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The Buckle Up Bowl is a student-led competition that empowers students to impact the driving habits of their classmates, friends, and family. The Lorain County Safe Communities Coalition recognized Avon High School for their most creative campaign and highlighted their efforts last Thursday. The award was presented at the Avon Police Station where officer Patrick Sullivan accepted the honor. Students ... Read More »

AVON Avon/Avon Lake VFW Post 7035 Memorial Day Parade – Parade begins at 9 a.m. from the Senior Center on Detroit Rd and ends at the Veterans Memorial next to Aquatic Center. Memorial Service to commence immediately after parade. WESTLAKE Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony – The Westlake Kiwanis Club’s annual Memorial Day parade typically departs on the last Monday ... Read More »

The tradition continues last week as AHS hosted students and families for Military and Future Education Signing Day. “We appreciate their willingness to serve others. Best of luck for the future. #WatchMeSoar” Military Students Rita Coe – United States Air Force • Loida Diaz – United States Army • Logan Grzelak – United States Air Force Reserves Education Students Katie ... Read More »

The Avon Eagles Garden Club, located in the courtyard of Avon East Elementary School on Lear Rd., is off to a great start this spring. The Club was inspired in 2022 by then- second-grader William Powell, the son of Neely and Jim Powell, and his love and passion for all things nature and gardening. Since then, it has taken off ... Read More »

The annual Avon Art Show hosted at the Avon Performing Arts Center last Wednesday brought hundreds of students and families out to celebrate the talents of the districts artists. Supt. of School Ben Hodge and Mayor Bryan Jensen each awarded their top picks in grades k-12. All students were showcased in the lobby with an extensive gallery of hundreds of ... Read More »

Congratulations to Avon Heritage Elementary School fourth-grader, Grace Mantell, winner of the Kids T-shirt Design Challenge for the 22nd Annual Avon Eagle Run, presented by Bendix. Mantell’s design will be featured on the Kids Fun Run T-shirts at the May 25 event at Avon High School. Avon Local Schools Superintendent Ben Hodge presented Mantell with the final T-shirt design image, a certificate, and a goodie bag. Proceeds from the event benefit the Avon Schools Educational ... Read More »

The Avon Local School District is excited to announce our district recently earned the Best Communities for Music Education award from the NAMM Foundation (National Association of Music Merchants). This is the first time Avon has been recognized. Now in its 25th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access ... Read More »

Each year Governor Mike DeWine hosts the Ohio Governor’s Youth Art  Exhibition. Students throughout Ohio can submit up to five works of art to the show, but only 350 works actually make it into the show. This year, 10 works of art from Avon High School students made it past Regional judging and six pieces were selected for the show. This is a record breaking ... Read More »

Safety Tips and Local Information On April 8th, Ohio will be in the path of totality for the Solar Eclipse. This once in a lifetime event is expected to bring the population of Cuyahoga and Lorain County to double or triple on the days leading up to the eclipse. There are several cities within our area that are hosting large ... Read More »

In celebration of Black History Month, sixth-grade students at Avon Middle School researched historical figures and transformed into that person through dramatic play in a classroom “Wax Museum”. Students were dressed in character and prepared a monologue to share with guests visiting the museum. Some of the wax figures included Jackie Robinson, Kamala Harris, Michelle Obama, Simone Biles, Katherine Johnson ... Read More »