School News

6th Grade Parent Information Night

On May 15th, AMS presented to 6th grade parents information about Avon Middle School South. If you were unable to attend, please click on this link for the information that was presented.

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Indiana Online Academy

Click on this link for information regarding online summer classes for 8th grade students

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Twenty-first Century Scholars

Attention 7th and 8th grade Parents, your child might be eligible to enroll in the 21st Century Scholars program. Click on the link for information.

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Avon Middle School South offers Study Tables

Study Tables are offered after school at Avon Middle School South on the following days: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 2:30 – 3:45. During this time, students willwork on homework, study for upcoming tests and quizzes, and organization. Also, Avon High School studnets will come to help tutor the students. If you plan to have your child attend, please be sure to secure a ride home at 3:45 PM

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Indiana Sherriffs Youth Leadership Camp

CLICK on this link for information/registration form for the Indiana Sherriff's Youth Leadership Camp

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Summer Camps

Please click on the Flyer link on the main page of Avon Schools for a listing of all camps along with their registration forms.

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Box Tops for Education

Clip...Save... and Send in Box Tops for Education with your child or drop them off by the office anytime!

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Avon Community School Corporation Invites Area Preschool Directors and Teachers to Attend:

Preparing My Students for the New Rigors of Kindergarten. Click here here to learn more.

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Registration for the 2013-2014 Seedlings Preschool is now open. Click here for registration information.

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Six Avon Schools among Those Named as Indiana 4-Star Schools
Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz announced Indiana's 4-Star schools for 2013 with six Avon schools among them. River Birch Elementary, Maple Elementary, Avon Intermediate School East, Avon Intermediate School West, Avon Middle School North and Avon Middle School South have been designated 4-Star Schools. In order to achieve this honor, a school must be in the top 25th percentile of schools in ISTEP+ testing results. A total of 313 schools received the award throughout the state.

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New Avon Middle School North Principal Named

The Avon Community School Corporation Board has appointed Mrs. Susan Green as principal of Avon Middle School North. The Corporation announced the appointment during a regular board meeting on May 13, 2013.

Mrs. Green will join the district from Southwest Allen County where she serves as principal at Summit Middle School in Fort Wayne. She was also the assistant principal at Summit. She has twenty years of middle level administrative experience in a high performing and progressive school district.
“After careful review of an outstanding candidate pool, Mrs. Green emerged as the right person to lead Avon Middle School North,” said Dr. Margaret (Maggie) Hoernemann, ACSC superintendent. “Mrs. Green is known as a leader with high expectations first and foremost for herself. Teachers describe her as an energetic, personable, and supportive leader. She is deeply committed to student success and knows students and parents well. I would also like to express my deep appreciation to retiring Principal Frank Perkins for his outstanding and caring leadership.”

Mrs. Green received a master's degree in secondary school administration from Indiana University (IUPUI Campus) and a bachelor's degree from Indiana State University. She will begin her new position on July 1, 2013.

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AHS Students Produce Special Video for AEF

The Avon Education Foundation has a new video thanks to the AHS students who wrote and produced the video. It shows the positive impact of the Foundation from their perspective. Visit the AEF homepage at http://avon-schools.org/aef to see the entire video.

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Avon World Drumline Wins State Championship

Congratulations to the Avon High School "World" Winter Drumline for capturing the 2013 state champion title in their division-Scholastic Marching World Class. The Indiana Percussion Association competition was held at Ben Davis High School on March 23, 2013. Avon World’s show entitled, "Avon INK" won with a score of 92.648. Center Grove came in second with a score of 91.850, Franklin Central with a score of 85.888, and Plainfield was 4th with a score of 82.150. In addition, Avon High School "A" Drumline placed 2nd in their State division (Scholastic A) and Avon "World" Guard placed 3rd in State. The show "Avon INK" included musical selections from Palladio, Adiemus, and How It Ends.

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ACSC Announces New Principal at Avon High School

The Avon Community School Corporation Board has appointed Mr. Matthew Shockley as principal of Avon High School. The Corporation announced the appointment during a regular board meeting on March 11.
Mr. Shockley comes to Avon High School after serving as principal at Center Grove High School (Greenwood, IN) during the last nine years. He also served as assistant principal at the high school for three years. In addition, Mr. Shockley was the assistant principal, Social Studies teacher and Emotionally Disabled teacher at Tipton High School (Tipton, IN).

“We are thrilled to have Mr. Shockley join our administrative team,” said Dr. Margaret (Maggie) Hoernemann, ACSC superintendent. “His extensive expertise in administration, demonstrated leadership at Center Grove High School and positive, collaborative relationships match the values embodied by our district. We are grateful to the Avon High School teachers, staff members, students and parents who assisted with the interview process.”

Mr. Shockley received a master’s degree and principal certification from Butler University and a bachelor’s degree from Hanover College. He will begin his new position on July 1, 2013.

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Avon Community Volunteer Day
Avon Community School Corporation is partnering with the Town of Avon and the Avon Community Swim Team (ACST) to promote Avon Community Volunteer Day on June 25, 2013. This year’s Volunteer Day will be at the Phillips 66 National Championships and World Championship Trials. Elite swimmers from around the country will compete at “The Nat” for the coveted title of “National Champion”. Billed as the largest and most prominent USA swimming event in the U.S. this year, the event will be televised on NBC. Volunteers are being asked to assist for a minimum of three sessions. For additional details, click here. Beginning March 15th, the online volunteer registration site will go live: www.acstswim.org.

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