned three trophies.
- Sabrina Avolio: First place in dramatic interpretation
- Marcus Marano: Second place in dramatic interpretation
- Sophia Nichols: Second place in humorous interpretation
Also, for Walton, Leila Pedro competed in original oratory and Sabrina Avolio also competed in oral interpretation.
Congratulations and well done!
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Walton students earned three trophies.
- Sabrina Avolio: First place in dramatic interpretation
- Marcus Marano: Second place in dramatic interpretation
- Sophia Nichols: Second place in humorous interpretation
Also, for Walton, Leila Pedro competed in original oratory and Sabrina Avolio also competed in oral interpretation.
Congratulations and well done!
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*CALENDAR CHANGE*
The conference day originally scheduled for January 26 that was canceled because of weather, has been rescheduled to Friday, March 13.
On March 13, there will be no school for students. It will be a conference day for staff.
Thank you.
The conference day originally scheduled for January 26 that was canceled because of weather, has been rescheduled to Friday, March 13.
On March 13, there will be no school for students. It will be a conference day for staff.
Thank you.
Congratulations to our January Students of the Month for the high school!
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REMINDER! Thursday, February 5 is a half-day for students! The Walton Central School District is holding parent-teacher conferences in the afternoon. The high school is also hosting an open house.
Lunch will be served to all students before dismissal.
Dismissal times are as follows:
Townsend Elementary: 11 a.m.
Middle/High school: 11:15 a.m.
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Lunch will be served to all students before dismissal.
Dismissal times are as follows:
Townsend Elementary: 11 a.m.
Middle/High school: 11:15 a.m.
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