School News
Ava Diplomas Ready
Diplomas for the Ava High School Class of 2021 will be ready on Monday, June 14th. Graduates should call the Ava High School office ahead of time to inquire about any account balances. Also, graduates need to bring their assigned Chromebook. Serial numbers will be checked, restrictions lifted, and then the Chromebook will be…
Read MoreAva Band Students Macys-Bound
Eight Ava R-I Band students have been selected to march and play in the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, November 25 in New York City. Selected band members include (in no particular roder) Rachael Elliott, Laurynn Brooks, Jansen Breshears, Camryan Bishop, Qwynn Gieber, Abby Hartley, Bethany Menke, and Harley Yocum.
Read MoreBears Fall 7-6 in District Game
by Doug Berger On a rain-soaked field last Wednesday afternoon, the Ava Bears made a run at Springfield Catholic in the final inning of the Class 4 District 10 Tournament championship. The Bears couldn’t make up the full four run deficit, and fell 7-6. In a game where the pitchers had a tough time getting…
Read More8th Grade Graduation
On Monday, May 17, the 8th grade class at Plainview School graduated and are heading to the Ava High School next year. They are, (above) left to right: Noah Morrell, Natalie Jenkins, Garrison Honeycutt, Emma Smith, and Heath Kirklin. (Below) Natalie Jenkins, daughter of Matt and Holly Jenkins, is the Valedictorian and Emma Smith, daughter…
Read MoreAva R-I School Board: New Elementary School Principal Hired, Teacher Pay Package Modified
5/10 Meeting The Ava R-I School Board held a special meeting on May 10th. During that meeting the board voted: 3-4 to hire James Lafferty as the Ava Elementary School Principal. Voting in favor were Lowell Strong, Troy Tredway, and Dan Johnson. Voting against were Mark Henry, Chance Dry, Brandi Stanifer, and Seth Thompson. 4-3…
Read MoreAva Bears Track Results
Hannah Evans brought home four first place finishes in the Class 3 District 5 track and field competition. Top ten individual finishes at the district meet for Ava were: Girls’ competition 300 Meter Hurdles-Celia Fossett, fifth. 4×100 Meter Relay-Ava, seventh. 4×200 Meter Relay-Ava, fifth. 4×400 Meter Relay-Ava, eighth. 4×800 Meter Relay-Ava fifth. High Jump-Hannah Evans,…
Read MoreAll District Golfers
Ava R-I golfers Drew Clevenhagen and Connor Prock made all district and qualified to compete at state level competitions.
Read MoreScheming Seniors
These graduating seniors have all announced plans for their future. Allyson Roberts will attend Drury University to pursue a degree in Film Studies. Allyson is the daughter of Airin & Justin Bassett and Terry Roberts. Grace Mathews will attend Missouri State University to pursue a degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English. Grace…
Read MoreLocal Gymnasts Score at Iowa Event
Submitted Photos Emma Stewart (above) took 5th place on the Uneven Bars at the Regional Xcel Gold Division Gymnastics Invitational in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Sunday, April 25th, 2021. Bella Anglani (below) won 6th place on Vault & Bars and 8th Place All Around at the same event.
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