News & Updates

Here's your chance to nominate an ALL Star — any Avon Schools employee who you believe goes above and beyond to make sure Avon Schools is a place where ALL belong, learn, and grow.

Avon Schools Superintendent Dr. Scott Wyndham has an important message about the Operating Referendum Renewal for Avon parents, guardians, employees, and the community. 

In this, the first of what will be an annual Avon alumni episode, Dr. Wyndham catches up with three Avon High School grads, individuals who excelled in academics, arts, and athletics during their time in Avon and who are continuing to do great things in college and beyond.

Recently 773 parents took the time to provide feedback about their parent-teacher conference experience. In addition, many took the time to type affirming words about their experience in Avon Schools.

Avon is one of the leading school corporations in the Hoosier state, and it's not by accident. Avon students succeed in school and in life thanks to the support of their parents and family members, excellent educators and school staff, and the Avon-Washington Township community.

This month, you nominated 60 individuals and the entire Transportation department as ALL Stars — Avon Schools employees who embody our mission: ALL belong, learn, and grow. Meet this month's ALL Stars and read a few of the comments.

"I want to be able to continue the high standard of excellence that our community has come to expect, and we can only do it through the support we receive day-in and day-out from our community. I'm just thankful to be a part of such a great school district."

What was it like to be a teacher in Avon Schools in the years before and after voters approved the 2018 Operating Referendum? Avon Middle School West Teacher Michelle Howard explains.

Karie Mize and Matt Shockley have remained committed to our students, their colleagues, and our community through many highs and lows. Listen in as Dr. Wyndham talks with them about their experiences in Avon Schools and hear their firsthand accounts of the impact of Avon's failed 2011 Operating Referendum and the voter-approved 2018 Operating Referendum. You'll learn how much the community's support has meant to Avon's 11,000 students and 1,600 employees.

What was it like to be a teacher in Avon Schools in the years before and after voters approved the 2018 Operating Referendum? Avon High School Internship Coordinator Adam Clark and Pine Tree Elementary School Teacher Casie Clark explain.

"The thing I can say, quite honestly, to our community is that the school district has been faithful stewards. They have provided an annual report regarding how [2018 Operating Referendum] funds have been used. And I think the community can be proud. ... There are direct results from how those dollars have been used and the success we have seen inside and outside the classroom for our kids."

Last week, on a palette the size of the entire parking lot, Pine Tree students and teachers celebrated their togetherness as a school community.

This month, you nominated 62 individuals and two entire departments as ALL Stars — Avon Schools employees who embody our mission: ALL belong, learn, and grow. Meet this month's ALL Stars and read a few of the comments.

Dr. Wyndham is joined by three employees who play a direct role in welcoming families and students to our schools and helping them belong, learn, and grow: Pine Tree Secretary/Registrar Nicole Derhammer, Avon Middle School West Instructional Assistant Sue Misner, and Pine Tree Multilingual Teacher Sarah Valentin. Find out how the 2018 Referendum is empowering their work.

What was it like to be a teacher in Avon Schools in the years before and after voters approved the 2018 Operating Referendum? Willow Elementary School Teacher Amy Adams and Avon Middle School South Dean/Athletic Director Scott Adams explain.

"For me, I'm Avon 100%. ... The sky is the limit on what this school can do and provide for our amazing students. We can do anything. The future is incredibly bright." - Matt Harloff, Avon Marching Black & Gold Director

What was it like to be a teacher in Avon Schools in the years before and after voters approved the 2018 Operating Referendum? Veteran Avon educator Donnell Shrewsbury explains.

This information is designed to help the community participate and to share factual information related to the Renewal of the voter-approved 2018 Operating Referendum, which expires in 2026.

All Avon K-12 students have the opportunity to begin each day filled up and ready to learn. Our schools serve breakfast each morning for just $2.15.

