The juniors are learning about WWII rationing in history. They enjoyed a cake today that was made without expense or rationed goods like eggs, butter, and milk.
The elementary had an eventful afternoon with the Winter Olympics! They played Olympic themed games and had lots of fun! Some teachers tried a few too!
Gold Standard Pirates of the Week
PK-4: Teagan Powers
5-8: Macy Haynes
9-12: Raegan Brandt
Congratulations!
January Student of the Month
MS Positive Pirate: Kyzleigh Metzger
MS Student of Excellence: Spencer Dykstra
HS Student of Excellence: Linkin Akridge
HS Positive Pirate: Jaylen Beeson
Elementary Student of Excellence: Cowan Wolf
Elementary Positive Pirate: Ridge Maggs
Congratulations!
The boys are home tonight!
Regular Meeting of the Avon Board of Education
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026—7:00 p.m.
Board Room
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Meeting ID: 988 305 9751
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1. Call to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Student/Staff “Shout Outs!”
4. Approve the agenda.
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. (m)
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 January 14th board meeting (m)
10. Approve the Financial Report. (m)
11. Approve February claims/payment of bills. (m)
12. Recognize and thank the School Board members for their service in honor of SD School Board Recognition Week (February 16th through the 20th)
13. Offer verbal administrative contracts to the K-12 principal, Superintendent, and business manager for the 26-27 school year. (m)
14. Discuss and take any necessary action on summer Driver’s education classes. (m)
15. Appoint board members to the Negotiations Team (chairperson plus one more). (m)
16. Appoint a board member to the local Equalization Board. (m)
17. Consider date and time for the March board meeting (m)
18. Declare surplus property to be disposed of in accordance with state law. (m)
19. Committee Reports
a.) Budget: Sees, Muller
b.) Curriculum Committee: Sees, Thury.
c.) Building/Grounds Committee: Tolsma, Ratzlaff. Input from Mr. Voigt
d.) Policy: Muller, Sees.
e.) Co-op Center Board: Muller
23.Other business
24. Executive session if needed
25. Adjournment
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026—7:00 p.m.
Board Room
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/9883059751?pwd=dlJMZGRsb1NPcVMvd1cwakxUaGdzZz09
Meeting ID: 988 305 9751
Passcode: 3291
1. Call to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Student/Staff “Shout Outs!”
4. Approve the agenda.
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. (m)
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 January 14th board meeting (m)
10. Approve the Financial Report. (m)
11. Approve February claims/payment of bills. (m)
12. Recognize and thank the School Board members for their service in honor of SD School Board Recognition Week (February 16th through the 20th)
13. Offer verbal administrative contracts to the K-12 principal, Superintendent, and business manager for the 26-27 school year. (m)
14. Discuss and take any necessary action on summer Driver’s education classes. (m)
15. Appoint board members to the Negotiations Team (chairperson plus one more). (m)
16. Appoint a board member to the local Equalization Board. (m)
17. Consider date and time for the March board meeting (m)
18. Declare surplus property to be disposed of in accordance with state law. (m)
19. Committee Reports
a.) Budget: Sees, Muller
b.) Curriculum Committee: Sees, Thury.
c.) Building/Grounds Committee: Tolsma, Ratzlaff. Input from Mr. Voigt
d.) Policy: Muller, Sees.
e.) Co-op Center Board: Muller
23.Other business
24. Executive session if needed
25. Adjournment
❗️⭐️ Pirate Fans⭐️❗️
The Avon Pirate Booster Club Apparel will be out this Friday at the BBB game vs. Freeman and next week Thursday at the DH against Bon Homme 🏴☠️
The 6-12 graders had the privilege to listen to Mark Leinweaver this afternoon. Mark is an MLB agent that came and spoke to the students about character and challenged them all to be leaders. It was a great message! Ask your student what their takeaway was from today!
My how time flies! It was Day 100! Our 1st graders celebrated with activities throughout the day with help from 6th grade! What a fun day!!
Below you will find the information needed to watch the Boys' Basketball game in Madison on January 31st at 1:30.
Go the following website: https://dsuathletics.com/
Click on the text that says 2026 Dakota State Shootout Basketball Classic.
That will take to a page where you will see the schedule of games. You will then click on Live Video beside the game.
Go the following website: https://dsuathletics.com/
Click on the text that says 2026 Dakota State Shootout Basketball Classic.
That will take to a page where you will see the schedule of games. You will then click on Live Video beside the game.
The boys travel to Gregory tonight for basketball action!
🏀 It is only Varsity tonight.
🏀Game time is 7 pm
Good luck!
Good luck to the Lady Pirates tonight as they travel to Burke!
📸's by Kinley Louise Photography
If you missed ordering your t-shirt for Coach Poppe's 500th win, you have till noon today!!
https://stores.inksoft.com/coach_poppe_500/shop/home
Please join the Lady Pirates for a reception following the girl's varsity game on February 3.
If you ordered a Coach Poppe tshirt, you can pick it up as well.
Please share with all past Lady Pirates!
If you are unable to attend but would like to send Coach Poppe a congratulatory note or memory, you can email him at Brad.Poppe@k12.sd.us
On Thursday, January 29, when the Boys Basketball Team travels to Gregory. There will be NO JV game. The Boys Varsity game will start at 7:00 pm.
The Avon Pirates Boys' Basketball team will play at 1:30 pm on Saturday, January 31st at the Dakota State Fieldhouse, Madison, SD (1302 N Washington Ave). The Pirates will play St. Francis.
School will be ON TIME Tommorow. Please make sure your children are dressed appropriately when traveling to and from school. Recess occurs when wind chills are above zero so there is a good chance students will be having afternoon recess tomorrow. Thanks for helping to keep our "Pirates" safe!
🤼♂️BHA gets it done today!!!!
Winner tournament champions! Congratulations gentlemen!
🤼♀️Great job ladies!! 👏
What a weekend for the girls!! This is a great way to top it off! They brought home the team Championship at the River City Rumble!!
Tatum Palsma - 100 - 1-2 - DNP
Sydney Johnson - 115 - 1-2 - 4th
Charlie Faehnrich - 115 - 0-2 - DNP
Jasmine Ruelas - 120 - 3-0 - 🥇
Harper Kracht - 125 - 3-1 - 🥉
Hadlee Kracht - 130 - 2-0 - 🥇
Britney Rueb - 135 - 2-0 - 🥇
Bailey Kemnitz - 140 - 1-1 - 🥈
Hope Kemnitz - 190 - 2-1 - 🥈
The wrestlers hit the road Saturday🔗⏬️ Good luck!
BHSA Girls Wrestling @ Chamberlain 9:30 youtube.com/@cubnationlive7324
BHA Boys Wrestling @ Winner 10 AM https://winnerwarriorslive.com/wrestlina/
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