Here is the information for the tailgate that they are having Friday night.
Here is some information pertaining to the Football Game on Friday night in Dell Rapids. The game is the Kelo Game of the Week. Also, you see some instructions for parking and entrance into the game.
GAME INFORMATION 1. Fans can park in either DRPS lot north or south of the school, or on a side street. 2. All will enter through the main gate to the west of the bleachers. 3. Concession and restrooms will be located in the main building where fans enter. 4. St. Mary’s fans will sit on the home bleachers. Visiting fans will sit on the visitor bleachers. Please use the cement path around the field to get to the visitor side. Do not go through the fence and game field. There are two Portable restrooms on that side. 5. NO FANS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE THE FENCE, ON THE TRACK OR ON THE FIELD. Please stay behind the fence at all times. 6. Please pick up all trash and use the trash bins in the bleachers to make clean-up easier after games! 7. NO FANS will be allowed on the field after the game. Fans can meet their team by the bleachers after the game.
Yesterday at the Middle School Football Game we had a all female chain crew. They were Hadlee Kracht, Charli Paulsen, and Jaycee Martin. You ladies did an amazing job.
MS volleyball opens their season today in Parkston, with HS to follow.
Good luck, ladies! 🏐🏴☠️
Good luck, ladies! 🏐🏴☠️
We will again be participating in the School Store program. Please visit the site to register your child and also view all the stores that support this program. Last year, we were able to purchase $300 worth of supplies for our school because of this program!
Regular Meeting of the Avon Board of Education
Monday , September 14th, 2026, 7:00 PM
Board Room
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/9883059751?pwd=dlJMZGRsb1NPcVMvd1cwakxUaGdzZz09
Meeting ID: 988 305 9751
Passcode: 3291
Agenda:
1. Call to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Student/Staff “Shout Outs!”
4. Approve the agenda. (m)
5. Disclose any new conflicts of interest of public-school officers per SDCL 3-23-6 and determine if these conflicts of interest are fair, reasonable, and not contrary to the public interest.
6. Principal’s Report.
7. Superintendent’s Report.
8. Public Input: According to Policy BDDH, which is available at https://www.avon.k12.sd.us/page/avon-school-policies
9. Approve the minutes from the August 13th Board Meeting (m)
10. Approve Financial Report. (m)
11. Approve September claims/payment of bills. (m)
12. Consider, discuss, and take any necessary action to adopt the FY27 budget. (m)
13. Adopt request for records policy (m)
14. Discuss and adopt transportation policy (m)
15. Approve change in Title IX coordinator position. (m)
16. Approve re-payment of special education funds to the state in lieu of overpayment (m)
17. Approve procurement policy for Avon Food service department (m)
18. Declare surplus property at no value, to be disposed of in accordance with state law. (m)
19. Committee Reports
a.) Budget/Negotiations
b.) Curriculum Committee: Sees, Thury.
c.) Building/Grounds Committee: Tolsma, Ratzlaff.
d.) Policy: Muller, Sees.
e.) Co-op Center Board: Muller
20. Other business
21. Adjournment
Published once at the total approximate cost of __________________
Monday , September 14th, 2026, 7:00 PM
Board Room
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/9883059751?pwd=dlJMZGRsb1NPcVMvd1cwakxUaGdzZz09
Meeting ID: 988 305 9751
Passcode: 3291
Agenda:
1. Call to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Student/Staff “Shout Outs!”
4. Approve the agenda. (m)
5. Disclose any new conflicts of interest of public-school officers per SDCL 3-23-6 and determine if these conflicts of interest are fair, reasonable, and not contrary to the public interest.
6. Principal’s Report.
7. Superintendent’s Report.
8. Public Input: According to Policy BDDH, which is available at https://www.avon.k12.sd.us/page/avon-school-policies
9. Approve the minutes from the August 13th Board Meeting (m)
10. Approve Financial Report. (m)
11. Approve September claims/payment of bills. (m)
12. Consider, discuss, and take any necessary action to adopt the FY27 budget. (m)
13. Adopt request for records policy (m)
14. Discuss and adopt transportation policy (m)
15. Approve change in Title IX coordinator position. (m)
16. Approve re-payment of special education funds to the state in lieu of overpayment (m)
17. Approve procurement policy for Avon Food service department (m)
18. Declare surplus property at no value, to be disposed of in accordance with state law. (m)
19. Committee Reports
a.) Budget/Negotiations
b.) Curriculum Committee: Sees, Thury.
c.) Building/Grounds Committee: Tolsma, Ratzlaff.
d.) Policy: Muller, Sees.
e.) Co-op Center Board: Muller
20. Other business
21. Adjournment
Published once at the total approximate cost of __________________
The JH football team opens their season today at home!
Wear your pride ❤️ Support their future!
❗️Orders Due Sunday, August 30th at Midnight❗️
https://stores.inksoft.com/avonalumni/shop/home
Gold Standard Pirates of the Week
PK-4: Tylee Wolf
5-8: Josie Schloss
9-12: Kensley DeVries
Congratulations 🏴☠️
It's Game Day! 🏈🏴☠️
Elementary - if you are interested in helping with the flag, please arrive at 5:30 pm.
If you need supper plans, come to the tailgate from 5-7pm! The Girls' Basketball Team will be serving walking tacos!
Elementary - if you are interested in helping with the flag, please arrive at 5:30 pm.
If you need supper plans, come to the tailgate from 5-7pm! The Girls' Basketball Team will be serving walking tacos!
Just a reminder that the Girls' Basketball Team will be providing the Tailgate Supper tonight. The girls will start serving at 5:00 pm and will go till kickoff.
Condolences from the Avon School to the family, friends, and former students of Mr. Bechtold. Russell taught social studies for 33 years and had a huge impact on the hundreds of students that walked through his door. In addition, Russell was a big supporter of all school activities. RIP Forever a Pirate!
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! 🏊♂️🥽🏴☠️
