AVONDALE E-NEWS

• Mar. 18: Districtwide 5th Grade Music Concert at AHS @ 6:00pm

• Mar. 21: HALF DAY - End of 3rd Quarter

• Mar. 24-28: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

• Mar. 25: Gleaners Mobile Food Pantry at The River Church 9:30-10:30am

• Mar. 31: Oakland Schools Art Show Open House 4-6:30pm

• Apr. 1: Gleaners Mobile Food Pantry at The River Church 9:30-10:30am
• Apr. 7: Board of Education Workshop/Study Session at Admin. Offices 7:00pm
• Apr. 9: TK-8 HALF DAY - Teacher Professional Learning
• Apr. 9: AHS State Testing - All Day
• Apr. 18: NO SCHOOL - Good Friday
• Apr. 21: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Learning
• Apr. 21: Board of Education Meeting at Admin. Offices 7:00pm
• May 13: Coffee with the Superintendent - AHS Conference Room 9:00-10:30am

Auburn

• Mar. 17-21 Spring Book Fair
• Mar. 18: Districtwide 5th Grade Music Concert at AHS @ 6:00pm
• Mar. 21: HALF DAY - End of 3rd Quarter - 11:45am Dismissal
• Mar. 24-28: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
• Mar. 31: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Learning
  
• Apr. 3: PTO Meeting in the Media Center @ 6:00pm
• Apr. 9: HALF DAY - Teacher Professional Learning - Dismissal at 11:45am
• Apr. 18: NO SCHOOL - Good Friday
• Apr. 21: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Learning
  

• Mar. 18: Districtwide 5th Grade Music Concert at AHS @ 6:00pm
• Mar. 21: HALF DAY - End of 3rd Quarter - 11:45am Dismissal
• Mar. 24-28: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
• Mar. 31: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Learning
• Apr. 7: Deerfield Talent Show - Mandatory Rehearsal 3:40-4:30pm
• Apr. 9: Deerfield Talent Show - 9:30am
• Apr. 9: HALF DAY - Teacher Professional Learning - Dismissal at 11:45am
• Apr. 18: NO SCHOOL - Good Friday
• Apr. 21: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Learning
• May 7: Artfest
  

• Mar. 18: Districtwide 5th Grade Music Concert at AHS @ 6:00pm
• Mar. 21: HALF DAY - End of 3rd Quarter - 11:45am Dismissal
• Mar. 24-28: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
• Mar. 31: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Learning
• Apr. 9: HALF DAY - Teacher Professional Learning - Dismissal at 11:45am
• Apr. 18: NO SCHOOL - Good Friday
• Apr. 21: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Learning

Woodland

• Mar. 18: Districtwide 5th Grade Music Concert at AHS @ 6:00pm
• Mar. 21: HALF DAY - End of 3rd Quarter - 11:45am Dismissal
• Mar. 24-28: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
• Mar. 31: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Learning
• Apr. 3: Spring Conferences @ 4:30pm-8pm
• Apr. 9: HALF DAY - Teacher Professional Learning - Dismissal at 11:45am
• Apr. 18: NO SCHOOL - Good Friday
• Apr. 21: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Learning

GATE Magnet School

• Mar.18: Districtwide 5th Grade Music Concert at 6:00pm @Avondale High School
• Mar. 20: PTO Meeting, zoom ID 204 024 3974 , password GATEPTO @ 7-8 PM
• Mar. 21: HALF DAY - End of 3rd Quarter - 11:25am Dismissal
• Mar. 24-28: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
• Mar. 31: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Learning
• Apr. 1- 7 : Spring Conferences
• Apr. 3: Spring Picture Day
• Apr. 4: Student Progress Check/Report available in PowerSchool
• Apr. 9: TK-8th grade HALF DAY - Teacher Professional Learning - Dismissal at 11:25am
• Apr. 11: GATE Goes Global 6:00 - 8:00pm

Avondale Middle School

• Mar. 17-21: Book Fair!
• Mar. 19: PTO Meeting 6:00pm
• Mar. 21: HALF DAY - End of 3rd Quarter - 11:07am Dismissal
• Mar. 24-28: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
• Mar. 31: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Learning
• Apr. 9: TK-8th grade HALF DAY - Teacher Professional Learning - Dismissal at 11:07am
• Apr. 10: 8th grade Dance
  

• NHS is hosting tutoring every Wednesday after school in the Hub 2:30-3:30pm
• Mar. 21: HALF DAY - End of 3rd Quarter - 10:33am Dismissal
• Mar. 24-28: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
• Mar. 31: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Learning
• Apr. 9: AHS State Testing - All Day
• Apr. 10: PSAT/SAT Testing

• April 1: Funding the Future Concert (AMS 8th grade)
• April 3: AMS 6th grade Career Day
• April 11: AHS Special Education Career Day – Manufacturing
• April 15: Jobs in Action: Drone Day (AHS)
• April 22: Business Meets Avondale Internship Fair (AHS)
• April 23 & 24: VR Career Experience at AMS (AMS 8th grade)
• April 23: Michigan Career and Technical Institute Tour (AHS)

• Avondale Early Learning Centers: Now Enrolling

• School of Choice: Feb. 19 - Mar. 20, 2025

• Enrollment Opens for New In-District TK/Kindergarten Students: Now Enrolling

• GATE Magnet School Application Window: (CLOSED) Jan. 6 - Feb. 4, 2025
• Avondale Accelerated Pathways: (CLOSED) Dec. 9 - Feb. 10, 2025

In-District Enrollment for 2025-2026 School Year Now Open to NEW Students

Congratulations and well done to the artists from Avondale High School and Avondale Middle School who were selected for this year's Oakland Schools Art Show!

