As we enter the summer months, we hope everyone in our school community enjoys some much-needed rest, relaxation, and fun. With children having more free time at home during the next two months, it is likely that they will be spending more time online. While the...
After 37 years of teaching, Averill Park High School’s Dan Fairchild is retiring. Among his many fond memories made at the school, Mr. Fairchild noted winning a volleyball Sectional Championship in 2000 as one of his favorites, along with hosting a video conference...
The Special Education Department in the Averill Park Central School District will be under new leadership going into the 2024-25 school year as Sarah Flannery was appointed as the Director of Special Education and Christina Mein was appointed as the Assistant...
A study is being done by the Rockefeller Institute of Government to assess the State’s Foundation Aid education funding formula and discuss potential changes to how the formula works. As part of the Foundation Aid Study, the Rockefeller Institute wants to hear from...
On Tuesday, June 25, Averill Park Central School District’s Class of 2024 celebrated the District’s 93rd Annual Commencement at the MVP Arena in Albany. In total, 203 graduates walked across the stage. Additional photographs can be found here: Graduation Photos...
The Miller Hill-Sand Lake Elementary School Student Council celebrated its second year this week! The Council was made of 12 fourth and fifth grade elected officers who represented their homerooms and our school community. The Council met with advisors, Ms Kalage and...
After 34 years teaching in the high school social studies department, James McPartlin is set to retire this June. James started his career working at a private school, but he wanted to switch to a public school setting and landed at APHS. “My main focus has been AP...
After 8 years of bus driving for the Averill Park CSD Transportation Department, Dena Werger is set to retire. Dena previously worked at Main-Care Energy, but this long-time Averill Park resident was looking for a shorter commute and a shorter work day. She found...
On the latest episode of the Every Student Every Day Podcast, Superintendent Dr. James Franchini welcomes Christopher McLaren, Cavan Hicks, and Caroline Nero, who are the Top 3 students in the Class of 2024. The group talks about life in high school, balancing school...
