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Here's your chance to nominate an ALL Star — any Avon Schools employee who you believe goes above and beyond to make sure Avon Schools is a place where ALL belong, learn, and grow.

Avon Schools Superintendent Dr. Scott Wyndham has an important message about the Operating Referendum Renewal for Avon parents, guardians, employees, and the community. 

In this, the first of what will be an annual Avon alumni episode, Dr. Wyndham catches up with three Avon High School grads, individuals who excelled in academics, arts, and athletics during their time in Avon and who are continuing to do great things in college and beyond.

Recently 773 parents took the time to provide feedback about their parent-teacher conference experience. In addition, many took the time to type affirming words about their experience in Avon Schools.

Avon is one of the leading school corporations in the Hoosier state, and it's not by accident. Avon students succeed in school and in life thanks to the support of their parents and family members, excellent educators and school staff, and the Avon-Washington Township community.

This month, you nominated 60 individuals and the entire Transportation department as ALL Stars — Avon Schools employees who embody our mission: ALL belong, learn, and grow. Meet this month's ALL Stars and read a few of the comments.

"I want to be able to continue the high standard of excellence that our community has come to expect, and we can only do it through the support we receive day-in and day-out from our community. I'm just thankful to be a part of such a great school district."

What was it like to be a teacher in Avon Schools in the years before and after voters approved the 2018 Operating Referendum? Avon Middle School West Teacher Michelle Howard explains.

Karie Mize and Matt Shockley have remained committed to our students, their colleagues, and our community through many highs and lows. Listen in as Dr. Wyndham talks with them about their experiences in Avon Schools and hear their firsthand accounts of the impact of Avon's failed 2011 Operating Referendum and the voter-approved 2018 Operating Referendum. You'll learn how much the community's support has meant to Avon's 11,000 students and 1,600 employees.

What was it like to be a teacher in Avon Schools in the years before and after voters approved the 2018 Operating Referendum? Avon High School Internship Coordinator Adam Clark and Pine Tree Elementary School Teacher Casie Clark explain.

"The thing I can say, quite honestly, to our community is that the school district has been faithful stewards. They have provided an annual report regarding how [2018 Operating Referendum] funds have been used. And I think the community can be proud. ... There are direct results from how those dollars have been used and the success we have seen inside and outside the classroom for our kids."

AMS West was  designed with long-term effeciencies — and savings — at the forefront. Yesterday, Superintendent Dr. Scott Wyndham was on-hand to receive a large rebate check from Steve Hite, Hendricks Power Cooperative Energy Advisor.

This month, you nominated 62 individuals and two entire departments as ALL Stars — Avon Schools employees who embody our mission: ALL belong, learn, and grow. Meet this month's ALL Stars and read a few of the comments.

Dr. Wyndham is joined by three employees who play a direct role in welcoming families and students to our schools and helping them belong, learn, and grow: Pine Tree Secretary/Registrar Nicole Derhammer, Avon Middle School West Instructional Assistant Sue Misner, and Pine Tree Multilingual Teacher Sarah Valentin. Find out how the 2018 Referendum is empowering their work.

What was it like to be a teacher in Avon Schools in the years before and after voters approved the 2018 Operating Referendum? Willow Elementary School Teacher Amy Adams and Avon Middle School South Dean/Athletic Director Scott Adams explain.

"For me, I'm Avon 100%. ... The sky is the limit on what this school can do and provide for our amazing students. We can do anything. The future is incredibly bright." - Matt Harloff, Avon Marching Black & Gold Director

What was it like to be a teacher in Avon Schools in the years before and after voters approved the 2018 Operating Referendum? Veteran Avon educator Donnell Shrewsbury explains.

This information is designed to help the community participate and to share factual information related to the Renewal of the voter-approved 2018 Operating Referendum, which expires in 2026.

Eighty Avon Band students in grades 7-9 recently joined more than 1,000 young musicians from across Indiana to perform in the 2025 Drum Corps International INpact Band.

All Avon K-12 students have the opportunity to begin each day filled up and ready to learn. Our schools serve breakfast each morning for just $2.15.

Welcome to episode 100 of the Orioles In-The-Know podcast. After 99 episodes of Dr. Wyndham playing host — listening to others answer his questions — Avon High School senior Robert Porter flips the script on him, taking control of the podcast for this special episode. A lot has happened in Avon Schools in the five years that have passed since episode 001.

Avon High School has always had a high graduation rate, but the class of 2025 broke the record for the all-time highest. This spring, 98.4% of AHS students graduated. How was AHS able to achieve such a high mark?

What was it like to be a teacher in Avon Schools in the years before and after voters approved the 2018 Operating Referendum? Veteran Avon educator Julie Lucas explains.

This month, you nominated 47 individuals as ALL Stars — Avon Schools employees who embody our mission: ALL belong, learn, and grow. Meet this month's ALL Stars and read a few of the comments.

In 2012, Avon Schools ranked 16 out of 292 Indiana school corporations on standardized testing results. In the following years, our state rank fell 39 places to 55th in the state. In 2018, when the community supported the Operating Referendum, test scores rebounded immediately.

