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.
Important Upcoming Dates; Oriole Flight Photos and Cultural Fair Photos
Outstanding Oriole’s; Outstanding Students; Encore Winners; Teacher of the Year; Support Staff of the Year; and Lots of photos from recent activities!
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to join 4-H for a fun-filled day of exploring STEM at Holiday World. The day includes an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour.
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.
Upcoming Important Dates; Upcoming Preforming Arts Concerts; School Dance Information; Oriole Flight Information; 8th Grade Cook-Out Information; Team News; and Community News
Did you know that the Mary Lee Maier Community Pantry remains open throughout the summer? The pantry is open every Thursday (except July 6), from 5:00-6:00 pm.
Upcoming Important Dates; Upcoming AMS South End of Year Events; Band/Choir/Orchestra Concert Information; Athletic Information and Team News
In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Scott Wyndham features students from Kyle Lee and Ashley Koontz’s classrooms at Avon Middle School North and Mandy Tobin and Erin Ringham’s classrooms at Avon Middle School South. Listen in as they share who their favorite teachers are and what makes them so special.
Important Upcoming Dates; ILearn Test Dates; AMS South End of Year Activities; Athletic Events and Team News
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.
Important Upcoming Dates, AHS Fall Musical Information, AMS End of Year Activities Information, Upcoming Athletic Events and Team News
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.
Upcoming Events & Important Dates, Upcoming Athletic Events, Team News and Community News
The Avon High School Boys and Girls Cross Country teams are hosting their twelfth annual running development camp during the week of June 5-9. Runners of all abilities are welcome, and Avon students entering grades 1-8 are invited.
Students entering grades kindergarten-8 are invited to join the Avon Soccer coaching staff and players for the annual all-male soccer youth camp on July 10-13.
The Avon High School Boys Basketball team is hosting their annual skills and drills camp from June 19-22 for students entering kindergarten through 9th grade. Register today.
Avon Baseball Summer Camp will equip children entering grades 1-9 this fall with the fundamentals that our program has taken pride in for years. Register today and join us on June 5-7.
The award-winning Avon High School Speech and Debate Club is hosting its third annual Speak Up Summer Camp on May 31. Students entering grades 8 and 9 can learn to 'Speak Up' this summer.
Registration is underway for Showstoppers Show Choir Camp, the premier show choir camp for summer performers. Join us on June 19-23.
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.
Important Upcoming Dates, Spirit Week – March 13th – 17th, AHS Boys Soccer Announcement, Student Birthdays, Team News and Community News
It's time to register for Avon All-Sports Camp. This camp gives girls and boys currently in grades 2-7 an opportunity to learn and compete to the best of their ability in baseball, softball, volleyball, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, and wrestling.
Important Upcoming Dates, Upcoming Athletic Events, Spring Sports Information and Team News
Avon Education Foundation is excited to invite students entering grades 1-8 to attend Broadway Kids Camp during the week of June 12-16.
The Indiana Department of Education recently selected Hickory Elementary School 2nd Grade Teacher Bailey Gibson as an Emerging Leader in Education.
Help us celebrate Music in our Schools Month by donating used musical instruments for use in Avon classrooms via the Avon Education Foundation.
Mark your calendars for these important dates pertaining to the 2023-24 school year. First up: new student enrollment for the 2023-24 school year will begin on March 1.
Important upcoming Dates, Upcoming Athletic Events, Wrestling Tailgate Information, Spring Sports Announcement, Team News and Community News & Flyers
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.
Upcoming Athletic Events, Spring Sports Announcement, Team News and Yearbook Ordering Information
Important Upcoming Dates, NJHS Induction Ceremony Photos, Athletic Events and photos, Yearbook Information, 2023 Fall Washington D.C. Trip Information/Parent Meeting, Student Birthday’s, Team Information, and Community News & Flyers
Important Dates, Powerschool, Athletic Events, Team News, Yearbook Information and Fall Washington DC Trip
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.
Students entering grades 7-9 this fall can join us from June 21-23 for an action-packed broadcasting experience led by our Avon TV teacher and students!
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.
Important Dates; Tailgate Information; Athletic Events; Team News and Community News and Flyers
Important Dates, Upcoming Sporting Events, Yearbook Sales, Team News and Community News
Outstanding Orioles, outstanding Students, Encore Winners, Basketball Photos
Band Concert, NWEA Testing, Spirit Week, Athletic Events, Team News
Mark your calendar for January 26. You're invited to attend a workshop on how caregivers can secure the future of their dependents who have special needs.
Remember, December 16 is the final day of school before winter break begins, and students return to school on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Happy Holidays, Avon!
Important Dates, Concerts, Game Photos, Project A.N.G.L.E. Yearbook Info and Team News
Avon families, can you help Project ANGEL of Hendricks County feed and provide for families this season? Please use is table to send in donations to your child's school.
Important Dates, NWEA Testing Schedule, Athletic Events, Food Drive
Important Dates, NWEA Testing, Spirit Wear Orders, Panorama Survey, Team News
Avon Community School Corporation is one of two Indiana school districts recognized as 2022 Clean Air Award recipients by the National Air Filtration Association.
Veterans Day, Important Dates, Testing, AEF Info, Athletic Events, Team News
Use your school promo code when ordering and Papa Johns will donate a total 20% of purchase price: 10% to the school you choose and 10% to the Avon Education Foundation.
