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OHSAA first round of football playoff games kick off this Friday. Here are the schedules for local teams Avon, Avon Lake and Bay Village. Division II – Games at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 Region 6 8 Tol. St. John’s Jesuit (7-3) at 1 Tol. Central Catholic (10-0) 7 Parma Hts. Valley Forge (6-4) at 2 Whitehouse Anthony Wayne (10-0) ... Read More »

A classroom courtyard within the grounds of Avon High School features a new mini-mosaic tile art display created by the students. The goal of the mural was to enhance the area to create an inviting space for teaching and learning. Currently, the sparse courtyard consists of a few benches which were colorfully painted by art students at the school. But ... Read More »

Avon Heritage Elementary School is spreading Random Acts of Kindness….one pumpkin at a time. The students, members of the Kids Who Care Club, participated in a walking field trip through parts of the Bentley Park housing development near the school placing pumpkins with a note on each doorstep. The students just wanted to say, ‘Thank you’ to our Heritage neighbors. More ... Read More »

A special meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m. and hosted by Avon Middle School in the Media Center, 3445 Long Road. Amanda Divis (MSSA, LISW-S, LICDC) will be speaking on the topic of “Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health.” Materials to be covered include (but are not limited to): Awareness of the latest cultural trends… Understanding the ... Read More »

The Avon Garden Club announced and celebrated the biennial 2018 Beautification Awards on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Various garden categories and features were considered in determining the award winners. The winners were: Joyce and Joe Holowczak (Honorable Mention condominium garden); Kathy and Bill Bogner (First Place condominium garden); Kathy Myers (Honorable Mention residential garden established less than 20 years); Laura ... Read More »

Lunch & Learn: Tuesday, November 6, Lunch 11:30 am • Presentation 12:00 pm. “Effective Communication Strategies” presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Please RSVP to 440-937-6201 no later than November 2. Pancake Breakfast: Tuesday, November 13, Served from 9:00 – 10:00 am. Seniors 55+ are invited to join us for our FREE monthly Pancake Breakfast. Please RSVP to 440-937-6201 no later ... Read More »

A Not-So-Spooky Halloween brought hundreds of kids to Avon’s Every Child’s Playground on Sat., Oct. 20 from 2-4 p.m. Kids in costume descended on the park, which is located next to the Avon Aquatic Center, for two hours of merry mayhem as they enjoyed a host of fun activities. From a Hay Maze to a Bounce House, from Face Painting ... Read More »

Everyone was invited to share in the fun at the jubilant 2nd annual Polka Band Festival hosted by Rose Senior Living-Avon the evening of Oct. 11. Featuring the Chardon Polka Band and Sibling Revelry Brewery, music, dancing, brats, beer and fun added up to a great autumn night under the big tent! Guests were also invited to tour the great ... Read More »

Avon Mayor Bryan K. Jensen and members of the VFW Post 7035 presented Avon Place residents with a plaque and Commander Pin in honor of their service in the military on Mon., Oct. 22, 2018. Read More »

Each fall Avon High School offers students who are not currently enrolled in the Avon Schools the opportunity to shadow at Avon High School.  Shadowing is recommended for students in eighth-grade and beyond who are considering Avon High School for the 2019-2020 school year. We offer four shadowing opportunities during the school day on Thursdays during the month of November (Nov.  1, 8, 15 and 29). Students must register ... Read More »