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Masonic Lodge #26
August 6, 2019 – This was a regular stated meeting and we met for supper at 6:30 P.M. All Masons and their families and friends are invited to eat with us. We eat in the basement, which is air conditioned, at 6:30 P.M. and move to the upstairs lodge hall for our regular meetings, which…
Read MoreAva softball winds-up, faces familiar foe.
By Jason Hoekema Last year the ladies took to the diamond and ended the year with a 16-10 overall record with two losses in SCA competition against Willow Springs, who was also their district rival. Placing second in the Class 2 District 11 tournament with a 5-3 win against Mansfield and their second loss (16-12)…
Read MoreSchool Lunch Menus
Ava Schools Breakfast Menu Monday, Sept. 2 Labor Day – No School. Tuesday, Sept. 3 Egg and cheese breakfast sandwich, apple, fruit juice, milk. Wednesday, Sept. 4 Mini bagels, banana, fruit juice, milk. Thursday, Sept. 5 Sausage pancake on a stick, applesauce, fruit juice, milk. Friday, Sept. 6 Mini pancakes, pineapple, fruit juice, milk Ava…
Read MoreReminder: 7th Annual Silvey Stampede Is This Friday Night
The Ava Cross Country team is hosting the 7th annual Silvey Stampede at the Ava football and track complex Friday, Sept. 6 before the home football game that evening when the Ava Bears face the Hallsville Indians. The cost to participate is $10 for school age students and younger; $12 for adults. The fee includes…
Read MoreAva Elementary Schools Screen Students for Dyslexia
Starting with the 2018-19 school year, public schools in Missouri were required to screen all Kindergarten through 3rd students for possible signs of dyslexia. The Ava Elementary has had a focused reading intervention program in place for a number of years, with Mrs. Carrie Stewart serving as a reading specialist for students in grades K-2. …
Read MoreStudents Whose Families Are More Engaged Early in the School Year are Less Likely to Have Concentration, Behavioral Problems
MU study highlights an incentive for families to stay engaged with school even as children age into middle school COLUMBIA, Mo. – With school in full swing, many parents might be considering how to get more involved with their child’s schooling. Parent involvement and support can be beneficial for students of all ages, but new…
Read MoreAg Industry Tour for FFA Students Focuses on Horse Industry
Local FFA students who participated in the 2nd Annual Ag Industry Trip sponsored by the FFA Booster Club are shown above. They are, from left, Kennedy Meyer, Celia Fossett, Devin Rowe, Ethan Tucker, Laynie Isaacs, Caitlin Welch, Lauren King, trip chaperone Dwain Turner, Jordan McChesney, Annalisa Lee, and Brent Lakey, FFA sponsor. The industry tour…
Read MoreHamby Advances to Finalist for Teacher of the Year
According to a press release by the Missouri Department of Education, Ava High School English Teacher Zach Hamby has advanced to Finalist for 2020 Missouri Teacher of the year. The winner will be selected from the pool of seven finalists on September 9th, 2019.
Read MoreAva R-1 School Board Sets Tax Rate, Approves Bus Cameras
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] The Ava R-1 School Board convened for their regular monthly meeting last Thursday, August 15th. Closed Session During the Board’s closed session they accepted the resignation of Rick Supancic, who taught High School History. The board hired Tim Hebron to fill that slot, and also hired Kevin Armstrong as Assistant Basketball…
Read MoreReaching Higher: Lady Bear Volleyball Continues Improvements
Returning senior middle blocker Olivia Heriford works on proper body mechanics during the team’s first season practice on Monday, August 12, at the high school gym in Ava, Missouri. By Jason Hoekema If the indoors is more of your choice in venue – summer heat isn’t for everyone – the Lady Bears volleyball team will…
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