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PRINCIPAL'S PARAGRAPH
PRINCIPAL'S PARAGRAPH
Dear AHS Families,
As October unfolds and we approach the end of the first quarter, I want to take a moment to highlight what makes our school community so special: our commitment to supporting one another and fostering an inclusive environment where every student can thrive. We are dedicated to building a school culture rooted in respect, kindness, and support, where each student feels empowered to reach their fullest potential.
Our students continue to inspire us with their hard work and achievements, and we love celebrating their success! Fall sports are in full swing, and we’re incredibly proud of our Fall athletes in Crew, Field Hockey, Golf, Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, and Soccer for their dedication and teamwork. A special shout-out to our Cross Country teams: both had a fantastic day at the State Championship meet this past Saturday, with the boys' team finishing 3rd and the girls' team finishing 2nd. Abby Van Hoof and Ying Cheng earned All-State Honors, and for the first time since 2014, both teams have qualified for the State Open, which will take place this Thursday. We wish them the best as they continue to make us proud! In the arts, our theater and music programs are equally hard at work. Additionally, our crew team participated in the Head of the Charles race in Boston last weekend. This was a huge accomplishment as it is the largest regatta in the world, and we were one of a few public high schools that rowed. Furthermore, yesterday at the head of the horseman regatta in Glastonbury, the girl's novice eight boat won first place. Congrats to them on this tremendous victory!
The cast and crew are preparing for our fall play, Puffs (flyer below), and we’re excited to see their creativity and passion come to life on stage. These successes across academics, arts, and athletics are a testament to the power of collaboration and perseverance—values we strive to instill in every Falcon.
October is also a time to recognize Mental Health Awareness and to remind students and families of the support systems available at school. We encourage all students to take advantage of our counseling services, where they can find a listening ear and helpful resources. Teachers and staff are here to support every student’s well-being and are always available to guide students to the resources they need. October is also National Bullying Prevention Month. We believe that every student deserves to feel safe and valued, and we’re committed to ensuring that our school is a place of respect and inclusion, where students feel connected to each other and to their teachers. This past week was Spirit Week, and it was a great opportunity for our students to showcase their school pride and come together as a unified community. The students were creative and enthusiastic as they showed their Falcon spirit! (Pictures below.)
A strong, inclusive school community includes our families, too! We’re excited to remind you that all Avon Public School conferences will be held on December 5th and 6th. Please review the information that was sent out on Thursday regarding signing up. The parent teacher conferencing software will go live on Wednesday, October 30th at 12:00pm. The conferences offer a chance to connect with teachers, discuss your child’s progress, and learn more about the resources available to support their academic and personal growth.
Thank you for being a part of our school’s journey as we build a community of support, inclusion, and growth. I’m grateful to each of you—students, families, and staff—for making our school a place where everyone can soar. It’s a joy to watch our students grow and achieve, and I look forward to seeing all that they accomplish this year.
With pride,
Dr. Lockhart
ANNOUNCEMENTS
GENERAL
Avon Public Schools will be closed on Friday, November 1st in honor of Diwali, the Festival of Lights. This is a Hindu festival that symbolises the spiritual victory of knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and light over darkness.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Avon HOSA is hosting two back-to-back Stop the Bleed training sessions at Avon High School at the library on October 29th from 6 pm - 7 pm and 7 pm - 8 pm. This is an interactive session where students and Avon Community members will learn life-saving techniques to control bleeding in emergency situations. Participants will also receive hands-on training in applying pressure, using tourniquets, and packing wounds to stop severe bleeding. The lesson, validated by the American College of Surgeons, will be taught by healthcare professionals and is completely free of charge. Anyone and everyone is welcome! The Google form to sign up is linked here: https://forms.gle/gWgTFBJSBNz7Xy5v5 Please contact Theja Suresh Nagan at sureshnagant25@avon.k12.ct.us for additional info or any questions.
She's The First is campaigning on October 14 from 9-11 am at the Farmington River Trail. It is a 3 mile walk/run with free apple cider and donuts at the end. It celebrates women's body autonomy and being able to choose what to do with your own body as a woman. This is not a fundraiser and there will be adult chaperones to help direct walkers/runners. Please fill out the google form linked in the morning announcements if you plan on attending. Email Ananya Rudra (rudraa26@avon.k12.ct.us) if you have any questions. https://forms.gle/aDdB2V6kjZTGUFyv8
Want a fun afternoon rolling dice and roleplaying? Join the Table-top RPG Dungeons and Dragons Club. Play or run games such as DnD, Pathfinder, or other systems. Learn a new RPG system other than DnD. Join us on Mondays, at W119!
