As we start showing off all the bike work and creations students had this year during Sal Salvia’s Transportation class, we first will show off Mr. Salvia’s bike! He works along the students each year as they tackle this project, creating something of his own.

This is Mr. Salvia’s description of his bike:

This year, my bicycle project that I decided to work on with the Transportation class, is a Worksman foldable bicycle that was rusty, but still had good potential. I liked that it was foldable, and it seemed durable. I also found out that the company that makes these bicycles is America’s oldest bicycle company, starting in 1898.

I decided for the build this year to be a restoration. I completely took the bicycle apart, cleaned everything and painted all the pieces, which took a lot of patience. This bike is a single-speed model with a coaster brake and has 20-inch wheels. I was surprised that the tires were still good. The spokes on the rims are 11-gauge, which are thicker than most spokes today.

This bike was from the 1960’s. My favorite part of the restoration was painting all of the pieces separately, then the final assembly.

We will continue with student projects over the next several weeks! Great work!

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about 20 hours ago, Walton CSD
Mr. Salvia and his bike
This year in Sal Salvia’s transportation class, students focused on bicycles, learning how to take one completely apart, and then reassembling it. To accomplish this task, they used a variety of tools and techniques.

The students gained experience working with wrenches, sockets, allen keys, a mig welder, chain tool, and pedal wrench, among other items. Some students also took it to the next level, making changes to the bicycle design and setup. Each student was responsible for keeping the parts organized and clean. Mr. Salvia said the students enjoyed the project, and had a great experience.

Pictured are the students in the two classes. Over the course of the next several weeks, we will be highlighting individual students with their project, as well as a write up they each did on their project explaining their bike.

Great work by all of the students!

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5 days ago, Walton CSD
Class with bike project
Class with bike project
REMINDER: Voting for the DCMO BOCES capital project referendum is set for Tuesday, February 3 from 12-8 p.m.

Residents in any of the 16 DCMO component districts are eligible to vote. Those eligible can vote in any of the districts, as well as the two BOCES campuses. In Walton, voting will be held at the bus garage. A list of all polling places, as well as other information, is available at: https://www.dcmoboces.com/o/dcmo-boces/page/capital-building-project.

To vote residents need to be 18 or older, a U.S. citizen, and have lived in the region for the previous 30 days. A proof of residency is required.

Also, DCMO BOCES Superintendent Michael Rullo will host a virtual presentation at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 29. You can join the Zoom presentation at the following link (you do not need a Zoom account to join the presentation): https://zoom.us/j/99050487980?pwd=lNgDWb0bQiK2ranobLXh6Pfy2i6x4w.1

For any other information, please visit the BOCES link above.
6 days ago, Walton CSD
Congratulations to junior Grace Walley, who recently set two records for the Walton/Downsville indoor track and field team.

Both records she broke were ones she previously owned.

She won the shot put with a throw of 39 feet, 10 inches, which is the top throw in the state this season. She also set the record for the weight throw with a distance of 32-7.5!

Great job!

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11 days ago, Walton CSD
Grace Walley
It's time to get applications in for the UPK lottery!

Applications are due by Friday, February 13.

Please see the attached brochure for more information!

Applications can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y_r_kxexfAyoLyisoEwx6lp_X2BQXhlH/view?usp=drive_link.

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12 days ago, Walton CSD
UPK lotto brochure
Students in Sal Salvia’s manufacturing class built a six-string box guitar this year. Each student built their own pieces for their guitar.

The class started out machining the guitar neck, which was made from maple hardwood. They used the jointer and planer for this part. Then they used the table saw, radial arm saw, drill press, power sanders, and many hand tools to make all of the pieces for the guitars. A lot of patience was required for this project.

Students decided between aluminum or brass for the guitar nut, and most used a 16d nail for the bridge. Some students even started to learn how to play “happy birthday” on their guitar toward the end of the semester.

Pictured are: Front (from left): JiaLin He, Miley Dunbar, Landon Darcy, and Mr. Salvia. Middle (from left): Owen Hodges and Damian Fox. Back (from left): Kyle Schamber, Caden Scofield, Mason Finch, Zayden Haskins, Linkin Backus, Tony Catalano, Braxton Wood, Eli Kingsbury, London Gardner, and Chris Caffery.

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13 days ago, Walton CSD
Manufacturing class photo

NOTICE: Due to an unexpected electrical issue, the power went off three times at our MS/HS campus this morning. The disruption was minimal and we have resolved the issue for now and will be looking into it more. Please note, our NYSED Regents exams will continue as scheduled, unless you receive a school messenger stating that has changed.

