AHS News & Updates

Nominate an ALL Star! An ALL Star is 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.

Prepare yourself for a scary-good time! Put on your Halloween costume, bring your biggest candy bag, and join us at AHS on October 25 for Trunk or Treat.

If you want to learn more about Avon Schools, consider this your invitation to attend Coffee & Conversation with District Leaders at Pana Donuts on Thursday, November 2, at 7:30 am.

Avon High School has changed a lot in the last four decades, but at least one thing remains the same: Gary Ayers has been teaching there. He recently announced he'll retire at the end of the year. Don't miss his perspective and insights earned by 43 years of teaching at AHS.

Attention Pre-Med Club! We will meet on October 2nd after school in Mr. Payne’s room (A108) until about 4 p.m. Please bring your dues and a bag of candy for Trunk-or-Treat if you haven’t already. Hope to see you there!

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 $1.85.

AHS Principal Matt Shockley and and a member of the class of '24 joined the Indiana Association of School Principals on a recent podcast where they got to discuss the impact of the JAG program.

Ten Avon High School Choir Members recently auditioned for and earned spots on the Indiana All-State Choir!

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.

Dr. Wyndham is joined by Avon High School Principal Matt Shockley, senior and Student Body President Christine White, and sophomore Robert Porter to discuss life at Avon High School as it is squarely in the middle of an ongoing renovation and expansion project.

AHS has been named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2023 by the U.S. Department of Education based overall academic performance. AHS is one of 353 schools in the nation to be recognized this year and one of only eight public schools in Indiana – and the only public high school – to earn the honor.

Junior Day of Caring is a tradition at Avon High School, stretching back nearly a decade. It is a day in which the entire junior class gets the valuable opportunity to learn about being empowered citizens, making a difference in the community in the process.

Financial Aid Night 

October 2, 2023

7:00-8:00PM

High School Auditorium

A student's senior year is a year that is packed full of memorable experiences. The Class of '24 gathered last Thursday to celebrate one of those milestones together: Senior Kickback.

Please join us at the Interact Club meeting right after school this Thursday, September 21st in the Lecture Hall. Please bring a pair of gently used shoes you no longer wear to donate to our Changing Footprints shoe drive. In addition to sorting shoes and writing cards to Veterans for Honor Flight, there will be many opportunities to sign up for services. See you there!

This Thursday, 9/21/23, is the offical
deadline for those interested in becoming
official memebers of African Diaspora. To 
become an official member, bring the necessary
signed forms and $10 dues to room C201 or D201 prior
to Thursday's meeting, or bring these materials with
you to Thursday's meeting held in C201.
Reminder to be on time if planning to attend the meeting.
Arrive by 3:15 and have a ride home ready
by 3:45. Thank you!

History Club--bring a friend and join us after school in A112 on Tuesday, September 19th. We will meet until about 3:45; our topic will be WWll. Snacks provided!

Junior Day of Caring Pictures

Several AHS Work Study students serve at the Avon Education Foundation SOS Store. It is an especially rewarding assignment for both the students and the beneficiaries of their hard work — our teachers.

Dear interested members of African Diaspora,

This is a reminder that the next AD meeting will be held on Thursday 9/7/23 in Room C201 from 3:15p.m to 3:50p.m. Please come with your signed forms and your club due of $10. This week we will discuss more about the AD club and hopefully get to know each other better. Please have your ride home arrive by 3:45p.m at Door 1. Thanks again for your interest and participation, and please remember to have the required materials ready to turn in at the start of the meeting. It's imperative to be on time! Thanks again!

Calligraphy club will meet on Wednesday, September 6th, after school in A112 until about 4 p.m. Bring a friend and learn a little about hand lettering. Our President, Drake, will be giving a demonstration!

AHS senior and Speech and Debate Team member Liam Hoffman recounts his experience at this summer's national competition and his visit to the Governor's mansion.

Thirty-eight Avon High School students have been awarded National Recognition from the College Board for earning a GPA of 3.5 or higher and outstanding marks on the PSAT/NMSQT®, PSAT™ 10, and/or AP® Exams.

Junior Day of Caring/Senior Kickback 9/14/23

9th & 10th Grade No School

MULTICULTURAL CLUB call out meeting will be on Wednesday August 30th from 3:15 - 4 pm in room B208 ! Snacks are provided.

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.

For anyone interested in history: The History Club callout meeting will be on Tuesday, August 29th, in room A112 after school until 3:45. Bring a friend. Can’t wait to see you there!

