AHS News & Updates

The Avon Board of School Trustees commended five incredible individuals and groups of students at their regular session on May 11 for their outstanding achievements.

Two students stand out as representatives of the AHS class of '26: Valedictorian Rithek Shankar Sudhakar Sankar and Salutatorian Nancy Orogun. We are pleased to highlight a few of their remarkable success and achievements.

It's time to begin making room so our Orioles — whether they're involved in arts or athletics — can spread their wings across the entire AHS campus. Join us at a campus master planning community input session on June 10 or 17.

Listen in as Dr. Wyndham has a moving conversation with inspiring senior Gwen Maxwell and Avon Academy Coordinator/Avon Youth Assistance Program Board Member Kellie Rodkey.

Athletic Director Jason Young represented Avon Athletics and received the 2025-26 Sportsmanship Award from the Fall Creek Officials Association. This prestigious award is given to one deserving Indiana school each year.

All four of our Avon High School groups that attempted to qualify for State Finals will participate in the ISSMA State Concert Finals on May 8-9! AHS is the only school in the state to send four groups to the competition.

It's Teacher Appreciation Week, the perfect time to reveal our 2025-26 Teachers & Support Staff of the Year. Congratulations to these deserving individuals who nominated and chosen by their colleagues!

Tune up and get ready for another great Middle School Orchestra summer camp at AMS South on July 6-10. This camp is for students who will be entering grades 7, 8, or 9.

The Avon Community Tennis Association is serving up a full slate of summer camps at Avon High School for students of all ages: 10 and under, half-day (middle school), full-day (high school), and elite.

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 High School Calculus Teacher Tony Record has exciting news about high-achieving student mathematicians. One earned a State Championship for his efforts.

The Avon Board of School Trustees commended a state (and national) champion athlete and a six-time state champion dance ensemble from AHS and celebrated model students from AMS North.

AHS senior Kaleb Rasheed is throwing his weight around. A two-time Indiana State Champion in field events, he's one the best high school shot put athletes in the nation. This student-athlete is also going to great lengths in the classroom.

This spring, 66 future health professionals — Avon High School Biomedical Science students — participated in the 2026 Indiana State HOSA Leadership Conference. They put in an impressive showing.

Avon Media students returned from the 2026 Ball State Journalism-Day State competition with their arms full of awards for their hard work and creativity.

In this student-focused episode, Dr. Wyndham has a fun and informative conversation with a trio of AHS seniors—Raine Shugars, Jackson Zeunik, and Kaitlin Cozzolino—who are each deeply involved in Avon Media.

High school students from across central Indiana recently participated in the Model UN Conference at Avon High School. 

Avon High School senior Nancy Orogun is one of 50 students recognized by the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) as 2026 Academic All-Star Regional honorees.

An Avon High School junior won the Indiana South District Optimist Oratorical Contest. He advances to the International Regional and World Championships in St. Louis this July.

Avon High School Bands wrapped up their winter season recently and, in the process, they've rewritten the record books. All three groups won State and Indoor Winds are World Champions again!

This month, you nominated 29 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.

AHS's Speech & Debate team is headed to Richmond, Virginia, June 14–20, for the National Speech & Debate Tournament. You can help them get there.

During a jam-packed meeting of the Avon Board of School Trustees on Monday, April 13, eight separate groups and individuals were recognized for their outstanding achievements.

During spring break, students from Avon and Brownsburg Schools traveled together to Panama for a rich, hands-on, real-world learning experience.

Students entering grades 7, 8, and 9, you are invited to find your voice, learn lifelong skills, and create genuine friendships on June 3 at Speak Up! Speech & Debate Summer Camp.

Two AHS DECA students brought home State Championships and nine additional high-performing teammates will join them at the National Competition in Atlanta at the end of April.

On the heels of another incredibly successful season, we have a chance to support robotics teams as they prepare to travel to worlds and premier events.

The Avon High School Swim team had an excellent season in the pool and the classroom. Nine student-athletes earned All-America status this season.

The AHS Dance Team always puts together a competitive season, and 2026 was no exception. They're dancing home again with multiple awards including another State Championship.

We are delighted to invite you to a truly historic evening for our community — the first-ever TEDx event in Hendricks County! The Avon High School TEDx Club presents: Pupils and Professionals.

Avon Accents are back-to-back State Champions, once again winning this year's mixed division competition. Attraction took second in the univoiced division.

Matt Abbey will become the Director of Bands at Avon High School. He will assume leadership of the legendary Band program—which includes the six-time national champion Avon Marching Black & Gold—at the start of the upcoming school year.

Fourteen Avon High School students volunteered as readers in elementary classrooms as part of Sheltering Wings' 8th-annual Men IN Action READ program.

Members of the AHS TEDx Club are hosting TEDx Avon High School on Wednesday, April 15, from 6:00-9:00 pm at Hendricks Live! This event free and open to all who want to hear ideas worth spreading.

This month, you nominated 28 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.

Four Avon High School Robotics Teams put in a strong performance at the State Championship Match at UIndy. One team advanced to compete at the World Championship this May in Houston.

Super Bowl winning coach Tony Dungy showed up at Avon High School to surprise retiring Band and Orchestra Directors Matt Harloff and Dean Westman.

The Avon Speech Team captured the 3A State Championship for the third year in a row. This was truly a full team accomplishment, with 37 students earning qualification at State through their sectional placement.

We’ve added a new tool to our district and school websites. Meet NOVA, our AI chatbot. Learn more about why we added it and what it is designed to do.

All Avon high school and middle school Jazz Band and String Ensembles earned Gold Ratings at ISSMA contest last weekend, placing them one step closer to the ISSMA All-Music Award.

