School News
Playing it by ear Ava makes trek the win
Jason Hoekema Freelance Journalist HUMBOLDT, KANSAS – If you drove up to the stadium last Friday looking for a football game you probably found an empty field at CE Harlan Stadium. The Ava Bears had to make a quick swap of opponents as the Strafford team was unable to compete because of COVID-19 quarantines and…
Read MoreNew Faces to Greet Students
The 2021 School Year at Ava will begin Monday. Many new faces will greet students. This is week two of spotlights on new teachers. Sean McAnulty Sean McAnulty will be one of the 4th Grade teachers. He’s entering his seventh year in education. He loves teaching and creating a positive and active learning environment for…
Read MoreFootball Preview: Do Your Job
Approaching the practice field Tuesday, from a distance one could hear Head Coach Dan Swofford yell, “What is your job!?” The statement is a staple in many coaches’ book of hard-hitting questions and challenges for their players, but in Ava it means more than just what the players leave on the turf. “We aren’t just…
Read MoreAva R-1 Board Approves COVID Plan
By Jason Hoekema Freelance Journalist The Ava R-1 Board of Education unanimously approved plans to address the mitigation of COVID and a school reopening policy during a special board meeting held Monday, August 9. With COVID remaining a concern as the nation enters its second school year facing the virus, Superintendent Aaron Dalton sat with…
Read MoreSkyline School To Host Open Enrollment for 1st – 8th Grades
Skyline School will be having open enrollment for 1st through 8th grades on Wednesday, Aug. 11, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Open enrollment for Pre-K and Kindergarten will be Wednesday, Aug. 18, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Bring proof of residency, birth certificates, immunization records, and social security cards. If you have questions,…
Read MoreTwo New Principals at Ava
The 2021-2022 school year will begin for Ava School District students on Monday, Aug.23. A new elementary principal and a new elementary and assistant middle school principal are currently hard at work and preparing for the start of classes. Katy Chapman is the new Elementary principal. She has eight years of teaching experience, and all…
Read MoreAva R-1 Schools Pre-Enrollment August 3-4
The Ava R-1 School system is holding a pre-enrollment event for new and transfer students entering PK-12 on Tuesday, August 3rd and Wednesday, August 4th, from 9:00 a.m.- Noon, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Representatives will be available in the Ava School Board Room, located behind the High School, to verify records and help enroll…
Read MorePlainview R-8 School New Student Registration
Plainview School will be open for new student registration on Tuesday, August 3 & Wednesday, August 4, 8:30am – 3:00pm. The registration is for all new students, Preschool – 8th grade. To register, please bring: Birth certificate Current immunization records Proof of residency For more information or if you have questions, contact Mrs. Reed at…
Read MoreHannah Evans All-State in Two Events
By Doug Berger Hannah Evans set Ava Bears track history with her efforts at the state track meet. She is reported to be the only female athlete in Ava Bears track history to be All-State in two individual events, and only the second in track program history. In state competition she placed fourth in the…
Read MoreAva R-I School Board Purchases Bus, Plans Capital Projects
The Ava R-1 School Board convened for their regular monthly meeting last Thursday, June 17th. Closed Session During the closed portion of the meeting the board accepted the resignation of Shelby Tracy, Assistant High School Volleyball Coach. Open Session Payment of Bills The board voted to authorize payment of bills. The authorization was split into…
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