Important Dates, E-Learning Information, Dodgeball Information, Papa John's Fundraiser Information
Important Dates, Musical Info, Running Club, etc.
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.
From time to time, it may cause us to call for a delay, early dismissal, e-learning day, or even a closure. Here's how we decide and notify you.
Outstanding Orioles, Outstanding Students, Encore Winners, Honor Roll List, Notes from the Nurse.
Important Dates, Athletic Events, Dodgeball Tournament and Fundraiser Delivery
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.
Fundraiser, Area 31, Tailgate, Athletic Announcements, Laptop Rentals
Avon Education Foundation is currently accepting applications for new board members. If you are interested in actively supporting Avon educators and students, apply today.
Multilingual Night, Area 31, Rental Insurance
Listen in as Dr. Wyndham discusses PLCs with seven educators. Learn what they are, how they're impacting educators, and how students are reaping the benefit as academic growth and achievement rise.
The Mary Lee Maier Community Pantry will return to in-person shopping on Thursday, September 15. The pantry is open from 5:00-6:00 pm on Thursdays.
Important Dates, Athletic Events, Yearbook Cover Contest, Team News 21st Century Scholars, Community News
Study Tables Begin Wednesday 9/7, Athletic Events, Open Gym, Fundraisers, Yearbooks and much more
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!
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.
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.
The Avon High School Boys and Girls Cross Country teams are hosting their 11th-annual Running Development Camp on June 6-10.
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.
This summer, the Mary Lee Maier Community Pantry will be open every Thursday (except July 7) from 5:00 - 6:00 pm.
If your family needs food assistance, please contact the following organizations to learn more about ensuring all students have access to healthy, nutritious foods this summer.
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.
Parents, we put together this helpful guide to help you know what to do with your child's laptop 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.
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.
Avon Girls Soccer is hosting summer camp at the AHS practice fields from June 27-30, and girls entering grades 1-9 are invited to attend.
The Avon High School girls softball program is hosting youth softball camp from June 14-16 for girls from kindergarten through 8th grade.
The Avon High School girls and boys basketball coaching staffs are hosting girls and boys basketball camps for students in kindergarten through 8th grade this June.
Students entering grades 6-9 this fall can join us from June 22-24 for an action-packed broadcasting experience led by our Avon TV teacher and students!
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.
Congratulations to Avon ensembles for their fine performances and multiple awards during the 2022 ISSMA Organizational Event at Avon Middle School North.
Avon Robotics is hosting STEM Summer Camp for a limited number of students who will be entering grades 5-8 in the fall.
Current kindergarten through 8th-grade students, register today for Showstoppers Summer Show Choir Camp. Students from all area schools are welcome to attend.
On March 9, students from the Future Leaders of Tomorrow Club visited Sheltering Wings to learn about domestic and teen dating violence and to volunteer their time and talents.
Welcome to The Library Minute. This week, a duo of Avon Middle School South students share their review of Airborn by Kenneth Oppel.
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!
Recent grants will provide training for Project Lead the Way Gateway courses, and new and improved STEM courses will allow students to get richer, deeper experiences at AMS North and South.
Purdue University Extension invites students in grades 3-12 to join them for two mornings of exploring STEM through hands-on stations!
Our final day of school is Friday, March 18. We will return to school – rested and ready for a strong finish to the 2021-22 school year – on Monday, April 4.
Our partners at the 4-H Youth Development are facilitating a Spring Break Program called GEM – Get Experience in Mindfulness.
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.
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.
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).
Are you looking for a rewarding, flexible career, dedicated colleagues, and an opportunity to make a lasting impact? Here's your chance.
Here's how we make the decision to delay, dismiss early, or conduct an e-learning day when we have snow, sleet, and ice.
The Indiana Department of Health released a helpful, new document with guidance for what to do if you receive a positive result using an at-home COVID test.
The National Junior Honor Society at Avon Middle School South recently united in an effort to raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Welcome to The Library Minute. This week, a student at Avon Middle School South shares her review of The Hunger Games.
Local healthcare organizations are offering COVID-19 vaccine clinics for all ages in the coming days and weeks.
Eighteen students from AMS North, AMS South, and AIS East earned the honor of participating in the All-Region Junior High Orchestra.
Three AMS South students earned spots in this year's Indiana Junior High All State Orchestra.
On November 17, a group of young men and women from the Future Leaders of Tomorrow group at Avon Middle School South demonstrated their leadership by serving.
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.
Have you ever felt under-equipped and overwhelmed by the responsibility of keeping your kids safe online? If so, join us.
Attention parents and caregivers: Be sure to place our scheduled e-learning day for the 2021-22 school year—November 2—on your calendars.
At Monday's meeting of the Avon Board of School Trustees, the Board recognized Avon's Teacher of the Year Michael Brooks and Support Staff of the Year Sharol Todd for their outstanding contributions to Avon Schools.
Here's what you need to know about tryouts for AMS South football, cheer, volleyball, cross country, boys tennis, and girls golf.
If your child would like to tryout for Cheerleading, please plan to attend our Parent Meeting on August 2.
Meet the Andy Mohr Automotive/Avon Schools 2021 Teacher of the Year Michael Brooks.
Mr. Brooks is the 2021 Avon Teacher of the Year. Mr. Brooks teaches Math at Avon Middle School South but his impact as an educator extends far beyond the classroom.