Our boys and girls cross country squads swept their league meets in Holley Tuesday, defeating host Holley, Kendall and Livonia. Avon's top five boys on the day were Finn S., Jordan M., Hunter R., Corey D. and Wyatt K. It was a must win situation for the boys as they now move into first place in their division with an overall record of 14-1. "Livonia's program success speaks for itself," said Head Coach Josh Williams. "We knew we had to run a strategic race in order to compete and everyone on the roster stepped up. This was a massive team win with a critical race next week." Hunter R. and Corey D. ran courageously, breaking up a pack of Livonia runners that gave Avon the ultimate edge. In the girls race, Maria G. earned her third win of the season as the Braves moved to 10-5 on the season. Kaitlyn G., Paige P., Abby W., and Lena K. rounded out the Braves’ top five finishers. "The girls had some misfortune earlier in the season with some injuries and illness," said Williams. "They have weathered the storm and are looking to break through at the perfect time of the year. They keep hanging in there, maintaining a positive attitude and building trust in each other." The Braves will travel to Oakfield-Alabama next Tuesday, Oct. 17 for a multi-district meet against Oakfield-Alabama/Elba, Geneseo, Pavilion/York, Warsaw and Mount Morris.
6 months ago, Matt Leader
  Avon cross country athletes are pictured following their meet against Holley, Kendall and Livonia Tuesday, Oct. 11.
  Avon cross country athletes are pictured following their meet against Holley, Kendall and Livonia Tuesday, Oct. 11.
Hey Avon, you’re invited to tonight’s Homecoming Tailgating Extravaganza and Powder Puff Game (we’re workshopping a shorter title). Tailgating starts at 5:30 p.m. with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. under the lights. Don’t miss it!
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Powder Puff Game informational flyer.
Did you know that in the first month of school, our food service staff has served 2,226 breakfasts and 9,556 lunches to students? That comes to 101 breakfasts and 434 lunches each and every day. By the time seniors graduate in June 2024, our food service department will have dished out more than 97,000 meals! By ensuring students have access to nutritious and delicious food while at school, our food service staff put them in the best possible position to learn. Today, for National School Lunch Week, we recognize this absolutely astounding achievement and the men and women of our food service department who make it possible. Thank you!
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National School Lunch Week logo.
Just a reminder, middle schoolers - the book fair will be open all week in the Middle School Library! See the schedule below for specific times and don’t forget to stop down!
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Avon Middle School Book Fair schedule.
Students, staff and our SRO, Officer Matthew McFadden of the Avon Police Department, assembled in the High School Library for National Coffee with a Cop Day. Those in attendance enjoyed coffee, cider, donut holes, cookies and of course some good conversation. Coffee with a Cop events serve as an opportunity for members of law enforcement and the communities they serve to come together, learn about each other and create relationships. Thank you, Officer McFadden, for all you do!
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Avon students and School Resource Officer Matthew McFadden of the Avon Police Department are pictured talking in the High School Library for National Coffee with a Cop Day.
Avon students and School Resource Officer Matthew McFadden of the Avon Police Department are pictured talking in the High School Library for National Coffee with a Cop Day.
Avon students and School Resource Officer Matthew McFadden of the Avon Police Department are pictured talking in the High School Library for National Coffee with a Cop Day.
Avon students and School Resource Officer Matthew McFadden of the Avon Police Department are pictured talking in the High School Library for National Coffee with a Cop Day.
Avon students and School Resource Officer Matthew McFadden of the Avon Police Department are pictured talking in the High School Library for National Coffee with a Cop Day.
Avon students and School Resource Officer Matthew McFadden of the Avon Police Department are pictured talking in the High School Library for National Coffee with a Cop Day.
The Avon Braves traveled to Le Roy yesterday to face the host, Notre Dame Batavia and Keshequa. Our boys team swept the meet while our girls team went 2-1, falling to Le Roy by 1 point. "Through the heat both the boys and girls grinded out some wins tonight," said Head Coach Josh Williams. "Quite a few of our runners are hitting some times they didn't think possible at the beginning of season. They are truly an incredible group." Junior Finn S. won his third league meet of the year with a time of 18:59. Freshman Wyatt K. had a strong showing as well for the boys placing 11th overall with a time of 21:27. The girls were led by Sophomore Maria G., who won her second league meet of the season with a time of 21:04. Lena K., a junior, turned in a gutsy performance, running through an injury from the day prior to end up as the third Brave across the finish line. The Braves are next in action next Tuesday, Oct. 10, in Holley where they’ll take on their host, Livonia and Kendall in a critical, divisional matchup. (Photos courtesy of Josh Williams)
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Avon cross country runners are pictured competing in Le Roy Tuesday, Oct. 3.