Welcome to episode 100 of the Orioles In-The-Know podcast. After 99 episodes of Dr. Wyndham playing host — listening to others answer his questions — Avon High School senior Robert Porter flips the script on him, taking control of the podcast for this special episode. A lot has happened in Avon Schools in the five years that have passed since episode 001.

Avon High School has always had a high graduation rate, but the class of 2025 broke the record for the all-time highest. This spring, 98.4% of AHS students graduated. How was AHS able to achieve such a high mark?

What was it like to be a teacher in Avon Schools in the years before and after voters approved the 2018 Operating Referendum? Veteran Avon educator Julie Lucas explains.

This month, you nominated 47 individuals as ALL Stars — Avon Schools employees who embody our mission: ALL belong, learn, and grow. Meet this month's ALL Stars and read a few of the comments.

Avon Community School Corporation Superintendent Dr. Scott Wyndham has a brief message for all Avon and Washington Township Voters.

In 2012, Avon Schools ranked 16 out of 292 Indiana school corporations on standardized testing results. In the following years, our state rank fell 39 places to 55th in the state. In 2018, when the community supported the Operating Referendum, test scores rebounded immediately.

Dr. Wyndham talks with three excellent educators: Maple Elementary Kindergarten Teacher Janet Craig, Evergreen Elementary 1st Grade Teacher Lauren Ruth, and Avon High School Math Department Chair and Math Teacher Andrea Austin. They share their perspectives on Avon Schools before and since voters approved the 2018 Referendum.

Avon Schools has a track record of incredible achievements that stretches decades into the past. Students, educators, and staff are empowered to achieve even more when they are surrounded by enthusiastic community support.

What was it like to be a teacher in Avon Schools in the years before and after voters approved the 2018 Operating Referendum? Veteran Avon educator Sarah O'Brien explains.

A special election is being held in Avon-Washington Township on Tuesday, November 4. You can register by October 4 at the self-serve kiosk at your child's school or online using these links.

Did you know there's a direct link between low class sizes and student achievement? The 2018 Operating Referendum provided funds to hire enough excellent educators that large class sizes could return to normal.

Our Transportation Department employees will be up early tomorrow morning. But their job isn't just about completing the routes on time. It's about safety first.

At Pine Tree Elementary School, our employees chose Mindy Stinnett as our school's Teacher of the Year and Nicole Derhammer as our Support Staff of the Year.

Autism Consultant Brianne Miller has earned the Distinctive Service of the Year Award from the Indiana Council of Exceptional Children. Meet Mrs. Miller and find out how she's impacting staff, students, and families across our community.

We've assembled our Back-to-School Guide — a detailed webpage, accessible to all Avon families — to serve as your one-stop-shop for all the information you need for the new school year.

Much attention has been given to how our 2025 Redistricting Project will affect students, families, educators, and school staff — and rightly so. The Redistricting Project also affects large amounts of classroom furniture and supplies.

All belong, learn, and grow at Pine Tree Elementary, and this dedicated team of educators recently received word that they are being recognized for their sustained efforts.

"It’s hard to believe that we’ve reached the end of another school year. This year has been full of individual, school-level, and district-wide highlights that are worth celebrating."

The Avon Board of School Trustees, Dr. Wyndham, district administrators, friends, family, and colleagues gathered to celebrate with 15 special individuals upon their retirements from Avon Schools.

On a sunny afternoon, 70 students from Pine Tree and River Birch Elementary Schools united for a special event at Avon Middle School North.

In May, you nominated 41 individuals as ALL Stars — Avon Schools employees who embody our mission: ALL belong, learn, and grow. Meet this month's ALL Stars and read a few of the comments.

Once again, Avon Community School Corporation has been recognized as one of the nation's Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants.

It's Teacher Appreciation Week, the perfect time to reveal our 2024-25 Teachers & Support Staff of the Year. Congratulations to these deserving individuals who nominated and chosen by their colleagues!

For this Teacher Appreciation episode, Dr. Wyndham has a fast-paced conversation with five veteran teachers: Preschool Teacher Kastonia Gray, Kindergarten Teacher Renee Moore, 5th Grade Teacher Dee Andrus, 7th Grade Teacher Luke Tudor, and High School Teacher Chris Hill.

