Gold Standard Pirates of the Week
PK-4: Camden Frank
5-8: Tyson Voigt
9-12: Tucker Tjeerdsma
Congratulations 🏴☠️
The preschoolers enjoyed a field trip to Mazing Acres Pumpkin Patch!
Reminder: 2:30 dismissal today followed by Conferences!
Good luck to our runners today!
Have some old Pirate gear laying around?? Help out the NHS students!
ATTENTION: NOTICE THE DATE CHANGE BELOW.
Regular Meeting of the Avon Board of Education
Wednesday, October 14th , 2026, 6:30 PM
Board Room
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Meeting ID: 988 305 9751
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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.
a. Review conflict of interest disclosure for Joe Sees.
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 September 14th Board Meeting (m)
10. Approve Financial Report. (m)
11. Approve October claims/payment of bills. (m)
12. Appoint a board member to represent Avon at the ASBSD’s 2026 Delegate Assembly.(m)
13. Approve capitalization policy. (m)
14. Declare surplus property at no value, to be disposed of in accordance with state law. (m)
15. Set time and day for the November board meeting. (m)
16. Committee Reports
a.) Budget
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
17. Other business
18. Adjournment
Regular Meeting of the Avon Board of Education
Wednesday, October 14th , 2026, 6:30 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.
a. Review conflict of interest disclosure for Joe Sees.
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 September 14th Board Meeting (m)
10. Approve Financial Report. (m)
11. Approve October claims/payment of bills. (m)
12. Appoint a board member to represent Avon at the ASBSD’s 2026 Delegate Assembly.(m)
13. Approve capitalization policy. (m)
14. Declare surplus property at no value, to be disposed of in accordance with state law. (m)
15. Set time and day for the November board meeting. (m)
16. Committee Reports
a.) Budget
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
17. Other business
18. Adjournment
Here are the pairings for Great Plains Volleyball Tournament that will be held in Lake Andes on Saturday, October 3rd.
On Tuesday, October 6th when the Lady Pirates play Burke in Volleyball there will be no C-Match.
September Student of the Month
MS Student of Excellence: Johanna Namminga
HS Student of Excellence: Raegan Brandt
HS Positive Pirate: Jeanah Ratzlaff
MS Positive Pirate: Charlie Peterson
Elementary Positive Pirate: Stella Brown
Elementary Student of Excellence: Gerben Stockholm
Congratulations 🏴☠️
NHS would like to thank everyone who came out for the blood drive, it was an amazing turn out!
Pirates are in action in Bon Homme today!
Congratulations to our Lady Pirates as they won both the 7th and 8th grade division at the Avon Tournament yesterday! 🏐🏴☠️
A Big Pirate shout out to the 30th anniversary of the 1996 State championship volleyball team!
The 1996 Avon Lady Pirates compiled a fantastic record of 32-0! During the season they won 64 of 66 games! This is one of the most dominate volleyball seasons in State B’s History!
Members of the team were: Linda Bares, Jessical Olsen, Jennifer Finck, Miriam Salazar, Danielle Deurmier, Karla Odens, Kelly DeJong, Anna Hornstra, Gayle Thompson, and Stephanie Rezac
Assistant Coach Lori Kwasniewski and Head Coach Darlene Hauck
Stats: Jamie Finck and Jill Haenfler
Named All Conference were: Kelly DeJong, Jessica Olsen, Karla Odens, Linda Bares, Danielle Deurmeir, and Jennifer Finck
All State: Karla Odens, Kelly DeJong, and Jennifer Finck.
All-Tournament team: Karla Odens, Kelly DeJong, and Jennifer Finck.
Joining us at halftime of the game were Kelly, Gayle, Coach Hauck, Linda, Jessica, and Jennifer. Karla and Anna were also able to join us at the parade. On a personal note, not only were these girls great volleyball players, they were great students and individuals and matured into wonderful women who have all made a difference in many peoples lives! Blessed to know each and everyone of you. Hooks up and Go Pirates!
The 1996 Avon Lady Pirates compiled a fantastic record of 32-0! During the season they won 64 of 66 games! This is one of the most dominate volleyball seasons in State B’s History!
Members of the team were: Linda Bares, Jessical Olsen, Jennifer Finck, Miriam Salazar, Danielle Deurmier, Karla Odens, Kelly DeJong, Anna Hornstra, Gayle Thompson, and Stephanie Rezac
Assistant Coach Lori Kwasniewski and Head Coach Darlene Hauck
Stats: Jamie Finck and Jill Haenfler
Named All Conference were: Kelly DeJong, Jessica Olsen, Karla Odens, Linda Bares, Danielle Deurmeir, and Jennifer Finck
All State: Karla Odens, Kelly DeJong, and Jennifer Finck.
All-Tournament team: Karla Odens, Kelly DeJong, and Jennifer Finck.