Would your organization or business like to give a group of students a place to do some volunteer work for Avon High School's Junior Day of Caring in September 2026? If so, let us know.

Avon-Washington Township residents with preschool-, elementary-, middle school-, or high school-aged children who do not already attend Avon Schools can enroll students for the 2026-27 school year.

An AHS student and member of the Speech Team is the winner of the Avon Optimist Club's 2026 Oratorical Contest. The top two finishers advance to compete in the Regional contest later this month.

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.

Avon Community School Corporation is now accepting open enrollment. We are accepting a limited number of students who live outside our district boundaries. Begin your application today!

Avon High School senior Nate Rioux won his second IHSAA State Wrestling Championship, capping a career and season for the ages.

Dr. Wyndham visits Avon High School to highlight four outstanding students—Kimi, Drew, Ryan, and Dani—who participate in two programs designed to make sure our 'ALL belong, learn, and grow' mission is a reality: Work Study and Unified Sports.

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation notified AHS that all five National Merit Semifinalists are now Finalists. The process to notify scholarship winners will begin this month. Way to go, students!

The AHS Speech team won Sectionals for the fifth year in a row and qualified 37 out of 40 students for State competition. Even more impressive, Avon earned 11 of the 13 individual sectional championships.

Multiple students who competed at the FCCLA State Leadership Conference at the end of February earned top awards due to their hard work, preparation, and professionalism.

The Avon High School Choir Department had a great day at the Spotlighter Invitational at Mooresville High School on Saturday, February 28.

More than 180 students have qualified for recognition in the College Board National Recognition Program. This is by far the largest number of AHS students to earn this honor in a single academic year.

An impressive Avon High School student has been chosen as the 2026 WA-Pe-Ke-Way Chapter, Hendricks County, DAR Good Citizen.

AHS students and teachers who participate in Avon Media — Broadcasting, Newspaper, and Yearbook — attended Dr. Wyndham's winter Community & Business Leader Luncheon recently and wowed the more than three dozen business, nonprofit, and civic leaders who were in attendance.

The Avon High School Varsity and Junior Varsity teams recently attended National Dance Alliance Nationals in Orlando, Florida. Varsity recorded their highest placement in school history. JV competed in nationals for the first time.

This month, you nominated 129 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.

Artwork from several Avon High School students was featured at the Make an Impression Hendricks County High School Art Show at Hendricks Live. Several students earned awards for their standout work.

Gold Card Holders gathered at AHS to mix and mingle, hear important district updates, tour the school, and, most importantly, hear from two groups of students and educators.

Four Mechanical & Architectural Design students, under the guidance of their teacher Cory Falk and in partnership with Director of HR Kristin Williams, have made a major contribution to ACSC's teacher recruitment efforts.

The Avon Marching Black & Gold were honored at the Indiana Statehouse for their third consecutive (sixth overall) Grand National Championship and 18th Indiana State Championship.

At the February, 2026, board meeting, we celebrated two special groups of students from Avon Middle School West and one overachieving Orchestra educator at Avon High School.

The Avon High School Debate team, in just its sixth year of existence, hosted the State Debate Tournament and finished 5th out of the 35 schools that participated. Numerous individual debaters had strong showings.

Joel Powell has been announced as the new Director of the state champion AHS Orchestra program. He will receive the baton from retiring Director and founder Dean Westman at the start of the 2026-27 school year.

Avon High School Softball Coach Kiah Ferrell is a unique individual. Watch her story, read about her, and check out the photos in a special IndyStar feature.

It's National School Counseling Week. In honor of the occasion, Dr. Wyndham sits down for a conversation with three members of our School Counseling team: Krista Fay, Amber Wetzel, and Candace Gadomski-Emmert. Find out why our School Counselors and Social Workers are at the heart of our mission to help all students succeed.

Avon High School senior Dheer Pandya is one of three Hendricks County members of the class of '26 who have earned the prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship.

The Avon Rotary held its annual Speech Contest on January 20. Each of the top-three finishers, Alisha Beg, Andrew Onochie, and Santiago Jimenez Butcher, are award-winning members of the AHS Speech & Debate Team.

Registration is underway for Broadcasting Bootcamp. Students entering 7th, 8th, and 9th grade are eligible to attend this June 25-26 summer camp experience at AHS.

Avon Schools Superintendent Dr. Scott Wyndham and Avon High School junior Jay Desai were both honored at Leadership Hendricks County's annual Celebration of Leaders.

Avon High School senior Jedidiah Minnett became the 9th student-athlete in the history of the AHS boys basketball program to join the 1,000-point club.

Three Avon educators — Dina Gulley and Devin Noyes of Avon High School and Sam Smith of River Birch Elementary School — have been welcomed into the Lilly Endowment's Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program for 2026.

AHS Associate Director of Orchestras and Director of String Activities Joel Powell was named the Indiana High School Orchestra Teacher of the Year by the Indiana Chapter of the American String Teachers Association.

Avon High School juniors Idowu Adeleke, Jay Desai, Fola Ayantoye, and Eli Neal have been named Rising Stars by the Indiana Association of School Principals.

This month, you nominated 28 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.

Avon High School class of ’24 valedictorian and Princeton University sophomore Liam Hoffman is launching an AI-powered tech startup to leverage considerable power of AI for the good.

Avon Schools is a great place to learn and work! Listen in as Dr. Wyndham talks with members of two families that contain both Avon students and employees about what it's like to be a student and employee in Avon.

An Avon High School senior's love for wheelchair basketball is taking her places. "You can't stop her," says her dad. He's right. You can't stop Kimi.

On Wednesday, December 17, the Avon Academy staff, district leaders, family, friends, and supporters gathered to celebrate 26 winter 2025 graduates.

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.

Students in Linda Langford's first period Speech class got to practice this vital life lesson during a special event attended by school district and community leaders.

