Cross country takes off today in Beresford! Good luck, runners 🏃♂️➡️🏴☠️
The volleyball team is back in action tonight in Hanson. They play the second match .🏐
The volleyball team is back in action tonight in Hanson. They play the second match .🏐
The freshmen and sophomore ELA classes were blessed with a special visitor today! Local author, Kara Frei, came to talk about her experiences with writing, as well as perform a writer’s workshop with the classes. Students were journaling about different topics and then moving around the room to share their writing with their classmates. Thank you, Kara, for making writing fun!
The juniors went outside today to do a complex number simplify scoot!
ATTENTION BUSINESS, CHURCHES,CLUBS, AND MISCELLANEOUS:
Now is the time to plan for a float entry in the Avon School 's Homecoming Day Parade. This year's theme is ROAD TRIP ACROSS AMERICA! We envision everything America, including national landmarks, parks, etc. Let's get creative and make this a great homecoming day parade.
Avon Homecoming Parade is scheduled on Friday, September 25, 1:30 pm. Please enter your float by that Friday morning. Call the school at 605-286-3291 extension 114.
Now is the time to plan for a float entry in the Avon School 's Homecoming Day Parade. This year's theme is ROAD TRIP ACROSS AMERICA! We envision everything America, including national landmarks, parks, etc. Let's get creative and make this a great homecoming day parade.
Avon Homecoming Parade is scheduled on Friday, September 25, 1:30 pm. Please enter your float by that Friday morning. Call the school at 605-286-3291 extension 114.
Parent/Guardian Reminder:
Avon School District would like to remind parents to apply for free/reduced lunch benefits. The number of families/students who qualify for meal benefits greatly benefits the school district. The District receives reimbursement for meals, as well as qualifying for various grants based on the percentage of free and reduced qualifiers.
Benefits do not transfer from year-to-year. You must reapply. If your family qualified for free or reduced meal prices last school year, benefits will end 9/28/2026 if you did not complete a 2026-2027 application. Students will be charged full-priced meals.
If you have any questions, please contact the school or stop in at your convenience.
Avon School District would like to remind parents to apply for free/reduced lunch benefits. The number of families/students who qualify for meal benefits greatly benefits the school district. The District receives reimbursement for meals, as well as qualifying for various grants based on the percentage of free and reduced qualifiers.
Benefits do not transfer from year-to-year. You must reapply. If your family qualified for free or reduced meal prices last school year, benefits will end 9/28/2026 if you did not complete a 2026-2027 application. Students will be charged full-priced meals.
If you have any questions, please contact the school or stop in at your convenience.
Avon School Activity Tickets are available at the business office. Adults $45, Family $85. We do not sell activity tickets at the gate. Patrons without a ticket will be required to pay admission at the gate. Please stop in to purchase tickets. The first home game is Friday night.
The business office also has some 2025-2026 Yearbooks available to purchase. Cost is $35.00.
The business office also has some 2025-2026 Yearbooks available to purchase. Cost is $35.00.
It's that time of year again to join the Junior Pirate club! For only $5 you will get an official Pirate rally towel, Pirate hook, and certificate. Enjoy special opportunities at games like delivering the game ball., free treats, and other things. To join bring $5.00 to Mr. Kuhlman
The football team had some "fun" conditioning last night at the pool! 🏊♂️🥽🏴☠️
An elementary student wanting to help display the flag is welcome to come at 5:30pm to the football game this Friday night!
The Lady Pirates open their season tonight at 6 pm in Hanson!
Tailgate Supper Friday, August 28, 2026 from 5-7 pm.
Feel free to join us Monday night! Notes were sent home with students today as well. Please know this is optional to attend, but a great way to learn more about our Title program.
Gold Standard Pirates of the Week
PK-4: Stella Brown
5-8: Jesslyn Lee
9-12: Treyton Driesen
Congratulations 🏴☠️
It's Game Day!!
Ready for kick-off tonight in Scotland! 🏈🏴☠️
Ready for kick-off tonight in Scotland! 🏈🏴☠️
Here is the bracket for next weeks Volleyball Tournament in Hanson.
If you are unable to attend the Football Game Friday against Scotland/Menno here is the link to watch the game online.
https://www.youtube.com/c/ScotlandHighlandersLive
https://www.youtube.com/c/ScotlandHighlandersLive
1st day ✔️ It was so great seeing all the kids in the building ❤️
The new playground was a hit with the kids!
The preschool pirates had a fabulous first day!
Looking for a few new crew members! Below are some positions we are looking to fill.
1.) Part time Para for band. ( Hours: Afternoons from 12:30-3:30, Will be flexible from 3 to 5 days a week. Duties: Assist the band director with 5-12 band, monitor band lessons, etc. )
2.) GBB and BBB cheerleader advisor (Duties: Assist and supervise the cheerleaders for boys and girls basketball. )
3.) Come join the ship and be a Pirate! Email Mr. Kuhlman paul.kuhlman@k12.sd.us for more information on either opportunity.
1.) Part time Para for band. ( Hours: Afternoons from 12:30-3:30, Will be flexible from 3 to 5 days a week. Duties: Assist the band director with 5-12 band, monitor band lessons, etc. )
2.) GBB and BBB cheerleader advisor (Duties: Assist and supervise the cheerleaders for boys and girls basketball. )
3.) Come join the ship and be a Pirate! Email Mr. Kuhlman paul.kuhlman@k12.sd.us for more information on either opportunity.
I think this is year number 39 and it never gets old! Something very special about the first day of school. I can't wait to see all our Pirates Tommorow. Get ready for a fun and challenging year. We are going to push the students hard academically and in sports and other extracurricular activities. Embrace hard, Iron sharpens iron. We sail at 8:10!