Dr. Wyndham talks with three excellent educators: Maple Elementary Kindergarten Teacher Janet Craig, Evergreen Elementary 1st Grade Teacher Lauren Ruth, and Avon High School Math Department Chair and Math Teacher Andrea Austin. They share their perspectives on Avon Schools before and since voters approved the 2018 Referendum.

In July, Confidence Club Martial Arts Taekwondo students competed in AAU Nationals, and most of these competitors won medals.

Avon Schools has a track record of incredible achievements that stretches decades into the past. Students, educators, and staff are empowered to achieve even more when they are surrounded by enthusiastic community support.

What was it like to be a teacher in Avon Schools in the years before and after voters approved the 2018 Operating Referendum? Veteran Avon educator Sarah O'Brien explains.

A special election is being held in Avon-Washington Township on Tuesday, November 4. You can register by October 4 at the self-serve kiosk at your child's school or online using these links.

Did you know there's a direct link between low class sizes and student achievement? The 2018 Operating Referendum provided funds to hire enough excellent educators that large class sizes could return to normal.

The 2025-26 school year is underway. Check out these photos of morning arrival at our three new schools: Willow Elementary, Evergreen Elementary, and Avon Middle School West.

Our Transportation Department employees will be up early tomorrow morning. But their job isn't just about completing the routes on time. It's about safety first.

On Tuesday, July 22, a large crowd of students, families, educators, staff, administrators, friends, neighbors, community leaders, and partners gathered in front of Avon Middle School West to celebrate a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Autism Consultant Brianne Miller has earned the Distinctive Service of the Year Award from the Indiana Council of Exceptional Children. Meet Mrs. Miller and find out how she's impacting staff, students, and families across our community.

We've assembled our Back-to-School Guide — a detailed webpage, accessible to all Avon families — to serve as your one-stop-shop for all the information you need for the new school year.

The construction work at Avon Middle School West keeps moving ahead. The project will wrap in time for grand opening and the start of the 2025-26 school year. Here's a sneak peek.

Historically, we've held our annual e-learning day in November. This year, it was moved to May 1. Why? For Avon employees, it's all about building momentum for the upcoming school year.

At their March 10 meeting, the Avon Board of School Trustees unanimously approved the hiring of AMS West's first Assistant Principals, Briana Temple and Jessica Rabedeau.

In a mere five months all of our ongoing renovation and construction projects will be complete and ready to welcome students and educators.

In this conversation, Dr. Wyndham talks with Avon Middle School North Principal Mike McKinney, Avon Middle School South Principal Dr. Dan Peo, and Avon Middle School West Principal Dan Chapin about the work that is going on to prepare our three middle schools to welcome students this July.

ACSC's K-8 Principals and Assistant Principals have an important message to share as we finalize the redistricting project and anticipate the 2025-26 school year. You'll want to hear directly from them.

In the summer, we'll open our third middle school, Avon Middle School West. Head inside the construction site with Principal Dan Chapin for a walk around the project. Watch your step, it's a busy place!

Head inside the construction site with Principal Dan Chapin for a detailed work on this project, scheduled for completion one year from now.

Have you been out west lately? If not, you'll be amazed at the progress that has been made on the construction of Avon Community School Corporation's third middle school, Avon Middle School West.

A lot can happen over the course of a school year, especially in a school corporation like Avon Schools. We have compiled a list of some of the academic, artistic, athletic, and teacher/leader highlights that have happened since last July, and you can access them all on our website. 

Join Performance Services, Indiana Steel, and Avon Schools on May 20 as we celebrate a Beam Signing at AMS West. Don't miss this opportunity to write your name into Avon history.

Join Dr. Wyndham as he discusses the details of the proposal our corporation and middle school athletic directors have been working on for middle school athletics. Find out what their ideas are for existing programs like football, basketball, cross country, track, volleyball, and more, how they're slow-rolling the growth of new programs like baseball and softball, and what their plans are for adding new sports.

Get an 'orioles-eye-view' update of the construction project that will allow Avon Middle School West to open in time for the 2025-26 school year.

Avon’s kindergarten through sixth grade students have spoken. In August 2025, when AIS East and West open their doors as elementary schools, students will walk into Evergreen Elementary and Willow Elementary.

In the 50 days between our last update on November 1 and today, December 21, 2023, a ton of progress has occurred. Thanks to excellent weather, site work and foundation work is taking shape. Check it out!

In the 35 days between the September 26 groundbreaking ceremony and November 1, 2023, so much work has happened on the site of Avon Middle School West. Check it out!

Avon Academy and Avon Middle School West are the newest additions to ACSC's collection of school websites. Browse by to learn more about what is happening at Avon Academy and what is coming at AMS West.

During this conversation between Superintendent Dr. Scott Wyndham, CFO Sheila Glass, and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Michael Sullivan, you'll learn about the work that has already occurred at AMS West, what is coming in the next several months, how Avon Schools will be able to complete this project with no taxpayer impact and without the use of referendum funds, and much more.

Avon Community School Corporation ceremoniously turned the dirt to celebrate the start of construction for a new middle school on Tuesday, September 26.

Curious about the location of Avon's third middle school? This video will show you the location of the property — acquired in 2010 — and help you get your bearings.

Our Board of School Trustees made an important – unanimous – decision at their meeting last night in selecting a model that will position Avon Schools to meet the demands of our growing student enrollment.