For all members, especially new incoming ones: Pre-Med callout meeting will be today, Monday, August 28th, in room A108. We'll do a Kahoot, introduce our new officers, and describe our club. Can’t wait to see you there!

We had a great time at Community Day! Here are some of the shared pictures!

We're experiencing uncomfortably hot temperatures in Avon. It's not a good time to encounter a problem with a school air conditioning system. The team at AHS has done a great job keeping the 'cool' in school this week.

FCA is one of our Christian clubs here at Avon high school. Everyone is invited to join us every Friday morning at 7:27am sharp in the Café Study part of the Cafeteria (old ALC Media Center). Enter the building at door #33 to be let in. We promise to bring the breakfast, if you bring yourself and friends! For more questions ask Spanish teacher Sr. Stewart in B201.

History Club Callout has been postponed from today until next Thursday. Sorry for any inconvenience!

Avon High School commemorated the rapid progress of the AHS renovation and expansion project with a topping out ceremony. Learn more and see photos.

Are you interested in learning to grow house plants or gardening? Horticulture Club is just starting up with our first callout meeting on Monday, August 28th from 3:15-4:15 in Mrs. Kern's room, L113. Join us to help us plan activities for the year!

Having trouble in math or science class? STEM tutoring can help. Join us after school beginning on August 30 until 4pm. Bring your homework or any concepts that you find difficult, and our capable tutors will help. Tutoring is offered each Wednesday from August 30 through the end of the semester in Mrs. McAfee's room L229

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!

If you're coming out to root for the Avon Orioles, you can save time by purchasing your ticket(s) online!

Tonight is our first home Football event vs. Lawrence North. Kickoff is at 7:00 pm and gates open at 6:00 pm. Save time by purchasing your ticket(s) online!

Please refer to the following map for your pre- and post-game experience. Thank you for your patience, and GO ORIOLES!

Please refer to the following map for your pre- and post-game experience. Thank you for your patience, and Go Orioles!

Are you interested in joining a club that treats you like family, acknowledges our differences, and celebrates what unites us? If so, African Diaspora is for you! Join us for our call-out meeting on August 24th in rm. C201 from 3:10-4pm. For any questions, please see Ms. Moore or Mrs. Jackson.

Looking for a way to get involved and help others? Come to the Interact Club's first meeting right after school today in the ALC Lecture Hall. We need volunteers to serve at Honor Flight, read at daycare centers, help at elementary carnivals and more. Everyone is invited!

If you are interested in joining the robotics team, the callout meeting is after school in L119 on Friday, August 18th. If you have any questions, message Mr. Hill.

Attention, baseball athletes: Fall workouts begin this month. The goal of these fall workouts is to develop a depth chart heading into winter workouts.

The Avon High School Athletic Department has hired Kiah Ferrell as varsity Softball Head Coach. Her hiring follows a thorough selection process that involved administrators, educators, parents, and student-athletes.

Senior Parent Night 

Thursday, August 17

 7:00-8:30pm

Auditorium

The 2023-2024 Yearbook Presales have begun! Order your yearbook by this Friday, August 18th to lock in the lowest price of the year. Books start at $50. Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter job number 3010 to place your order. Prices increase Saturday, so get your orders in now!

Mark your calendar for Tues, Aug. 22 for an AHS Dine to Donate at Jaggers in Avon. Show the attached flyer or mention Avon High School when you dine in or drive thru 11:00am-10:00pm.

Did you hear that Avon now has a Horticulture Club? If you're interested in learning to grow garden flowers, vegetables, or house plants, you should join us! Our first meeting will be on Monday, August 14th from 3:15-4:15 in L113. Hope to see you there!

Please join us at Community Day on Saturday, August 19th! We will have food trucks, vendors, raffles, as well as performances by the Avon Step Team, Avon Golden Girls Majorette Club, and Premiere Dance Academy. Your Avon Marching Black & Gold will do their premiere performance of the 2023 show, and there will be a flag football game between the Avon Football Team and Avon Band! Tickets are $5. See you there!

For Avon High School Robotics and Engineering Teacher Chris Hill, biking is a way of life. He biked to and from work 180 of 185 work days during the 2022-23 school year.

If you're interested in the environment, you should join Eco Club! It's a service organization that does the recycling for Avon High School, goes on nature hikes, and does a river cleanup each year. Eco Club will have its first meeting on Wednesday, August 16th from 3:15-4pm in L113. Hope to see you there!

