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Celebrating Summer Graduation

Congratulations to Devin Harrington-Dus, who graduated today from Averill Park High School as an August 2025 graduate. Devin received his diploma from Superintendent, Dr. James Franchini and was congratulated by the high school administration, and others at the...

Recognizing Back-To-School Anxiety

As we approach the start of the 2025-26 school year, we are all filled with many different emotions, and so are our students. While many of us are excited for the first day of school, it’s important to acknowledge that many children have feelings of anxiety when...

Podcast: Distraction-Free Learning

On this episode of the Every Student Every Day Podcast, Dr. Franchini talks with Principals Rob Messia and Heath Quiles about the new distraction-free schools initiative. Listen in to hear how schools are preparing and what families can expect on day one. Find us...

State of the District Presentation

We’d like to invite the Averill park CSD community to view the State of the District (2025) presentation, delivered by Superintendent Dr. James Franchini during the district’s Aug. 20, 2025 Board of Education meeting. #AP_EveryStudentEveryDay

Welcome Michael Stead – New Principal at MHSL

The Averill Park Central School District is excited to welcome Michael Stead as the new Principal of Miller Hill–Sand Lake Elementary School (MHSL). Mr. Stead will begin at MHSL on January 26, 2026 after the retirement of current Principal Denis Sibson. Mr. Stead...