"It was incredible to witness the Avon community come together for one another and for Riley patients and families. The entire lobby was filled with love, support, kindness, and music."

Karl Hartman, Assistant Director of the Avon Marching Black & Gold, has earned membership in the Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters' Fraternity.

The Avon Oriole Advocates had an opportunity to get to know Avon Schools up front and personal on a tour of Willow Elementary, Avon High School, Avon Academy, and Avon Middle School West. 

Town Council proclaimed that Friday, December 12, is 'Black & Gold Day' in the Town of Avon in honor of the triumphant season just completed by the Avon Marching Black & Gold.

To honor the Marching Black & Gold's state and grand national championships this season and their tradition of excellence, Dr. Wyndham has a conversation with Director Matt Harloff and AHS Seniors/Drum Majors Avery McDavid and Daniel Rieger.

Avon High School's Online Education Center was recently featured in an article published to Edmentum's website. Find out what makes the program so effective.

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.

ACSC administrators are grateful for so many things including the support of our strong community and the incredible students, parents, staff, and partners that make our school corporation great.

Avon High School students traveled to Nashville, Tennessee, to participate in the Fall National High School Journalism Convention, hosted by the Journalism Education Association. Two students earned prestigious awards.

With the opening of the Evergreen/Willow playground at the end of fall break, our school corporation's long season of renovation, expansion, and construction officially came to a conclusion. It is certainly worth celebrating. 

Avon High School Speech and Debate team recently hosted one of the largest tournaments in Indiana, welcoming more than 600 students from 36 high schools across the state.

"The moment I realized I belonged — my definition of community" is the theme for the 2025-26 Avon Optimist Club's Oratorical Contest. The contest is open to any student under the age of 19 as of October 1, 2025.

This month, you nominated 113 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.

For the sixth time in their illustrious history — and the third season in a row — the Avon Marching Black & Gold are Bands of America Grand National Champions.

Students grades 1-6 can sign up to participate in a one-day show choir workshop — featuring the Avon Accents Show Choir — ending with a halftime performance at an Avon Orioles basketball game.

Congratulations to the Avon Marching Black & Gold. Last weekend, they won their astonishing 18th — and third consecutive — Indiana State School Music Association State Championship.

Juniors and seniors recently had the chance to search for clarity about what their plans are for after high school at the 2025 AHS Career Fair.

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.

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.

Register your team and bounce over to Avon High School to support the Roborioles by participating in a double-elimination pickleball tournament for all ages and skill levels on November 15.

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."

Thirteen Avon High School Choir students have earned spots among top Hoosier vocalists. Two will represent AHS in the 2026 Indiana All-State Show Choir. And 11 will represent AHS in the 2026 Indiana All-State Choir. Bravo!

Avon High School’s Speech and Debate Team is proud to celebrate the achievements of its talented members who have earned top honors from the National Speech and Debate Association.

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.

Listen in as Dr. Wyndham talks with Karie Mize and Matt Shockley 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.

At their September meeting, the Avon Board of School Trustees celebrated some outstanding Orioles from AMS South and an AHS student who recently received an outstanding honor for her charity work.

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.

We are excited to celebrate with Avon High School upon word that 13 students earned the distinction of being named Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

"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."

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation have selected five AHS students, members of the class of '26, as National Merit Semifinalists.

An annual tradition at Avon High School, on Thursday, September 11, more than 800 juniors and the entire senior class participated in Junior Day of Caring and Senior Kickback.

AHS Online Education Center Director and veteran Avon educator Denise Handlon took time out of her busy schedule to tell us about how the team in the OEC is helping students succeed.

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.

Eighty Avon Band students in grades 7-9 recently joined more than 1,000 young musicians from across Indiana to perform in the 2025 Drum Corps International INpact Band.

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.

The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation provides quality individualized services to enhance and support people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, or retain employment. All parents of seniors with an IEP or 504 are encouraged to attend this meeting.

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.

Coach Rob Gibson has been named the Colts Coach of the Week. The football team enjoyed a visit from Mike Prior, the Youth Football Commissioner at the Indianapolis Colts.

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.

Are you ready for Friday night football, Avon? The season is underway this week and here's what you need to know as you come and go to the game.

In July, Confidence Club Martial Arts Taekwondo students competed in AAU Nationals, and most of these competitors won medals.

Experience the permiere performance of the 2025 Avon High School Marching Band Show at Community Day, Saturday, August 16.

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.

This summer, four Avon Aerial Orioles competed at the American Jump Rope Federation National Championships in Sioux Falls. Anna Koehlinger, Lauren Klein, Vivian Ford, and Olivia Koehlinger each did a fantastic job and represented Avon well.

An incredible Avon High School student is Avon's Distinguished Young Woman for 2025-26.

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.

When Superintendent Dr. Scott Wyndham asked this AHS junior to give a short speech in front of 1,500 Avon Schools employees at their Back-to-School Celebration, he knew everyone was in for a treat.

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.

Dr. Wyndham and Avon High School Principal Matt Shockley sit down with Avon's 2025 Teacher of the Year, Transition Coordinator Kimberly Lobosky. Spend a few minutes with her and you'll see why AHS teachers chose her as their Teacher of the Year award and why our panel of three community leaders selected her as our district's 2025 Teacher of the Year.

Avon High School Principal Matt Shockley is back with one final update on the Making Room for More renovation and expansion project. Go inside the caution tape with Principal Matt Shockley to get a sneak peek before school begins on Wednesday, July 30.

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.

"This project was more than just making room for more. It was about capturing the hearts and minds of our staff, students, and community in building a facility and school campus that they deserve and can be proud of," Principal Matt Shockley.

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.

