Tomorrow night is open house, and we can't wait to see you!
Tuesday, August 11
Times are listed below for Elementary and MS/HS students. If you cannot come at your designated time, please come when it works for you!
Elementary:
6:00 T, U, V, W, X, Y, & Z
6:15 S
6:30 Q & R
6:45 O & P
7:00 M & N
7:15 K & L
7:30 I & J
7:45 G & H
8:00 E & F
8:15 C & D
8:30 A & B
MS/HS
6:00 6th Grade
6:25 8th Grade
6:45 9th Grade
7:00 10th Grade
7:15 11th Grade
7:40 12th Grade
See you tomorrow!
Tuesday, August 11
Times are listed below for Elementary and MS/HS students. If you cannot come at your designated time, please come when it works for you!
Elementary:
6:00 T, U, V, W, X, Y, & Z
6:15 S
6:30 Q & R
6:45 O & P
7:00 M & N
7:15 K & L
7:30 I & J
7:45 G & H
8:00 E & F
8:15 C & D
8:30 A & B
MS/HS
6:00 6th Grade
6:25 8th Grade
6:45 9th Grade
7:00 10th Grade
7:15 11th Grade
7:40 12th Grade
See you tomorrow!
Dear Parents/Students/Staff:
With some recent notifications, we have a couple changes to the hot lunch serving choices for the 2026-2027 school year.
Students now have a choice between two entrée items. The menu item listed OR an Uncrustable. Both will be served out of the main serving window. Either is included in the meal price. Students may choose either as a second serving option with an additional cost of $1.50.
We will offer a meat stick as a new a la carte item. It may be purchased when students check their tray at the point of sale cart. The price is an additional $1.50 for the meat stick.
Reminder that all students, regardless of meal status, must have funds available to purchase a la carte items. If you do not want your child to purchase a la carte items, please contact Julie Mudder at 605-286-3291 x114 or Julie.mudder@k12.sd.us
Updated price list:
2026-2027 Meal Prices
K-6 Students (including milk) $3.05
7-12 Students (including milk) $3.25
Reduced Meals $0.00
Adult Meals $5.35
A la Carte Items
Second Entrée (menu item or Uncrustable) $1.50
Milk $ .75
Meat Stick $1.50
With some recent notifications, we have a couple changes to the hot lunch serving choices for the 2026-2027 school year.
Students now have a choice between two entrée items. The menu item listed OR an Uncrustable. Both will be served out of the main serving window. Either is included in the meal price. Students may choose either as a second serving option with an additional cost of $1.50.
We will offer a meat stick as a new a la carte item. It may be purchased when students check their tray at the point of sale cart. The price is an additional $1.50 for the meat stick.
Reminder that all students, regardless of meal status, must have funds available to purchase a la carte items. If you do not want your child to purchase a la carte items, please contact Julie Mudder at 605-286-3291 x114 or Julie.mudder@k12.sd.us
Updated price list:
2026-2027 Meal Prices
K-6 Students (including milk) $3.05
7-12 Students (including milk) $3.25
Reduced Meals $0.00
Adult Meals $5.35
A la Carte Items
Second Entrée (menu item or Uncrustable) $1.50
Milk $ .75
Meat Stick $1.50
Have an instrument collecting dust? How about giving it some new life by either donating it to the Avon Band department or loaning it out to be used by a student! A great way to pay it forward and keep that instrument in tune. Talk to Mr. Kuhlman or Mrs Schultz if interested.
Congratulations to the Avon School and the Avon Community Library for being awarded the Community Helping Hands Award from the School Administrators of SD.This award recognizes a school and their non-school community partner for their outstanding collaboration in implementing a successful program, project or activity. The district and library partnered to create the successful summer reading program, "Every Hero Has a Story" Accepting the award were Loretta Knodel and Mary Hurd. A sincere thanks to Loretta, Mary, and everyone else who volunteers helping with the summer reading program. Your efforts do make a difference!
I would like to thank everyone who came to the 7th, 9th, sports, and band orientation tonight! Parent involvement and support is critical to student success. After walking empty halls this summer, it was great to see them busy again. Remember Open house next week. Teachers have been working hard getting their classrooms ready for our Crew. Ship Sails on August 13th!
Grade 5-12 Band Meeting
There will be a 5-12 student/parent BAND/INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC meeting on August 6 immediately following the mandatory sport meeting. Approximately 7:50 pm in the band room.
All students in grades 5-12 signed up for band PLEASE ATTEND AS WE NEED INFORMATION FOR REORGANIZATION.
There will be a 5-12 student/parent BAND/INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC meeting on August 6 immediately following the mandatory sport meeting. Approximately 7:50 pm in the band room.
All students in grades 5-12 signed up for band PLEASE ATTEND AS WE NEED INFORMATION FOR REORGANIZATION.
Regular Meeting of the Avon Board of Education
Wednesday, August 12th, 2026—6:30 p.m.
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 July 13th Board Meeting and Budget hearing.(m)
10. Approve Financial Report. (m)
11. Approve August claims/payment of bills. (m)
12. Consider and discuss FY27 budget to be adopted in September.
13. Open Fuel Oil and Propane Bids (m)
14. Approve volunteer coaches upon completion of required classes for 2026 Fall Sports. (m)
15. Approve the 2026-27 Birth to three LEA agreement. (m)
16. Approve procurement policy for Avon Food service department. (m)
17. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to raise adult meal prices per SD child nutrition department minimum amount (m)
18. Consider date and time for the September board meeting. (m)
19. Declare surplus property to be disposed of in accordance with state law. (m)
20. 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, August 12th, 2026—6:30 p.m.