Joining us at halftime of the game were Kelly, Gayle, Coach Hauck, Linda, Jessica, and Jennifer. Karla and Anna were also able to join us at the parade. On a personal note, not only were these girls great volleyball players, they were great students and individuals and matured into wonderful women who have all made a difference in many peoples lives! Blessed to know each and everyone of you. Hooks up and Go Pirates!
A special thanks to all who participated in the Homecoming Parade! Your support is greatly appreciated! Official Results Below:
ELEMENTARY
3rd Place: Fifth Grade Mrs. Theresa Swier Div II
From Big City Lights to Avon Friday Nights! Pirate Pride Shines Bright!
2nd Place: Kindergarten Mrs. Dawn Kocmich Div II
Rallying Around the Pirates! (Sturgis)
1st Place: First Grade Mrs. Benita Kuhlman Div II
VIVA LAS VEGAS! Bet on the Pirates! (Las Vegas)
HIGH SCHOOL
3rd Place: Eighth Grade Class of 2030 Div I
The Oscar Goes To…THE PIRATES! (Hollywood)
2nd Place: Junior Class of 2027 Div I
Broadway Bound! Jags DOWN!
1st Place: Freshmen Class of 2029 Div I
Where the Palm Trees Sway, Pirate Pride Leads the Way! (Hawaii)
BUSINESS
3rd Place: Swier Law
2nd Place: The Donut Department III
Jacob Haase, Armour, SD
1st Place: Community Bank of Avon III
Ride the Great American Highway with Us!
CHURCHES AND MISCELLANEOUS
3rd Place: Avon Science Club: 3-Mile Island: “The Pirates will NUKE the Jaguars.”
2nd Place: Booster Club Serving up a tailgate supper tonight 5-kickoff
John Fathke Jr. Driving 1964 Chevy Pickup previously owned by Jim Christjan’s
1st Place: Zion Lutheran Church III
Jesus Leads the Way!
ELEMENTARY
3rd Place: Fifth Grade Mrs. Theresa Swier Div II
From Big City Lights to Avon Friday Nights! Pirate Pride Shines Bright!
2nd Place: Kindergarten Mrs. Dawn Kocmich Div II
Rallying Around the Pirates! (Sturgis)
1st Place: First Grade Mrs. Benita Kuhlman Div II
VIVA LAS VEGAS! Bet on the Pirates! (Las Vegas)
HIGH SCHOOL
3rd Place: Eighth Grade Class of 2030 Div I
The Oscar Goes To…THE PIRATES! (Hollywood)
2nd Place: Junior Class of 2027 Div I
Broadway Bound! Jags DOWN!
1st Place: Freshmen Class of 2029 Div I
Where the Palm Trees Sway, Pirate Pride Leads the Way! (Hawaii)
BUSINESS
3rd Place: Swier Law
2nd Place: The Donut Department III
Jacob Haase, Armour, SD
1st Place: Community Bank of Avon III
Ride the Great American Highway with Us!
CHURCHES AND MISCELLANEOUS
3rd Place: Avon Science Club: 3-Mile Island: “The Pirates will NUKE the Jaguars.”
2nd Place: Booster Club Serving up a tailgate supper tonight 5-kickoff
John Fathke Jr. Driving 1964 Chevy Pickup previously owned by Jim Christjan’s
1st Place: Zion Lutheran Church III
Jesus Leads the Way!
It's almost time! Here is the link to vote for the best floats in each category. Be sure to vote, voting will end at 5:00! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZF3Z7CX
Due to today’s conditions, we will be using a shortened parade route. The parade will turn east at the park, head south at the next intersection, and then return to the school.
And remember—you only get one chance to see the parade this year! There won’t be a second trip through town, so find a good spot, give us a wave, and take a good look the first time the Pirates go by!
PS: The band may not be playing due to the wet conditions.
Due to today’s conditions, we will be using a shortened parade route. The parade will turn east at the park, head south at the next intersection, and then return to the school.
And remember—you only get one chance to see the parade this year! There won’t be a second trip through town, so find a good spot, give us a wave, and take a good look the first time the Pirates go by!
PS: The band may not be playing due to the wet conditions.
Shout out to Devin and Jill Tolsma and SouthSide Meats for hosting the seniors this morning for rolls and juice! Great Homecoming tradition 🏴☠️
The skits were a hit this morning! Please join us for the rest of the Homecoming activities!
🏴☠️Parade at 1:30
🏴☠️Booster Club Tailgate 5-7pm
🏈Kickoff @ 7pm
🔥Burning of the A following the game at the 50 yard line
Go Pirates ☠️
1.) The punt pass and kick has been postponed till next Friday at 5:00
2.) The link for voting on the parade winners will be posted later today. Roll Pi!
2.) The link for voting on the parade winners will be posted later today. Roll Pi!
It's a great day to be a Pirate! The show must go on. Parade at 1:30.
A visit from the newly crowned King and Queen of AHS yesterday helped get the first graders pumped for homecoming activities!! Queen Rilyn and King Cale even took time to autograph their phonics papers!