The AHS Teen Republicans will have a callout meeting Monday, August 14th afterschool in D101. We will be discussing the purpose of the club, events to take part in, and elect this year's officers. If you are interested in joining but cannot attend, please contact Mrs. Handlon in person or via Schoology so that she can add you to our Schoology page.

Put on your hard hat and come inside Avon High School for an update from Principal Matt Shockley on the ongoing renovation and expansion work on the east, south, and west sides of the school.

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

Calligraphy Club meeting

From 6:30-8:30 pm, parents can walk their student’s schedule and meet teachers. Back-to-School Night is a great opportunity to establish a relationship with your student’s teachers and gain an overview of classes being taken.

There will be a callout meeting for BOYS and GIRLS interested in wrestling this year for the Avon High School Wrestling. Girls Wrestling is an emerging sport with the IHSAA and is the fastest growing sport in the United States.

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

Are you a performer at heart? Do you like to argue, get your opinions across, or do you have a message that needs to be shared?

See what its like to be on the stage crew at the Anastasia Muscial

On June 10, 16 members of the Avon High School Speech and Debate team departed for Phoenix, Arizona to compete in the National Speech and Debate Association’s annual National Tournament. Find out how they did.

As students and staff return to school, one of the most frequently repeated questions overheard in the halls will be, "What did you do this summer?" One AHS senior will have a lot to share.

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 proud to present the new AHS Athletics logo. Read all about the project and scroll through the slides. GO ORIOLES!

Interested in playing girls golf this fall? There will be optional practices starting Monday, July 10 through Friday July 14 at Prestwick Golf Course starting at 9:00 am.

Two AHS students have earned exclusive admission to this summer's edition of The Songbook Academy.

Congratulations to 45 Avon High School students who graduated from Harris Academy this week.

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

Multiple Avon High School students who attend Area 31 Career Center were recognized for their outstanding achievements during the 2022-23 school year. 

Avon High School finished in a tie for first place with American Heritage School of Palm Beach, Florida. This is Avon High School’s fourth national team championship.

Please join us in celebrating the nearly 30 members of the AHS class of '23 who are set to begin serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

The Avon Board of School Trustees had their hands full at their May 8 meeting. They celebrated multiple individuals and groups of students for recent successes.

Put on your hard hat and come inside Avon High School for an update from Principal Matt Shockley on the ongoing renovation and expansion work on the east, south, and west sides of the school.

Join the conversation as Dr. Wyndham talks with AHS seniors McKenzie Musser, Wendel Hollister, and Cheaney Schoeff about their immediate plans for the future, how well their Avon Schools education has prepared them for their next steps, their favorite memories from being a student in Avon, and much more.

At a work session on Monday, May 15, the Avon Board of School Trustees issued a commendation honoring the AHS Class of '23 Valedictorian Katherine Langford. 

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.

Students in Cory Falk and Jared Johnson's Intro to Engineering Design class at Avon High School participated in a unique and creative design project.

The two winners of the Avon Rotary local speech contest took home 1st and 3rd places at the central Indiana District competition at Anderson University, speaking on the topic of 'Imagine a World of Service above Self'.

Two AHS students recently participated in the SkillsUSA state competition and won. They have qualified for national competitions, which occur this summer.

The Avon Optimist Club held their annual oratorical competition this year, and two Avon High School students fared very well. Both advanced to the South District Optimist Oratorical Finals.

Avon High School senior Katherine Langford has earned the distinction of being named a 2023 Indiana Academic All-Star by the Indiana Association of School Principals.

Avon Community School Corporation has hired Jason Young as Corporation Athletic Director. He will provide oversight and direction to athletics programs across the school district.

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 Avon High School Marching Black & Gold have accepted an invitation to travel to New York City to perform in the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. See the moment the students learned about the honor.

graduation items

Calligraphy Club meeting April 20th, after school.

Avon High School HOSA-Future Health Professionals had an impressive showing at the 2023 Indiana State Leadership Conference. Their PSA brought home 1st place. Watch it here.

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.

Avon Schools and Ambassadors Pet Food Drive April 24th-April 28

History Club Meeting in Mrs. Servers room A112.

Interact Club Meeting

 Spring play, "The Diary of Anne Frank." 

Superintendent Dr. Scott Wyndham is joined by AHS JAG Specialist Elena Stidham and two outstanding JAG students who have recently won statewide recognition for their success.

Avon High School DECA recently competed against over 2,100 students from across Indiana in the state DECA competition. Multiple students placed in the competition.

At their April 10 meeting, the Avon Board of School Trustees issued five commendations recognizing recent outstanding accomplishments of several Avon High School students.