Historically, we've held our annual e-learning day in November. This year, it was moved to May 1. Why? For Avon employees, it's all about building momentum for the upcoming school year.

Tuesday, April 22, is National Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Be sure to tell your bus driver, aide, or transportation department member how much you appreciate them!

In April, you nominated 27 individuals as ALL Stars — Avon Schools employees who embody our mission: ALL belong, learn, and grow. Meet this month's ALL Stars and read a few of the comments.

Attention, parents of students who will return to Avon Schools for the 2025-26 school year. It is now time to complete returning student registration.

In March, you nominated 44 individuals as ALL Stars — Avon Schools employees who embody our mission: ALL belong, learn, and grow. Meet this month's ALL Stars and read what a few nominators wrote.

On Thursday, March 13, more than a dozen young men — AHS juniors and seniors — boarded a minibus with Principal Matt Shockley so they could participate in Men IN Action Read.

Last week, with the help of their teachers, school administrators, fellow students, and Big O the Oriole mascot, Avon's 2nd- and 3rd-grade students got ready to rock the IREAD test.

We are excited to welcome our new kindergarten students when the new school year begin. In the meantime, sparents and guardians, please mark your calendars for kindergarten assessment nights, April 15 and May 15.

In a mere five months all of our ongoing renovation and construction projects will be complete and ready to welcome students and educators.

In February, you nominated 50 individuals as ALL Stars — Avon Schools employees who embody our mission: ALL belong, learn, and grow. Meet this month's ALL Stars and read what a few nominators wrote.

Music Teacher Alyssa Anderson is passionate about inspiring a love for performing arts in her students. For the second year in a row, she took a group of students to the Circle the State with Song festival.

Even though the 2025-26 school year is still several months away, registration for our community preschool is underway and kindergarten registration begins on March 1.

In January, you nominated 42 individuals as ALL Stars — Avon Schools employees who embody our mission: ALL belong, learn, and grow. Meet this month's ALL Stars and read what a few nominators wrote.

In December, you nominated 52 individuals as ALL Stars — Avon Schools employees who embody our mission: ALL belong, learn, and grow. Meet this month's ALL Stars and read what a few nominators wrote.

Town Council proclaimed that Friday, December 13, will be 'Black & Gold Day' in the Town of Avon in honor of the triumphant season just completed by the Avon Marching Black & Gold.

With Thanksgiving coming up, we take a break from our normal conversations and invite you into some of our classrooms. We want you to be able to hear directly from students at Pine Tree Elementary, Avon Intermediate School West, Avon Middle School South, and Avon High School as they answer a single question: What are you thankful for?

Bookmark this post and make it your home for coverage of Avon Marching Black & Gold's experience at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. See inside for broadcast info, daily video logs, links to media coverage, and more.

In November, you nominated nearly 70 individuals as ALL Stars — Avon Schools employees who embody our mission: ALL belong, learn, and grow. Meet this month's ALL Stars and read what a few nominators wrote.

ACSC's K-8 Principals and Assistant Principals have an important message to share as we finalize the redistricting project and anticipate the 2025-26 school year. You'll want to hear directly from them.

From time to time, winter weather may cause us to call for a delay, early dismissal, e-learning day, or even a closure. Here's how and when we make these important decisions and notify you.

In October, you nominated 53 individuals as ALL Stars — Avon Schools employees who embody our mission: ALL belong, learn, and grow. Meet this month's ALL Stars and read what a few nominators wrote.

Enrollment is now open for Indiana Learns. This is a free tutoring opportunity for Indiana students in grades 3-8 and it is offered in partnership with educators and schools across the state.

In a season during which everyone is searching for fall flavors, Beasley’s Orchard, located in Danville, has been providing fresh-picked apples for students in all 12 Avon schools.