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 July 13th Board Meeting and Budget hearing.(m)
10. Approve Financial Report. (m)
11. Approve August claims/payment of bills. (m)
12. Consider and discuss FY27 budget to be adopted in September.
13. Open Fuel Oil and Propane Bids (m)
14. Approve volunteer coaches upon completion of required classes for 2026 Fall Sports. (m)
15. Approve the 2026-27 Birth to three LEA agreement. (m)
16. Approve procurement policy for Avon Food service department. (m)
17. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to raise adult meal prices per SD child nutrition department minimum amount (m)
18. Consider date and time for the September board meeting. (m)
19. Declare surplus property to be disposed of in accordance with state law. (m)
20. 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
School activities are right around the corner! Please check the school calendar for important events.
We are excited to see you all back in the building!
Please contact the school if you have any questions.
I think I see a future president in that picture! Our DC contingent visiting the Capitol today.
Reminder the Booster Club apparel order is due tomorrow at midnight!
Grab your gear here 🏴☠️👇
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And they're off to another fabulous trip to DC. Enjoy the Nation's Capitol, especially on the 250th Anniversary of the United States. Enjoy and be thankful to have been born here.
Parents and Students: there are many sport participation forms that have not been returned. Students are not allowed to participate in practices or contests without these required forms. All Sport Participation forms for all 26-27 sports must be returned by August 4th to the business office. If you have any questions, please contact 605-286-3291 extension 114 or email julie.mudder@k12.sd.us
Had a great visit with Dale Powers class of 67! Dale is an avid supporter of Avon's math and science department through his foundation set up through the SD community foundation. The school is fortunate enough to have Dale and others such as the Sattler brothers who have have set up legacy accounts to continue to support our school. We can help anyone set up an account through the SD Community Foundation or through our own Pirate Foundation. These are 503-C accounts and totally tax deductible. See Mr. Kuhlman for more information on how to set up your own Legacy account to benefit Avon students. A great way to pay it forward and give back to your school where it all started!
Don't forget about the Cybersecurity training tonight. Great lessons to help keep you and your family safe as you navigate the online environment.
As the bats, balls, and gloves have been put away and the end of the summer recreation season has come, I would like to thank
1.) All the coaches for your time and efforts! Thanks for making an investment in our children and their future and teaching them the love of the game. The experiences you provided these children will be remembered for years to come.
2.) Parents: Thank you for getting your children to all the practices and games. From Platte to Sioux Falls, you somehow always found a way to get your child to the games. Thanks for adjusting your schedules and going with the flow as game times and days changed throughout the year. We greatly appreciate you fitting in ball between all of your other summer activities.
3.) Cathy, Judy, and the rest of the Ratzlaffs! You never missed a game or a tournament! Avon definitely has one of the best concession stands in the league. I heard lots of great comments about the food served at the games.
4.) All the players! You missed many of your other summer activities for ball. We appreciate the commitment. Many great memories were made for both you and your coaches. You learned some great lessons on how to be a good teammate and how to persevere that will serve you well as you get older. We can't have summer rec teams without players so thanks for your participation and effort.
5.) Everybody else who helped with summer ball or came up to watch. It was great to see the crowds at the home baseball and softball games. We will see everybody back in April for the start of Spring HS Softball season!
1.) All the coaches for your time and efforts! Thanks for making an investment in our children and their future and teaching them the love of the game. The experiences you provided these children will be remembered for years to come.
2.) Parents: Thank you for getting your children to all the practices and games. From Platte to Sioux Falls, you somehow always found a way to get your child to the games. Thanks for adjusting your schedules and going with the flow as game times and days changed throughout the year. We greatly appreciate you fitting in ball between all of your other summer activities.
3.) Cathy, Judy, and the rest of the Ratzlaffs! You never missed a game or a tournament! Avon definitely has one of the best concession stands in the league. I heard lots of great comments about the food served at the games.
4.) All the players! You missed many of your other summer activities for ball. We appreciate the commitment. Many great memories were made for both you and your coaches. You learned some great lessons on how to be a good teammate and how to persevere that will serve you well as you get older. We can't have summer rec teams without players so thanks for your participation and effort.
5.) Everybody else who helped with summer ball or came up to watch. It was great to see the crowds at the home baseball and softball games. We will see everybody back in April for the start of Spring HS Softball season!
Congratulations to the 10u boys baseball team for battling the heat this weekend and placing 3rd at State Baseball this weekend!! Great work! ⚾️
Last weekend the 12u boys baseball team competed in the Charlie division at State Baseball in Salem. They ended the weekend with a 7th place finish. Great job boys! ⚾️
As summer winds down, it's time to think back to school! Grab your Pirate gear here 👇
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Here is a chance to get educated on some cybersecurity information which may save you or some loved ones from getting scammed. Thanks to the Avon Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring this event. Training provided by Avon alumnus Lyle Reiff!
Congratulations to the Avon 14U Softball team for their Runner-up finish at the State C Softball tournament!