AHS students Charlie Dana, Cade Coons, and Austin Krueger represented Avon Schools as they competed in and won the 2A State Championship Hockey Game in Evansville.

On Saturday, May 13, Avon High School Visual Art Teacher and National Art Honor Society Sponsor Margo Wallace will be in Antwerp. She is among the artists whose work will be on display.

The Avon Speech and Debate team recently ended their 2023-24 season. They are looking forward to sending 15 students to Nationals this summer. Take a look at their season in review.

Our Avon High School JAG students recently returned from the state competition, where they competed against students from all across the state, and the results were incredible!

Congratulations to Avon Choirs for concluding another golden season. Mark your calendars and plan to attend Spring Sing on May 12 to see one final concert from these talented groups.

We had a record 57 athletes try out! This was by far the most talent and skills we have seen, which made the selection process extremely difficult and competitive!

This year, two Avon High School Teachers won Teacher Creativity Fellowship Grants from the Lilly Endowment. Meet them and find learn about the adventures they're planning.

Voter Registration during all lunch periods

Maryam Beg was awarded as the top student TV anchor in the state of Indiana by the Indiana Association of School Broadcasters.

Tryouts are underway for the AHS Cheerleading team. Please note these important dates, times, and deadlines.

Avon High School Principal Matt Shockley is back with an update on the progress being made with the Making Room for More renovation and expansion project.

March is Disability Awareness Month. In recognition of the occasion, and in celebration of our incredible students of all abilities, Dr. Wyndham sat down for a conversation about the Avon High School Work Study Program.

Congratulations to Avon World Guard and Avon Indoor. They both came home as Regional Champions at the WGI Regional in Chicago last weekend!

Orange Leaf Fundraiser-Avon TV

Speech and Debate Spring Showcase

Band Director Kevin Welborn took several of Avon High School's most talented musicians to visit students at White Oak Early Learning Center for a round of musical show-and-tell.

This season, for the first time, AHS has fielded three separate teams of student innovators and all three have qualified to compete in the state competition in March. Dr. Wyndham talks robotics with members of the Avon High School Roborioles.

Our JAG students just returned from the Career Development Conference where they swept the competition. Learn more about the competition and meet the students who will compete in State Finals in March.

Avon High School's reigning Large Ensemble State Champions brought home their third state title in three consecutive years. They not only earned the highest score to date but the highest score of the entire State Competition.

JAG Students Winner

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.

Teen Republicans meeting

Avon High School boys and girls bowling teams went undefeated in conference play this year. They continued to knock down the competition during the postseason.

Several Avon High School students won prestigious awards at the Scholastic Art and Writing competition. Meet the students and see their artworks.

Listen in as Dr. Wyndham talks teaching with Alyssa Hartsock from Avon High School (AHS class of '16), Levi Hawk from Avon Middle School North (class of '16), and Alek Edick from Avon Intermediate School West (class of '14).

LatinX Club spreading love

A large group of Avon High School students attended the Black Student Leadership Summit at Butler University on Friday, February 3.

STEM Summer Camp

Senior Katherine Langford became a 2x State Champion in Congress at the 2023 Indiana Schools Speech & Debate Association finals last weekend.

Abigail Hatfield credits the Avon Marching Black and Gold for preparing her to march across the AHS graduation stage this spring and to continue marching at the United States Military Academy this summer.  

STEM Tutoring, every Tuesday in B215 

Boys Volleyball call out meeting.

Last weekend, the Avon High School Debate Team had a strong showing at the District Debate Tournament. Two students qualified for 2023 Nationals in Arizona.

The Roborioles set a goal at the start of the seeason: to send all three teams to the State Championship match. Mission accomplished!

Avon High School has hired its next Varsity Football Coach. Rob Gibson brings his motivation, energy, and experience to the Orioles football program.

Choir Preview Night, 7pm

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.

Willow Center Community Director Chase Cotton will lead this interactive and informative community session on February 22. It is designed to equip parents and caregivers to talk to their children about substance use and mental health. Join us.

Yearbook Club Picture Day

Robotics Competition at AHS.

Avon High School Principal Matt Shockley is back with an update on the progress being made with the Making Room for More renovation and expansion project.

Avon Academy Coordinator — former AHS Assistant Principal — Kellie Rodkey, gives an overview of plans for the Academy, which is taking shape at the Administration Center.

Boys Volleyball Open Gym

At their January meeting, the Avon Board of School Trustees enjoyed a presentation of Project Lead The Way, Work-Based Learning, and Career & Technical Education programs at Avon High School.