In September, you nominated 83 individuals as ALL Stars — Avon Schools employees who embody our mission: ALL belong, learn, and grow. Meet this month's ALL Stars and read what a few nominators wrote.

On September 12, 850 juniors descended upon the Town of Avon today for the 10th-annual AHS celebration of community involvement: Junior Day of Caring.

Thanks to the valuable insights brought forward by dedicated ML teachers, Avon Education Foundation has provided funding to purchase multilingual reading materials for all Avon school libraries.

Avon is participating in a pilot program called ILEARN Checkpoints, an initiative by the IDOE designed to help students from Grades 3 to 8 in assessing their progress in key skills and concepts in English/Language Arts and Math.

The NOVA Run Club Fall Season is for any ACSC students in grades 1 through 6 to promote the sport of distance running in our community. The session runs from September 5 through October 10.

We are excited that we have been able to welcome 76 new certified staff and 105 new support staff members to our Avon Community School Corporation team this summer.

Avon Schools Bus Driver Shirley Brinkman is our 2024 Support Staff of the Year.

Stand up, speak out for Avon Schools by becoming an Oriole Advocate. Advocates promote student achievement and community engagement by lending a voice to students, teachers, and staff. Apply today!

Washington Township Parks & Recreation is hiring Club Supervisors & Counselors for their Explorer Extended Care Program. Employees will work in all of the ACSC K-6 buildings for the 2024-2025 school year.

We have a great team in Avon Schools, but there's still room for you. If you're looking for an opportunity to grow, get meaningful experiences, access benefits, make a positive impact, or just earn a few extra dollars, you'll find openings here in Avon Schools.

Avon Education Foundation will help to send more than 1,100 Avon students back to school at this year's Supply it Forward event. You can help!

On July 31, Avon Schools is preparing to welcome approximately 700 kindergarten students to school for the first time. An influential team is already hard at work re-imagining what their first eight days in kindergarten will entail.

In the minutes leading up to 2024 Commencement, Avon Schools employees and their graduating sons and daughters took a moment to pose for a group photo.

In May, you nominated 67 individuals as ALL Stars — Avon Schools employees who embody our mission: ALL belong, learn, and grow. Meet this month's ALL Stars.

Pine Tree and River Birch Elementary Schools united this week for a unique event. They hosted a combined Unified Track Meet for students with special needs and their buddies. Students competed together in a host of events.

A lot can happen over the course of a school year, especially in a school corporation like Avon Schools. We have compiled a list of some of the academic, artistic, athletic, and teacher/leader highlights that have happened since last July, and you can access them all on our website. 

Avon Schools district leaders, family, and friends gathered on May 13 to celebrate 24 employees who are retiring this year. In total, these individuals dedicated 552 years of service to Avon.

Betsy Chambers is our Teacher of the Year and Kristi Dillon is our Support Staff of the Year. Both are so deserving!

Any Pine Tree Elementary students who happened to be absent today missed their Principal and Assistant Principal kissing pigs! But that's the point. Not many of them were absent. The pig kissing was a reward for meeting their attendance goal.

In April, you nominated 54 individuals as ALL Stars — Avon Schools employees who embody our mission: ALL belong, learn, and grow. Meet this month's ALL Stars.

In March, you nominated 78 individuals as ALL Stars - Avon Schools employees who embody our mission: ALL belong, learn, and grow. Meet this month's ALL Stars.

Hundreds of incredible Avon teachers deserve our admiration, respect, and support every week of the year, and we're glad for the opportunity we have to demonstrate our appreciation during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6-10.

Thanks to our friends in the Danville Community School Corporation, Avon elementary students get to explore the outer reaches of space from the center of Hendricks County.

Students and staff at Pine Tree Elementary got to enjoy an early taste of May in Indy on a chilly March day when Pine Tree parent and INDYCAR Series racing team member David Karcanes and 500 Festival Princess Luci Woodrum stopped by to visit.

A group of a dozen young men from Avon High School gathered early Thursday morning with Principal Matt Shockley, district administrators, civic leaders, business owners, religious leaders, and hundreds of good neighbors from across the county to participate in Men IN Action READ.

