The HOSA chapter had the opportunity to attend and compete at the State Leadership Conference this week in Sioux Falls. This was the largest conference to date with over 1300 students in attendance! Over the two days, students were able to attend breakouts led by healthcare professionals, compete in healthcare based events, and explore career and college options for the future.
Congratulations to the HOSA bowl team, made up of Ashley Tolsma, Ella Small, Maesa Kuhlman, and Gunnar Voigt, who placed 1st in their event! They have qualified to move on and compete at the HOSA International Leadership Conference, which will be held in Nashville this June. Congratulations!
It's a beautiful day tomorrow for some softball! Avon Invitational starts at 9:00
Are you good at making change and have a friendly attitude? Then you are just the person we are looking for! Due to the early start time for the Avon Track meet, we are looking for a couple of volunteer ticket takers to work from 9:30-12:00 on Thursday morning. If you are willing to help out, please let Mr. Kuhlman know. Much appreciated! paul.kuhlman@k12.sd.us
Gold Standard Pirate of the Week
PK-4: Jordan Peterson
5-8: Johanna Namminga
9-12: Memphis Red Buffalo
Congratulations!
We received some nice pictures from Brian Fields commenting on how well the HS band and chorus sounded at the large group contest in Vermillion! Great job, kids, and thanks to Mrs. Schultz and Mr. Sexe for working with these students to develop their true potential. Thanks to Brian for remembering his time in Avon. Hooks up!
CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION RETURNS
AVON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4-1
This is to certify that the results of the School District Election held on the 8th day of April 2025, were as follows:
Craig Vanderlei 72 Votes
Jeff Tolsma 89 Votes
The candidate with the most votes was elected to a three-year position.
There were 162 ballots cast out of the 350 official ballots. There were 162 ballots cast out of 851 registered voters, for a total voting percentage turnout of 19.04%.
We would like to thank everyone who voted in the school board election. In addition, special thanks to our poll workers, Vicki, Carol, and Janet. Finally, thanks to Jeff and Craig for their willingness to serve the students of our district. Results:
Jeff Tolsma: 89 votes
Craig Vanderlei 72 votes
Our Teacher of the Year and Classified Support Person of the year voting is open. Use the links below
Classified staff/Support Person
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5R3SX9K
Teacher of the Year
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FLFNQMT
Voting will end in about 1 week!
E is for Eat! The Kindergarten class is working on letter E so they got to Eat with Mrs. Kocmich in the classroom today! What a treat!
Ambush Camp Information. Forms being sent home with students today.
School Board election today!
Wishing the HS Track team the best of luck as they open their season in Scotland. Javelin at 10:00, followed by the field events and running. If not busy, a great day to take a trip and support the boys and girls! Hooks Up!
A big Thank You to Reece Powers of West Section Auction Services for their donation of $180 to the Angel Fund, which helps families in need pay their lunch bills. Thanks for your support!
It's the home opening day for the Lady Pirates Softball team! Varsity at 4:30 with JV to follow. Hooks Up!
Congratulations to the Lady Pirate Softball team, who went 2-0 in their triangular beating Clark/Willow Lake 16-1 and Elk Point Jefferson 5-3!
A big t hank you to Mrs. Schultz and the Music department for hosting the annual Big and Little Grand March/Dance! It was great to see all the support for this event. I know the kids had a great time. Enjoy each moment, they grow up fast!
Gold Standard Pirates of the Week
PK-4: Iris Newman
5-7: Rex Baade
9-12: Jordyn Voigt
Congratulations!
For those of you attending the Softball triangular in Sioux Falls tomorrow when entering the gate be sure to tell them you are there for the Avon game. We are playing at the Sanford Complex on Field #10. You do not need to pay for our games. There are other games that are taking place that require an entry fee. Your Avon apparel will help your cause! Go Pirates!
The Avon School would like to thank Bon Homme- Yankton Electric for sponsoring the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Scholar of the Week! This week the scholar was Lila Vanderlei. She receives a scholarship in the amount of $250. Congratulations to Lila and thanks to BY-electric for the scholarship and keeping the lights on!
The National Honor Society is recognizing Parkinson's disease awareness this month and asked staff and students to wear gray, we had a great turn out!
