Avon School District 4-1

An open house will be held in Avon on Tuesday, March 4th for the Tabor to Platte Rail to Trail Feasibility Study. It will be held at the Avon School Auxiliary Gymnasium (210 Pine St.) between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend to meet with study advisory team members and consultant staff, who will be available to answer questions and share information about the study. Paper surveys and maps will be available at the open house. You can also take an online survey to express your opinion about a possible trail. Visit the study website to learn more. https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8130293/Tabor-to-Platte-Rail-to-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Survey https://dot.sd.gov/projects-studies/studies/special-studies/tabor-to-platte-rail-to-trail-feasibility-study/

The 3rd graders enjoyed their library time outside today! Soaking up this sunshine!

Gold Standard Pirates of the Week! PK-4: Kinglee Hubbell 5-8: Nick Schryvers 9-12: Erica Cahoy Congratulations!

If you have not, please take 5 minutes to complete this Family Engagement Survey. We appreciate your feedback! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0hn9AL5dhjXUp1k4NZn3Wwo6bZlSt5-WhOhXfboFa-iY9sw/viewform?usp=header

February Student of the Month MS Student of Excellence: Shaeleigh Grant HS Student of Excellence: Macy Voigt HS Positive Pirate: Jaydon Driesen Elementary Student of Excellence: Macy Haynes Elementary Positive Pirate: Bode Podzimek MS Positive Pirate: Bennett Vavruska Congratulations!!

Below is the link to watch and listen to the Girls' Basketball Game on February 27th in Parkston at 7:00 pm. It is a link to Radio Station KVHT. https://www.youtube.com/live/TpcUIXlP8cA?si=KMe4GKEiCMHgREZs

Good luck to the wrestlers this weekend at State Wrestling!!

It was great to see the Ship rocking last night! A special group of seniors that will be missed. Let's bring that energy to Hurley tonight. Hooks up!

The Girls' Basketball Region game tonight against Viborg-Hurley is in Hurley. The game will start at 7:00 pm. Livestream available on vhcougars.liveticket.tv

Regular Meeting of the Avon Board of Education Monday, March 10th, 2025—6:30 p.m. Board Room Join Zoom Meeting https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/9883059751?pwd=dlJMZGRsb1NPcVMvd1cwakxUaGdzZz09 Meeting ID: 988 305 9751 Passcode: 3291 Agenda: 1. Call to order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Student/Staff “Shout Outs!” 4. Approve the agenda. (m) 5. Disclose any new conflicts of interest of public-school officers per SDCL 3-23-6 and determine if these conflicts of interest are fair, reasonable, and not contrary to the public interest. (m) 6. Principal’s Report. 7. Superintendent’s Report. 8. Public Input: According to Policy BDDH, which is available at https://www.avon.k12.sd.us/page/avon-school-policies 9. Approve the minutes from the February 12th board meeting (m) 10. Approve Financial Report. (m) 11. Approve March claims/payment of bills. (m) 12. Adopt 2025-26 School Calendar. 13. Offer 2024-25 contracts to certified staff members. (m) 14. Consider date and time for the April board meeting (m) 15. School Board Election update on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Avon Fire Hall. 16. Declare surplus property to be disposed of in accordance with state law. (m) 17. Committee Reports a.) Budget: Sees, Muller b.) Curriculum Committee: Sees, Thury. c.) Building/Grounds Committee: Tolsma, Ratzlaff. Input from Mr. Voigt d.) Policy: Muller, Sees. e.) Co-op Center Board: Muller 23.Other business 24. Executive session if needed 25. Adjournment Published once at the total approximate cost of ______________

Boy's Basketball Parents Night Tonight! Parents, please be here at 6:45 pm. Thank you!

State Wrestling schedule.

Back row Corbin Palsma, Kolton Vlcek, Isaiah Crownover, Randall Powers, Luke Guthmiller Front row Jaden Bult, Ryvr Larson, Michael Branaugh, DeVonne Sessler, and Jackson Kaul. Region 3B Boys Tournament BHA took 3rd Place as A Team 10 boys are Heading to the State Tournament in Rapid City February 26 27 and 28 Individual Results Ryvr Larson #106 2nd Place Michael Braunaugh #113 2nd Place DeVonne Sessler #120 2nd Place Corbin Palsma #126 4th Place Jackson Kaul #138 3rd Place Jaden Bult #144 4th Place Weston Bierema #150 6th Place Luke Guthmiller #157 3rd Place Kolton Vlcek #165 4th Place Calvin Caba #175 6th Place Isaiah Crownover #190 2nd Place Cody Sassaman #215 6th Place Randall Powers #285 3rd Place

I wanted to thank everyone who attended Parent's night last night at the Ship! We are blessed to have such a high degree of parent involvement at our school. It was a special night for our senior players, stats, and cheerleaders. You all have set a high bar for our younger students. I am looking forward to finishing the year on a high note. Remember, a school is not the building. It's the people inside the building! Really enjoy being part of this Pirate Family. Hooks Up!

Congratulations to all the girls as they brought home a third place finish in a tough region 3 tournament! Super proud of how the girls competed and we can’t wait to see what next week will bring! Top 4 qualify for state. Results Sydney Johnson - 107 2-2 - 4th (7th grader) Jasmine Ruelas - 114 3-0 - 1st (10th grader) Harper Kracht - 120 2-2 - 4th (7th grader) Hadlee Kracht - 126 3-1 - 3rd (10th grader) Bailey Kemnitz - 138 3-2 - 5th (9th grader) Peyton Hellmann- 145 2-0 - 1st (12th grader) Ashley Tolsma - 152 1-1 - 2nd (12th grader) Hope Kemnitz - 185 1-0 - 1st (11th grader) We feel Bailey has a very good shot at being an alternate for her weight come state - we will know this weekend - she is very deserving! It was also great to have Britney back around at the tournament as well!! On one last note the Bon Homme coaches of Jim Kocer and Ben Hellmann were choosen as Region 3 coaches of the year! Congrats to all! Team Scores - Pierre - 225.5 Aberdeen - 172.5 BHSA - 147.0 Mitchell - 97.5 Miller - 88.0

Donuts with Dads! We want to thank all the dads and special guests that joined us for donuts and reading!

The elementary students enjoyed the "Winter Olympics " in the gym yesterday. A good way to burn off some energy inside!

Thanks to everyone who attended Parent Teacher Conferences. If you were unable to attend, please remember you can contact your child's teacher and set up an alternative time. Parent involvement is a key component in the educational success of a child. Enjoy the weekend, and get ready for the warmup! Hooks up!

A reminder that tonight is the Lady Pirates Parent's Night. Parents, please be at the gym by 6:45 pm so you are ready to line up when the JV game is over. Thank you!

Gold Standard Pirates of the Week: PK-4: Avery Beeson 5-8: Kensley DeVries 9-12: Alex Chaisson Congratulations!