Walton Central School District

Congratulations to the following Walton CSD students who will take part in the UHS EXCEL program. The program covers experiences, career exploration and learning in healthcare. Students will attend these sessions once a month at UHS Delaware Valley. Those taking part in the program are senior Caragh O'Connor, and juniors Katelynn Gregory, Abigail Doig, Layne VanValkenburg, Kylie Wood, and Chasidy Constable. Great job! #WeAreWalton #WaltonPride #WaltonCSD

The Walton Central School District music department will host the high school fall concert at 7 pm. Thursday, October 24. The concert will be held in the high school auditorium. It is a free concert and the public is invited to attend. Featured ensembles include the symphonic orchestra and the high school chorus, under the direction of Rebekah Doig, and the high school band, directed by Raymond Bartlett. Also performing will be the saxophone ensemble. #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

The Walton CSD varsity field hockey team held a senior teacher appreciation game. The three seniors invited a teacher who has played an important role in their success as student-athletes. Seniors Addyson Trimbell, Reese Underwood, and Caragh O’Connor chose to honor Mrs. Rosa, Ms. Dieter, and Mr. Wagner. The game also serves as the team’s annual Play 4 the Cure game. #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

It's Board of Education Appreciation Week! To our BOE members, thank you for everything you do! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Walton CSD senior Amelia Somers had an impressive showing at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. The show is the largest dairy show in the world. She was awarded Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion of the Junior Show. Amelia’s cow, GITANA, is eight years old, and was in the aged cow class. The animals that reach this level have already won at each step before it, and there were 15 in the class. In a cow show, the Reserve Senior Champion and Reserve Grand Champion are titles given to cows that are judged to be the second best in their respective categories. The Senior Champion is typically an older cow that has already produced offspring, and the Reserve Senior Champion is the runner-up in that category. The Grand Champion is considered the best overall cow in the show, and the Reserve Grand Champion is the second best overall. These titles are important because they recognize the quality and characteristics of the cows, such as their conformation, udder quality, and overall health. Join us in wishing Amelia congratulations for an impressive and superb showing! Way to go! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

What a great way to learn for Fire Prevention. Week! The Walton Fire Department once again came to Townsend Elementary and worked with students. The department used interactive stations to show students fire safety, and what different equipment does. Thank you Walton FD! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Townsend Elementary held an evacuation drill earlier this week. During the drill, staff and students evacuated the building, following established procedures. After exiting the school, they went to pre-determined safe areas before returning to Townsend. The drill helps teach students what happens should situations arise where an evacuation is necessary. Thank you to the Village of Walton Police Department for helping with this drill! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

REMINDER: Friday, October 11 is a Superintendent's Conference Day. There is no school for students. Also, Monday, October 14 is Columbus Day/Discovers'/Indigenous Peoples Day. There is no school and district offices are closed. Enjoy the extended weekend! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Congratulations to our Townsend Elementary Students of the Month for September 2024! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Eighth graders had their adventure recently, going to the Uplands Center. While there, students participated in an art project where they made coasters, cooking and nutrition activity where they made a fresh pasta salad and strawberry oatmeal smoothies. The Uplands staff also led students in a nature scavenger hunt, a hike, and other nature inspired activities! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Sweethearts and Heroes returned to the Walton Central School District this week, starting at Townsend Elementary and then heading to the middle/high school. During this trip they did their "circles" program. This is the first of six scheduled trips to WCS for Sweethearts and Heroes over the 2024-25 school year. #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Congratulations to the middle school Students of the Month for September! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

Congratulations to the first high school Students of the Month for the 2024-25 school year! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

It is National Custodian Day! Thank you to the Walton CSD O&M staff for everything you do! #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

As part of the process for the superintendent search, the Walton Central School District Board of Education is asking community members to full out an initial survey. This is intended for district residents, students, and employees. Thank you for taking the time to fill out the survey, and your participation is appreciated. You can access the survey at: https://forms.gle/6tVXFp3wAWQrPPF76.

A lot of fun last week during the middle school's spirit week! See a full gallery on our Facebook page at: https://bit.ly/3Y5dtLf #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

REMINDER: Townsend Elementary Picture Days are this week! October 2: Townsend Elementary (UPK-2) October 3: Townsend Elementary (3-5) #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

REMINDER for MS/HS parents: Packets for the Gutherie dental van were sent home in June. If you are interested and have not sent them back, please send them in ASAP. If you need a new packet, please contact the nurses office at 607-865-4116, ext. 6121.

The Animal Science class has been learning about dairy cattle. Today in class students had the opportunity to blind taste test 6 different kinds of milk. Students had to identify the color, texture, smell, and taste of the different kinds of milk. #WeAreWalton #WaltonCSD #WaltonPride

The Walton Central School District Board of Education welcomes Nate Cutting, who was appointed as a member to replace Al Budine, who resigned in August. Cutting will serve until the next election on May 20, 2025. #WeAreWalton #WaltonPride #WaltonCSD