The Avon Baseball and Softball teams are inviting local youth to take part in the MLB Pitch, Hit & Run program, which is a free, one-day skills competition for boys and girls ages 7-14.
The event will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday July 14th at the softball/baseball fields.
Participants will compete in age divisions of 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14 in both baseball and softball categories.
MLB Pitch, Hit & Run is the official skills competition of Major League Baseball, designed to provide young athletes with an opportunity to showcase their abilities in pitching, hitting and running.
Athletes are evaluated and scored in each of the three areas, with top performers advancing through multiple levels of competition. Advancement opportunities include Team Championships held at MLB stadiums, with finalists earning the chance to compete at the National Finals during the MLB World Series.
Select participants may also earn an all-expenses-paid trip, along with a parent or guardian, to attend and compete at the World Series.
Registration is free. Contact Paul Kuhlman at paul.kuhlman@k12.sd.us for more information. A QR code for registering will be available later on the School’s App.
The event will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday July 14th at the softball/baseball fields.
Participants will compete in age divisions of 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14 in both baseball and softball categories.
MLB Pitch, Hit & Run is the official skills competition of Major League Baseball, designed to provide young athletes with an opportunity to showcase their abilities in pitching, hitting and running.
Athletes are evaluated and scored in each of the three areas, with top performers advancing through multiple levels of competition. Advancement opportunities include Team Championships held at MLB stadiums, with finalists earning the chance to compete at the National Finals during the MLB World Series.
Select participants may also earn an all-expenses-paid trip, along with a parent or guardian, to attend and compete at the World Series.
Registration is free. Contact Paul Kuhlman at paul.kuhlman@k12.sd.us for more information. A QR code for registering will be available later on the School’s App.
Avon School District 4-1
Regular Meeting of the Avon Board of Education
Monday, July 13th, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Budget Hearing, 6:00 p.m.
Regular meeting to follow
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/9883059751?pwd=dlJMZGRsb1NPcVMvd1cwakxUaGdzZz09
Meeting ID: 988 305 9751
Passcode: 3291
Agenda:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Call Meeting of New Board to Order—Superintendent.
2. Oath of Office to Board Members: David Ratzlaff, Joe Sees and Business Manager Jordan Kortan
3. Election of Officers for 2026-27—Superintendent will take nominations and will need a motion for nominations to cease. (m)
4. Adopt 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. (m)
6. Consent agenda. (m)
a. Selection of depositories for school accounts and investments—Community Bank of Avon.
b. Selection of the official newspaper for the school district—Avon Clarion.
c. Selection of a legal firm for the school district: Sara Rogers from KSB Law.
d. Selection of insurance agency for the school district—Koch Insurance Agency.
e. Appoint truant officers for the school district—Lindsey Fathke and Paul Kuhlman.
f. Appoint business manager per South Dakota law—Jordan Kortan.
g. Appoint business manager as custodian of all school funds and accounts, including the Trust & Agency accounts—Jordan Kortan.
h. Authorize business manager to establish impress fund with a $10,000 cash balance—Jordan Kortan.
i. Appoint business manager as the authorized agent for South Dakota Retirement System and local insurance committee chairperson—Jordan Kortan.
j. Declare superintendent and business manager as legal signatures for all school reports and accounts, including Federal programs—Paul Kuhlman and Jordan Kortan.
k. Authorize the superintendent and business manager to approve purchasing within legal bid limits—Paul Kuhlman and Jordan Kortan.
l. Authorize the Board president and business manager to sign checks and to allow the business manager access to Internet banking—Board President and Jordan Kortan.
m. Establish bonds for business manager, superintendent, and a blanket policy for school employees—Jordan Kortan, Paul Kuhlman, and School Employees.
n. Designate the superintendent as the school official to call off school for inclement weather—Paul Kuhlman.
o. Appoint superintendent as South Central Cooperative Advisory Board member for the District—Paul Kuhlman.
p. Establish Chain of Command as follows—Superintendent Paul Kuhlman, K-12 Principal Lindsey Fathke, and Business Manager Jordan Kortan.
q. Declare shortened version of “Roberts Rules of Order” as legal meeting procedures.
r. Set staff and student meal allowances as per school policy
7. Set regular board meeting dates and times. (m)
8. Set rate of pay for school board members. (m)
9. Board Member Committee Appointments.
a. Budget/Negotiations—2 board members.
b. Building/Grounds—2 board members.
c. Curriculum—2 board members.
d. Policy—2 board members.
e. South Central Cooperative Center Board—board member and alternate.
f. ASBSD Delegate Assembly—board member and alternate.