Last week, a group of multilingual learner (ML) students and their families met at Avon Town Hall. They recorded video for a special, interactive painting that will hang inside Hendricks Live! when it opens this spring.

Three Pine Tree Elementary students recently performed with hundreds of Indiana area 4th through 6th grade students at the Circle the State with Song Festival.

AEF exists to support creativity, innovation, and excellence within Avon Schools. They recently awarded 21 Helping Hands Grants to Avon educators. Meet the recipients and find out how they plan to use their awards.

Students have a special opportunity to support innovation, creativity, and excellence in our classrooms by participating in Hats Off to AEF Day, Friday, March 8. Students who bring a $1 donation can wear a hat to school.

In February, you nominated 83 individuals as ALL Stars - Avon Schools employees who embody our mission: ALL belong, learn, and grow. Meet this month's ALL Stars.

Avon’s kindergarten through sixth grade students have spoken. In August 2025, when AIS East and West open their doors as elementary schools, students will walk into Evergreen Elementary and Willow Elementary.

Avon will experience totality during the total solar eclipse on April 8. It's exciting to be in the path of such a rare event. Let's plan together so we can all enjoy it safely.

AEF's mission is to support creativity, innovation, and excellence within the Avon Community School Corporation. Join them by participating in the Major Saver Fundraiser.

In January, you nominated 37 individuals as ALL Stars - Avon Schools employees who embody our mission: ALL belong, learn, and grow. Meet this month's ALL Stars.

We are extremely grateful for the dedication and commitment of our five school board members: President Kim Woodward, Vice President Anne Engelhardt, Secretary Sarah Parent, Cindy Simmons, and Jennifer Smith.

In December, you nominated 61 individuals and one team of instructional assistants as ALL Stars - Avon Schools employees who embody our mission: ALL belong, learn, and grow. Meet this month's ALL Stars.

The Avon Town Council has declared Friday, December 15, Black and Gold Day in honor of Avon High School's 2023 National Blue Ribbon School award and the Avon Marching Black & Gold's fourth Bands of America Grand National Championship. Celebrate with us!

You'll enjoy this conversation featuring Dr. Wyndham, Principal Shelley Moyers, Kindergarten Teacher Kayleah Anderson, third-grade student Zy'lynn, and fourth-grade student Spencer. They were excited to share their perspectives as they've watched the construction unfold and as they prepare to enjoy the new spaces in just a few weeks.

The Avon High School Madrigal Singers toured around Avon Schools and the community last week, bringing holiday cheer with them. Check out photos and a video from their performance and learn about how you can get tickets to Friday's Sounds of the Season choir concert.

Pine Tree Elementary School’s Kindness Club recently completed a pet supply drive to help Misty Eyes Animal Center. They donated pet supplies and made fleece tie blankets.

In Avon Schools, it’s beginning to look — and sound — like the holiday season. Mark your calendars and join us at the band, orchestra, and choir performances listed here.

In November, you nominated 53 individuals and one entire school staff as ALL Stars - Avon Schools employees who embody our mission: ALL belong, learn, and grow. Meet this month's ALL Stars.

Each November, we dedicate an episode of the Orioles In-The-Know podcast to one simple question, “What are you grateful for?” During the e-learning day earlier this month, we spoke with River Birch Elementary, Avon Intermediate School West, Avon Middle School North, and Avon High School teachers, administrators, and support staff about what they're grateful for.

Join Superintendent Dr. Scott Wyndham in this special episode as he talks with Director Matt Harloff and Assistant Director Karl Hartman about Avon Marching Black & Gold's Bands of America Grand National Championship, the fourth in the AHS Band's illustrious history.

To all past and present members of the US Armed Forces, thank you for your service. Our schools have been awash in red, white, and blue this week as Veterans Day celebrations have taken place. Enjoy a few photos showing some of the highlights.

