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2019 Graduating Classes
Graduation is upon us, and it is likely students and especially parents will attest to the fact these last few weeks of the school year are a whirlwind of activities, as family and community members come together to celebrate this special rite of passage for graduates from Ava and surrounding communities. As our graduates…
Read MoreNorwood School Alumni Banquet Set for May 11
The class of 1994 will be hosting the Norwood School Alumni Banquet on Saturday, May 11, in the multi-purpose room, west of the gym. The building is handicapped accessible. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the banquet begins at 7:00. Tickets are $10 per person. If your class is having a reunion and…
Read MoreHigh School Fellowship of Christian Athletes to Host Revival May 15 – 17
Public is invited to attend. The Ava High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes is excited to once again host a three-day youth revival Wednesday – Friday, May 15-17. The revival will take place each night in the Ava Performing Arts Center, with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. Evening activities will include games, worship, skits or…
Read MoreLocal FFA Student Is State Winner in Wildlife Management Proficiency
COLUMBIA, Mo., April 25, 2019 –– Dwight Emerson of Ava won the Missouri FFA Wildlife Management Proficiency Award at the 91st Missouri FFA Convention. Emerson is a senior at Ava High School and a member of the Ava FFA Chapter. His parents are David and Shirley Emerson, and local FFA advisors, Brent Lakey and Rebecca…
Read MoreAva Alumni Banquet Saturday Evening
The Ava High School Alumni Banquet is Saturday, May 4, and this year marks the 114th anniversary of the Alumni Association event held in Ava each school year. Several graduating classes are hosting reunion get-togethers in conjunction with the evening banquet. The Class of 1979 is celebrating their 40-year anniversary, and organizers of the…
Read MoreAva Summer School Begins May 20
By Ava R-I Schools Ava R-I will be offering summer school classes May 20 – June 28 from 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Classes will be closed on Monday, May 27 in recognition of Memorial Day. Bears Den classes will be available to elementary and middle school students until 4:30; before school…
Read MoreApril Terrific Kids
The Ava R-I Elementary students selected as Terrific Kids for April are: front row, l to r, Railynn Dixon, Isabella Hoekema, Kaylee Elliott, Breelyn Loftin, Tecumseh Willis, Payton Williams, Abbie Gilbreath; second row, l to r, Avianna Novak, Emma burton, Lucy Davis, Greyson Vaccaro, Brodie Walker, Corbin Suter, Jane Hamby, Tristan Lafferty; third row, l…
Read MoreSchool Lunch Menus
Ava Schools Breakfast Menu Monday, May 6 Cereal, cheese stick, applesauce. Tuesday, May 7 Egg and cheese biscuit sandwich, apple. Wednesday, May 8 Mini pancakes, bananas. Thursday, May 9 Breakfast pizza, orange smiles. Friday, May 10 Sausage pancake on a stick, bananas. Ava Elementary Lunch Menu Monday, May 6 Corn dog, pizza munchables, hot dog…
Read More6th Grade Field Trip to Caney Cave
The Ava 6th grade students recently went on two field trips in coordination with their science course and the US Forestry Service. On April 10th, students traveled to Hercules Wilderness and participated in a series of short courses that explained different aspects of the wilderness and the unique ecosystems of the glade. On April 17th,…
Read MoreElementary School Vision Screening
(Above) Bob Sellers checks the vision of an Ava Elementary School student. The Ava Lions Club checked over 200 students eyesight using a camera and computer. Test results will be shared with parents, who will be referred to an optometrist if necessary. The recent screening event was facilitated by Ava school nurses Wendy Brook, right,…
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