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ALGONQUIN NEWS – JUNE 14, 2023

END OF YEAR EVENTS The next week and a half will certainly be filled with busy days here at AMS!  Below is a brief highlight of important events coming up: Thursday June 15: Grade 6 Picnic NYS Algebra Regents Exam Friday, June 16: Grade 7 Picnic NYS Earth Science...

BOE APPROVES RESOLUTION TO DISSOLVE WARRIORS NICKNAME

On Monday, June 12, 2023, the Averill Park Central School District’s Board of Education passed a resolution to dissolve the nickname Warriors due to the New York State Board of Regents’ regulation that, in essence, bans all names and images of school mascots currently...

PODCAST: VAPING, OVERDOSES, AND MORE

This week on the Every Student Every Day Podcast, Superintendent Dr. James Franchini welcomes Student Assistance Counselors Kim Favro (APHS) and Alyssa Evans (AMS) to talk about the recent spike in overdoses, tainted vape cartridges, the ease of access to legal and...

QIII STUDENTS SIGN TO ENTER WORKFORCE AFTER GRADUATION

On Wednesday, May 31, Questar III BOCES seniors were recognized for their decision to enter the workforce immediately following graduation. Congratulations to Olivia Apfel and Angelina Polaro for securing that opportunity with a local business ahead of graduation....

BUS DRIVER KEN KEITH HONORED WITH SAFETY AWARD

Congratulations to Ken Keith from the Transportation Department for earning a 2023 AAA School Bus Driver Safety Award! The award is given for dedication and outstanding effort in providing safe transportation for students.