Put me in, coach. I'm ready to play! Spring has arrived. Be sure to sign up your future big leaguer for summer baseball/softball on April 6th, 6:00 pm in the small gym. The summer fee is $40.00.
Congratulations to Lila Vanderlei who just returned from Washington DC where she participated in the National Stem Festival. The highlight of the Festival was the showcase of over 100 exceptional student innovations. Attendees also participated in mentor sessions, engaged in hands-on STEM activities, explored a public expo, and benefited from networking opportunities, among other exciting offerings. The National STEM Festival celebrates the exceptional talents of our nation's youth and the innovative businesses driving progress, all year round. Lila presented her project on using Histograms to detect soil moisture. Way to Go Lila, hope you enjoyed your week in DC
Below is the link to view the Girls' Softball Triangular on Saturday, April 5th in Sioux Falls. It is being livestreamed by Sanford. There is a cost of $7.00 for the 3 games.
https://www.muscovision.com/facility/45701
Congratulations to Abby Gretschmann for being selected for the Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award! This award recognizes a junior who has shown outstanding achievement and superior intellectual promise in the field of science. This entitles her to a $20,000 scholarship over four years at the University of Rochester in New York. Way to Go Abby!
Summer signups for City Softball & Baseball on April 6
Here is a updated schedule for the Softball Triangular that will be held at the Sanford Softball Complex in Sioux Falls, SD on Saturday, April 5th. The first game at 1:30 has Avon against Clark-Willow Lake, the 3:00 game is Clark-Willow Lake against Elk Point-Jefferson. And the final game at 4:30 will be Avon against Elk Point-Jefferson.
We are so proud of these students for representing Avon at the Region Science Fair in Brookings! We will post awards at a later date.
It was great to have the support today from some Avon Science Fair Alumni!
A men's puffer coat was left in the auxiliary gym after Saturday night's Bingo. Marc Anthony brand , 2XL, Black. Please contact Avon School office at 605-286-3291 x114.
The middle school students were at a music festival today. Their concert will be live-streamed and the link below at 2:45 pm.
https://youtube.com/live/ZG52IwhnT70?feature=share
Aziah got the opportunity to play in the East vs. West Shoot out tonight in Gregory.
Please sign up for the Blood Drive next week!
I was happy to see these two girls enjoying some math over spring break in St. Louis!
The Elementary and Middle School students celebrated their Gold Coin parties today. They enjoyed some snow cones!!
Gold Standard Pirates of the Week
PK-4: Alita Eben
5-8: Cameron Ramirez
9-12: Alex Chaisson
Congratulations!
The K-8 students had a great assembly this afternoon watching the Spin-tacular Basketball Show produced by the Bruce and Diane Crevier family. They were finalists on "America's Got Talent", they've traveled to over 40 countries, and have been special guests for NBA halftime shows. Bruce is a five-time world record holder and has spun 30 basketballs at the same time!
You have the opportunity to come watch tonight at the gym at 7pm. It's free and open to the public.
Great Show Tonight! Thanks to all the students and Mr. Sexe and Mrs. Schultz for their efforts. There is a lot of talent walking the halls of Avon School! Thanks for sharing it.
Come out and support the Avon Lions Club Bingo Fundraiser Friday, March 21 at AHS Gymnasium 5:30-7:00 Supper (served by Lutheran Youth) 7:00 Bingo Please note this is the annual fundraiser to help with the city's summer activity programs. The Lion's Club will NOT be hosting the Fun Festival this year.
Congratulations to our athlete's on their season awards!
Boy's LMVC All-Conference: Aziah Meyer and Al'Shamon Gunter
Boy's Great Plains All Conference: Aziah Meyer and Honorable Mention Al'Shamon Gunter
Boy's Academic All-State: Landon Mudder
Girl's LMVC: Lila Vanderlei (not pictured), Rilyn Thury, Lexi Vanderlei (not pictured) and Kaeli Wallinga
Girl's Great Plains All Conference: Lila Vanderlei (not pictured), Rilyn Thury, Honorable Mention: Kaeli Wallinga
Girl's Academic All-State: Lila Vanderlei (not pictured), Kaeli Wallinga, and Erica Cahoy
There will be an FCA Basketball Clinic for girls and boys in 3rd-12th grade on Saturday, April 5th. Clinic will be held in the Scotland High School gyms. Space is limited to 60 athletes per session.
Visit http://bit.ly/SESDbasketball for more info.