📣 Track Meet Update 📣
Please note a change to our upcoming track meet schedule. We will now be combining the junior high and high school meets into one event due to the expected weather on Friday.
Track Meet will take place tomorrow, Thursday, April 16.
Updated Schedule:
• High School Field Events: 11:00 AM
• Running Events: 1:00 PM
See attached new schedule!
Thank you for your flexibility, and we look forward to a great day of competition!
Please note a change to our upcoming track meet schedule. We will now be combining the junior high and high school meets into one event due to the expected weather on Friday.
Track Meet will take place tomorrow, Thursday, April 16.
Updated Schedule:
• High School Field Events: 11:00 AM
• Running Events: 1:00 PM
See attached new schedule!
Thank you for your flexibility, and we look forward to a great day of competition!
The Avon Softball team would like to thank the family of the late Myrtle Reiff for the donation of 4 bats. Myrtle loved her softball and was always in the front row at games! Pictured are Myrtle's grandaughter Abby and her daughters Connie, Peggy, and Janet.
📣 We Need Your Help!
The Avon School District is currently applying for a funding opportunity through Bon Homme Yankton Electric Association for our playground.
The grant asks how many families our organization serves in the Bon Homme or Yankton Electric service area. If you could please let us know if you receive these services, it would be greatly appreciated!
Please e-mail Lindsey at Lindsey.Fathke@k12.sd.us or call 605-286-3291 ext. 110. If I don’t answer, leave me a message!
Thank you for your continued support of our school!
The Avon School District is currently applying for a funding opportunity through Bon Homme Yankton Electric Association for our playground.
The grant asks how many families our organization serves in the Bon Homme or Yankton Electric service area. If you could please let us know if you receive these services, it would be greatly appreciated!
Please e-mail Lindsey at Lindsey.Fathke@k12.sd.us or call 605-286-3291 ext. 110. If I don’t answer, leave me a message!
Thank you for your continued support of our school!
Defend the Dirt!
Great Day Tommorow to check out the new field and watch some Lady Pirate Softball! First game is at 8:30.Hooks Up!
Gold Standard Pirates of the Week
PK-4: Kinglee Hubbell
5-8: Lydia Lane
9-12: Anna Lupi
Congratulations! 🏴☠️
Please purchase Awards Banquet Tickets by April 24, 2026.
It's that time of year to pick our classified staff member of the year as well. We are fortunate to have so many support people to help keep this ship on course! Make your selection below and let us know a little about your choice.
Classified Staff of the Year Link:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RFNG22C
Classified Staff of the Year Link:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RFNG22C
Just reaching out to see if we would have anyone willing to volunteer to take tickets at the Avon Invitational on April 17. It would be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. If interested let Mr. Poppe know. His cell number is 605-661-3750 or his email is brad.poppe@k12.sd.us.
It's that time of year again to select our Teacher of the Year! We greatly value all our teachers and would like you to help select this years recipient. Please use the survey link below to make your selection and give us some input for your vote. We appreciate you being involved in this process.
Teacher of the year Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8MR8NQJ
Teacher of the year Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8MR8NQJ
AVON SCHOOL CENSUS INFORMATION NEEDED
Avon School District is conducting a child search for children aged 5 and below, residing in the Avon School District. Please contact the school if you have a preschool age child who lives in the Avon School District and currently does not attend Avon’s preschool or kindergarten. Please call 286-3291 x114 or email Julie.mudder@k12.sd.us.
Include child’s first, middle, and last name, gender, date of birth, mother and father’s name, address, and phone number.
If you know of someone who recently moved into the district with preschool age children or recently birthed a newborn child, please contact the school.
Avon School District is conducting a child search for children aged 5 and below, residing in the Avon School District. Please contact the school if you have a preschool age child who lives in the Avon School District and currently does not attend Avon’s preschool or kindergarten. Please call 286-3291 x114 or email Julie.mudder@k12.sd.us.
Include child’s first, middle, and last name, gender, date of birth, mother and father’s name, address, and phone number.