10. Appoint the following. (m)
a. Special Education Director and Title Program Coordinator—Mr. Paul Kuhlman.
b. ADA/Section 504 Coordinator—Mrs. Lindsey Fathke.
c. Title IX Coordinator—Mr. Jordan Kortan.
d. Title VI (Race, Color, and National Origin) Coordinator—Mr. Paul Kuhlman.
e. Safety Officers—Mr. Paul Kuhlman and Mr. Gregg Voigt.
f. Homeless Liaison—Mrs. Lindsey Fathke.
g. Migrant and ELL Coordinator—Lindsey Fathke.
11. Establish prices for adult activity tickets, student fees, and admission prices for 2026-27. (m)
12. Establish rates for substitute teachers and classified subs for 2026-27. (m)
13. Establish meal prices for students and adults for 2026-27. (m)
14. Solicit bids for propane and fuel oil. (m)
15. Discuss and take any necessary action on Head of Maintenance stipend for the 26-27 school year. (m)
16. Other Business.
17. Adjourn. (m)
Published once at the total approximate cost of __________.
Regular Meeting of the Avon Board of Education
Monday, July 13th, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Budget Hearing, 6:00 p.m.
Regular meeting to follow
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/9883059751?pwd=dlJMZGRsb1NPcVMvd1cwakxUaGdzZz09
Meeting ID: 988 305 9751
Passcode: 3291
Agenda:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Call Meeting of New Board to Order—Superintendent.
2. Oath of Office to Board Members: David Ratzlaff, Joe Sees and Business Manager Jordan Kortan
3. Election of Officers for 2026-27—Superintendent will take nominations and will need a motion for nominations to cease. (m)
4. Adopt 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. (m)
6. Consent agenda. (m)
a. Selection of depositories for school accounts and investments—Community Bank of Avon.
b. Selection of the official newspaper for the school district—Avon Clarion.
c. Selection of a legal firm for the school district: Sara Rogers from KSB Law.
d. Selection of insurance agency for the school district—Koch Insurance Agency.
e. Appoint truant officers for the school district—Lindsey Fathke and Paul Kuhlman.
f. Appoint business manager per South Dakota law—Jordan Kortan.
g. Appoint business manager as custodian of all school funds and accounts, including the Trust & Agency accounts—Jordan Kortan.
h. Authorize business manager to establish impress fund with a $10,000 cash balance—Jordan Kortan.
i. Appoint business manager as the authorized agent for South Dakota Retirement System and local insurance committee chairperson—Jordan Kortan.
j. Declare superintendent and business manager as legal signatures for all school reports and accounts, including Federal programs—Paul Kuhlman and Jordan Kortan.
k. Authorize the superintendent and business manager to approve purchasing within legal bid limits—Paul Kuhlman and Jordan Kortan.
l. Authorize the Board president and business manager to sign checks and to allow the business manager access to Internet banking—Board President and Jordan Kortan.
m. Establish bonds for business manager, superintendent, and a blanket policy for school employees—Jordan Kortan, Paul Kuhlman, and School Employees.
n. Designate the superintendent as the school official to call off school for inclement weather—Paul Kuhlman.
o. Appoint superintendent as South Central Cooperative Advisory Board member for the District—Paul Kuhlman.
p. Establish Chain of Command as follows—Superintendent Paul Kuhlman, K-12 Principal Lindsey Fathke, and Business Manager Jordan Kortan.
q. Declare shortened version of “Roberts Rules of Order” as legal meeting procedures.
r. Set staff and student meal allowances as per school policy
7. Set regular board meeting dates and times. (m)
8. Set rate of pay for school board members. (m)
9. Board Member Committee Appointments.
a. Budget/Negotiations—2 board members.
b. Building/Grounds—2 board members.
c. Curriculum—2 board members.
d. Policy—2 board members.
e. South Central Cooperative Center Board—board member and alternate.
f. ASBSD Delegate Assembly—board member and alternate.