Several members of the Avon High School class of '25 sat down to tell us about their experiences in Avon Schools. From special teachers to extracurricular programs and from lifelong friends to incredible memories, each of them are glad they have an Avon education.

A special group of graduating seniors — students who have enlisted in the US Armed Forces — made their way to the foot of the stage at Commencement to lead all those gathered in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The 108th Commencement of Avon High School is now in the books. We are so proud of the 860 young men and women who have now officially completed their educational careers in Avon Schools.

"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.

The Avon Disc Golf Club took home the state championship earlier this month after a dramatic three-way playoff at Boylan Acres. Avon pulled ahead in the playoff to secure another title.

Dr. Wyndham talks with four members of the AHS class of '25 about their experiences in Avon Schools from kindergarten through graduation, their plans for the next chapter of their stories, what their advice is to incoming freshmen, and much more.

At their May 12 meeting, the Avon Board of School Trustees recognized the accomplishments of the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Avon High School class of '25.

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.

Avon High School Senior Ike Coleman has been modeling the power of networking, persistence, and hard work during his work-based learning internship. He's on a fast track to a career in racing as a result.

The Avon High School Symphony Orchestra won the 2025 Indiana State Championship, their fourth state title since 2018. Bravo!

We are excited to welcome a new Assistant Principal, Lucas Klipsch, to the team at Avon High School. He will begin his new role in Avon this summer.

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.

An Avon High School senior recently won the Indiana South District Optimist Oratorical Finals. Her victory marks the fourth year in a row that the Avon Optimist Club has sponsored the student who won the district competition.

The Avon Alumni Association wishes to extend its gratitude to the Reunion Committees of the Avon High School classes of 1974 and 1984, whose generous donations made possible the awarding of three scholarships to AHS seniors.

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.

Dr. Wyndham sits down to talk with two Show Choir student leaders and Directors/Teachers Leah Trigg and Drew Stainbrook for a recap of their championship season and a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to put together a successful show choir performance.

AHS senior Calleigh Neal earned a spot among the top 40 Indiana high school seniors and was honored as an Indiana Academic All Star at a ceremony hosted by the Indiana Association of School Principals.

Avon High School Media students traveled to Seattle to participate in this year's Journalism Education Association's National High School Journalism Convention. They flew back to Avon with arms full of national awards.

When a famous performer and his team wanted to create a show that would 'blow away' the crowds at Coachella, who did they call? Avon Marching Black & Gold Director Matt Harloff.

Once again, the Avon Indoor Winds completed the season as State and World Champions. Avon Drumline also brought home a State Championship and an impressive 4th-place finish at the World Championships. 

Forty-nine AHS students attended the Indiana State Leadership Conference for HOSA-Future Health Professionals. Five qualified to compete at HOSA's International Leadership Conference in June.

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!

Matthew Payne, Avon High School Chemistry Teacher, is a 2025 Indiana finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching.

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.

This AHS senior has been busy. Her most recent adventure took her to the Indiana Statehouse, where Senator Brett Clark and Representative Greg Steuerwald honored her.

An Avon High School senior earned the distinction of being one of only 12 Indiana seniors to win a 2025 IHSAA Eugene C. Cato Memorial Scholarship for her impact on the court, in the classroom, and around the community.

Avon High School Show Choirs had a stellar season this year, and they wrapped up the season with outstanding results at state competition — including the program's state title.

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.

Two AHS seniors have advanced on the merits of their submissions to the Avon Optimist Club's oratorical and essay competitions. They are moving on to represent Avon at the next level of these longstanding competitions.

An AHS freshman and Avon Aerial Oriole qualified in four events and will join Team USA this summer at the IJRU World Championships in Kawasaki, Japan.

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.

Two Avon High School educators, Linda Langford and Troy Drosche, were recognized by state organizations for their respective contributions to the AHS Speech & Debate Team and DECA.

AHS was well represented at DECA's state competition as 105 students competed with 2,500 Hoosier students. Sixteen students qualified to participate in Nationals.

The Avon Varsity Dance Team is happy to celebrate two more State Championships, including a 5-peat, bringing their 2025 season total to three State Championships!

The AHS Speech Team won its second consecutive Indiana 3A State Championship yesterday! It was a tremendous team effort, with 21 semi-finalists and 14 finalists.

Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America recently held its annual State Leadership Conference, and we are excited to share that our students earned an impressive two bronze, five silver, and one gold medal.

The Avon High School Open House, held on Wednesday, February 26, drew a crowd. Guests got to tour many new and newly renovated areas of the school.

On Saturday, March 1, the Avon High School Speech and Debate team qualified 11 competitors for the national tournament, which takes place in June. Additionally, our team won the District Team Sweepstakes and the Leading Chapter Award.

The Avon High School Varsity Dance Team brought home the 2025 AAA Varsity State Championship from the IHSDTA State Finals. Varsity Jazz placed 4th. JV Pom was State Runner Up and placed 3rd in Hip Hop.

The Avon High School Show Choirs keep rolling along with great performances! Come to AHS to witness the amazingly talented groups as they compete at the Avon Vocal Invitational on March 7-8.

Avon Athletic Director Jason Young provides a report on an incredible run of results from a busy weekend of wrestling (including a State Championship), swim, and basketball competitions.

The AHS Dance team attended Regionals last weekend. JV are Regional Champions for Pom and Hip Hop and Varsity are 1st place Regional Champions for Jazz and 2nd place for Hip Hop.

An AHS senior is Indiana's Distinguished Young Woman, the first AHS student to win this honor. As our Hoosier representative, she will advance to participate in the national competition this summer in Alabama.

Avon High School Show Choir, Accents, brought home their third consecutive Grand Championship last weekend. Attraction placed 2nd.

