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October 14, 2026 Fundraisers and Events

Posted Date: 10/14/26 (06:00 PM)
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Central Valley CSD Fundraisers and Events

A twice-monthly listing of fundraisers, clinics and events

October 14, 2026

In this issue:

Fundraisers
  • CVA NJROTC Fall Harvest Festival
  • CVA Cheerleading Boosters Lottery Tree
  • CVA Field Hockey 50/50 Raffle
  • CVA Field Hockey Vera Bradley Bingo
  • CVA Tennis Clothing Sale
  • CVA School Store Clothing & Gear Sale
Sign-ups
  • None at this time
Events
  • 10/22 Connected Community Schools Trunk or Treat
  • 10/24 Ilion Boo-Bash
  • 11/14 CV Foundation Turkey Trot
  • 11/23 & 24 Connected Community Schools Hub Drop
  • Ongoing Connected Community Schools Student After School Drop-In
  • Multiple dates Special Ed Basics for Families

Fundraisers

Third Annual CVA Fall Harvest Festival 10/22

Group: CVA NJROTC
Event details: Shop, eat, watch the game/race on our big-screen TVS. 60-vendor craft fair (legitimate home producers - no direct sales consultants), basket raffle, 50/50 raffle, and lots of great food (from Sugar & Milk mobile espresso and dirty soda bar, Mötley Chëw food truck, and CVA Bistro Cafe).
Date/Time: 6-7 p.m., Thur., Oct. 22
Location: Central Valley Academy, 11 Frederick St., Ilion
Cost: $1 or a non-perishable food item to benefit "Feed Our Vets"
Registration dates: None required.
Register: None required.

CVA Cheerleading Booster Lottery Tree Raffle

Group: CVA Cheerleading Boosters
Date: Through Oct. 23rd
Product Offered: Raffle tickets for a raffle tree
Purchase from: Any cheerleader, at varsity football games or call 315-867-0942
For more information: Ricicha Francisco 315-867-0942

CVA Field Hockey 50/50 Raffle

Group: CVA Girls Field Hockey
Date: Drawing is Nov. 6, 2026
Product offered: 50/50 Raffle
Cost: $5 per ticket or 5 for $20
Purchase from: at field hockey games
For more information: Colleen VanNort bvncmv2008@gmail.com

CVA Field Hockey Vera Bradley Bingo

Group: CVA Girls Field Hockey
Date: Nov. 6, 2026 at Mohawk American Legion
Product offered: Vera Bradley Bingo
Cost: $20
Purchase from: At the door
For more information: Colleen VanNort bvncmv2008@gmail.com

Tennis Clothing Sale to benefit Bill Obernesser scholarship fund

Show your love for CVA Tennis and support the William J. Obernesser, Jr. Scholarship Fund! When you buy tennis clothing or swag, all proceeds go to this scholarship recognizing longtime teacher and coach "Obie."
Group: CVA Tennis
Product or service offered: Tennis clothing & Swag
Fundraiser dates: Ongoing
Proceeds benefit: William J. Obernesser, Jr. Scholarship Fund
For more information: csteenburg@cvalleycsd.org

Great gear from the CVA School Store

Why shop our online store?
  • Hundreds of designs
  • Widest Assortment from Top Brands
  • Shop 24/7
  • Decorated in the U.S.A.
  • Orders are custom-decorated in our U.S. warehouses to ensure fast, reliable delivery.
Group: CVA School Store
Product or service offered: CVA Thunder Clothing
Fundraiser dates: Ongoing
Proceeds benefit: School Store and business department
For more information: sseamon@cvalleycsd.org

Sign-ups

None at this time


Upcoming events

Great Ilion Boo-Bash Oct. 24

Group: City of Ilion
Event details: Tricks, Treats and Trick-or-Treat
Date/Time: 5-8 p.m., Sat., Oct. 24
Location: Central Plaza, Ilion
Cost: Free
Registration dates: None required.

CV Foundation Turkey Trot

It's time for the Annual CV Foundation Turkey Trot. Proceeds fund the Foundation's efforts to support teachers and students in ways not covered by the regular school budget.
Group: CV Foundation
Event details: Family-friendly event features 
Kids fun-runs
  • 1/4-mile for ages 4-6
  • 1/2-mile for ages 7-8
  • 3/4-mile for ages 9-10
  • Mile for ages 11-12. 
Adults (ages 13 and up)
  • 2-mile walk
  • 5K race
The race will be chip-timed by Clark Sports Center. Age group prizes include a 15-20 lb. turkey. Children participating in the fun runs will receive a complimentary T-shirt.
Date/Time: Sat., Nov. 14 Kids start at 8 a.m.; adults at 9 a.m.
Location: Mohawk Wetland Park
Cost (including a t-shirt): Kids - Free; Adults 5K and 2-mile walk - $20
Special Commemorative t-shirt: Additional $10
Registration dates: None required.
Register: Online ($3.50 additional fee) or download this form
For more information: 315-723-9202

Connected Community Schools Trunk or Treat

Group: Connected Community Schools
Event details: Central Valley families are invited to Connected Community Schools' 4th Annual Trunk or Treat. So put on your costume and enjoy treats given out by our school groups and community partners!
Date/Time: 6-7 p.m., Thur., Oct. 22
Location: Jarvis Middle School parking lot
Cost: Free
Registration dates: None required.
Register: None required.
For more information: Donna Senko at 315-985-0908.

Open HUB during Parent-Teacher Conferences

Group: Connected Community Schools
Event details: Drop in to the Hub for:
  • School supplies
  • Clothing
  • Hygiene products
  • Diapers & baby supplies
  • Food & snack items
  • Help connecting with community services
  • Support and information
Date/Time: Nov. 23 & 24 during Parent-Teacher Conferences
More information: Donna Senko 315-985-0908; Indya Countryman 315-269-3343; Paola Coe 315-985-0524

After-School Drop-In at Jarvis and CVA

Event details:  Open to all students to come and meet after school for an opportunity to make new friends, gain positive experiences with your peers and do fun activities.
Date/Time:  CVA -2nd Wednesday of the month; Jarvis 1st and 4th Wednesday of the month
For more information:  Donna Senko 315-985-0908

Special Ed Basics for families

Connected Community Schools and Colby Thall of FACE (Family and Community Education) Program present a six-session workshop series designed to give families the information and tools they need to better understand and support their child's educational journey.
Group: Connected Community Schools & FACE
Event details: Six-session series where you learn:
  • Understanding IEPs and 504 Plans
  • Navigating your child's educational needs
  • Understanding and monitoring progress
  • Advocating for your child
  • Navigating the transition from primary to secondary education
  • Preparing for life after high school for students with special needs
Date/Time: 6-7 p.m.
  • Thur., Oct. 22
  • Thur., Nov. 12
  • Thur., Jan 7
  • Thur., Feb. 11
  • Thur., Mar. 11
Location: Mt. Markham Elementary School, 500 Fairground Rd., West Winfield
Register: Registration is required; space is limited. Register here.
More information: Donna Senko, dsenko@cvalleycsd.org, 315-985-0908