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Welcome to the 2023-24 school year. We are so excited for the year ahead, for all the learning, growth, fun, friendship, and excitement that will be shared by our 11,000 students, 1,500 employees, and countless family members, community members, and friends.

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Our 2023-24 New School Year Guide is available on our websites. If you're looking for back to school event details, registration info, tech tools, supply lists, calendars, and more, it's in the Guide.

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Let's make it the best school year ever!

Teacher & Support Staff of the Year

Teacher of the Year:

Sarah Valentin

Pine Tree Elementary Multilingual Learner Teacher Sarah Valentin is ACSC's 2023 Teacher of the Year.


Of Sarah, Assistant Principal Jennifer McCann Thomas is quick to point out, "She is what education is all about."


Click the button to read more, view photos, and see a video featuring Sarah and each school's peer-nominated Teacher of the Year honoree.

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Support Staff of the Year:

Sue Misner

Avon Intermediate School East Special Education Assistant Sue Misner is our 2023 Support Staff of the Year.


Principal Brad Bates says, "Sue brings an energy to the building every day."


Click below to view photos, read more, and see a video featuring Sue and the 15 Support Staff of the Year honorees from our schools and departments.

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Orioles In-The-Know

Episode 057

Welcome to season 4 of the Orioles In-The-Know podcast! We're kicking off this new season with a very special episode featuring 2023 Teacher of the Year Sarah Valentin.

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Student Spotlight

What'd you do this summer?

As students and staff return to school, one of the most frequently repeated questions will be, "What did you do this summer?" One AHS senior will have a lot to share.

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AHS Speech & Debate National Results

On June 10, 16 members of the Avon High School Speech and Debate team departed for Phoenix, Arizona to compete in the National Speech and Debate Association’s annual National Tournament. Find out how they did.

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News & Updates

There's a New Bird in Town

We are excited to announce that Avon High School, Avon Middle School North, and Avon Middle School South now share a new, unified athletic identity. Go Orioles!

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Become an Oriole Advocate

Stand up, speak out for ACSC by becoming an Oriole Advocate. Advocates promote student achievement and community engagement by lending a voice to students, teachers, and staff.

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Avon Academy Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

On Tuesday, July 25, dozens gathered at the newly remodeled Avon Schools Administration Center to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for the brand-new Simon Youth Academy at Avon.

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Pine Tree Welcomes 'New' Principal

We are excited to share that long-time Cedar Elementary Assistant Principal Mrs. Shelley Moyers is the new Pine Tree Elementary Principal.

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Meet Hickory's New Assistant Principal

Kayla Kuepper has worked in Avon Schools since 2013 and is a former district Teacher of the Year. She became Hickory Elementary's new Assistant Principal earlier this month.

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River Birch Gets a Silver Star

The Indiana Department of Education recently notified River Birch Elementary that they had earned the Indiana Silver Star School Counseling Award.

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Fall Cheerleading Clinic Registrations are Underway

Registration is open for the Fall Cheerleading Clinic. Students in grades k-8 can participate. Register by August 11.

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