After an exciting qualifying tournament, all four Avon High School Robotics teams are going to the state championship match in early March. AHS is the only school in the state with numerous teams qualified for the tournament.

The Avon High School Speech Team won their 4th consecutive Speech Sectional Championship on Saturday, February 22. The team competes Saturday at IU Columbus to qualify students for Nationals. State Finals are Saturday, March 1, at Fishers High School.

To celebrate National Public School Week, February 24-28, Dr. Wyndham highlights three high-achieving Orioles on this special episode of the Orioles In-The-Know podcast. Meet Lisa, Heiabeal, and Calleigh. Learn more about the awards they've won, their plans for the future, and how Avon Schools has helped equip them to succeed.

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.

An Avon High School student has been selected as one of four Hoosier delegates to the National 4H Conference. She'll journey to Washington DC in April to participate.

Both of our amazing show choirs, the Avon High School Accents and Attraction, took home the Grand Champion trophy at the Quaker Classic Invitational last Saturday.

Each year, the HCCF oversees the awarding of three Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships to deserving Hendricks County seniors. This year, an Avon High School senior received the award.

As the renovation and expansion project at Avon High School approaches its final stages, the students and staff would like to invite you to join them for a community open house on Wednesday, February 26.

If you purchase washes at Crew Carwash using this special link, you can help AHS TV, Yearbook, and Newspaper students travel to Seattle to compete in nationals.

Don't miss your opportunity to see the 2024 Indiana State Champion Speech Team perform at the 2025 Avon High School Speech & Debate Showcase Night on Thursday, February 27.

Seven Avon High School students competed in the Annual Avon Rotary Speech Contest on Tuesday, January 21, and the top three finishers will move on to compete at the Rotary District 6560 competition on February 8.

The Avon High School varsity boys basketball team is on a hot streak. At 13-1, they are off to the best start in program history and they have already wrapped up their second consecutive Hendricks County Tournament Championship.

Avon High School Science Teacher Lisa Kern recently learned that the White House had issued her a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

An AHS Senior is headed to Washington DC this March as a delegate to the 63rd annual United States Senate Youth Program. She is one of only two Indiana high school seniors who earned this honor for 2025.

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.

Did you know that the AHS Performing Arts Department has been operating for years with major space limitations? That was true until earlier this fall when construction on the new orchestra rehearsal room was completed.

This year, College Board recognized 48 high-achieving AHS students for their outstanding academic accomplishments. The number of students earning this national honor has grown rapidly in the last few years.

Avon High School students and staff tuned in for a special broadcast of the school's news program, Oriole Report. This was the first broadcast from the new broadcast studio, a high-tech environment where students learn and collaborate on the job.

Students and staff who return to Avon High School after winter break are going to be excited to experience several big changes that have occurred while they were away. Go inside the caution tape with Principal Matt Shockley to get a sneak peek.

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.

On Wednesday, December 18, Avon Academy honored 31 graduates who officially completed their studies this semester. We are excited for each of these students and we wish them all the best!

Nearly 30 Oriole Advocates boarded buses for a tour of Avon High School, Avon Intermediate School East, the Mary Lee Maier Community Pantry, White Oak Early Learning Center, and Avon Academy.

Avon High School senior Aniah Smith had quite a week last week. She broke both the all-time scoring and steals record for Avon girls basketball.

Everyone faces challenges. Sometimes they just need an extra hand to get through. The Avon Youth Assistance Program is there to provide the support, enrichment, and unique opportunities students and their families need to thrive.

AHS Orchestra Director and Performing Arts Department Chair Dean Westman wanted to give Avon's Gold Card Holders a gift, so he extended a VIP invitation for these ardent Avon supporters to enjoy an incredible Orchestra performance.

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.

Four members of the Avon High School class of '26 have achieved the high honor of being named Rising Stars by the Indiana Association of School Principals.

An AHS senior has been a mainstay in the studio and on the sidelines at AHS. Her skills have helped her become the first-ever high-school-aged intern at the Indiana High School Athletic Association.

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.

The Avon Marching Black & Gold are back-to-back National Champions! They brought home their fifth overall Bands of America Grand National Championship last weekend at Lucas Oil Stadium, besting bands from across the nation.

AHS’s Speech and Debate team is celebrating the achievements of its talented members who have earned top honors from the National Speech and Debate Association.

The Avon Marching Black & Gold are, once again, Indiana State Champions. This is the band's 17th marching band state championship since 2001.

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.

College Board admitted AHS to the 2024 AP School Honor Roll "for developing an AP program that creates a college-going culture and gives students opportunities to earn college credit and to maximize their college outcomes" and awarded AHS the 2024 AP Access Award "for ensuring AP coursework is equally available to students no matter their backgrounds."

Avon High School Construction Trades students have been busy, and their hard work is going to benefit children who participate in programs offered by Avon Youth Sports.

Eight Avon High School students made it into the Indiana All-State Honor Choir. They will be performing at the IMEA Convention in January.

On Thanksgiving Day, the Marching Black & Gold will march in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Let's celebrate this huge occasion and support them on their adventure by ordering t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and accessories!

While staff and students are enjoying major sections of the project that have opened in recent months, there's much more to come. Go behind the caution tape with AHS Principal Matt Shockley to learn more about the project.

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.

Avon Schools Superintendent Dr. Scott Wyndham delivered a State of the Schools message at this month's Greater Avon Chamber luncheon with the help of seven awesome AHS students.

Avon High School graduate Cameron Hollins, also known as Cam Jam, has always been an athlete and performer. He couldn't have imagined was just how 'high' his skills would take him.

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.

Three AHS grads played important roles in producing and airing the news for Avon TV during their time as Orioles. Now, these Ball State Cardinals are carrying on where they left off.