10. Appoint the following. (m)
a. Special Education Director and Title Program Coordinator—Mr. Paul Kuhlman.
b. ADA/Section 504 Coordinator—Mrs. Lindsey Fathke.
c. Title IX Coordinator—Mr. Jordan Kortan.
d. Title VI (Race, Color, and National Origin) Coordinator—Mr. Paul Kuhlman.
e. Safety Officers—Mr. Paul Kuhlman and Mr. Gregg Voigt.
f. Homeless Liaison—Mrs. Lindsey Fathke.
g. Migrant and ELL Coordinator—Lindsey Fathke.
11. Establish prices for adult activity tickets, student fees, and admission prices for 2026-27. (m)
12. Establish rates for substitute teachers and classified subs for 2026-27. (m)
13. Establish meal prices for students and adults for 2026-27. (m)
14. Solicit bids for propane and fuel oil. (m)
15. Discuss and take any necessary action on Head of Maintenance stipend for the 26-27 school year. (m)
16. Other Business.
17. Adjourn. (m)
Published once at the total approximate cost of __________.
Avon School District 4-1
Regular Meeting of the Avon Board of Education
Monday, July 13th, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Budget Hearing, 6:00 p.m.
Regular meeting to follow
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/9883059751?pwd=dlJMZGRsb1NPcVMvd1cwakxUaGdzZz09
Meeting ID: 988 305 9751
Passcode: 3291
Agenda:
OLD BUSINESS:
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.) Budget Hearing for FY ’27, (26-27) School Year
7.) Adopt the FY ’27 (26-27) Levies. (m)
8.) Principal’s Report.
9.) Superintendent’s Report.
10.) Approve the minutes from the regular meeting on June 15th, 2026, and the special meeting on June 30, 2026. (m)
11.) Approve Financial Reports. (m)
12.) Approve July claims/payment of bills. (m)
13.) Approve submission of the Title Consolidated Application. (m)
14.) Approve the Experiential Education Partnership Agreement between The University of South Dakota, School of Education (USD) And Avon School District (Partner Organization) (m)
15.) Approve the contract for tuition and residential services for Lifescape. (m)
16.) Complete review of open meeting laws as required by SDCL 1-25-13.
17.) Declare surplus property to be disposed of in accordance with state law. (m)
18.) Other Business
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
20.) Executive session if needed (m)
21.) Adjourn Meeting of Old Board. (m)
Published once at the total approximate cost of __________.
Regular Meeting of the Avon Board of Education
Monday, July 13th, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Budget Hearing, 6:00 p.m.
Regular meeting to follow
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/9883059751?pwd=dlJMZGRsb1NPcVMvd1cwakxUaGdzZz09
Meeting ID: 988 305 9751
Passcode: 3291
Agenda:
OLD BUSINESS:
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.) Budget Hearing for FY ’27, (26-27) School Year
7.) Adopt the FY ’27 (26-27) Levies. (m)
8.) Principal’s Report.
9.) Superintendent’s Report.
10.) Approve the minutes from the regular meeting on June 15th, 2026, and the special meeting on June 30, 2026. (m)
11.) Approve Financial Reports. (m)
12.) Approve July claims/payment of bills. (m)
13.) Approve submission of the Title Consolidated Application. (m)
14.) Approve the Experiential Education Partnership Agreement between The University of South Dakota, School of Education (USD) And Avon School District (Partner Organization) (m)
15.) Approve the contract for tuition and residential services for Lifescape. (m)
16.) Complete review of open meeting laws as required by SDCL 1-25-13.
17.) Declare surplus property to be disposed of in accordance with state law. (m)
18.) Other Business
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
20.) Executive session if needed (m)
21.) Adjourn Meeting of Old Board. (m)
Published once at the total approximate cost of __________.
