Spring at AVMS: Testing, Team Spirit,

and Family Events 

Spring is here, and April will be an important and exciting month for our students at AVMS! One of the biggest events this month is AASA state testing, which will be conducted weekly throughout April through April 15th. During this time, student attendance is extremely important. Being present and on time helps students perform their best and ensures they have the opportunity to show what they have learned this year. We appreciate your support in making sure students arrive ready to do their best.

Please also note that there will be no school for the Spring holiday on Friday, April 3rd, and Monday, April 6th. We hope our families enjoy the break and take some time to relax before we head into an important testing period.

AVMS Athletics

Our AVMS baseball and softball teams have several games coming up this month. We would love to see our community come out and support our student-athletes!

Away Games

• April 14 – at Calabasas

• April 16 – at Sahuarita Middle School

• April 30 – at Coatimundi

Home Games

• April 21 – vs. Safford Middle School

• April 28 – vs. Coatimundi Middle School

Family Fun Night

We will also be hosting our last Family Fun Night of the year on April 15th at AVMS. This is always a great opportunity for families to come together, enjoy activities, and celebrate our school community. We hope to see many of you there!

8th Grade Trip Reminders

For our 8th-grade families preparing for the California field trip, please keep the following important deadlines in mind:

• March 23 – Final total number of attendees reported to the trip company

• April 2 – Final payment due

• May 11 – All permission forms and waivers due

Save the Date – Upcoming May Events

• May 13 – AVMS Site Council Meeting

• May 14 – Last Day of After School Programming

• May 16–18 – 8th Grade Field Trip to California

• May 19 – 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 6:00 PM

• May 20 – Last Day of School (Early Release Day)

As we move into the final months of the school year, we appreciate the continued partnership between our families, staff, and students. Thank you for supporting AVMS and helping our students succeed. 

Sincerely, 

Riki Valdez

Principal