In this episode, Dr. Wyndham talks with Avon Academy's new Coordinator, long-time Avon High School Assistant Principal Kellie Rodkey, about the need for the academy, the type of program she is building, and much more.

Performing Arts Winter Play

Congratulations to Emma Cremeans and Katherine Langford, two of the three Hendricks County seniors who are winners of 2023 Lilly Endowment Scholarships.

On Wednesday, December 14, a group of Avon High School students earned the honor of graduating from Harris Academy.

Avon High School Mathematics Teacher Taryn Schmidt recently distinguished herself as a master of her profession by earning National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

Four members of the Avon High School class of '24 have achieved the high honor of being named Rising Stars by the Indiana Association of School Principals.

When you encounter challenges in life, you're faced with a choice. This AHS senior rose to meet his challenges ... and then some by completing his first full-length Ironman triathlon.

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.

Can't make it to the gym? You can still catch all your AHS Orioles basketball by subscribing and streaming through the IHSAA Champions Network.

Come visit several of our classrooms and hear directly from our students at our elementary, intermediate, middle, and high schools as they answer a simple question: What are you thankful for?

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

Once again, the Avon Marching Black and Gold have concluded a marching band season on the podium. AMBG brought home runner-up finishes at both the Indiana ISSMA State Finals and Bands of America Grand National competitions.

Big O, the Avon High School mascot, took time off from a busy afternoon of studies to enjoy reading time with students in the library at the White Oak Early Learning Center this week.

Avon High School senior Katherine Langford is not only remaining fully engaged for her remaining months at AHS, she's also leading the nonprofit organization she founded: the Hendricks County Speakers Bureau.

Earlier this month, 20 Avon High School Journalism students travelled to St. Louis for the 2022 Fall JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention. Several brought home awards.

At the November 14 meeting of the Avon Board of School Trustees, Kyle Nelson was welcomed onboard as Assistant Principal at Avon High School. He will assume his role on January 2.

AHS Assistant Principal Kellie Rodkey was recently approved as the administrator of our district’s new alternative school, the Avon Simon Youth Academy.

Thanksgiving meal for lunch.

Boys Track and Field tryouts

Tuesday, November 8, is a district-wide e-learning day. Here's what you need to know. Here's information about teacher office hours, due dates, and more.

Girls Soccer Call Out Meeting

AHS Broadcasting students received an excellent reminder of what's possible for them when former Broadcasting student and '18 graduate Christian Steiner stopped by to visit.

Our Avon Orioles face the Brownsburg Bulldogs in the Sectionals this Friday, November 4, at Avon High School. Kickoff is at 7:00 pm.

Put on your hard hat and Principal Matt Shockley will take you behind the caution tape to show you project milestones as we make room for more at Avon High School.

Avon High School Journalism students and their educators are used to covering the news, not making it. They took a turn in front of the camera recently.

How much do you know about vaping? What can you do to help someone break the habit or prevent it in the first place? If you need more information, tools, and resources, make plans to attend.

From time to time, it may cause us to call for a delay, early dismissal, e-learning day, or even a closure. Here's how we decide and notify you.

Henna Club meeting in room D205

United for Iran

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.

Ten AHS students have earned recognition as Commended Students in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program due to their exceptional academic promise.

Thirty-four AHS students have earned National African American, National Hispanic, and National Indigenous Awards from the College Board National Recognition Program.

This episode of the Orioles In-The-Know Podcast has Dr. Wyndham feeling a pinch of stage fright. Find out why during this fun conversation about this year's fall musical.

Welcome to The Library Minute. This week, a student at Avon High School shares her review of Tweet Cute by Emma Lord.

Fellowship, prayer, and Breakfast with Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

On Thursday, September 15, approximately 700 Avon High School juniors celebrated the 8th annual Junior Day of Caring at nearly 30 sites in Avon and across Hendricks County.

Sixty-two students and staff members participated in the reading challenge by reading books throughout the summer. They celebrated their achievements with the help of the Frigid Frog

Four Avon High School students achieved the honor of being selected to perform with the Indiana Choral Directors Association All-State Choir.

Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of 16,000 Semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program and three Avon High School students were on the list.

Radiate Power club meeting

Cross Country fastest runner record

Pre-Med Club meeting Monday, September 19th.

Avon High School Speech & Debate team members Katherine Langford and Connor Brownfield have earned the distinction of being named Academic All-Americans by the National Speech & Debate Association.

