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Avonworth 8th graders hosted the 7th Annual Chase the Antelopes 5K and raised over $7,000 for the Hannah Milbert Memorial Fund, showcasing months of hard work, community spirit, and leadership.

The April newsletter is here. Click here to read it! 

We want to let you know that our Spring Spectacular will still take place this evening – Thursday, May 1, 2025.

In addition, athletic events may still take place this evening. Coaches will communicate directly with their teams regarding any updates or changes to practices, games, or competitions scheduled at our facilities.

The Avonworth community gathered on April 22 to celebrate the completion of the AHS/AMS construction project with an open house showcasing the district’s new, state-of-the-art learning spaces.

8th grader Kate Jeon earned a National Silver Medal in the 2024 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for her personal essay, “As Seasons Pass By,” and will be honored at Carnegie Hall this June.

Avonworth Middle School's 8th grade graduation will take place on June 10, 2025 at 6:30 pm in the AHS/AMS auditorium. 

Avonworth's 6th Grade Band and High School Wind Ensemble both earned Superior ratings at the PMEA Music Performance Assessment at Heinz Hall, with the MS Band achieving its third consecutive top rating and the HS Ensemble earning its highest score ever.

Four Avonworth teams showcased creativity and teamwork at this year’s Odyssey of the Mind competition, with one team advancing to the State Finals and placing sixth.

Impact Club members are leading Restorative Justice Circles to foster trust, community, and student voice, as part of their Eradicate Hate project, which they showcased at the Eradicate Hate Summit.

The March 2025 newsletter is here. Click here to read it! 

Avonworth’s Night at the Museum showcased 8th Grade Civics students’ presentations and artwork on “Civil Rights – Overcoming Adversity” at the Heinz History Center, highlighting their research, creativity, and collaboration with teachers and guest speakers.

The Avonworth community is invited to an open house on April 22, 2025 from 5:30 - 8: 30 pm to explore and celebrate the incredible new spaces designed for our students. Thank you for your support! We look forward to sharing these exciting updates with you!

View the Community Open House flyer.

Avonworth Schools celebrated National School Breakfast Week (March 3-7) by offering FREE nutritious breakfasts to all students. The week featured new menu items, prizes, and special giveaways, all while promoting the benefits of a healthy breakfast for student success. Thanks to The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for their support! 

Thank you to Avonworth High School students Marshall McCall, Jase Klatzkin & Lucy Jacobs for filming and producing this video about the 2035 Avonworth Graduation Party. Click here to watch it. 

8th Grade Civics students guided by Heinz History Center docents to present overcoming adversity projects on March 21.

Support Avonworth teachers and staff by donating to the Avonworth Fund for Educational Excellence (AFEE), which funds grants and recognizes achievements in education, arts, and technology.

The Avonworth February newsletter is here! Click here to read it. 

In honor of Black History Month and the Special Olympics, students across the district created a Kindness Chain to promote inclusivity and unity, now displayed in front of the Lopes Lounge as a reminder of the power of kindness.

The Avonworth Cafeterias celebrated Black History Month with a special Cultural Connections Day meal.

The Avonworth January newsletter is here! Click here to read it. 

On Friday, March 21, 8th grade Civics students will hold their annual "Night at the Museum" at the Heinz History Center from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

Over the next two months, students in 8th grade Civics will collaborate with the Heinz History Center to create projects that focus on the thematic idea of Overcoming Adversity. Their projects connect with multiple exhibits at the museum: From Slavery to Freedom, Western Pennsylvania Sports, Innovators, and Special Collections. Students considered historical struggles for Civil Rights and historical instances of prejudice and discrimination and then linked those to contemporary people, events, and organizations.

We are excited to announce that Melissa Costantino-Poruben has been selected by the White House for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) in the Mathematics category, representing the state of Pennsylvania. This highly prestigious honor acknowledges Melissa’s exceptional contributions to the fields of STEM education.

The Avonworth Board approved the 2025-2026 school calendar at the January 13, 2025 School Board meeting. Below are some highlights to note from the 2025-2026 school calendar.

Click here to view the full 2025-2026 calendar. Please scroll down past the 2024-2025 calendar to see the 2025-2026 calendar on our website. 

The December newsletter is here. Click here to read it!

