School News
Graduate Edition – Take Two
This week’s edition of the Douglas County Herald contains the “missing page” of Ava High School graduate photos regrettably omitted from last week’s edition. Find it – along with all the coverage of the recent awards ceremony – starting on page A3.
Read MoreAHS Class of 2019 Graduates May 10
Excitement was in the air and the sun was brightly shining on Friday, May 10, at C.E. Harlan Stadium as parents, family members, friends and neighbors gathered together to witness the 2019 Ava High School Commencement Ceremony. With stadium seats filled to capacity, many spectators stood in nearby common areas anxious to see their special…
Read MoreApril Students of the Month
Ava Middle School students of the month for April are, front row, l to r: Rosanna Procter, Farmers Insurance; Rachael Garner, Colton Wiles, Peyton Merriett, Mahala Diver, and Glenda Little, Kiwanis; back, l to r, School Resource Officer Brandon Reed, Sarah Maggard, Haley Dale, Matthew Riley, and Lakota Atherton. The character word for April was…
Read MorePlainview Pre-K Graduates
Photo submitted Plainview R-VIII pre-kindergarten grads are Emmett Cody, Lily Jones, Maverick Hall, Johnse Reed, Hailey Jones, and Kelton Wyman.
Read MorePlainview Kindergarten Graduates
Photo submitted Recent kindergarten graduates from Plainview R-VIII School are, back row, Tucker Nelson, Mason Petro, Harlie Mills, Zoey Blakey, Cooper Clayton, Destiney Janusweski, Zane Robertson, Izzy Guilliams; front row, Jaden Graham, Rodney Logan, Marshall Hall, Ben Miller, Bentlee Jones, Hunter Jones.
Read MoreSupport for Christian Athletes
Michael Boyink/Herald The Fellowship of Christian Athletes recently accepted a $500 grant from the Douglas County Community Foundation. Pictured are (Left to Right): Bill Henry, Bette Ridenour, Janell Embry (accepting the check for FCA), Nancy Hawk, Janice Lorrain, Jennifer Horn, and Dick Salgado.
Read More3rd & 4th Grade Art Winners
Submitted Photo These 3rd graders were winners at the recent Ava Elementary School Art Show. From left to right they are Hannah Herrera (Best of Show), Jasmine Hutson (1st Place), Brady Hinrichs (2nd Place), Allison Williams (3rd Place), Parker Smith (4th Place), Stetson Day (Honorable Mention). Fourth Grade Submitted Photo These fourth graders (above) from Ava Elementary…
Read MorePlainview R-VIII Eighth Grade Honor Students
Photos by Summar Reed Valedictorian, Ayden Evans and Salutatorian Kristopher Breeding Plainview Eighth-Grade Graduates 2019 eighth-grade graduates from Plainview School are, front row, Danny Tetrick, Erick Haro, Ayden Evans; back row, Xander Penn, Kristopher Breeding, Darrell Logan, Dustin Logan, and Hannah Hampton.
Read MoreSlaying It! Lady Bears Track Team at Conference
The Lady Bears that represented Ava at the Class 3 District 6 Track meet at Hollister. They are front row from left to right: Baylan Alexander, Addison Croston, Madison Shearer, Arianna Cox, and Hailey Searcy. The back row from left to right: Eden Little, Kennedy Meyer, Hannah Evans, Karli Pedersen, Clara Sicilia, and Hailey Nelson.…
Read MorePlaying Like Champions: Ava tops Fair Grove, advances to district final
By Jason Hoekema Ava High School has done very well with a 15-5 record and playing in a district with some tougher schools since their recent shift westward against new opponents. Some of those opponents have slept on the Bears. “We told the kids we’re a 5 seed in this tournament and that (two teams)…
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