Avon School District 4-1

Avon 3rd graders joined other 3rd graders in celebrating National Third Graders Day on the third day of the third month of the year. The class had a lot of ideas on ways to celebrate. We decided on a field trip to the Community Bank, fun games throughout the day, and a movie encouraging the power of education and knowledge, resilience, and individuality. The 3rd grade enjoyed their day and we would like to say thank you to the Community Bank for teaching us the behind the scenes part of banking.

Dr. Suess dress-up day is hat day! Preschool is looking pretty good with their Dr. Suess hats!

This Friday, the elementary school will participate in literacy activities to wrap up Read Across America Week! If you are interested in volunteering to come in and help with activities, we'd love to have you!
When: Friday, March 6
Time: 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm
Please let Mrs. Fathke know if you'd like to come in and help our kiddos!
Lindsey.Fathke@k12.sd.us
605-286-3291 ext. 110

Let's pack the stands in Hurley tonight!! Good luck gentlemen! 🏀🏴‍☠️

Regular Meeting of the Avon Board of Education
Monday, March 9th, 2026—6:30 p.m.
Board Room

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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. (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 February 11th board meeting (m)
10. Approve the Financial Report. (m)
11. Approve March claims/payment of bills. (m)
12. Adopt 2026-27 School Calendar. (m)
13. Offer 2026-27 contracts to certified staff members. (m)
14. Accept FY 25 Fiscal audit. (m)
15. Consider date and time for the April board meeting (m)
16. Declare surplus property to be disposed of in accordance with state law. (m)
17. 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


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Sign Up by noon on Monday for the Fan Bus to Alcester. We will need at least 10 to make the trip. Go Pirates!

Congratulations to our wrestlers on a successful weekend!

The 5/6 boys wrap up their season today with their tournament in Avon! Good luck boys!

Happy Birthday to Mrs. Fathke! Upon review, she shares a birthday with fellow Pirates Mason and Parker. Have a great day!

Good luck to our boys tonight as they wrap up their regular season. 🏀🏴‍☠️

The spring store is open! Get your Pirate gear🏴‍☠️ https://stores.inksoft.com/avonspring26/shop/home

Gold Standard Pirates of the Week PK-4: Heaven Eben 5-8: Ashley Soukuop 9-12: Bentley Bochman Congratulations 🏴‍☠️

K-4 had an assembly on being kind and encouraging to one another, then they got to put it into practice!

In addition to Dr. Suess week, we will celebrate books while kicking off our Book Blast! Information will be coming home with your student for grades K-8!

Next week is Dr. Suess week! Join in the fun for dress-up days!

Good luck to all our wreslters as today is the first day of State Wrestling! 🏴‍☠️

February Student of the Month MS Student of Excellence: Emersyn Haenfler MS Positive Pirate: Jaelin Ratzlaff HS Student of Excellence: Jake Namminga Elementary Positive Pirate: Heaven Eben Elementary Student of Excellence: Burk Baade HS Positive Pirate: Hannah Kracht (not pictured) Congratulations 🏴‍☠️

Coffee bar this morning! Serving Casey's donuts and hot chocolate or cappuccino 🍩

Today was a BIG day for a couple of the seniors! 💼✨ Declan, Kaden, and Miss Bares had the opportunity to attend the “Let’s Talk Work” Transition Fair, and let me tell you… our brains are buzzing in the best way possible. We learned about SO many types of assistive technology (AT) that can help individuals be more efficient, confident, and successful in the workplace. From tools that support organization and communication to devices that make everyday tasks smoother, it was amazing to see how technology can open doors. 🚪💡 But our absolute favorite? The Meta AI Glasses 🤯👓 These glasses were incredible! They can provide real-time support, reminders, and information right when you need it. And yes… we got to try them out ourselves! Watching the boys test them was very entertaining! We also walked away with so many valuable resources to support students in the workforce and in college. It’s exciting to know there are so many supports available as our students take their next steps after high school. Proud of these guys for showing up, asking questions, and thinking about their futures today! The world of work better get ready. 💪✨