Interested in the medical field and fundraising for an international organization? Then join Doctors Without Borders, a club that is dedicated to raising funds for underprivileged communities across multiple countries. The first meeting for the club will be after school, Thursday October 17th in N100. Please send an email to kollua27@avon.k12.ct.us if you have any questions or are interested.
SENIORS, Buy a 2025 Avon High yearbook now!
Yearbooks are now for sale at yearbookforever.com Be sure to choose Avon High in CONNECTICUT. Yearbooks typically sell out by mid-year, so please order early. On this page, you can also purchase a message space for your senior which includes pictures and text. Message space is also limited, so please order early. We also need candid photos of 2 or more seniors from Kindergarten through this year (K-12) including all school activities and sports. Please click the YEARBOOK SNAP button at the top of the sales page and enter "avonfalcon" as the password in order to upload photos for our use in the book. There is also a Yearbook Snap app in the Apple store if you will be uploading often.Thanks for all of your support. Contact jsalerni@avon.k12.ct.us with any questions
UNDERCLASSMAN can also buy a 2025 Avon High yearbook now at yearbookforever.com Be sure to choose Avon High in CONNECTICUT. Yearbooks typically sell out by mid-year, so please order early. We also need candid photos of 2 or more underclassmen from this school year including all school activities and sports. Please click the YEARBOOK SNAP button at the top of the sales page and enter "avonfalcon" as the password in order to upload photos for our use in the book. There is also a Yearbook Snap app in the Apple store if you will be uploading often. Contact jsalerni@avon.k12.ct.us with any questions
ATHLETICS
Winter Sport Registration is now open. Please sign up at your earliest convenience. Here is the registration link.
If you are interested in Girls Ice Hockey, please sign up in the Athletic Office.
Daily Sport Schedule - https://ciac.fpsports.org/DashboardSchedule.aspx?QuickFilter=1&SchoolID=10
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Interested in careers in Healthcare, Finance, Biomed, STEM, Entrepreneurship, Welding, leadership workshops, and more? Click here to see all the amazing enrichment opportunities offered to our students.
INTERNSHIPS
Juniors and Seniors! -Have you considered enrolling in the AHS Achieve Internship program? Please contact Mrs. Mascoli if you are interested in gaining hands-on experience, developing skills, and exploring career fields through the Achieve Internship Program.
PICTURES
The world famous Head of the Charles boat race where the Avon High School Crew Team bravely competed on 20th October. This is the biggest regatta in the world on a very challenging course with multiple bends and bridges and AHS crew team had 3 boat entries this year. A women’s youth 8 boat, a men’s youth 4 boat and a men’s U17 4 boat.
Avon High School crew team women’s youth 8 boat which rowed at Head of the Charles, Boston on 20th October.
AHS Student Government planned a Homecoming Dance with the theme "A Night in the City."
Experimenting in Physics class.
Collaboration, and Critical and Creative thinking is always happening at AHS.
Wearing Blue to show our love and support for our recovering student!
This year we had 15 seniors who were recognized for being either commended students or National Merit Scholarship semifinalists for their high scores on the PSATs.
Mehmet Gokalp Gokcen entered the John Locke International Essay Competition over the Summer, and his essay, on the topic of "What Causes Civilizations to Collapse" was chosen as a finalist among 30,000 applicants. As a finalist, Gokalp was sent to London last month for a conference which included Professors of Philosophy, Classics, Sociology, and History from Cambridge and Oxford, along with former Prime Ministers of New Zealand and Australia, to discuss the topic. He was recognized at the October Board of Education meeting for this outstanding accomplishment.
Spirit Week 2024. Some of the themes were "anything but a backpack" "Bikers vs. Surfers" and "Pajama Day."
AVON club making 120 sandwiches for Immacare Men's shelter earlier this week.
Earlier this month, students had the opportunity to celebrate Manufacturing Day with a field trip to Kamatics, an aerospace manufacturing company in Bloomfield. The learning experience, organized by Mrs. Mascoli, was a wonderful opportunity for our students to get a glimpse of the manufacturing world and learn about specific manufacturing career pathways.
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