Oakland Schools will be hosting their Art Show Open House to celebrate all featured artists on March 31, 2025 from 4-6:30pm at Oakland Schools (2111 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford). The Art Show is open now and will end after the Open House on March 31.

Avondale artwork is located in the 1st floor Cafe and Conference Center hallway & showcases. Grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, snacks, & hot and cold beverages are available for purchase at the OS Market located off the atrium.

The show is also available virtually and can be viewed here.

Excitement filled the halls of Avondale High School last week as students, staff, and community members came together for the annual Grand Jacket event—a cherished tradition that brings the school to life with student-led activities, theme days, performances, and fundraisers.

Throughout the week, the Avondale community rallied together to raise an impressive $4,600 for Avondale Advocates, a new initiative developed by AHS Leadership. The purpose of Avondale Advocates is to reinvest these funds directly into the district, ensuring that students, staff, and the greater community benefit in ways that make a personal impact.

As the week concluded, the success of Grand Jacket stood as a testament to the strength of the Avondale community. With $4,600 raised and a new fund established, Avondale Advocates is set to create lasting, positive change within the district.

Congratulations to Chelsea Howe, the winner of Grand Jacket, and all our high school students for their remarkable achievements!

Avondale GATE Magnet School students have proven their reading prowess in this year's Battle of the Books competitions! At the Auburn Hills Battle of the Books, our teams swept the podium, taking 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place—an impressive achievement that highlights their dedication and teamwork.

In the Rochester Hills competition, things got even more exciting! Two Avondale GATE teams, along with another, were part of an unprecedented three-way tie for 1st place—marking the first tie in the event's last 10 years! After a mini battle to break the tie, both of our GATE teams ended up tied for 2nd place overall.

These remarkable results showcase the hard work and reading enthusiasm of our students. A huge congratulations to all the teams for their outstanding performances!

The Avondale Choir Department is celebrating an incredible achievement as both our middle school and high school choirs excelled at the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) District 16 Choir Festival! Held at Stoney Creek High School, this event showcased the dedication and talent of our students, who earned top ratings and secured their place at the state competition.

On March 10th and 11th, our high school choirs took the stage, impressing the judges and earning five 1st Division ratings. Congratulations to our Concert Choir, Women of Concert Choir, Men of Avondale, Women’s Chorus, and Mixed Chorus for their outstanding performances!

Just days later, on March 12th, Avondale Middle School continued the tradition of excellence, with both the 6th Grade Choir and the combined 7th & 8th Grade Choir also receiving 1st Division ratings. Their hard work and dedication were recognized with high praise from the judges.

With these remarkable results, all seven Avondale choirs have qualified for the State Choir Festival in April! We are incredibly proud of these talented students for their commitment to musical excellence and look forward to seeing them shine at the next level.

Congratulations to all our choir students and our director, Kevin Cornwell, for upholding Avondale’s tradition of excellence in vocal music!

The Avondale High School Wind Ensemble recently traveled to Warren Woods Tower High School to participate in the MSBOA Band & Orchestra Festival, where they performed for a panel of four adjudicators. Their outstanding musicianship earned them the highest possible rating—SUPERIOR (1st Division)!

This incredible achievement qualifies the ensemble for the State Festival and marks a significant milestone for both the students and the Avondale band program. Congratulations to our talented musicians for their hard work and dedication!

Avondale High School student Liam is making a difference through his passion for art and his heart for helping others. As the founder of BEaUTiFLi, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Liam has created a way to bring joy to children in hospitals and shelters through homemade cards filled with encouragement and warmth.

BEaUTiFLi is currently partnering with Trinity Health Oakland, Grace Centers of Hope, and Carehouse to deliver these heartfelt messages to children in need. Thanks to the support of local student organizations—including Avondale Middle School Student Council and Leadership, Woodland Leadership Club, and Avondale High School National Honor Society—hundreds of cards have been created and shared.

Liam’s dedication to using art as a way to uplift others is an inspiration to the entire Avondale community. Keep up the amazing work, Liam!

Avondale's planning team is excited to share more about the trip they're coordinating with EF Tours, our educational partner. This opportunity is open to Avondale students currently in grades 6-12. Interested families will need to register for their information session to be considered for the upcoming travel opportunity.

In the session, staff will cover everything from how this opportunity will benefit your child, to what's included in the experience, how they'll keep the trip safe and affordable, and much more. Plus, this is a great opportunity to learn more about Ms. Syme as both an educator and a Group Leader.

Registration for this session is mandatory in order to help organize the meeting, and a parent or guardian must attend. Can't make it? Choose "No, but send info" so you don't miss out. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Syme at hannah.syme@avondaleschools.org

Avondale High School is pleased to once again host the annual Business Meets Avondale event! This is a wonderful opportunity for AHS students to meet with local businesses and organizations to gain industry knowledge, learn about opportunities that await them after graduation, and potentially earn an internship with one of our partner businesses.

Avondale's Career Development team is currently looking for additional businesses to partner with! If your business is interested in participating, please contact Martin Ballard at martin.ballard@avondaleschools.org.

Learn more about Avondale's CTE and Career Development programs at https://www.avondaleschools.org/academics-enrichment/career-advancement.

The Avondale Education Association (AEA) is proud to offer $500 scholarships to two graduating seniors! Applications are due by April 7, 2025.

The Avondale Education Foundation proudly offers the following annual scholarships to graduating Avondale Seniors. All applications are due by April 25, 2025. Contact your school counselor for more information.

S.T.R.I.V.E. (Scholarship to Recognize Individuals Valuing Education)

2025 Application

The Avondale Excellence Scholarship

2025 Application

The Avondale Dream Scholarship

2025 Application

Hosted by Avondale High School AP Physics Physics and Chemistry Teacher, Mrs. Vanessa Logan Wentzloff