Avon School District 4-1

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Congratulations to the boys who took 6th place at State Wrestling this weekend!

Congratulations to the girls for bringing home 5th place this weekend! Our two seventh graders got some great experience at the State Tournament this past weekend!! The future of our team is so bright! Both Sydney and Harper have improved immensely through this year!! And that showed by qualifying for state as 7th graders! They both gained some great experience and we can’t wait to see what their future holds! Bailey was our lone freshman on the team this year! She was a huge asset on the team and improved so much this year! She ran into a very difficult path to get to state and didn’t get the results she wanted - but one thing we know is that she will be motivated to get there this next year! Great job this year Bailey!! Our two HAMMER Sophomores!! First off - Hadlee Kracht! Hadlee is one of the most exciting (and nerve racking!!☺️) wrestlers you will find out there!! One thing about Hadlee is that she is never out of a match! She went into the state tournament seeded 7th and ended up bringing home 4th!! Next up is Jasmine Ruelas! This year was Jasmine’s first year wrestling and to say it was successful is an understatement!! As soon as she hit the mat - she improved immensely every day!! To make the state tournament her very first year and on top of it placing 4th is an exceptional accomplishment!! She went into the tournament seeded 5th and placed 4th! Our JUNIORS!! Britney! A true GOAT! Britney as we all know is as good as it comes on the mat! She ran into some adversity this year but one thing that really showed is her true perseverance!! Since her injury she has been a great leader in the room - helping the other wrestlers and slowly working on getting healed up!! All I know is that she will come back stronger than ever!! Next is Hope!! Hope has made huge strides in her wrestling this year - especially over the last month or so! She works her butt off in practice and is a true joy to have as an athlete. Hope was seeded 10th and made podium placing 8th - along with getting two huge bonus points pins!!! Senior Highlight! Ashley Tolsma - this was Ashley‘s second year wrestling and partway through this year. She reached the milestone of 50 wins! Which is a huge accomplishment for a short amount of time she has wrestled. Our team wouldn’t be where it is without Ashley, she has such a positive attitude and works so hard to get the results on the mat. She came into the State tournament seated 5th and that is where she placed! She brought in a huge number of extra bonus points as she got three falls, and one tech fall - which is a difference maker in the team race!! we are sure going to miss you in the room and wish you all the best and everything ahead of you ! Lastly Peyton Hellmann - Peyton has been a staple in the wrestling room for many years. She will definitely be missed in the room, but I know she is confident that there is a great set of girls coming down the pipeline to continue the BHSA tradition! Peyton had a great state tournament with three falls and a major decision coming home with the championship!

The 5th and 6th grade boys took first at their tournament today! A great way to wrap up the season! Great job boys!

What a second day of wrestling our girls had!! One last battle today! Good luck!! Jasmine - going for 3rd Hadlee - going for 3rd Peyton - going for 1st Ashley - going for 5th Hope - going for 7th For the Boys Day 2 update Ryvr Larsen in championship Michael Branaugh going for 5th Devonne Broz going for 7th Jackson Kaul going for 3rd Luke Guthmiller going for 7th Isaiah Crownover going for 3rd

Spring is just around the corner and so the spring web store is open! Orders due: Wednesday March 12th at midnight Delivery: March 28th Questions: contact Janelle Sees - 661. 5257 Theresa Swier - 413.5819 Annie Thury - 680.4405 https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstores.inksoft.com%2Favonspring25&data=05%7C02%7C%7C4eab8233d5f842b11d7308dd56d942a1%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638762213308345932%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=08hG2qSoE0a4tUnHmLkHZMUyskgBDsxjJnVW%2F93B0%2F4%3D&reserved=0

Girls' wrestling results from today: Sydney Johnson 0-1 Jasmine Rueles-Hertz 0-1 Harper Kracht 0-1 Hadlee Kracht 1-1 Peyton Hellman 2-0 Ashley Tolsma 1-1 Hope Kemnitz 1-1 Good luck tomorrow!

Wrestling results from today: Ryvr Larsen 2-0 Michael Branaugh 1-1 Devonne Broz 0-1 Corbyn Palsma 0-1 Jackson Kaul 2-0 Jaden Bult 0-1 Luke Guthmiller 1-1 Kolton Vleck 0-1 Isaiah Crownover 2-0 Randall Powers 0-1 Good work today!!! Good luck tomorrow!!

Today is the last day to order Archery shirts.

An open house will be held in Avon on Tuesday, March 4th for the Tabor to Platte Rail to Trail Feasibility Study. It will be held at the Avon School Auxiliary Gymnasium (210 Pine St.) between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend to meet with study advisory team members and consultant staff, who will be available to answer questions and share information about the study. Paper surveys and maps will be available at the open house. You can also take an online survey to express your opinion about a possible trail. Visit the study website to learn more. https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8130293/Tabor-to-Platte-Rail-to-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Survey https://dot.sd.gov/projects-studies/studies/special-studies/tabor-to-platte-rail-to-trail-feasibility-study/

The 3rd graders enjoyed their library time outside today! Soaking up this sunshine!

Gold Standard Pirates of the Week! PK-4: Kinglee Hubbell 5-8: Nick Schryvers 9-12: Erica Cahoy Congratulations!

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February Student of the Month MS Student of Excellence: Shaeleigh Grant HS Student of Excellence: Macy Voigt HS Positive Pirate: Jaydon Driesen Elementary Student of Excellence: Macy Haynes Elementary Positive Pirate: Bode Podzimek MS Positive Pirate: Bennett Vavruska Congratulations!!

Below is the link to watch and listen to the Girls' Basketball Game on February 27th in Parkston at 7:00 pm. It is a link to Radio Station KVHT. https://www.youtube.com/live/TpcUIXlP8cA?si=KMe4GKEiCMHgREZs

Good luck to the wrestlers this weekend at State Wrestling!!

It was great to see the Ship rocking last night! A special group of seniors that will be missed. Let's bring that energy to Hurley tonight. Hooks up!

The Girls' Basketball Region game tonight against Viborg-Hurley is in Hurley. The game will start at 7:00 pm. Livestream available on vhcougars.liveticket.tv

Regular Meeting of the Avon Board of Education Monday, March 10th, 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. (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 12th board meeting (m) 10. Approve Financial Report. (m) 11. Approve March claims/payment of bills. (m) 12. Adopt 2025-26 School Calendar. 13. Offer 2024-25 contracts to certified staff members. (m) 14. Consider date and time for the April board meeting (m) 15. School Board Election update on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Avon Fire Hall. 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 Published once at the total approximate cost of ______________