The 10u boys wrapped up their regular season last night as League Runner-ups! Great job gentlemen!⚾️
Back to Back Champs! Congratulations to the 12u Girls softball team on winning their tournament today! 🥎
They will be coming around town on the fire trucks at 6:30pm tonight!
Congratulations!!
Congratulations to the 12u baseball team on finishing their season 2nd in the league! Great job gentlemen! ⚾️
Congratulations to the 8u boys on winning their baseball tournament yesterday! Way to go!! ⚾️
SDHSAA Academic Achievement Team Award recognizes varsity athletic teams and fine arts groups for their academic excellence. In order to qualify for this award, the team or group must have a 3.0 GPA. Congratulations to our spring teams on their academic success!
*Band Solo/Ensemble Group
*Boys Basketball
*Boys Basketball Cheerleaders
*Boys Track & Field
*Girls Basketball
*Girls Basketball Cheerleaders
*Girls Golf
*Girls Track & Field
*Girls Wrestling
*Large Group Band
*Large Group Chorus
*One-Act Play
*Softball
*Student Council
*Vocal Solo/Ensemble Group
Congratulations!
*Band Solo/Ensemble Group
*Boys Basketball
*Boys Basketball Cheerleaders
*Boys Track & Field
*Girls Basketball
*Girls Basketball Cheerleaders
*Girls Golf
*Girls Track & Field
*Girls Wrestling
*Large Group Band
*Large Group Chorus
*One-Act Play
*Softball
*Student Council
*Vocal Solo/Ensemble Group
Congratulations!
Looking for a new crew member! Please share as much as possible so we can "hook" the new leader of our band!
Congratulations to the 10u Softball Girls on a great season! They wrapped up their season today with a 3rd place finish!
Great job ladies🥎
Congrats to the Pirate football team on winning the Northern State Wolf's 9-man team camp team competition!
Playground update:
We are still in the installation process. Getting closer!
We have received more donations in the last couple of weeks! Thank you!!
This project will be so nice when complete!
We are still in the installation process. Getting closer!
We have received more donations in the last couple of weeks! Thank you!!
This project will be so nice when complete!
Thanks to Danny and Lindsey Fathke for the Pirate Logo at the softball field. Check it out at night as you drive by. This Pirate shines bright just like all our Pirate students!
Our HOSA student are off to Indianapolis with Ms. Jurrens for the National HOSA competition.
HOSA bowl competes on Thursday and Jaycee Martin competes on Friday.
Good luck!
**Please see our Facebook page for the drawing for the half hog fundraiser. Thank you for all everyone's support!
Just a reminder about the Basketball Camp taking place in Avon on June 25th. Katie Bourk from Northern State will be running the camp. This camp is for Grades 5-12. The Girls Camp will run from 9:30 am till noon on June 25th. The Boy's session will run from Noon to 2:30 pm on June 25. This is a change from earlier. Coach Bourk has to be done earlier due to a recruiting trip. The cost for the Camp is $20. Any questions, please reach out to Mr. Poppe.
Congratulations to the following for their team awards for softball!
Kaydence Metzger: Best Pitcher and Miss Positivity
Rilyn Thury: Best Hitter, Miss Hustle, and MVP
Emersyn Haenfler: Most Improved
The Playground Project received the B-Y Operation Roundup Grant for $5,000.
Thank you to everyone who responded and helped with filling out the application!
The playground project is underway. Thank you for all your patience as we complete this upgrade!
Thank you to everyone who responded and helped with filling out the application!
The playground project is underway. Thank you for all your patience as we complete this upgrade!
Congratulations to Rilyn Thury and Brielle Voigt for being selected as "All State" in Softball!
Rilyn was selected as one of 7 infielders. Rilyn batted 0.553 with 44 RBI and 4 HR. Brielle was selected as one of 4 catchers and batted 0.516 with 40 RBI, 4 HR, and 21 SB.
Congratulations Lady Pirates on a great season!
Randall Powers and Al'Shamon Gunter get another chance to take the field this weekend in the Senior All Star Football game in Brookings.
You can watch on Live Stream using the information below.
Good luck gentlemen! 🏴☠️