The Avonworth School District is excited to announce that we are the recipient of the 2024 Child Hunger Hero award from Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

The November newsletter is here! Click to read it. 

Middle schoolers learned about a very special and inspiring Scottish percussionist.

Congratulations to Mr. Ronnie Ziccardi for receiving the PARSS Grant to help improve students' musical journeys.

Civics students spent the day honoring our nation's veterans by attending the annual Veterans Day Experience Workshop at the Heinz History Center. 

With Thanksgiving approaching, we enter a time of year when weather could impact our school schedule. As we prepare for the possibility of weather-related delays and closings, we want to make sure families are as prepared as possible.  

The Avonworth School District is embarking on a Strategic Planning Process, and we are seeking parents/caregivers to participate in this critical process. This strategic plan aims to define a collective vision of success and set goals in priority areas.

Middle School Social Studies teachers recently observed Hispanic Heritage Month in their classrooms. Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual observance intended to celebrate the achievements, histories, traditions, diversity, and vibrant culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

The October Newsletter is here. Click here to read it. 

Avonworth 8th Grade Civics students are now likely some of the best-informed citizens in Pennsylvania when it comes to the 2024 General Election, even if they aren't yet old enough to vote.  

Avonworth Research Media Specialist Emily Hickman joined 8th Grade Civics classes during Digital Citizenship Week for a timely discussion about "Deep Fakes and Our Democracy".  8th Grade Civics students are currently studying the 2024 Election and how candidates get their message out to potential voters.  

Avonworth’s strategic plan outlines the areas of focus, strategies, and actions that will ensure that our students gain the learning experiences that will enable them to continue to grow academically, socially, and emotionally so that they become innovative thinkers and creative contributors to our world.

The September 2024 newsletter is here. Click to read it. 

Our first “Cultural Connections” lunch was offered on September 30th in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

We'd like to share a few important updates from our food service team at Avonworth. 

The Avonworth School District aims to provide an education that is customized to meet the needs of each learner. Part of this process includes creating a comprehensive assessment system to determine if we are accomplishing this goal. Most of the assessments occur in grades K-8 in order to ensure students are developing skills at the right pace in order to be ready for high school and life beyond high school.

The Avonworth School District is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment at all our athletic and extracurricular events. As a reminder, the following policies will be enforced to ensure all spectators at high school football games have a safe and enjoyable experience.

A test of our rapid alert system was sent via email and phone call on Wednesday, August 18 at 1 pm. If you received both the email and the test phone call, then no further action is needed. If you only received one or the other, please update your contact information in Alma.

Safety will always be a top priority for the Avonworth School District. Each summer, we examine our emergency operations plan for the coming year. The district has trained threat assessment teams and a strong working relationship with Ohio Township police and emergency responders. In addition, we practice and refine emergency procedures throughout the year. We share this message to proactively allow families to discuss school safety before the school year.

We hope you’ve had the chance to log into Alma to update your contact information. Parent/caregiver contact information must be up-to-date in Alma to ensure you receive emergency communications from the school district through our rapid response system, School Messenger. As in the past, the district will send email and phone messages for emergency notifications, including weather-related delays/ cancellations and late bus updates, using School Messenger. We will also be adding the ability to receive an SMS (text) message. More information will be sent once this feature is available.

We look forward to welcoming our students back to school soon!

First Day of School

September 3 - First day of school for grades 1-12

September 4 - First day of school for kindergarten

We are excited to welcome several new administrators to Avonworth School District! 

"When administrators from four Pittsburgh-area school systems learned about a California school district’s career-focused curriculum that was exposing students as young as 5 years old to a variety of professions and skill sets, they knew they wanted to bring that model to the East Coast."

Read more. 

"Whenever Principal Mike Hall began a new school year, he’d ask the students at Avonworth Middle School one question: Who in this building is your go-to adult?"

Read more in Kidsburgh. 

Avonworth Middle School had a fun "Schools To Watch" celebration at the end of the school year. All 7th and 8th grade students had the opportunity attend. The event was followed by a pep rally to celebrate this impressive accomplishment.

Congratulations to AMS! 

Health and free meals are available for children at a site near you. This program is open to all youth ages 18 and under. No cost or sign-up is required. 

View the flyer.