AHS to Host Campus Master Planning Community Input Meetings

For the last several years, we have been busy 'Making Room for More' students and their academic needs at Avon High School. The results have been impressive. Not only is there enough room for our growing grade 9-12 enrollment, all students are now learning in spaces designed to help them reach their potential.

Now that we have made room for academic advancement within the walls, 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.

You are invited to attend one of two identical presentations where you'll not only have a chance to see ideas that have been in development, but where you'll also have a chance to ask questions and share input as you interact with district and school leaders.

Dates: June 10 or 17
Times: 6:30 pm
Location: AHS Large Group Instruction Room (enter door 6)

There's no need to RSVP. Simply show up.

To help provide a bit of context, please take a moment to review the following FAQ.

What is the background?

When designing the AHS expansion several years ago, a master plan was developed to ensure we could continue to meet the long-term needs of our community on that site. Last summer, Avon Schools was able to acquire 78.28 acres of property immediately west of campus through a land swap agreement with Pulte homes. This agreement not only prevented AHS from becoming landlocked, it provided an opportunity to reconsider how the school's and district's future needs might be met.

Why is this necessary?

An immediate need exists in the world of our Arts and Athletics programming as multiple ensembles and teams stretch and exceed the capacity of our current facilities, lots, and fields. Many of our practice and competition spaces were designed and built in the late 1990s when there were far fewer students participating in far fewer programs. In addition to space limitations due to record levels of participation, many areas are showing their age as they approach three decades of use.

Will the district use referendum funds for any improvements that are made?

No. Referendum dollars are strictly used to retain small class sizes, to continue surrounding students with supports to help them succeed, and to recruit and retain top teachers by keeping pay and benefits competitive. You can learn more about how schools fund construction and maintain facilities in this helpful video.

If you have other questions, please bring them with you to the input session.