AHS News & Updates

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.

Parents, we put together this helpful guide to help you know what to do with your child's laptop this summer.

Avon High School Valedictorian Emma Cooper attended the May 9 Avon Board of School Trustees meeting, and received a Board Commendation.

The Avon Board of School Trustees issued commendations — the highest honor they can give — to the 2022 WGI World Champion Avon World Drumline and World Guard at their May 9 meeting.

The Avon High School Fashion Merchandising Class is hosting a Greek Gala Fashion Show on Wednesday, May 11, and you are invited.

The Wa-Pe-Ke-Way chapter of DAR hosts an annual essay contest for Hendricks County high school students. Avon High School freshman, Audrey Faletic, is the Hendricks County champion.

River Bolden, an Avon High School JAG student, is one of only five students in the nation and the only from Indiana to receive the $10,000 Ken Smith Scholarship from JAG National.

Teen Republicans last meeting

Dr. Catherine Lewis and her daughters, Claire and Sophia, have a passion for world travel and foreign languages. They're combining both passions this summer.

Vote for Avon to be Indy's best show choir

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.

If you had the chance to serve your Superintendent a refreshing glass of Kool-Aid, how would you do it? Robotics students at Avon High School automated the process.

This year, the Avon High School Art Show returns in-person on Tuesday, May 10. Come enjoy the incredible works of art produced by AHS 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.

For the first time in WGI’s 40-year history, a school’s indoor color guard, percussion, and winds have won all three national titles in a single season.

Jay Webb, Director of Bands at Avon High School provided the following article sharing his perspective on his program's unprecedented success.

Calligraphy Club meeting April 28th after school.

AHS senior Emma Cooper is an Indiana Academic All-Star, one of only 40 Hoosier seniors receiving this honor in 2022.

We are incredibly proud of these AHS journalism students and impressed by their ability to stand out on a national stage.

Avon Girls Soccer is hosting summer camp at the AHS practice fields from June 27-30, and girls entering grades 1-9 are invited to attend.

The Avon High School girls softball program is hosting youth softball camp from June 14-16 for girls from kindergarten through 8th grade. 

The Avon High School girls and boys basketball coaching staffs are hosting girls and boys basketball camps for students in kindergarten through 8th grade this June.

Join the Avon Aerial Orioles at Cedar Elementary School on May 9 and 12 for a Jump Rope Workshop. All skill levels are welcome, kindergarten to adult.

Students entering grades 6-9 this fall can join us from June 22-24 for an action-packed broadcasting experience led by our Avon TV teacher and students!

On Monday, April 11, the Avon Board of School Trustees approved a recommendation to hire Robb King as Assistant Principal for Special Education at Avon High School.       

Welcome to The Library Minute. This week, an Avon High School student shares her review of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

The Avon High School Speech and Debate Club is hosting its second annual Speak Up Summer Camp from May 31 to June 3. Learn to 'Speak Up' this summer.

In Avon, winning isn't limited to the field of play. The Avon High School Athletics Department received the 2021-22 Fall Creek Officials Association Hospitality Award.

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 Avon Outdoor Learning Center is hosting a Native Plant Sale on April 29-30, All proceeds will benefit Avon students' experiences in this outdoor learning environment.

Dr. Wyndham talks with Athletic Director Josh Larsh, Assistant AD Lance Larkey, and AMS North AD/Dean Ed Faughnan about how participation Oriole Athletics helps students succeed.

Spring Play "Failure: A True Love Story" 

Multicultural Fair, May 7th 

Avon TV Broadcasting Bootcamp!

History Club Meeting in Mrs. Servers room A112.

FCCLA Clothing Drive

Avon High School has announced Commencement details for the Class of '22. Mark your calendars.

According to the Avon High School Performing Arts Department, Avon achieved something on Saturday evening that has never happened before: a Pageantry Grand Slam.

Accents and Attraction, Avon High School Show Choirs, had an incredible competitive season, dazzling once again.

Current kindergarten through 8th-grade students, register today for Showstoppers Summer Show Choir Camp. Students from all area schools are welcome to attend.

The Avon High School Science Olympiad Team represented Avon at Indiana's State competition early in March, wrapping up a successful season.

We are incredibly proud of all the dancers who participated in Avon Dance Teams this year. Avon sent the largest number of teams to state finals in school history!

As this year's AHS Speech & Debate Team results demonstrate, these students and their leaders are continuing to achieve an incredible amount of success.

Over the years, many families have chosen to send their children with disabilities to Avon Schools because of our reputation for excellence in Special Education. Find out why.

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.

