The Kindergarten class celebrated their 100th day of school today. Their day was filled with lots of fun and a special treat! They are feeling 100 days smarter!
School Counselors week is Feb. 2-6. This week highlights the unique contributions of school counselors in guiding students toward success.
Thank you to Ms. Wynia for all she does for our students!
Attention:
Circulation of nominating petitions may begin on February 2nd, 2026. Petitions may be filed in the office of the Business Manager located at 210 Pine Street, Avon, S.D., 57315 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, central standard time not later than the 24th day of March, 2026, at 5:00 PM or mailed by registered mail not later than the 24th day of March, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Circulation of nominating petitions may begin on February 2nd, 2026. Petitions may be filed in the office of the Business Manager located at 210 Pine Street, Avon, S.D., 57315 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, central standard time not later than the 24th day of March, 2026, at 5:00 PM or mailed by registered mail not later than the 24th day of March, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Our young Pirates were busy hitting the hardwood this weekend in Tyndall.
🏀5th and 6th boys came out with 5th place.
🏀The Avon 4th grade boys made a last second shot to beat EPJ 24-23 in the championship game!! It was quite a thriller!
🏀The 4th grade girls won the championship in their division.
🏀The 3rd grade girls won 2nd place in their division.
Congratulations to all our young Pirates!! 🏴☠️
Fall Semester Perfect Attendance!
Great job everyone!
We officially kicked off our Heart Challenge this morning!
*Reminder this is voluntary to fundraise, but we would LOVE for everyone to sign up and learn hands only CPR!
Juniors celebrated success on first semester exam by enjoying some of Mrs. Gretschmann's famous brownies! Yum!
BHA 1st place in Wagner today
Congratulations gentlemen! 🤼♂️
Check out some of our girls making the list!
South Dakota Girls Wrestling (State-wide) Stat Leaders as of 1-29-26
Way to go ladies! 🤼♀️
Another busy Saturday in Pirate Nation!
Good Luck to all our athletes today!!
🏀🔗https://www.youtube.com/live/-NqAlUgklaI?si=MiFcpBZHEa9Fw3Wd&fbclid=IwY2xjawPrJ6RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR6v9Q6dqkOD7QtJ00qRYjy9cd6TVyk8fv118yWjXoQc7NqpeehdxDL0LZWz7Q_aem_Oe5SGE2c1f7TD1kmUbfGKg
🤼♂️🔗https://www.youtube.com/live/2TVmZVMvYrk?si=Yy6e-sR1ndkVTqpi
Hooks up Pirates!
Girls competed today in Aberdeen! The team came home with a 5th place finish out of 27 teams! Great job today by all the wrestlers!!
Tatum Palsma - 100 - 3-1 - 🥉
Sydney Johnson - 115 - 2-4 - 8th
Harper Kracht - 125 - 3-1-🥈
Hadlee Kracht - 130 - 2-1 -🥈
Britney Rueb - 135 - 3-0 -🥇
Bailey Kemnitz - 140 - 2-2 - 7th
Hope Kemnitz - 190 - 1-1 - 🥈
The juniors are learning about WWII rationing in history. They enjoyed a cake today that was made without expense or rationed goods like eggs, butter, and milk.
The elementary had an eventful afternoon with the Winter Olympics! They played Olympic themed games and had lots of fun! Some teachers tried a few too!
Gold Standard Pirates of the Week
PK-4: Teagan Powers
5-8: Macy Haynes
9-12: Raegan Brandt
Congratulations!
January Student of the Month
MS Positive Pirate: Kyzleigh Metzger
MS Student of Excellence: Spencer Dykstra
HS Student of Excellence: Linkin Akridge
HS Positive Pirate: Jaylen Beeson
Elementary Student of Excellence: Cowan Wolf
Elementary Positive Pirate: Ridge Maggs
Congratulations!
The boys are home tonight!
Regular Meeting of the Avon Board of Education
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026—7:00 p.m.
Board Room
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/9883059751?pwd=dlJMZGRsb1NPcVMvd1cwakxUaGdzZz09
Meeting ID: 988 305 9751
Passcode: 3291
1. Call to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Student/Staff “Shout Outs!”
4. Approve the agenda.
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 January 14th board meeting (m)
10. Approve the Financial Report. (m)
11. Approve February claims/payment of bills. (m)
12. Recognize and thank the School Board members for their service in honor of SD School Board Recognition Week (February 16th through the 20th)
13. Offer verbal administrative contracts to the K-12 principal, Superintendent, and business manager for the 26-27 school year. (m)
14. Discuss and take any necessary action on summer Driver’s education classes. (m)
15. Appoint board members to the Negotiations Team (chairperson plus one more). (m)
16. Appoint a board member to the local Equalization Board. (m)
17. Consider date and time for the March board meeting (m)
18. Declare surplus property to be disposed of in accordance with state law. (m)
19. 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
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026—7:00 p.m.
Board Room
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/9883059751?pwd=dlJMZGRsb1NPcVMvd1cwakxUaGdzZz09
Meeting ID: 988 305 9751
Passcode: 3291
1. Call to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Student/Staff “Shout Outs!”
4. Approve the agenda.
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 January 14th board meeting (m)
10. Approve the Financial Report. (m)
11. Approve February claims/payment of bills. (m)
12. Recognize and thank the School Board members for their service in honor of SD School Board Recognition Week (February 16th through the 20th)
13. Offer verbal administrative contracts to the K-12 principal, Superintendent, and business manager for the 26-27 school year. (m)
14. Discuss and take any necessary action on summer Driver’s education classes. (m)
15. Appoint board members to the Negotiations Team (chairperson plus one more). (m)
16. Appoint a board member to the local Equalization Board. (m)
17. Consider date and time for the March board meeting (m)
18. Declare surplus property to be disposed of in accordance with state law. (m)
19. 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
❗️⭐️ Pirate Fans⭐️❗️
The Avon Pirate Booster Club Apparel will be out this Friday at the BBB game vs. Freeman and next week Thursday at the DH against Bon Homme 🏴☠️
The 6-12 graders had the privilege to listen to Mark Leinweaver this afternoon. Mark is an MLB agent that came and spoke to the students about character and challenged them all to be leaders. It was a great message! Ask your student what their takeaway was from today!
My how time flies! It was Day 100! Our 1st graders celebrated with activities throughout the day with help from 6th grade! What a fun day!!