Thank you.

Teresa Glavin
Superintendent

14 days ago, Walton CSD
Fifth graders as well as members of the middle school chorus, band, and orchestra went to the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta on Thursday morning to watch Orpheus Theater's production of Oklahoma! Youth edition.

Walton students Eli Williams, Ava Hoover and Reagan Foster are all in the production, which runs Friday-Sunday this weekend.

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19 days ago, Walton CSD
Eli Williams, Ava Hoover, and Raegan Foster
Group photos of students at the musical
Group photos of students at the musical
From the performance
From the performance
Congratulations to our December Students of the Month for the high school!

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22 days ago, Walton CSD
December HS student of the month graphic
REMINDER! This weekend!

The Walton Central School District drama club will present the play “The Brunch Club” at 7 p.m. Friday, January 9, and Saturday, January 10.

Tickets are $5 each and available at the door.

The production will take place in the Walton CSD high school auditorium.

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25 days ago, Walton CSD
Scenes from "The Brunch Club"
Scenes from "The Brunch Club"
Scenes from "The Brunch Club"
Scenes from "The Brunch Club"
Scenes from "The Brunch Club"
Scenes from "The Brunch Club"
Scenes from "The Brunch Club"
Scenes from "The Brunch Club"
Scenes from "The Brunch Club"
Scenes from "The Brunch Club"
Section Four football has released its all-division teams for the 2025 season! Congratulations to our all-division and honorable mention selections!

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25 days ago, Walton CSD
Darrin Walley
Jaxon Backus
London Gardner
Connor Weaver
Carson Scofield
Corbin Walley
Lucas Ferguson

Have a great conference today!

Four Walton CSD students are attending the 23rd annual Catskill Regional Agriculture Conference at SUNY Delhi today. The four are Addalyn Strub, Chasidy Constable, Nate Harrington, and Delana Wood. FFA advisor Kylee VanBuren is also attending! #

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25 days ago, Walton CSD
Students attending the conference group photo
Congratulations to Grace Walley, Justin Somers, and Hayden Robinson for recently reaching athletic milestones!

Walley became the ninth person in Walton school history to reach the 1,000-point club. Walley is a junior on the Walton-Downsville girls basketball team and the first to reach this mark since Jacqulyn Gransbury during the 2022-23 season.

Somers, a junior, hit the 100-win plateau for the Walton-Delaware Academy wrestling team.
The
Senior Hayden Robinson also reached the 100-win club earlier in December. Before Robinson and Somers, the last Walton wrestler to reach the mark was Noah Sovocool in 2023.

Congratulations to all three!

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25 days ago, Walton CSD
Grace Walley
Justin Somers
Hayden Robinson
We're hiring!

See the attachments for positions available! Please email cphraner@waltoncsd.org for more information!

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26 days ago, Walton CSD
Open jobs graphic
Open jobs graphic
Congratulations to Walton CSD seniors Darrin Walley and Jaxon Backus for earning Class D football all-state honors from the New York State Sportswriters Association.

Walley earned a first-team selection for defense, and Backus earned a second-team defensive spot.

Excellent job by both!

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27 days ago, Walton CSD
Darrin Walley
Jaxon Backus
All after-school activities are canceled/postponed for the Walton Central School District for Tuesday, December 23.

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about 1 month ago, Walton CSD
Students in Mrs. Saglimbeni’s first-grade class had a festive word game! Students dressed in reindeer headbands, and other students had to look at the pictures on other headbands and write what it was.

Fun!

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about 1 month ago, Walton CSD
Students taking part in a word game
Students taking part in a word game
Students taking part in a word game
Students taking part in a word game
All after-school activities are canceled/postponed for the Walton Central School District for Friday, December 19.

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about 2 months ago, Walton CSD
Elementary musicians performed in front of their peers this afternoon in preparation for tonight’s concert!

The first-, second-, and third-grade choruses all performed, as well as the advanced band and orchestra.

Tonight’s concert is the final winter concert for Walton CSD, and is scheduled for a 6 p.m. start in the high school auditorium!

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about 2 months ago, Walton CSD
Students performing in front of peers
Students performing in front of peers
Students performing in front of peersStudents performing in front of peers
Students performing in front of peers
Students performing in front of peers
What a fantastic show for the high school concert this week! Groups included the chorus, orchestra, and band!

Great job!

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about 2 months ago, Walton CSD
High school students performing during the winter concert
High school students performing during the winter concert
High school students performing during the winter concert
High school students performing during the winter concert
High school students performing during the winter concert