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AIS West staff 2023
AIS West Staff 2023

AIS West staff:  Our journey together, growing what works! 

5th grade dodgeball
5th grade Dodgeball

A little belief in the whole team goes a long way. This team came together, cheered each other on and came away with a big victory. Dodgeball CHAMPIONS! 

6th grade Dodgeball
6th grade Dodgeball

Teamwork makes the dream work! This team came together and worked hard. A wonderful afternoon of good sportsmanship, teamwork and lots of fun! 

Fun Run 2023
Rock Your School AISW
Rock Your School 2023
AISW Staff
AISW Rock Your School 2023
AISW Teacher of the Year, Katie Sexton
Katie Sexton

Congratulations Katie Sexton, Avon Intermediate West's 2023 Teacher of the Year! 

Support staff of the year
Amber Klein

Congratulations to Amber Klein, Avon Intermediate School West's 2023 Support Staff of the Year!

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SySTEMic Innovation

We are taking a comprehensive approach to preparing our students to succeed in 21st Century careers.

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AISW Track Club
AISW Track Club 2023

2023 Track Club Season ended with a successful track meet. Thank you to Mr. Hally, Mrs. Emrich & Mrs. Porep for leadin our students.

Math Bowl Champions
AISW 6th grade Math Bowl earns 1st Place!

Math Bowl Champions & 7th Place in the state of Indiana

Unified Sports
Unified Sports Track & Field Day

Unified Sports Track & Field day was a huge success with partner schools River Birch & AIS East.

Cinco De Mayo
Celebrating Cinco De Mayo at AISW!

AISW students made decorations, invitations, and a taco lunch for staff. A hard working group of students. 

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A beautiful day for play!

Mrs. Firkins' class is enjoying this beautiful day in May with one another at recess. 

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Thank you Avon Education Foundation!

Thank you AEF for making this trip to Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding possible for our AIS West STRIVE students. 

essay contest winner
Congratulations Isabelle Oczus

WInner of Daughter of American Revolution Essay Contest

SOAR Ambassadors Serve Others

Soar Ambassadors serve others by volunteering at the MLM Food Pantry. 

Soaring
5th grade is SOARING

PBIS Convocation as we refresh and set the tone for a great 2nd semester of positive behavior! 

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Young Scientists at Work

Comparing mass & volume of liquids and solids

AISW Rocked our School!

Bringing learning to life for each student at AISW. 

RISE: Empowering Girls through Reading
RISE: Empowering Girls Through Reading

Thank you Katherine Langford for leading the young ladies at AIS West in RISE for the past four years. 

ISSMA
ISSMA Solo & Ensemble 2023

AISW 6th grade Band & Orchestra made AVON proud at ISSMA. 

Welcome

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I'm Amber Walters, the proud Principal of Avon Intermediate School West.

It is our responsibility to provide our nearly 800 students opportunities to grow and learn while keeping them engaged, challenged and supported. Our students are gifts with limitless potential.  Through the inclusive efforts of our school community, we can help them to develop their own unique skills and talents and prepare them for continued success far beyond their early adolescent years.

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Life at West

There's always so much going on at AIS West. Visit our Life at West page to see photos.

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Important Information

AISW Back to School Information

Important Information for Back to School @ AISW

Enrollment

New to the area and interested in enrolling your child at AIS West? Visit the district's enrollment page.

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School Start/End Times

Our new school hours for students are 7:30 am - 2:15 pm. New office hours are 7:00 am - 3:00 pm. 

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Media Center

Visit the AIS West Media Center and learn about the wonderful resources it provides for our students.

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Counselor

Meet the counseling team and learn what they're doing to help every student succeed.

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Counselor supporting students

What's happening at West?

News & Updates

There are so many great things going on at West. A few highlights are below. But, don't just take our word for it. Come in and see for yourself.

Avon Professional Development Center at White Oak ELC

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Bus Driver appreciation

Thank you to bus driver 139 for helping to support our kids when faced with bullying. It would be easy to ignore it, but you have supported him and addressed it. Avon bus drivers are the best! 

- Rachael Clark, parent 

6th grade parent quote

I have been so impressed with the Avon Intermediate West teachers.  My daughter has been quarantined and Ms. America has gone above and beyond to make sure she has stayed up to date on class work and understands the material.  I am so grateful for outstanding teachers like Ms. America. -Katy Towles, proud parent

5th grade parent quote
We know these are unusual times and have been very difficult.  Mrs. Jones, Mr. Arthur, and Mrs. Teipen are doing an incredible job. Thank you!  
- Josh & Samantha Ahlgrim, Parents
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I really enjoy working with my Best Buddy. He looks out for me without asking. He is hilarious and always makes me laugh. He's a good friend!
-Preston, student 
Amber Walters Testimonial

We are dedicated to providing a developmentally responsive education to our intermediate students. It is our job to provide our nearly 650 students opportunities to grow and learn while keeping them engaged, challenged and supported. Amber Walters, Principal