Purdue University Extension invites students in grades 3-12 to join them for two mornings of exploring STEM through hands-on stations!

Our final day of school is Friday, March 18. We will return to school – rested and ready for a strong finish to the 2021-22 school year – on Monday, April 4.

Our partners at the 4-H Youth Development are facilitating a Spring Break Program called GEM – Get Experience in Mindfulness.

Three AHS teachers – Lisa Kern, Dr. Catherine Lewis, and Matthew Payne – earned the honor of winning 2022 Lilly Endowment Teacher Creativity Fellowships.

Big news out of Avon High School. Five groups are making final preparations for this weekend's state competitions. Go Orioles!

Assistant Superintendent Dr. Michael Sullivan gave several dozen Avon High School students a crash course in men's fashion at a recent AMP meeting.

Interact Club Meeting

Welcome to The Library Minute. This week, an Avon High School senior shares her review of The Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay.

Help AEF line the walkways of the schools, administration building, maintenance facility, and transportation headquarters with an Honor an Educator sign.

Computer Science Honor Society meeting on 3/4/22 in Ms. Lebo room ALC 141 during Gold part of SRT.

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!

Come to the Black History Celebration to experience an exciting event with a laid-back attitude that will include refreshments, dance, plenty of time to interact, and a panel discussion featuring AHS administrators.

Join Dr. Wyndham for this conversation with AHS Dean Dr. Aaron Willis and the three student leaders who launched two clubs designed to help all students belong, learn, and grow.

Student Government Elections

The Avon DECA chapter recently competed against nine schools and over 400 students in the District Competition. Not only did Avon win the district again, 76 students advanced to the state competition in March.

A large crowd of VIPs gathered at the Indiana Statehouse on February 14 for Arts Advocacy Day, and the AHS Chamber Orchestra stole the show.

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.

The IHSPA announced the winners of its annual Harvey Award contests, recognizing the best individual efforts in scholastic journalism for the 2021 school year. AHS students were recognized in eight categories.

The Avon High School Attraction and Accents Show Choirs have had a great show choir season so far! Both groups won their divisions at the DeKalb Invitational last weekend!

Come find out what the fast-growing, award-winning Avon High School Speech and Debate Team is all about at Showcase Night on March 3.

The Avon High School Interact Club is partnering with the Rotary Club of Avon to host the 2022 Prom Dress and Accessories Sale on Saturday, March 12.

The Avon High School and Middle School teams competed in the IHSDTA Solo + Ensemble State Finals contest last weekend and won State in the Large Ensemble group.

The Avon Board of School Trustees celebrated four Avon High School juniors who were recently recognized as IASP Rising Stars.

in January, Avon High School student Neva Verbik took home the second-place trophy at the University of Evansville's seventh annual High School Changemaker Challenge.

The belief that people are the product of their life’s purpose and the desire to help students thrive at Avon High School and beyond is what drove Dean of Students Dr. Aaron Willis to begin Avon Men of Purpose (AMP).

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).

Are you looking for a rewarding, flexible career, dedicated colleagues, and an opportunity to make a lasting impact? Here's your chance.

Do you know someone who would be interested in being a JAG Specialist at Avon High School? If so, please help us spread the word. 

Here's how we make the decision to delay, dismiss early, or conduct an e-learning day when we have snow, sleet, and ice.

In a series of meetings, Avon High School students and members of the community had the opportunity to provide their input and feedback on the upcoming renovation and expansion project.

Driver Ed Safety offers a 30-hour class course and a 6-hour, behind-the-wheel course training to Avon High School students.

The Indiana Department of Health released a helpful, new document with guidance for what to do if you receive a positive result using an at-home COVID test.

Welcome to The Library Minute. This week, a student at Avon High School shares her review of Seafire.

Dr. Wyndham talks with Avon High School junior and senior Jasmine Diallo and Summer Adkins about a wide range of topics: their school experiences, the upcoming renovation and expansion, being a student during COVID and more.

Come to the Interact Club callout meeting right after school on Thursday, August 19th in the ALC Lecture Hall.

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.

Learn more about the Avon High School renovation and expansion project by attending one of two community meetings.

Avon High School senior Summer Adkins won one of three Lilly Endowment Scholarships awarded this year to class of '22 students from Hendricks County schools.

The Avon Board of School Trustees honored the Avon Marching Black and Gold for yet another success-laden season at their meeting on January 10.

Disney Club meeting, Thursday Jan 13th during Gold SRT on the Eatery side of the Cafeteria! From 10:19-10:47.