Last spring, district leaders amended the 2023-24 school year calendar to include dedicated space and time for conferences to occur on two afternoons in September. We surveyed parents and educators about the experience and here is what they said.

In October, you nominated 41 individuals as ALL Stars - Avon Schools employees who embody our mission: ALL belong, learn, and grow. Meet this month's ALL Stars.

You nominated 61 staff members, a volunteer, a team, and a therapy dog — It's true! — who you feel embody our mission: ALL belong, learn, and grow. Thank you for taking the time to submit your nominations.

Parent-teacher conferences will take place for grades k-8 on September 28 and 29. Students will have school in the morning. During the afternoon, parents will attend conferences and students will complete e-learning assignments. Here are the details.

Pine Tree students learned about kindness with the help of Big O, the Avon High School mascot, and the world premiere of a music video starring their teachers.

Don't miss out on a crucial informational presentation that could make all the difference in your child's life. Join us for an informative and enlightening session on current drug trends among teenagers.

The list of 25 finalists for the Indiana Teacher of the Year was just released and it includes Avon Community School Corporation Teacher of the Year, Pine Tree Elementary Multilingual Learner Teacher Sarah Valentin!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 19, and plan to join Avon Marching Black & Gold and Avon Athletics at 2023 Community Day.

LINQ Connect has replaced the Titan Family Portal for online lunch payments. Learn how to use the service.

Welcome to season 4 of the Orioles In-The-Know podcast! We're kicking off this new season with a very special episode featuring 2023 Teacher of the Year Sarah Valentin.

Registration is open for the Fall Cheerleading Clinic. Students in grades k-8 can participate. Register by August 11.

Pine Tree Elementary Multilingual Learner Teacher Sarah Valentin is our 2023 Teacher of the Year. Congratulations, Sarah!

Avon Intermediate School East Special Education Assistant Sue Misner is our 2023 Support Staff of the Year.

We are excited to share that Mrs. Shelley Moyers is the new Pine Tree Elementary Principal.

Each year, on the final few days of school, Avon High School seniors gown up and parade around the elementary schools they attended.

The Board, Superintendent Dr. Scott Wyndham, school and district administrators, and friends and family gathered to celebrate 19 men and women who are retiring from Avon Schools this year.

A student in Andrea Brackman's 4th-grade class at Pine Tree Elementary illustrated a newly published book that is available on Amazon.

Speech and language students at Pine Tree Elementary had the opportunity to participate in writing a book about their time in speech. Now they have a book that details their experience.

The Evening of Excellence is a celebration of the Avon High School graduating class featuring the top 25 students by academic rank. Each student honors two educators. Meet them all.

The substance abuse epidemic isn't only happening somewhere else or on the evening news. It is affecting young people in our community. Dr. Wyndham talks with substance abuse, mental wellness, and law enforcement experts about how we can protect and care for young people.

We are in the process of a project at Pine Tree that will ultimately allow us to serve a greater number of students and provide much-needed updates to one of Avon's oldest elementary schools.

Inside this issue: a note from Dr. Wyndham about plans for future growth and expansion, information about the Avon High School project, stories about students and and teachers achieving high honors, and much more.

Avon kindergarten teachers are using structured play to promote social-emotional development, problem solving, and other critical skills that are necessary for normal and healthy child development.

At a recent game, members of the AMS South Boys Basketball team took a moment before tipoff to recognize the teachers who have made the biggest impact on them.

The November meeting agenda for the Oriole Advocates class of '23 was dominated by a lengthy, interactive discussion with eight of Avon's 12 Teachers of the Year.

Avon Community School Corporation is one of two Indiana school districts recognized as 2022 Clean Air Award recipients by the National Air Filtration Association.

This month, the Board of School Trustees celebrated a Pine Tree Elementary student for his Indiana Statehood Day essay. He was in the top 1% of all submissions.

Several Avon residents banded together to conduct a campaign to raise money from hundreds of likeminded individuals. They presented Avon Schools with a gift that would remind us of their support and deep appreciation.

