News & Updates
Stay up-to-date with what is happening in and around AMS South by clicking on the articles below. If you'd like to see district-wide updates, visit the Avon Experience page on the district website.
![2026-2027 School Supply List]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780082664/avonschoolsorg/lihl4jgrzkv07pxffhqd/CopyofPostThumbnail1600x900px10_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780082664/avonschoolsorg/lihl4jgrzkv07pxffhqd/CopyofPostThumbnail1600x900px10_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780082664/avonschoolsorg/lihl4jgrzkv07pxffhqd/CopyofPostThumbnail1600x900px10_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780082664/avonschoolsorg/lihl4jgrzkv07pxffhqd/CopyofPostThumbnail1600x900px10_1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1780082664/avonschoolsorg/lihl4jgrzkv07pxffhqd/CopyofPostThumbnail1600x900px10_1.png","width":1600}])
We're excited for the 2026-2027 school year! School supply lists are available for each grade level.
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The 2025-26 school year has been incredible — in the classroom and beyond — in Avon Schools. Visit the 2025-26 highlights webpage to read all about it and join us in celebrating our students and staff.
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The 6th-grade orchestra had its concert, and they sounded awesome! It takes a village to help these kiddos grow during their first year in middle school.
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The Avon Board of School Trustees, Dr. Wyndham, district administrators, friends, family, and colleagues gathered to celebrate with several special individuals on the occasion of their retirement from Avon Schools.
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Did you know that the Mary Lee Maier Community Pantry remains open throughout the summer? The pantry is open every Thursday (except July 2), from 5:00-6:00 pm.
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Several resources are available to help every Avon family ensure there is plenty of nutritious food on-hand to help make this the best summer ever.
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This month, you nominated 82 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.
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Check out Mrs. Gibson's livestream this week. This is the week the duck eggs should be hatching. There are three that have pips as of now. Make sure to keep checking back.
![Avon Schools logo and 2025-26 Teachers & Support Staff of the Year on black background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777928221/avonschoolsorg/fxuswvmedfqewadfu8ap/2025-26TOY-SSOY1600x900px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777928221/avonschoolsorg/fxuswvmedfqewadfu8ap/2025-26TOY-SSOY1600x900px.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1777928221/avonschoolsorg/fxuswvmedfqewadfu8ap/2025-26TOY-SSOY1600x900px.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1777928221/avonschoolsorg/fxuswvmedfqewadfu8ap/2025-26TOY-SSOY1600x900px.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777928221/avonschoolsorg/fxuswvmedfqewadfu8ap/2025-26TOY-SSOY1600x900px.png","width":1600}])
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!
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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.
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All three Avon middle schools have received the ISSMA All Music Award for the 2025-26 school year, an incredible tribute to the dedication of our music educators and students.
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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.
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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.
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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.