Haylee Hatchett, who recently became a National Board-Certified Teacher, believes every student deserves to have a highly effective teacher.

Dr. Wyndham talks with Principal Matt Shockley and Assistant Principal Frank Meyer about the rationale for the upcoming renovation and expansion project at Avon High School.

Several Avon administrators joined five students, their friends, and their family members as they graduated from Harris Academy on Wednesday, December 15.

Congratulations to Jasmine Diallo, Josh Heitert, Katherine Langford, and Roshan Patel for being named Rising Stars of Indiana by the Indiana Association of School Principals.

Local healthcare organizations are offering COVID-19 vaccine clinics for all ages in the coming days and weeks.

Graduation orders

Having trouble in science or math class? Join the STEM tutoring club! We can help! We have STEM tutors available each week on Tuesday in ALC 232. 

Dr. Wyndham sits down for a conversation about growth and development in Avon and Washington Township with Town of Avon Town Manager Ryan Cannon.

Ruby Club call out meeting Tuesday, December 7th 6pm at AMS South. Enter through door #1

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.

The Avon High School Teen Republicans welcomed Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch to their meeting on Wednesday, November 17.

Fashion Club clothing drive

Youth Civic Engagement Council

Dr. Wyndham has a conversation with Indiana State Senator John Crane at the end of his "wonderfully difficult experience" as Avon High School Principal-for-a-Day.

Order graduation items

When Avon-Washington Township residents receive the November issue of Avon Magazine, they’ll be greeted by the smiling face of Avon graduate Jared Baker.

Twelve Avon High School students were selected as College Board African American and Hispanic Recognition Program Awardees!

The Avon High School Speech and Debate team has earned significant recognition for its 2020-21 school year successes from the National Speech & Debate Association.

Avon High School Latino students gathered recently for a luncheon to learn about the November 6 virtual Latino Education Summit and College & Career Fair. 

If you plan to make your way to Avon High School for Friday night football under the lights, please refer to the following traffic and parking map.

In recognition of National Principals Month, Dr. Wyndham sat down for a conversation with three of our outstanding principals who have been recognized for their incredible work over the last year.

AHS Library Author Ghost Search

Avon Teen Republicans guest Speaker Whitley Yates, Director of Diversity and Engagement for the GOP. Thursday, October 28th

We received great news about the academic successes of '19 and '20 AHS graduates at a recent AP/SAT CollegeBoard workshop. 

Rise is a reading and mentorship group for 6th-grade girls that will meet this fall at AIS West under the dynamic leadership of AHS student Katherine Langford.

Have you ever felt under-equipped and overwhelmed by the responsibility of keeping your kids safe online? If so, join us.

Five Avon High School students and one '21 graduate have been named 2022 Commended Students by the National Merit® Scholarship Program. 

The Avon High School Student Government invites you to enjoy candy, activities, and fun at Trunk or Treat.

Attention parents and caregivers: Be sure to place our scheduled e-learning day for the 2021-22 school year—November 2—on your calendars.

Please join us for our dine and donate night at Chipotle on Wednesday, October 6th from 5-9pm.

The AHS Quiz Bowl team won their first math against Cardinal Ritter on Tuesday night, ending with a score of 44.

Having trouble in science or math class? Join the STEM tutoring club! We can help! We have STEM tutors available each week on Tuesdays in ALC 232.

Join us after school from 3:15-4pm on September 29th in A112 for Calligraphy Club! For extra fun, bring a friend! We need to plan for Trunk-or-Treat. 

Join us after school from 3:15-4pm on September 30th in A112 for History Club! Bring a friend for extra fun! We need to talk about Trunk-or-Treat!

Reminder to HOSA club members....there will be a meeting today in the ALC Media Center starting at 3:15.

AHS seniors enjoyed Senior Kickback on September 16. The day gave them a chance to build unity and pride and to reflect on their legacy at AHS.

More than 750 Avon High School juniors spent a day caring for the community last week, volunteering their time and talent across Avon and Washington Township.

Quiz Bowl will be meeting on the following dates n Ms. Belleville's room, D214.

Life Song, a Christian Club here at Avon High School, we will meet on Wednesday in the choir room (G129) from 3:14-3:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome!

There will be an Interact Club Meeting right after school this Thursday in the ALC Lecture Hall.

Are you a girl? Do you want to learn more about careers in computer science? Then Girls Who Code might be for you!

Calligraphy Club will meet in Mrs. Sever's room (A112) on Wednesday after school until 4pm. Bring a friend and experience the creative fun!

The Avon Quiz Bowl team will be having an all-member meeting on Tuesday, September 14th after school in Ms. Belleville's room, D214.

