The HOSA students spent Thursday and Friday in Sioux Falls at the SD state conference. Many students competed in various healthcare events. They also attended breakout sessions and activities presented by professionals from all over the state. It was a great couple of days exploring opportunities and meeting new people.
Congratulations to the following individuals who placed in the top 3 in their events. They have each qualified for the International HOSA Conference in Indianapolis this June!
HOSA Bowl -
Kate Swier, Hope Kemnitz, Charli Paulsen, and Rilyn Thury (1st)
Dental Science -
Anna Lupi (1st)
Human Growth/Development - Kate Swier (1st)
Behavioral Health -
Anna Lupi (2nd)
Jaycee Martin (3rd)
Excited to announce an Open House for any prospective students, in district or out, who would be interested in joining our crew! If this date doesn't work, feel free to contact Mr. Kuhlman or Mrs. Fathke anytime for a tour and more information about Avon School. Come see what being a Pirate is all about! Please feel free to share this post. Hooks Up!
A group of students attended the Math Competition in Vermillion today. The students did very well and it was fun to see their brains work together to solve the problems.
Results from each category:
Algebra I:
Beau Tolsma- 2nd
Sean Schryvers- Outstanding
Raegan Brandt- Excellent
Algebra II:
Anna Lupi- Outstanding
Jake Namminga- Outstanding
Braylon Fathke- Honorable Mention
Small School Award- 3rd
Abby Gretschmann- $1000 scholarship
Congratulations to all our mathematicians!
Pop tab competition is over and the winner is....the 3rd graders!!
Great work 3rd grade!
Congratulations to the Boy's track team on winning the Avon Track meet yesterday!
Congratulations to the Boy's Medley Relay on their win! Medley Relay members: Grayson Ratzlaff, Zander Fathke, Cale Cooper, and Trenton Soukup
Congratulations 🏴☠️
Gold Standard Pirates of the Week
PK-4: Royce Kriz
5-8: Kendle Harnett
9-12: Kuyper Rush
Congratulations!
I would like to thank the Avon Community and the Avon Staff for the help you provided at the Avon Junior High and High School Track Meets. It truly appreciated. Thank you!!
Lindsey Fathke was selected Honorary Referee for the Avon Invitational. Congratulations Lindsey.
The Deadline to purchase Awards Banquet Tickets is Friday, April 24. Tickets are $15 available at Avon School Business Office, Community Bank, and Powers Furniture. Cash or check payable to Avon Lion's Club.
📣 Track Meet Update 📣
Please note a change to our upcoming track meet schedule. We will now be combining the junior high and high school meets into one event due to the expected weather on Friday.
Track Meet will take place tomorrow, Thursday, April 16.
Updated Schedule:
• High School Field Events: 11:00 AM
• Running Events: 1:00 PM
See attached new schedule!
Thank you for your flexibility, and we look forward to a great day of competition!
Please note a change to our upcoming track meet schedule. We will now be combining the junior high and high school meets into one event due to the expected weather on Friday.
Track Meet will take place tomorrow, Thursday, April 16.
Updated Schedule:
• High School Field Events: 11:00 AM
• Running Events: 1:00 PM
See attached new schedule!
Thank you for your flexibility, and we look forward to a great day of competition!
The Avon Softball team would like to thank the family of the late Myrtle Reiff for the donation of 4 bats. Myrtle loved her softball and was always in the front row at games! Pictured are Myrtle's grandaughter Abby and her daughters Connie, Peggy, and Janet.
📣 We Need Your Help!
The Avon School District is currently applying for a funding opportunity through Bon Homme Yankton Electric Association for our playground.
The grant asks how many families our organization serves in the Bon Homme or Yankton Electric service area. If you could please let us know if you receive these services, it would be greatly appreciated!
Please e-mail Lindsey at Lindsey.Fathke@k12.sd.us or call 605-286-3291 ext. 110. If I don’t answer, leave me a message!
Thank you for your continued support of our school!
The Avon School District is currently applying for a funding opportunity through Bon Homme Yankton Electric Association for our playground.
The grant asks how many families our organization serves in the Bon Homme or Yankton Electric service area. If you could please let us know if you receive these services, it would be greatly appreciated!
Please e-mail Lindsey at Lindsey.Fathke@k12.sd.us or call 605-286-3291 ext. 110. If I don’t answer, leave me a message!
Thank you for your continued support of our school!
Defend the Dirt!
Great Day Tommorow to check out the new field and watch some Lady Pirate Softball! First game is at 8:30.Hooks Up!
Gold Standard Pirates of the Week
PK-4: Kinglee Hubbell
5-8: Lydia Lane
9-12: Anna Lupi
Congratulations! 🏴☠️
Please purchase Awards Banquet Tickets by April 24, 2026.
It's that time of year to pick our classified staff member of the year as well. We are fortunate to have so many support people to help keep this ship on course! Make your selection below and let us know a little about your choice.
Classified Staff of the Year Link:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RFNG22C
Classified Staff of the Year Link:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RFNG22C
Just reaching out to see if we would have anyone willing to volunteer to take tickets at the Avon Invitational on April 17. It would be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. If interested let Mr. Poppe know. His cell number is 605-661-3750 or his email is brad.poppe@k12.sd.us.
It's that time of year again to select our Teacher of the Year! We greatly value all our teachers and would like you to help select this years recipient. Please use the survey link below to make your selection and give us some input for your vote. We appreciate you being involved in this process.
Teacher of the year Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8MR8NQJ
Teacher of the year Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8MR8NQJ