Avon High School’s Model UN club is experiencing a renaissance as more than 45 students have attended each meeting so far this school year. Strong student leadership and outreach have created a buzz.

While the juniors were out serving the community for Junior Day of Caring, the seniors were at Avon High School getting closer as a class during Senior Kickback.

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.

More than 1.3 million US juniors in about 21,000 high schools entered this year's National Merit Scholarship Program and seven AHS students earned a spot on the list of 16,000 Semifinalists.

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.

There's still time to order your 2024 Avon High School yearbook. Visit the Jostens website to order your copy before they're gone!

On July 1, Indiana Senate Bill 185 went into effect. Avon High School educators shared their opinions about the new policy and their observations about its impact.

On July 1, Indiana Senate Bill 185 went into effect. Avon High School students shared their opinions about the new policy and their observations about its impact.

If the turnout at their information meeting last week is any indication, the award-winning AHS Speech and Debate Team will continue to gain momentum as they head into a new season.

Avon High School Building Trades students have been busy out at the OLC for the past couple of weeks. They have redone some of the trail surfaces, making the OLC more accessible.

Avon High School is able to support our continued growth in diversity by celebrating 12 members of the class of '24 who were recently awarded with the Indiana Certificate of Multilingual Proficiency.

How did you learn to jump start your car? An Avon High School student learned this important life skill recently when her car wouldn't start after school, and she got some help from two unlikely mechanics.

Avon High School ran up the score last year — the sportsmanship score — and officials at the IHSAA have noticed. We raised our score from 90 for 2022-23 to 130 for 2023-24.

Four Avon High School Roborioles are serving this year on the Board of Directors for FIRST Indiana Robotics. There are 21 Hoosier high school students on this statewide board, which means AHS is well represented.

On Saturday, August 3, eleven young women heading into their senior year at Avon High School participated in the Distinguished Young Woman of Avon program. Judges awarded the title to Calleigh Neal.

Support the Avon Marching Black & Gold as they prepare to head to New York City for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and enter for your chance to win a new car from Andy Mohr.

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!

Meet the Avon High School student who is the 2024 Optimist International Oratorical World Champion.

This summer, the Avon Aerial Orioles jump rope team sent three jumpers to attend and compete at AMJRF Nationals, and they jumped right up on the podium.

Forty-seven Avon students were accepted into the Drum Corps International INpact Honor Band this year and will be performing several times this upcoming weekend in downtown Indianapolis.

An Avon High School student and Speech & Debate Team member wrote an article about the team's experience this summer at the national competition in Des Moines, Iowa.

River Birch Elementary Multilingual Teacher Sam Smith is Avon Community School Corporation's 2024 Teacher of the Year.

Big things are in store for students when they return to school on Wednesday, July 31. Go behind the caution tape with AHS Principal Matt Shockley to learn more about the project. Students, you especially won't want to miss the special announcement at the 5:48 mark.

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.

For the second year in a row, an Avon High School student will participate in the Songbook Academy. 

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!

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.

Avon High School softball and baseball teams continue to win and advance. The softball team won their fourth Regional competition in program history and the baseball team won their Sectional competition.

On Wednesday evening, 46 students walked across the stage and received their diplomas. They joined the 12 students who graduated in December as the first class of Avon Academy graduates.

Alumnus Tristan Fitzpatrick paid a visit to his old newspaper classroom on May 17. Fitzpatrick, a graduate of the class of 2014, spoke to Bill Caulton’s newspaper class about career opportunities in communications and media.

The Making Room for More project at Avon High School is just over one year from completion and Principal Matt Shockley has several important updates to share about what will be happening over the summer.

Broadcast students at Avon High School recently reported on ACSC's effort to recruit more bus drivers. Check out the story. If you or someone you know is interested, apply today!

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.

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. 

The Avon High School Disc Golf Club competed in the Indiana High School Disc Golf State Championships on May 5. The team of 20 members sent eight players to compete and was crowned best team in the state.

At their May 13 working session, the Avon Board of School Trustees paused to celebrate three deserving individuals for their incredible achievements.

It all began when a few art teachers saw a social media post and got inspired! AHS art students turned Sycamore kindergarten students' monster drawings into ceramic monsters, displayed them at the Art Show, and gifted them back to the kindergarten students.

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.

Avon Schools recently named three new principals and one new assistant principal. Each of these individuals will fill positions vacated by principals who have taken on new challenges.

The Kiwanis Club of Avon hosted a Salute the Recruits dinner and recognition event this week. They honored four members of the AHS class of '24 who have chosen military service as their next step after graduation.

Avon High School's Performing Arts Department Chair and Director of Orchestras Dean Westman has received the 2024 Outstanding Indiana Music Educator Award. Bravo, Mr. Westman!

At their May 6 meeting, the Avon Board of School Trustees celebrated eight separate groups and individuals for their high achievement and academic growth.

It's Teacher Appreciation Week, the perfect time to reveal our 2023-24 Teachers & Support Staff of the Year. Congratulations to these deserving individuals who were selected by their colleagues!

Model UN is a fantastic club for students interested in international affairs, conflict resolution, and honing their negotiation and debate skills. This was a big year for this Model UN.

At their April 22 working session, the Avon Board of School Trustees took time to honor academic excellence at two of our schools and to honor a member of the class of '24.

Avon Drumline brought home a bronze medal in this year's WGI Scholastic World Class Championship. Their performance, Imprints, was awesome!

The Avon Indoor Winds brought home another WGI Scholastic World Class Championship. Their performance, Start a Wave was absolutely incredible.

Students in Ceramics classes at AHS have been working to add a third dimension to two-dimensional drawings created by Sycamore Elementary kindergarten students. The results are incredible!