If you are a student in one of the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science courses, this club is for you. The meeting will be held in the ALC LGI from 3:15 to 3:45.

Avon High School '21 salutatorian Jacob Mills became a junior at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) before he even stepped onto their Chicago campus. How's that possible?

Please take a moment to review this map of Avon High School. It illustrates the traffic patterns you'll need to utilize after AHS Varsity Football vs Brownsburg on September 10, 2021.

HOMECOMING is the week of 9/3/21 to 9/17/21. Time to show your Oriole Spirit.

Calligraphy Club will meet Wednesday, September 8th from 3:15-4:pm in A112.

The Avon Chess Club will be meeting in Mr. Drabyn's room E119 on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday's of the month starting this Wednesday 9/8/21 from 3:10-4:30 pm.

Avon High will be hosting the 4th Annual Apprenticeship & Trades Fair on September 22nd 6-8pm.

The Christian Club, Life Song will be meeting in choir room G129 on Wednesday, September 1st, from 3:15-3:45 p.m.

AHS Teen Republicans will have a call out meeting this Thursday during the 2nd half of SRT in Mrs. Handlon's room D101.

Calligraphy Club will be having another call-out meeting on Wednesday, September 1st in A112 from 3:15-4:00pm.

Tuesday's meeting will include a friendly competition and candy prizes. Meet in room B112 right after school.

African Diaspora will have their call-out meeting TODAY (8/26) from 3:15-3:45pm in room B202.

Join us at AHS this Saturday from 4:30-7:30 pm for an evening packed with fun and support the AHS Marching Black and Gold. Admission is $5 per person.

Students and staff at Avon High School received an unordinary interruption to their school day on Wednesday. A huge thunderstorm moved through the area at noon causing 25-year-old systems at AHS to become overwhelmed.

Come join us at the Calligraphy Callout Meeting today, August 25th from 3:15 pm-4p.m. in A112.

Avon High School has a new Animation Club! If you love to draw and inmate, contact Mrs. Tauer on Schoology for more information. This will be during SRT Club time.

If you are interested in joining the Robotics Club there will be a Callout Meeting on Friday, August 27th after school until 3:30pm in ALC 145.

Are you interested in being a part of the after school theatre group? Then come to Thespian Troupe 8320's Call out Meeting. It is Monday, August 30th after school at 4:30pm in the auditorium.

There will be an Avon Baseball Callout meeting Wednesday, August 25th in the ALC room 215. 

Interested in tabletop role-playing games? Avon High School's Dungeon's & Dragon's Club will hold their initial meeting Wednesday, August 25 right after school until 4:00 pm in the ALC Lecture Hall.

Come to the Interact Club callout meeting right after school on Thursday, August 19th in the ALC Lecture Hall.

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.”

Parents and Students: Please join us Thursday, August 19 from 7:00-7:30pm in the Auditorium (Enter Door 33) to hear from our Senior Guidance Counselors

There will be a call out meeting for the Swimming and Diving Team on Thursday, August 19th. We will meet after school at 3:20pm at the AHS Pool. tps

Quiz Bowl is having an officer call-out meeting next Monday after school in Ms. Belleville's room, D214.

AHS student Laniya Simon was chosen to be a special guest and presenter at a recent Project AWARE Mental Health Roundtable at the Indiana Statehouse.

If you are interested in joining the Quiz Bowl team, please stop by Ms. Belleville's room in D214 or Mr. Farr's room in E201 for more information.

The Avon High School Speech and Debate call-out meeting is Tuesday, August 24 at 7:30 am in the ALC Lecture Hall.

Reminder that all students driving to school need to complete a parking registration and display their tag in the vehicle. There is no charge this year for the tag.

AHS Families: A few reminders as we begin the school year on Thursday.

Trenton Heim won the 2021 Robert S Hinshaw Mental Attitude Award in Boys Track & Field from the IHSAA.

Lisa Kern is being recognized as a state finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) for 2021.

For the seventh time, Avon has been named one of the Best Communities for Music Education in the US by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation!

We got to celebrate Orioles—several Avon High School grads with incredible academic achievements—at the June 14 meeting of the Board of School Trustees.

An explanation of our different opportunities for learning this fall, including e-learning, in-person, and the Hybrid Schedule.  Also includes where to find important information.

Diversity & Inclusion at Avon High School, Celebrating Black History Month & Other Cultures All Year, Recognizing Similarities & Embracing Differences

End of Year Zoom Podcast 
05/01/2019 Length: 35 Minutes  

Academic Super Bowl call out meetings