The elementary enjoyed some hot chocolate for their gold coin party today! Yum!









Check out these future teachers! 🍎
Avon’s Educators Rising group attended the Mount Marty Expo today! They listened to some great speakers, attended breakout sessions that interested them, and explored the campus! It was a great day to learn more about the education field!



Gold Standard Pirates of the Week
PK-4: Dylan Hanvey
5-8: Jaelin Ratzlaff
9-12: Jackie Lane
Congratulations!!

Student Council is hosting a Valentine's Week dress-up! Join in the fun and spread kindness!

Good luck ladies!
Wrestling begins at 4pm.

Good luck to our drama kids as they perform at State One Act tonight in Brandon Valley.
They will perform at the Brandon Valley High School. Performance time is 6:15 pm.
We sent them off in true Pirate fashion with a tunnel!
Break a leg kids!!




What a great crowd at the game tonight!!
The 3rd and 4th graders did a fabulous job with the National Anthem under the direction of Mrs. Schultz! 🎵
We honored Rilyn Thury as our National Women in Sports nominee. 🏀
It was a great night to be a Pirate🏴☠️


All on hand Pirate Apparel and Krispy Kreme Donuts for sale tonight!
Support our Booster Club and Post Prom!

It's Game Day at Home 🔥
🏀Action starts with JH boys!
🏀Avon Pirate Basketball Double Header!
💥BE LOUD • BE PROUD • SEE YOU TONIGHT!💥
7/8 Boys @ 3:30 main gym
JV GIRLS @ 5 main gym
JV BOYS @ 5 aux gym
VARSITY GIRLS
VARSITY BOYS

The seniors took a trip to Pierre today. They started their day with breakfast at Al's Oasis. Had a Capitol tour with Caleb Finck. They got a picture with the Secretary of State Monae Johnson, Governor Rhoden, and Representative Drew Peterson. They got introduced in both the House and Senate side. They had a great day!








🏴☠️ Pirate Gear Rummage Sale!
The National Honor Society will be hosting a Pirate Gear Rummage Sale on February 12 during the basketball doubleheader!
If you have any gently used Pirate gear you’d like to donate, please drop it off in the collection boxes located in the school lobby.
Items will be collected starting today through Tuesday, February 10th.
Support our school spirit, recycle your gear, and help raise funds for a great cause!
Please contact Ms. Wynia if you have any questions.
The National Honor Society will be hosting a Pirate Gear Rummage Sale on February 12 during the basketball doubleheader!
If you have any gently used Pirate gear you’d like to donate, please drop it off in the collection boxes located in the school lobby.
Items will be collected starting today through Tuesday, February 10th.
Support our school spirit, recycle your gear, and help raise funds for a great cause!
Please contact Ms. Wynia if you have any questions.

Wrestling State Dual gear is available! Orders are due Thursday, February 5 at noon!!! Order quick!
https://stores.inksoft.com/bhstateduals/shop/home?fbclid=IwRlRTSAPvGMFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEek4gBJE_7nVxmrkXfNTbKDj3lpSp0rV9TTP6bSnw_StDBAX1qtGnHalFD0fQ_aem_xkCxG3vzwgFS_UssGGHr1g

What a great turn out of Lady Pirates to celebrate Coach Poppe!
🏀Congratulations Coach Poppe on 500 wins! 🏴☠️









The Kindergarten class celebrated their 100th day of school today. Their day was filled with lots of fun and a special treat! They are feeling 100 days smarter!

School Counselors week is Feb. 2-6. This week highlights the unique contributions of school counselors in guiding students toward success.
Thank you to Ms. Wynia for all she does for our students!

Attention:
Circulation of nominating petitions may begin on February 2nd, 2026. Petitions may be filed in the office of the Business Manager located at 210 Pine Street, Avon, S.D., 57315 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, central standard time not later than the 24th day of March, 2026, at 5:00 PM or mailed by registered mail not later than the 24th day of March, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Circulation of nominating petitions may begin on February 2nd, 2026. Petitions may be filed in the office of the Business Manager located at 210 Pine Street, Avon, S.D., 57315 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, central standard time not later than the 24th day of March, 2026, at 5:00 PM or mailed by registered mail not later than the 24th day of March, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Our young Pirates were busy hitting the hardwood this weekend in Tyndall.
🏀5th and 6th boys came out with 5th place.
🏀The Avon 4th grade boys made a last second shot to beat EPJ 24-23 in the championship game!! It was quite a thriller!
🏀The 4th grade girls won the championship in their division.
🏀The 3rd grade girls won 2nd place in their division.
Congratulations to all our young Pirates!! 🏴☠️



Fall Semester Perfect Attendance!
Great job everyone!



We officially kicked off our Heart Challenge this morning!
*Reminder this is voluntary to fundraise, but we would LOVE for everyone to sign up and learn hands only CPR!



Juniors celebrated success on first semester exam by enjoying some of Mrs. Gretschmann's famous brownies! Yum!

