Avon School District 4-1

The senior government class started this semester by learning about the Political Process: political parties, interest groups, campaign funding, regulations, media, and the election process. The class finished the unit by running their own mock election.  The class was divided randomly into political parties. Each party is represented by a color of their choosing. We do not use names of the real parties, so students listen to the candidates during the debate to see and hear the stances and policies that candidates would enact if they were elected to office.  The parties also used posters, commercials, and in-depth bulletin boards to show their views. Election Day was Tuesday, and Treyvan Tolsma of the Pink Party won with 88 votes, Lance Odens of the Orange Party came in second with 65 votes, and the Teal Party finished third with 64 votes.  We did have three write-in votes this year that pulled votes from the major candidates, which is a good lesson to show that every vote counts.  Those three votes could have changed the outcome of the election.

Congratulations to Kate Swier and Abby Gretschmann for earning the Academic All-State award.

Spring Blood Drive is coming up!
If you would like to sign up, please use the QR code or contact Mrs. Fathke or Ms. Wynia at the school. Students may be reaching out in the next couple week as well.
Thank you!

Beckett Schultz was the lucky winner of our first treasure chest drawing from our Book Blast! There is still time to sign up!

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!