News & Updates

he Avon Library Youth Services Department invites you to design a bookmark for our 2025 Summer Reading Challenge! Submit your design by May 16.

If your child will be in elementary or middle school in the 2025-26 school year you won't want to miss these special events from 6:00-7:30 pm on May 20 and 22.

On April 11, a few dozen Gold Card Holders gathered at Avon Intermediate School East for refreshments and district updates. They also saw a presentation by students and toured the Mary Lee Maier Community Pantry.

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.

Students entering grades k-8, you can fly high this summer with the AHS boys basketball coaching staff and players by registering to attend Avon Youth Boys Basketball Summer Camp.

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.

What are you doing this summer? If you're a student who is into STEM, and you'll enter grades 3-8 in the fall, our June 23-27 Summer STEM Camp is for you! Register ASAP!

On Monday, 33 members of the Cedar Elementary School Kindness Club visited the Mary Lee Maier Community Pantry, where they delivered food and birthday bags and worked to shelve donations collected at Maple and Hickory Elementary Schools.

Avon Community School Corporation is now accepting open enrollment. Learn more, watch a special message from Dr. Wyndham, and begin your application process.

ARRRRRRR you ready for another great summer camp? Our theme at Avon Orchestra Summer Camp is pirates! This camp is for mateys who are entering grades 7-9.

Children entering grades 1-6 can get a summer experience that builds confidence and imagination through STEM learning at Camp Invention. Camp happens at Cedar from June 9-13.

This summer camp, which is scheduled for June 9-13, is an excellent opportunity for students entering grades 1-8 to learn the fundamentals of musical theatre and experience all aspects of practicing, producing, and performing.

Students who will be entering grades 1-9 in the 2025-26 school year are eligible to register for Showstoppers Show Choir Camp. It's coming up from June 16-20 at AMS South.

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.

Two of the over 3,500 athletes from all over the United States to compete at the USATF Cross Country National Junior Olympics were AIS East students — both in 6th grade — running for NOVA Run Club. 

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Wyndham has a conversation with AIS East/Evergreen Elementary Principal Stephane Bordelon and AIS West/Willow Elementary Principal Laura Lee about the excitement surrounding these schools' transitions from grade 5-6 intermediate schools to grade k-5 elementary schools next school year.

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.

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.

ACSC's K-8 Principals and Assistant Principals have an important message to share as we finalize the redistricting project and anticipate the 2025-26 school year. You'll want to hear directly from them.

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.

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.

Enrollment is now open for Indiana Learns. This is a free tutoring opportunity for Indiana students in grades 3-8 and it is offered in partnership with educators and schools across the state.

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.

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.

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.

Avon is participating in a pilot program called ILEARN Checkpoints, an initiative by the IDOE designed to help students from Grades 3 to 8 in assessing their progress in key skills and concepts in English/Language Arts and Math.

The NOVA Run Club Fall Season is for any ACSC students in grades 1 through 6 to promote the sport of distance running in our community. The session runs from September 5 through October 10.

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!

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

A lot of work has been going on behind Avon Intermediate School East this summer. Head inside with Principal Stephane Bordelon to see what you can expect.

Washington Township Parks & Recreation is hiring Club Supervisors & Counselors for their Explorer Extended Care Program. Employees will work in all of the ACSC K-6 buildings for the 2024-2025 school year.

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.

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.

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. 

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 votes are in. Sarah O'Brien is our Teacher of the Year and Allison Javit is our Support Staff of the Year.

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

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Wyndham and Avon Intermediate East Teacher Sarah O'Brien are joined by students Cab and Harry and their mom, Hickory Elementary Teacher Kristle Chalos, for a conversation about the school's Family Book Club. Find out why it has been so successful and how it is impacting students and their families.

During a recent Community and Business Leader Luncheon hosted by ACSC Superintendent Dr. Wyndham at AIS East, Sarah O'Brien and several of her students shared about their experiences in the Family Book Club.

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.

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.

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.

Every picture tells a story. When ACSC Director of HR Kristin Williams snapped this photo, she recognized that these four individuals were members of the top four HBCU sororities.

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.

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.

Listen in as Dr. Wyndham has a conversation with four veteran educators who left their roles in Avon Schools only to return to the profession and our district. They talk about what it was like to step away from teaching, what drew them back to Avon Schools, and how they are helping themselves and their colleagues remain supported, healthy, and energized in their roles.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

In Avon Schools, it’s beginning to look — and sound — like the holiday season. Mark your calendars and join us at the band, orchestra, and choir performances listed here.

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.

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.

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.

Last spring, district leaders amended the 2023-24 school year calendar to include dedicated space and time for conferences to occur on two afternoons in September. We surveyed parents and educators about the experience and here is what they said.

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 2023 NOVA Run Club season begins soon! This year's club will be open to any ACSC student from first grade to eighth grade. Learn more and register today.

All Avon K-12 students have the opportunity to begin each day filled up and ready to learn. Our schools serve breakfast each morning for just $1.85.

Chris Parker is one of ACSC's longest-tenured staff. He has dedicated 42 and a half years to Avon Schools, and he is retiring this Friday. AIS East honored him by celebrating Chris Parker day on Wednesday, September 27.

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.

Parent-teacher conferences will take place for grades k-8 on September 28 and 29. Students will have school in the morning. During the afternoon, parents will attend conferences and students will complete e-learning assignments. Here are the details.

This AIS East student is fast! He has sprinted to a #1 USATF ranking in Indiana for the 800-meters and he represented Avon in Eugene, Oregon, in this summer's national competition.

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.

In this episode, Dr. Wyndham talks with Avon Intermediate School East Instructional Assistant Sue Misner and Principal Brad Bates. Find out why she's such a deserving recipient of the 2023 Support Staff of the Year award.

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.

Registration is open for the Fall Cheerleading Clinic. Students in grades k-8 can participate. Register by August 11.

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.

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.

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 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.

Orchestra groups from AIS East, AIS West, AMS North, and AMS South all earned Gold ratings from the ISSMA organizational contest on March 10 and 11.

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.

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

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.

To eliminate any remaining confusion, please read this information about school meal pricing and contact us if you have additional questions.

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.

An Avon Intermediate School East student earned an Honorable Mention in 3M Young Scientist Challenge.

The Avon Board of School Trustees approved Dr. Wyndham's recommendation to hire Ms. Orleta Holmes as Assistant Principal at Avon Intermediate School East.

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.

On May 27, the last day of the 2021-22 school year, the Avon Board of Trustees approved Dr. Wyndham's recommendation to hire four administrators.

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.

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.

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.

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.

April is School Library Month in the Avon Community School Corporation libraries. Here are some examples about what is happening in your school library.

Congratulations to Avon ensembles for their fine performances and multiple awards during the 2022 ISSMA Organizational Event at Avon Middle School North.

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.

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!

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.

Eighteen students from AMS North, AMS South, and AIS East earned the honor of participating in the All-Region Junior High Orchestra.

Welcome to The Library Minute. This week, a student at Avon Intermediate School East shares his review of Alex Rider Skeleton Key.

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.

When  Dru Pearcy heard a challenge to turn the adversity of the pandemic into something that would bring light and hope into the world, she decided to write a book.