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Board of Education Seats Open; Write-In Vote Set for May 19

There are two (2) open seats for the Board of Education.  In order to appear on the ballot, anyone interested in running for the Board must turn in a petition with the required number of signatures before the deadline determined by New York State.  The deadline for...

APEF Accepting Nominations for Community/Volunteer & Educator Awards

One of the highlights of the AP Education Foundation’s Annual Gala is the presentation of the Community/Volunteer Award and the Educator Award, recognizing those who make Averill Park an exceptional place to learn and grow. If you know a community member or...

Board of Education and Administrators Plan for the Year Ahead

On July 21, 2025, our Board of Education and school district leaders gathered at Averill Park High School for an evening retreat focused on preparing for the upcoming school year. The retreat featured a unique “station rotation” format where Board members met in small...

District Adopts Distraction-Free Learning Plan

Governor Kathy Hochul introduced a statewide “Bell-to-Bell” plan to limit smartphone use during the school day for K-12 students to promote distraction-free learning environments in all NYS schools. The statewide mandate will take effect starting in the...

Technical Difficulties on Oct. 15, 2024 BoE Meeting Livestream

Due to technical difficulties, tonight’s (Oct. 15, 2024) Averill Park Central School District Board of Education meeting will not be livestreamed. The meeting will be recorded and posted to the District’s YouTube page after the meeting concludes. Thank you...

School Board Recognition Week (Oct. 14-18, 2024)

The New York State School Boards Association recognizes Oct. 14-18, 2024 as School Board Recognition Week. This is a time to promote awareness and understanding of the important work performed by local school boards. Public schools form the bedrock of our communities...