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Meet the Candidates Night on May 6, 2025

On Tuesday, May 6, the District will hold a Meet the Candidates Night at 6:00 p.m. prior to the Budget Hearing. As part of the annual school budget vote, residents will also elect three community members to the Board of Education. This year, there are four candidates...

24 APHS Students Eligible for National Technical Honor Society

Twenty-four Averill Park High School students that attend Questar III BOCES CTE programs at the Robert H. Gibson Technical School have been deemed eligible for the 2025 National Technical Honor Society. NTHS eligibility is achieved with a 90% or higher average in the...

Two APHS Students Earn Seal of Biliteracy in French

Two Averill Park High School French 5 students, Catherine Hughes and Rachael Strickland, recently earned the Seal of Biliteracy, a NYS Department of Education graduation distinction that recognizes high school seniors who have attained a high level of proficiency in a...

Important Message 4/17/25

The Averill Park Central School District was made aware of a text message that was allegedly sent from Superintendent Dr. James Franchini to District faculty, staff and families. Please know that the message is spam and is not from Dr. Franchini. Please do not engage...

World Language Department Holds 15th Annual Lip Sync Contest

The World Languages Department, with help from APHS ELA, Science, and Music teachers, held its 15th annual Lip Sync contest on Tuesday, March 25. More than 80 students from French and Spanish 4 and 5 classes performed to a packed house. World Languages teachers from...

14 Works Selected for Annual HS Regional Juried Exhibition

This year, 25 school districts submitted a total of 526 pieces to the Annual High School Regional held at the Albany Center Galleries. This exhibition has become one of the most significant showcases for student artwork in the area. The selection process was conducted...