News & Updates
Stay up-to-date with what is happening in and around AIS West by clicking on the articles below. If you'd like to see district-wide updates, visit the Avon Experience page on the district website.
Students of the Week @ AISW
If you want to learn more about Avon Schools, consider this your invitation to attend Coffee & Conversation with District Leaders at the Avon-Washington Township Public Library on Tuesday, April 4, at 6:30 pm.
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.
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.
Avon Education Foundation is excited to invite students entering grades 1-8 to attend Broadway Kids Camp during the week of June 12-16.
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.
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.
Listen in as Dr. Wyndham talks teaching with Alyssa Hartsock from Avon High School (AHS class of '16), Levi Hawk from Avon Middle School North (class of '16), and Alek Edick from Avon Intermediate School West (class of '14).
Do you have a child currently in grades 2-7 who would enjoy a week of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities this summer? If so, now's the time to register for Summer STEM Camp.
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.
AISW 6th grade Renaissance Fair 2023
Orioles of the Month
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!
Avon students in kindergarten through grade 6 are invited to participate in the AHS 2022 Winter Cheer Clinic on Tuesday, December 20.
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.
The November meeting agenda for the Oriole Advocates class of '23 was dominated by a lengthy, interactive discussion with eight of Avon's 12 Teachers of the Year.
Come visit several of our classrooms and hear directly from our students at our elementary, intermediate, middle, and high schools as they answer a simple question: What are you thankful for?
Avon Community School Corporation is one of two Indiana school districts recognized as 2022 Clean Air Award recipients by the National Air Filtration Association.
October Oriole of the Month
Would your child enjoy performing at halftime of an AHS basketball game with the Accents High School Show Choir? If so, sign up for the Half-Notes Show Choir Workshop today!
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.
Show your support for the Mary Lee Maier Community Pantry by purchasing this shirt and wearing it with pride!
Avon Intermediate School West Principal Amber Walters has been recognized by No Kid Hungry Indiana as one of three Indiana Principals who are Hoosier Hunger Heroes.
The staff and students at Avon Intermediate School West had a 'sweet' celebration for Rock Our School Day.
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.
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.
Avon Education Foundation is currently accepting applications for new board members. If you are interested in actively supporting Avon educators and students, apply today.
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.
MLM Food pantry
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.
Parker is a student at Avon Intermediate School West, where he is doing more than simply going through the paces in the classroom. He's making giant strides as a human being.
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.
At their May 9 meeting, the Avon Board of School Trustees heard a presentation from a group of outstanding Avon Intermediate West Students.
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.
Avon Light and Life Church is hosting Upward Soccer Camp on June 6-10. This camp is open for boys and girls from age 3 through 5th grade.
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!
This camp is the first step for students who choose to play violin, viola, cello or bass in 6th grade at Avon Intermediate Schools East and West.
April is School Library Month in the Avon Community School Corporation libraries. Here are some examples about what is happening in your school library.
The Avon Outdoor Learning Center is hosting a Native Plant Sale on April 29-30, All proceeds will benefit Avon students' experiences in this outdoor learning environment.
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.
Over the years, many families have chosen to send their children with disabilities to Avon Schools because of our reputation for excellence in Special Education. Find out why.
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.
Help AEF line the walkways of the schools, administration building, maintenance facility, and transportation headquarters with an Honor an Educator sign.
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 belief that people are the product of their life’s purpose and the desire to help students thrive at Avon High School and beyond is what drove Dean of Students Dr. Aaron Willis to begin Avon Men of Purpose (AMP).
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.
Ashlee Harmon is taking a group of students from her AIS West Mindful Artists club to present at the Butler University Educational Neuroscience Symposium on February 19.
Register your child for Camp Invention, a confidence-boosting STEM summer camp where kids build creative inventions and lasting friendships.
Local healthcare organizations are offering COVID-19 vaccine clinics for all ages in the coming days and weeks.
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.
In recognition of National Principals Month, Dr. Wyndham sat down for a conversation with three of our outstanding principals who have been recognized for their incredible work over the last year.
Have you ever felt under-equipped and overwhelmed by the responsibility of keeping your kids safe online? If so, join us.
The Avon High School Student Government invites you to enjoy candy, activities, and fun at Trunk or Treat.
Attention parents and caregivers: Be sure to place our scheduled e-learning day for the 2021-22 school year—November 2—on your calendars.
Please visit ACSC's Health & Wellness page to view the immunization requirements for the 2021-22 school year.
Thanks to our partnership with the Hendricks Regional Health YMCA, we are pleased to be able to offer before/after school care.