Aaron Vogl's AP US History students shared a remarkable experience on Wednesday, April 24. Vogl called it 'a core memory' for all involved ... especially for one special student.

The Avon Chamber Singer/Accents Concert Choir, Wind Symphony, and Symphony Orchestra competed in ISSMA State qualifications and all made it to state finals!

Avon High School senior Liam Hoffman is an Indiana Academic All-Star. This is the highest academic honor given to Indiana students by the Indiana Association of School Principals.

For the first time in Avon High School's history, a Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) student has won a National Championship. A senior won first place for Employability Skills at the National JAG Conference in St. Louis.

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.

The Avon High School Speech Team won the school's first ever Speech State Championship this spring and three individual competitors won State Championships. The Avon Board of School Trustees issues Resolutions of Commendation for each feat at their April 11 meeting.

At their April 11 meeting, the Avon Board of School Trustees recognized the State Championships won by three DECA participants with a Resolution of Commendation, the highest honor they can issue.

Avon High School sophomore Giselle Long is having breakout success on the rugby pitch and she's receiving attention for her exploits. She has been scouted by US Rugby and she'll travel Europe this summer as a member of Eagle Impact Rugby Academy.

On April 10-12, 20 of Avon High School's Project Lead The Way Biomedical Science students attended the Indiana State HOSA Leadership Conference. Two students placed first, two placed second, two placed third, and multiple students finished in the top 10 in their disciplines.

Recently, Dr. Wyndham had a conversation with two clarinetists from the AHS Band. Betty Barding was a member of the first Avon Band and graduated in 1954. Abbi Churchill plays clarinet in the Marching Black and Gold and Indoor Winds and will graduate this May.

The Avon World Guard earned the highest score ever given at the WGI Scholastic World Class Championship. Their performance, Voila had to be seen to be believed.

What were you doing during the total solar eclipse on April 8? Avon High School Teacher Lauren Patton had an experience she'll never forget. She and her fiancé Alex Bradshaw tied the knot. Their ceremony got national attention.

Avon High School juniors and seniors had the opportunity to participate in a Career Fair last Wednesday, and it was a huge success. More than 70 local businesses and locations participated.

The Indiana Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers held their annual conference recently and two Avon High School Physics Teachers earned well-deserved recognition.

Join Dr. Wyndham as he discusses the details of the proposal our corporation and middle school athletic directors have been working on for middle school athletics. Find out what their ideas are for existing programs like football, basketball, cross country, track, volleyball, and more, how they're slow-rolling the growth of new programs like baseball and softball, and what their plans are for adding new sports.

Avon Bands are at it again. World Guard, Drumline, and Indoor Winds have each earned the title of 2024 State Champions. WOW! Congratulations, students, on your championship performances!

The Avon High School Roborioles sent three teams to the Indiana State championships. All three teams competed well. One team reached the semifinals, but that wasn't the biggest news. One student earned the highest honor available to individuals in Indiana robotics competitions.

The Making Room for More project at Avon High School is approximately half-way finished. Go inside with Principal Matt Shockley to get the latest updates.

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.

Avon's Choirs celebrated the end of the season with remarkable finishes at the state competition. Attraction finished 1st runner up in univoice and Accents received 2nd runner up in mixed division.

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.

High school basketball season is over in Indiana, but that didn't prevent the Avon Orioles from being part of the proceedings during the lead up to CBS Sports' Selection Sunday broadcast.

Avon Choir Department took four choirs to the Fame Productions Show Choir America competition in Orlando. They competed with concert and show choirs from around the US and achieved incredible results.

Two AHS students recently achieved a unique and noteworthy goal. They gained induction into the Guinness Book of World Records.

An Avon High School student advanced to the Indiana South District Optimist Oratorical Finals based on her presentation on the topic of 'How to Change the World with Optimism'. She will compete at the District Finals in April.

The Avon High School Speech Team made history on March 9. For the first time in school history, Avon is the 3A Indiana Speech Team State Champion. In addition, three competitors won state championships in their individual events.

Three Avon High School DECA students brought home state championships this month. They'll be joined by 10 additional teammates at the international competition from April 27 to May 1 in Anaheim, California.

The Avon High School Dance Team had a great season this year! Our large ensemble won their 4th consecutive State Championship title, and our Small and Junior Ensembles were State-Runner ups.

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.

The Avon Board of School Trustees issued a Commendation honoring Avon High School senior Luke Rioux for his IHSAA Wrestling State Championship. Luke is the sixth wrestler in the program's history to bring home an individual state championship.

With help from the drum corps, student government, cheerleaders, the Oriole mascot, Avon Food Services, and school/district administrators, representatives from the American Dairy Association Indiana and the Indianapolis Colts launched National School Breakfast Week with a celebration at AHS on Monday, May 4.

The Avon Orioles boys basketball team is on a roll. This weekend, they defeated both Terre Haute South (61-45) and Terre Haute North (49-41) to claim the school's fourth Sectional title. They advance to compete in Regionals on March 9. Go Orioles!

Avon Choirs put in a dominant performance at the Mooresville Spotlighter Invitational over the weekend. Chamber Singers, Attraction, and Accents all won and several individuals were recognized.

Their topic was 'How to Change the World with Optimism', and three Avon High School students delivered. Meet the young women who earned first-, second-, and third-place awards.

Big O has been a familiar sight on Avon High School's sidelines and baselines. His commitment to his beloved Orioles, his warm spirit, and his harrowing story have caught the attention of the IndyStar.

Two Avon High School graduates — Briana Begeman and Michaela Di Palmo — have been chosen to serve as 500 Festival Princesses for the months leading up to the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 this Memorial Day weekend.

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.

The Rotary District 6560 Speech Contest was recently held at Anderson University. Ten participants from eight Indiana high schools competed. AHS students won first and second place.