If you know of someone who recently moved into the district with preschool age children or recently birthed a newborn child, please contact the school.
2026-2027 Preschool Enrollment Information
2026-2027 Kindergarten Enrollment Information
This is the last week to turn in your pop tabs!
‼️Please note the date change to the high school track meet in Scotland.‼️
The time will remain the same.
Benita and I would like to wish everyone a Joyous Easter! We are blessed to live in a community that emphasizes faith and family.
On Wednesday, the HOSA students had the opportunity to visit the Sanford Promise Lab in Sioux Falls. They spent the day learning about cancer genomics and got to participate in various lab activities, including gel electrophoresis, gene editing, and a cow eye dissection! The day finished with a tour of the Sanford research facilities. So fun to see the career possibilities that are out there and try new things!
Gold Standard Pirates of the Week
PK-4: Braxton Schultz
5-8: Gauge Maggs
9-12: Jaycee Martin
Congratulations! 🏴☠️
From the Desk of the Superintendent:
We have several exciting projects underway in our school and community. If you haven’t seen the softball fields recently, take a look—this $250,000 project includes new lighting, dugouts, seating, and fencing. It’s a joint effort between the school and city, supported by private donations, including $75,000 from Community Bank, and significant volunteer work—especially from Dwight Brandt and Nathan Schultz. These fields will be a true community asset.
Our 30-year-old playground also needs replacement, with an estimated cost of $140,000. The school and city are contributing, but we are seeking additional donations. Lindsey has been leading grant and fundraising efforts, and we’re grateful for the support so far. If you’re able to contribute, please contact Lindsey or myself.
Regarding funding, the school receives about $680,000 annually for capital projects and maintenance. However, to avoid raising property taxes, a large portion has been redirected to cover general expenses like salaries and supplies, limiting funds available for projects like these. At the same time, modest increases in state aid, declining wind turbine tax revenue, and reduced sales tax are adding financial pressure to the district.
Why invest in these projects? Strong schools and communities depend on attracting and retaining young families. Providing quality facilities and opportunities helps ensure Avon remains a great place to live, learn, and work.
These efforts require strong partnerships between the school, city, and community. We are grateful for the continued support and generosity that make these projects possible.
I feel fortunate to be part of a community that values progress and invests in its future. As we often remind our students, “Leave it better than you found it.” Thank you for your continued support.
Please see the pictures attached for a mock-up of what we are looking at.
We have several exciting projects underway in our school and community. If you haven’t seen the softball fields recently, take a look—this $250,000 project includes new lighting, dugouts, seating, and fencing. It’s a joint effort between the school and city, supported by private donations, including $75,000 from Community Bank, and significant volunteer work—especially from Dwight Brandt and Nathan Schultz. These fields will be a true community asset.
Our 30-year-old playground also needs replacement, with an estimated cost of $140,000. The school and city are contributing, but we are seeking additional donations. Lindsey has been leading grant and fundraising efforts, and we’re grateful for the support so far. If you’re able to contribute, please contact Lindsey or myself.
Regarding funding, the school receives about $680,000 annually for capital projects and maintenance. However, to avoid raising property taxes, a large portion has been redirected to cover general expenses like salaries and supplies, limiting funds available for projects like these. At the same time, modest increases in state aid, declining wind turbine tax revenue, and reduced sales tax are adding financial pressure to the district.
Why invest in these projects? Strong schools and communities depend on attracting and retaining young families. Providing quality facilities and opportunities helps ensure Avon remains a great place to live, learn, and work.
These efforts require strong partnerships between the school, city, and community. We are grateful for the continued support and generosity that make these projects possible.
I feel fortunate to be part of a community that values progress and invests in its future. As we often remind our students, “Leave it better than you found it.” Thank you for your continued support.
Please see the pictures attached for a mock-up of what we are looking at.
NHS is recognizing Child Abuse Awareness this month, and the turnout was great! It's encouraging to see our school come together to support such an important cause and raise awareness!
