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From the Files of the Avon ClarionSenior Spotlight: Ashton Mednansky - likes to hang out with friends and family, take naps and go swimming. Her favorite subject is science.Students at Avon School wore red to show their support our deployed troops.Track season is underway.

Tanner Hento of Avon, South Dakota, officially announces his candidacy for House of Representatives for District 19, which includes Bon Homme, Hanson, Hutchinson, McCook, and Turner counties.

OMAHA, NE – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Do you feel like the voices of cities are drowning out the needs of our local community? Are you tired of the same issues being ignored in Pierre year after year? My name is Donna Olson, and I am writing to introduce myself as a candidate for the South Dakota State Senate for District 19.

Abby GretschmannAbby Sue Gretschmann will be a 2026 graduate of Avon High School and is the daughterofConnieandGene Gretschmann and sister of Katie and Megan Gretschmann.

The Avon School District is planning a Kindergarten Shadow Day on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, for children who will be entering kindergarten in the 2026-2027 school year. The child must be five years of age prior to September 1, 2026, according to SDCL.

Lance OdensLance Odens was born on October 25, 2007 to parents, Rachel and Craig Odens. Lance’s siblings are Abby and Lilyanna Odens. His favorite subject in school is physical education because it is fun!

Congratulations to the Avon High National Honor Society - they have achieved the $1000 scholarship level through their blood drive efforts for the 2025-2026 School Year!

I would like to take a moment to highlight several important projects currently underway within our school and community. If you have not recently visited the softball fields, I encourage you to do so.

Smiles and excitement filled the Wagner School Main Playground as childr miles and excitement filled the Wagner School Main Playground as children ages 0-10 enjoyed the Wagner Chamber n ages 0-10 enjoyed the Wagner Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, moved due to weather from...