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April Student of the Month MS Positive Pirate: Kodi Maggs MS Student of Excellence:Abegael Odens HS Student of Excellence: Kate Swier HS Positive Pirate: Karlie DeVries Elementary Positive Pirate: Lucy Schloss Elementary Student of Excellence: Haven Haenfler Congratulations!

Payments for 2024-2025 School Yearbooks are being accepted until the last day of school. Please bring in a cash or check payment of $35.00 to reserve your copy. Yearbooks are delivered in the fall. There are still some copies of the 2023-2024 yearbook. If you would like to purchase a copy, please stop at the business office. Cash or check payment of $35.00.

2025-2026 Avon School District Preschool Enrollments Applications are currently being accepted for preschool enrollment at Avon School District for the 2025-2026 school year. Due to planning purposes in the upcoming year, it is essential that all applications be returned by June 1, 2025. The cost for the program is $130 per month. The program will run Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 11:30 am. Four year olds only. Your child must be four years of age by August 31. Please note that a certified copy of birth from the County Register of Deeds, and other forms must be completed and returned with the application. Immunizations, required by SDCL 13-28-7.1, must be current for enrollment in the fall. If you have not received an application in the mail, please stop at the business office for an application. Please note that Avon School does not provide transportation to or from preschool.

Avon School District Kindergarten 2025-2026 Fall Enrollment The Avon School District is planning a Kindergarten Shadow Day on Monday, May 12, 2025, for children who will be entering kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. If your child is not currently attending Avon Preschool, please contact the Avon School office to sign up your child by MAY 9. Children will meet at 8:00 am and join the current kindergarten classroom for the morning. Students will also participate in lunch and recess and will be dismissed at 12:15. The child must be five years of age prior to September 1, 2025, per SDCL. If your child has not yet attended Avon School, parents will need to stop at the office that morning to complete enrollment forms. It is also mandatory for parents to bring a certified copy of birth obtained from the County Register of Deeds, the child’s record of immunizations, and the child’s social security card on this day. IF YOUR CHILD IS CURRENTLY ATTENDING AVON’S PRESCHOOL THESE ITEMS ARE ALREADY ON FILE. These documents are required and must be provided for enrollment. Mandatory immunizations, SDCL 13-28-7.1, must also be current prior to the first day of school. If your child is unable to attend Shadow Day, please contact 605-286-3291 ext 114. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school at your convenience.

The 2nd graders took a walk down the street to the greenhouse this afternoon. Thankful Mensch’s for taking the time for us to come visit and learn about plants today. 

Elementary students got a chance to reflect on their school year. On their butterflies they told us what their favorite part of the school year was and what they are looking forward to next year.

Today is School Lunch Hero Day! Thanks, ladies, for keeping our crew well fed and doing it with a smile!

Gold Standard Pirates of the Week! PK-4: Brynn DeJong 5-8: Blake Olson 9-12: Johnny Estes Congratulations!

Regular Meeting of the Avon Board of Education Wednesday, May 14th, 2025—6:30 p.m. Board Room Join Zoom Meeting https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/9883059751?pwd=dlJMZGRsb1NPcVMvd1cwakxUaGdzZz09 Meeting ID: 988 305 9751 Passcode: 3291 Agenda: 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. 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 April 16th Board Meetings.(m) 10. Approve Financial Report. (m) 11. Approve May claims/payment of bills. (m) 12. Cast official election ballots for SDHSAA Board of directors (m) 13. Cast official election ballots for SDHSAA constitutional amendments. (m) 14. Approve Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) stipends to staff. (m) 15. Approve phase money request. (m) 16. Approve the issuance of co-curricular and extra duty assignments for the 2024-25 school year. (m) 17. Approve Avon School District’s partnership with the South Dakota Virtual School for e-learning and online courses for the 2025-26 school year and authorize K-12 principal Mrs. Fathke to sign the agreement and enroll students in courses. (m) 18. Approve the terms and conditions of Avon School District’s Acceptable Use Policy, in compliance with Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). (m) 19. Approve the 2025-26 preschool fee, at $130 per month except $65 for August & May. (m) 20. Consider date and time for the June board meetings. (m) 21. Declare surplus property to be disposed of in accordance with state law. (m) 22. 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 Published once at the total approximate cost of ______________

The softball triangular that was scheduled to be played April 28 in Aberdeen, has been rescheduled for May 23rd in Aberdeen. The matchups will be: Avon vs Mobridge-Pollock at 2:00 pm, Avon vs Florence-Henry at 3:30, and Mobridge-Pollock vs Florence-Henry at 5:00.

As the seniors days wind down, they went down to watch their 1st grade video with Mrs. Kuhlman today. Such fun memories!

The 5th and 6th graders took a field trip to Sioux City today! They toured and enjoyed a presentation at Sergeant Floyd River Museum. They also visited the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center where they learned more about the expedition of Lewis and Clark.

The circus is in town!! 🎪The preschoolers entertained us this morning with their circus performance!

The 5th and 6th graders will be home a little later from their field trip. They should arrive home between 3:45-4pm.

The seniors had a great time in Kansas City for their senior trip. Their itinerary included: *BRKthrough *Kansas City Arrowhead stadium tour * Union Station, Crown Center, WWI Museum *Supper at Laney's Get Down- kids even got to share their talent and sing on the stage! *Creative Culture- students had the opportunity to do some splatter painting * Go Ape Zipline Adventure Park

I heard it through the grapevine that the K-5 students did a terrific job of singing the history of Rock and Roll. You definitely had Mr. Kuhlman tapping his toes! I'm ready to put another dime in the jukebox. Thanks to Mrs. Schultz and Mr. Sexe for putting on a fantastic show.

Nationwide, cell phone usage in schools has become a hot topic. According to the AP At least eight states — California, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia — have enacted measures banning or restricting students’ use of cellphones in schools. In light of these policies and with the high probability this issue could be brought up in Pierre next spring, I am asking you to take a quick survey shown below on the use of cell phones during school hours. There is a comment box, so your input is greatly valued. Thanks for your participation! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NCVTNLH

The softball games in Aberdeen tomorrow are canceled. If a new date is found, we will post.

Deadline to order summer ball apparel is tomorrow at midnight! https://stores.inksoft.com/avon_ball

Games with Grandparents! Thanks for all that came to spend time with our kiddos today!! Loved to see all the smiles ❤️💛