Students in Katie Kozinski's 4th period Biochemistry class recently had the opportunity to learn from one of her longtime friends, Danville High School Graduate and NASA Post-Doc Fellow Dr. Allison Fox.

The Avon High School Advanced Child Development class is offering a Pre-School activity for children ages 3-5 beginning on Wednesday, September 28. Register today!

Sports Equipment Donation Drive

Picture Retakes is Thursday, September 8th!

Fall baseball workouts begin on August 30 and continue every Tuesday and Thursday until Fall Break.

Africa Diaspora Call out meeting 

Can't make it to the game? That's OK. You don't have to miss a minute of live Avon Orioles Varsity Football action this season because it will be available via livestream.

AHS fall sports are underway. Visit the Athletics website for information about teams, to pick up Avon Orioles gear, to view schedules, to purchase tickets, and more.

Are you ready for Friday night Orioles football? Please refer to the amenities and traffic directions indicated on this map before you head out to cheer for AHS.

Alyssa Hartsock graduated from Avon High School in 2016. She's returned to serve as Dance Director. Find out why she's come home to AHS.

Avon High School Girls Cross Country athlete Jessica Hegedus is fast. Her recent performances are earning the attention of the Central Indiana running community.

Eco Club call out meeting .

Picture Day is coming.  Find out more information for 9th-11th grade and 12th grade picture days.

If you plan to attend the competition in any of our fall sports — Cross Country, Girls Golf, Boys Tennis, Volleyball, Soccer, or Football — please check out the fan guide.

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.

Three Avon High School students had the opportunity to team up with Megan Jefferson of Jefferson Art Studio to make a mural concept come to life.

The Avon Board of School Trustees honored 2022 Teacher of the Year Sara Randall and Support Staff of the Year Carol Ayler at their August 8 meeting.

This year, Avon High School Principal's Secretary Carol Ayler was chosen from among the 15 honorees to represent Avon Schools as our 2022 Support Staff of the Year. Join us for episode 37 of the Orioles In-The-Know podcast.

The Avon Board of School Trustees greenlit the first phase of the AHS Renovation and Expansion project at the August 8 meeting.

The Certificate of Multilingual Proficiency is the global seal of biliteracy, certifying students who achieve this standard as individuals who have attained a high level of skill in more than one language.

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.

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

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.

The Avon Board of School Trustees issued commendations — the highest honor they can give — to the 2022 WGI World Champion Avon Indoor Winds at their June 13 meeting.

Avon High School Salutatorian Aderinsola Adeleke attended the June 13 Avon Board of School Trustees meeting where she received a Board Commendation.

Four Avon High School students — Ian Brooks, Jonathan Grimes, Cooper Trigg, and Megan Warmuth — were among 40 students named as finalists of the Songbook Academy.

On Friday, May 27, more than 800 members of the Avon High School class of '22 received their diplomas, turned their tassels, and celebrated graduation.

This spring semester, 45 Avon High School students completed their coursework and training and graduated from Harris Academy.

Yearbook distribution

Muslim Student Alliance Meeting

Unified Track & Field is a fully sanctioned IHSAA sport in which athletes with disabilities compete beside neurotypical peers in events like long jump, shotput, 4x100 relay, 100-yard dash, and more.

'United we stand.' The truth of this well known maxim is lived out each time the members of the Avon High School Unified Track & Field team dons their yellow tie-dyed shirts and heads out to the track to compete. 

The Avon High School Boys and Girls Cross Country teams are hosting their 11th-annual Running Development Camp this summer. Runners of all abilities are welcome, and Avon students entering grades 4-8 are invited.

The Accents Show Choir advanced to ISSMA State Concert Finals and earned 8th place (out of 16). Congratulations, performers and directors!

Avon High School junior Emma Cremeans was first runner-up in the 2022 Congressional Art Competition. Her drawing will be displayed in Indiana Representative Victoria Spartz's Carmel office.

On April 21-23, 22 Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science students attended the Indiana State HOSA Leadership Conference.

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.

Girls Soccer Call Meeting, Thursday, Math 19th at 6:00 pm.

At the May 9 meeting of the Avon Board of School Trustees, Dr. Wyndham recommended the following candidates to fill three recently vacated Assistant Principal positions at Avon High School.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Listen in as leaders discuss what drew them to serve in athletics, the importance of our high participation numbers, their enjoyment of seeing student athletes succeed, and much more.

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.

Multicultural Fair, May 7th 

Avon TV Broadcasting Bootcamp!

FCCLA Clothing Drive

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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).

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.

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.

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.

Graduation orders

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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