Oral Interp competed in Bon Homme today. The whole group was finally together!
Senior Readers Theater group Abby Gretschmann, Kate Swier, Hope Kemnitz and Lexi Vanderlei received an Excellent +.
Sophomore Readers Theater group Pria Sesler, Jake Namminga, Kaydence Metzger and Irelynn Small recieved an Excellent +.
Jake Namminga received an Excellent + in Non Original Oratory.
Kate Swier received an Excellent + in story telling.
Charli Paulsen recieved an Excellent + in Poetry and Humorous.
Senior Duo Ella Hamilton and Abby Gretschmann received an Excellent +
Sophomore Duo Pria Sesler and Irelynn Small received an Excellent +.
It was a great day to be a Pirate!
This morning, grades K-4 had a fun assembly with Phil Baker from the South Dakota Arts Council. Students were up and moving with music!
The Chemistry class celebrated "mole" day (if you know you know!) by calculating the number of potassium atoms in their glass of carbonated apple juice!
Football....Thursday! Change of day, same Game Day Pirate attitude! Good luck!! 🏴☠️
🍂 Fall Weather Reminder! 🍁
The temperatures are dropping, and those crisp fall mornings are here! Please remind your students to bring a jacket or sweatshirt to school each day so they stay warm during recess and arrival/dismissal times. Thank you for helping keep our kids cozy and comfortable as the weather changes! 🧥🍃
The temperatures are dropping, and those crisp fall mornings are here! Please remind your students to bring a jacket or sweatshirt to school each day so they stay warm during recess and arrival/dismissal times. Thank you for helping keep our kids cozy and comfortable as the weather changes! 🧥🍃
We're excited to host a Family Engagement Night for grades K–5 on November 17th, and we need enthusiastic volunteers to help bring the event to life! If you enjoy working with kids and want to be part of a fun, hands-on evening, this is the perfect opportunity.
No prep needed — just bring your energy and smile! All materials and instructions will be ready for you at your station. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, and we kindly ask volunteers to arrive by 5:00 PM for a quick orientation and to get familiar with their activity.
If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Fathke at the school.
Phone: 605-286-3291 ext. 110 or Lindsey.Fathke@k12.sd.us
Check out the exciting activities we have planned below — and thank you in advance for helping us create a memorable night for our families!
(1) Reading Connections Bingo
(2) Alliteration Adventure
(3) Bookmark Creation Station
(4) Figurative Frenzy
(5) Mystery Minute
(6) Picture This!
(7) Rhyme Time Challenge
(8) Sight Word Swat
(9) Story Quilt Creation
(10) Syllable Slam! Bounce the Beats
(11) Synonym Splat Dash
(12) Word Ladder Challenge
No prep needed — just bring your energy and smile! All materials and instructions will be ready for you at your station. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, and we kindly ask volunteers to arrive by 5:00 PM for a quick orientation and to get familiar with their activity.
If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Fathke at the school.
Phone: 605-286-3291 ext. 110 or Lindsey.Fathke@k12.sd.us
Check out the exciting activities we have planned below — and thank you in advance for helping us create a memorable night for our families!
(1) Reading Connections Bingo
(2) Alliteration Adventure
(3) Bookmark Creation Station
(4) Figurative Frenzy
(5) Mystery Minute
(6) Picture This!
(7) Rhyme Time Challenge
(8) Sight Word Swat
(9) Story Quilt Creation
(10) Syllable Slam! Bounce the Beats
(11) Synonym Splat Dash
(12) Word Ladder Challenge
The All-State Chior students have had a couple days where they have gone and worked on the pieces they will be performing at All-State Chorus at the end of the month. This week, they were at DWU!
We would really appreciate any feedback on the survey below! Thank you for taking the time to fill out!
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Grades 8-12 heard a presentation today about the Build Dakota Scholarship and all the opportunities it presents. Be sure to ask your student about it or ask Ms. Wynia or Mrs. Fathke!
Gate prices for Thursday evenings playoff game are Adults $7.00 and Students $5.00. These prices are set by the SHDSAA and Avon Activity Tickets are NOT valid for use. Avon vs. Oldham-Ramona Rutland will begin at 7:00 pm , Thursday, October 23, in Avon. Good luck, PIrates!
Tonight at parent's night we recognized our seniors. Thank you for your years of dedication to Lady Pirate Volleyball!
The Lady Pirates are home again tonight! It's Dig Pink night!! Let's see your pink!
It's also Parent's night. Parents, please be there no later than 6:45 pm.
The yearbook & Jolly Roger staff attended the SD High School Press Convention at USD today, where they had the opportunity to attend various sessions and learn more about the fields of journalism, photography, marketing, and more!
Enjoy some tailgating on Thursday night before the playoff game!
The Lady Pirates are back in action today!
The Oral Interp team competed in Brandon Valley Speaking Lynx Invitational today.
Abby Gretschmann 3rd place- Drama
Charli Paulson 6th place- Humorous
Jake Namminga 6th place- Storytelling
Readers Theater 6th place - Kaydence Metzger, Jake Namminga, Pria Sesler, Irelynn Small
Great job everyone!
Avon will host Oldham-Ramona-Rutland in the 1st Round of the High School Football Playoffs. The game is Thursday night, October 23rd. Game time will be 7:00 pm.
Avon will host Oldham-Ramona-Rutland in the 1st Round of the High School Football Playoffs. The game is Thursday night, October 23rd. Game time will be announced when it is determined.
Gold Standard Pirates of the Week!
PK-4: Haven Haenfler
5-8: Zane Rush
9-12: Addison Lavelle
Congratulations!
PK-4: Haven Haenfler
5-8: Zane Rush
9-12: Addison Lavelle
Congratulations!
Reminder to return permission slips by Wednesday morning to the business office.