Listen in as Dr. Wyndham discusses PLCs with seven educators. Learn what they are, how they're impacting educators, and how students are reaping the benefit as academic growth and achievement rise.

Welcome to The Library Minute. This week, a student at Pine Tree Elementary shares her review of She Persisted: Ruby Bridges by Kekla Magoon.

Our Superintendent, Dr. Scott Wyndham, joined the August 10 WISH-TV Daybreak broadcast to talk about Avon Schools.

To eliminate any remaining confusion, please read this information about school meal pricing and contact us if you have additional questions.

Thanks to a small collection of helpful tools — and the people who use them — our multilingual learners and their families can belong, learn, and grow.

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact in the community and gain valuable experience? It's time to Sub In! Substitute Teachers are MVPs in Avon Schools.

There's no more appropriate way to conclude season 2 of the Orioles In-The-Know podcast than to highlight some of our graduating seniors in this senior sendoff.

In light of their unprecedented success at the 2022 WGI World Championships, The Town of Avon honored Avon Bands and declared Monday, May 16, as Avon School Band Day in the Town of Avon.

Welcome to The Library Minute. This week, a student at Pine Tree Elementary shares her review of Can You Survive the Titanic? by Allison Lassieur.

Join Dr. Wyndham in this celebration of Avon's incredible educators as he talks with leaders from two of the organizations working hard to support our teachers. Plus, hear from dozens of Avon students.

Make plans to bring your entire family and join the celebration at the 2022 Culture Fair on May 7. The event is open to the public.

April is School Library Month in the Avon Community School Corporation libraries. Here are some examples about what is happening in your school library.

The members at Crossroads Church participated in a special offering recently, and due to their generosity, they were able to include a gift to Avon Schools to fund a special initiative.

Pine Tree Assistant Principal Jennifer McCann Thomas shared about two special celebrations that have captivated students' attention and imagination during the month of March.

Avon is known across the nation for the sustained success of our Music Education program. The success at AHS wouldn't be possible without the foundation that is built in Avon's elementary, intermediate, and middle schools.

Because of the composure, maturity, and courage Rachel displayed while placing a 911 call during an emergency, she was awarded the Indiana Public Safety Communications Kids Hero Award.

March 7-11 is National School Breakfast Week (#NSBW22). Did you know that Avon Schools cafeterias serve breakfast – FREE to all – every school day? It's true!

Inside this issue, get details about development happening in and around Avon, information about Pine Tree Elementary School's big recognition, the latest Performing Arts accomplishments, and much more.

Listen in as Dr. Wyndham talks with four of Avon's outstanding educators, Hayley Hatchett (Avon High School), Dewitt Jackson (Avon Middle School South), Megan Lofgren (Avon Intermediate School West), and Clare Hoover (Pine Tree Elementary School).

Pine Tree Elementary has earned recognition as a National Title I Distinguished School on the basis of outstanding student academic achievement.

With Thanksgiving coming up, we take a break from our normal conversations and invite you into some of our classrooms to hear what makes Avon's students and educators grateful.

Learn more about AHS student enrollment and growth predictions, portable classrooms at Intermediate East and West, the Teacher and Support Staff of the Year, Baby and Golden Oldie Orioles, and more.

Avon's elementary students are enjoying 'College Go Week' during the week of September 20-24. It gave them an opportunity to dream and plan for the future.

This year, for the first time, STEM is one of the specials the 3,500 students in our six elementary schools get to experience each week alongside Music, Gym, and Art.

Join Dr. Wyndham and two Avon educators, Steph Duda and Sarah Tuttle, as they sit down for a conversation about the work they’re doing to provide rich, hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) experiences for all 3,500 elementary students in our school district.

At the ACSC Back-To-School Celebration on July 27, we celebrated three notable Avon educators. Our annual “Baby Oriole Just Hatched” award goes to the person who was most recently hired, and we recognize the people who have the longest tenure in Avon Schools, our “Golden Oldie Orioles.”