The Avon High School Team finished in 8th place at the State Debate tournament in Kokomo. This is the third year in a row that the debate team has finished in the top 10 at State.

On January 27 and February 3, a record number of Avon's grade 6-12 musicians performed at the Indiana State School Music Association Solo & Ensemble contest. Hundreds brought home gold and silver ratings.

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.

It's a leap year. What are you planning to do with your extra day on Thursday, February 29? If you don't already have plans, join us at Avon High School for three open house events. Tour new and renovated spaces, attend the Speech & Debate Showcase, and check out the Black History Month Program.

Two Avon High School teachers – Jared Emmons (now a two-time winner) and Micah Borcherding – won 2024 Lilly Endowment Teacher Creativity Fellowships.

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.

Avon High School Teacher and Director of Theatre Caitlyn Steckbeck recently won the Outstanding Educator Award for Indiana Thespians.

Meet the basketball player who recently scored her 1,000th point. She moved into seventh place on the all time Avon High School scoring list and became the fastest girls basketball player in school history to reach 1,000 points.

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.

The Rotary Club of Avon recently held its annual Speech Contest and awarded three cash prizes to the winners. This year's competitors, all members of the award-winning Avon High School Speech & Debate team, were poised, prepared and on point.

An Avon High School junior recently embraced a real-world engineering challenge that has helped him accelerate toward a career in the auto racing industry.

Four members of the Avon High School class of '25 have achieved the high honor of being named Rising Stars by the Indiana Association of School Principals.

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.

"Whoa!" "Check this out!" "This is nice!" These were among the many exclamations overheard as students entered two new spaces for the first time upon returning to Avon High School from winter break.

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.

The Avon High School boys basketball team cut down the nets on Saturday evening after defeating Danville High School to become the 2024 Hendricks County Tournament Champions.

It's time for the biggest Making Room for More Update yet as two major components of the Avon High School Renovation and Expansion project are set to open when school resumes after winter break.

The Simon Youth Academy at Avon opened its doors for the first time in July. Just five months later, on December 20, 2023, Avon Academy honored its first group of 12 graduates.

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.

AHS Speech students have been learning the art of conversation. This week, community leaders volunteered to join them in the library so students could put their learning into action. Connections were formed and the conversations were great. Good job students!

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!

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.

Approximately 20 Oriole Advocates boarded two Avon Schools activity vans for a three-hour whirlwind tour of Maple Elementary, Avon High School, Avon Intermediate School West, and the Mary Lee Maier Community Pantry.

During the Celebrating Orioles segment at the December 22 meeting, Avon Board of school trustees — and friends — celebrated AHS's 2023 National Blue Ribbon School award and the Marching Black & Gold's Bands of America Grand National Championship.

Principal Matt Shockley, Chemistry Teacher Justine Griffin, Math Teacher Tim Titzer, and English Teacher Heather Meunier tell the story of how it felt and what it means for Avon High School to earn the 2023 National Blue Ribbon School award.

This fall, Avon High School earned the 2023 National Blue Ribbon School Award and the Avon Marching Black & Gold won their fourth Bands of America Grand National Championship. Community members share their congratulations in this warm-hearted video.

Listen in as Dr. Wyndham visits Area 31 and talks with seniors Alexis and William and Director of Career and Technical Education Dr. Patrick Biggerstaff about how Area 31 prepares students to graduate with the confidence and preparation they need to meaningfully contribute in our community in a place of employment that is of interest to them.

In recent days, AEF Executive Director Jayda Sommers and members of the AEF Board have been busy showing support to Avon educators by notifying ACSC several that they have been awarded Helping Hands Grants. Meet the fall '23 recipients.

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.

Avon Schools Superintendent Dr. Scott Wyndham, AHS Principal Matt Shockley, and AHS Teacher Andrea Austin were on-hand at a special ceremony in Washington D.C. as AHS was recognized as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School.

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.

Preschool students whose parents signed them up to support the Avon High School Advanced Child Development Lab got to have a hands-on, eye- and ear-opening experience last week when they visited an AHS Orchestra class.

Once again, the Avon Marching Black and Gold are the Bands of America Grand National Champions, winning their fourth championship in the competition since 2008.

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.

Dr. Wyndham enjoys a conversation with student-athletes Nevaeh, Jayana, Fawzy, and Cannon about their workout and APC experiences. Then, they're joined by Athletic Director Jason Young and Strength and Conditioning Coaches Chris Stevenson and Craig Ray to talk about their goal of involving every student at AHS who wants to get stronger, faster, and healthier and the new space opening this winter.

Twenty-two AHS Media students — members of the yearbook, newspaper, and broadcasting teams — traveled to Boston to compete with students from across the nation at the National High School Journalism Convention and they were rewarded for their efforts.

Two Avon High School musicians auditioned and made it into the 2024 Indiana All-State Orchestra, indicating that they are among the most talented high school players in the state. They will rehearse and perform at the Indiana Music Educator's Convention in January.

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.

The Avon Marching Black & Gold are once again Indiana State Champions. They were crowned at the culmination of last weekend's ISSMA Marching Band State Finals competition at Lucas Oil Stadium. This is AMBG's 16th State Championship.

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently notified Avon High School that eight students have earned recognition as Commended Students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program.

There have been so many developments since August when Avon High School Principal Matt Shockley last took you on a tour of the renovation and expansion project. Put on your hard hat and come behind the caution tape for this detailed update.

College Board admitted AHS to the 2023 AP School Honor Roll "for developing an AP program that creates a college-going culture and gives students opportunities to earn college credit and to maximize their college outcomes" and awarded AHS the 2023 AP Access Award "for ensuring AP coursework is equally available to students no matter their backgrounds."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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 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).

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

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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?

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.