The annual meeting of the Pioneer Cemetery Association will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 22 at the Ron and Lois Hornstra farm just west of the cemetery. Anyone with any interest in the cemetery is encouraged to attend.
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Fourteen Avon Senior Music Students recently embarked on a jam-packed two-day trip to Omaha, Nebraska, onMay14thand15th, accompaniedbymusicteachers AutumnSchultzandJoseph Sexe. From Broadway lights to axe throwing and coffee flights to zoo adventures, the group made the most of every moment together shortly after celebrating their graduation.
Read moreApplications are currently being accepted for preschool enrollment at Avon School District for the 2025-2026 school year. Due to planning purposes in the upcoming year, it is essential that all applications be returned by June 1, 2025. The cost for the the program is $130 per month. The program will run Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Four year olds only. Your child must be four years of age by August 31. Please note that a certified copy of birth from the County Register of Deeds, and other forms must be completed and returned with the application. Immunizations, required by SDCL 13-28-7.1, must be current for enrollment in the fall.
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THIRD AND FOURTH GRADERS EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIP
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When an school assembly wascalled,AvonMiddleSchool teacher Becky Haenfler never guessed it would end with her being named Region 3 Teacher of the Year. Announced in front of students with the help of seniors and Principal Lyndsey Fathke, the surprise left her stunned. “I was very surprised,” she said. Professionally, she says the award is an honor, especially as someone representing a smaller school. “I work with great teachers every day who make me better,” she said. “It’s neat to see a teacher from a small schoolgetrecognizedlikethis.” Personally,therecognitionhas givenheramomenttoreflecton her career. Through the application process and announcement she was able to look back andseehowfarshehascomeas an educator. “I’ve been able to have some conversations with other educators, students and parents lately and seeing how many relationships that have beencreatedthroughmyteaching career is meaningful,” commented Haenfler. “One of the most special parts was when my daughter told me she was proud of me,” she added, “usually, those conversations are the other way around, so it’s pretty special to hear.”
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