Avon cross country runners are pictured competing in Le Roy Tuesday, Oct. 3.
Avon cross country runners are pictured competing in Le Roy Tuesday, Oct. 3.
Five of our varsity cross country runners brought home top 100 honors from the prestigious McQuaid Invitational Saturday at Genesee Valley Park. In the girls varsity small school race, sophomore Maria G. placed 21st overall with a time of 19:29.2, improving from the year prior where she ran a 20:55. Junior Paige P. also had a strong race with a time of 23:23.6, a season’s best time by well over a minute. In the boys race, junior Jordan M. placed 49th overall with a time of 17:03.2. A two-sport athlete, Jordan is also a member of our varsity football team and played on both sides of the ball during the Braves’ Sept. 29 game against York/Pavilion the night before. Also having a strong race for the boys was first-year runner Hunter R., a junior, who put up a season’s best time of 18:33.3 Our modified runners captured three ribbons in the 1.6-mile race as seventh graders Owen H. ​​10:17.7), Quinn K. (11:40.9) and Sarah W. (12:44.0) all placed among the top 100. "We are getting stronger both physically and mentally," said Head Coach Josh Williams. "As a team we are rightfully proud of our performance and progress but, more importantly, are hungry to put in the work to meet our goals for the rest of the season.” (Photos courtesy of Josh WIlliams)
6 months ago, Matt Leader
Avon cross country runners compete at the McQuaid Invitational Saturday, Sept. 30 at Genesee Valley Park.
Avon cross country runners compete at the McQuaid Invitational Saturday, Sept. 30 at Genesee Valley Park.
Avon cross country runners compete at the McQuaid Invitational Saturday, Sept. 30 at Genesee Valley Park.
Avon cross country runners compete at the McQuaid Invitational Saturday, Sept. 30 at Genesee Valley Park.
Homecoming Week is almost upon us - time to start planning those outfits! Check out the accompanying schedule to see our themed days and all the other fun activities we’ve got planned.
6 months ago, Matt Leader
Homecoming Week schedule of events.
For the second straight week, an Avon Brave is a Section V Class D Football Player of the Week! Chris T. earned this week’s offensive honors as the senior quarterback went 5/9 passing for 109 yards and 2 TDs while also rushing for 112 yards on 6 carries - 2 of which went for TDs - in Avon’s 35-6 win over Geneseo/Mount Morris this past weekend. Congratulations, Chris! (Photo courtesy of Section V)
6 months ago, Matt Leader
Chris T. makes a play during Avon’s 35-6 win over Geneseo/Mount Morris Sept. 22.
We hope you’ll join us in congratulating junior Emma D., who was recently selected as an alternate for the New York State School Music Association’s All-State Mixed Choir! Last school year, Emma auditioned along with thousands of other student musicians as part of NYSSMA’s Solo Festival process in the hopes of being selected for an honors ensemble. Her selection as an alternate for this prestigious vocal ensemble is all the more impressive considering she competed against the best student musicians across the entire state! This year's All-State ensembles will perform at NYSSMA’s Winter Conference, which takes place in Rochester from Nov. 30 to Dec. 4. Congratulations Emma!
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Emma D.
Our boys and girls varsity cross country teams both placed among the top 10 at the John Izzo Invitational at Letchworth State Park this weekend in a preview of the course they’ll run for the Section V Championships in November. In addition to their high overall team finishes, several runners put up personal record times. Our girls team was led by sophomore Maria G. who had a breakout performance to place third overall with a time of 20:03.6. Senior Kaitlyn G. (22:30.8) crossed the finish line second for the Braves while junior Paige P. had her best race of the season (25:07.5) to take 60th overall. Our girls team placed seventh overall out of 21 schools competing. "The girls team took a big step forward today setting multiple season bests and PRs,” said Head Coach Josh Williams. “It's the first time in a while we have defeated Dansville in a meet and it's a benchmark they rightfully deserve to be proud of." For our boys team, junior Finn S. placed eighth overall with a time of 17:26.6, breaking the 18-minute mark for the first time by nearly 34 seconds! In his first season of cross country, junior Hunter R. was the second Brave across the finish line with a time of 19:34.3, good for 48th place overall. Sage P., likewise a first-year cross country team member, finished third for the Braves and 75th overall with a time of 20:37.8. The boys team placed ninth out of 24 competing teams. "The boys are coming together as a team and are shocking the league with their times but not their coach,” said Williams. “I couldn't be more proud of our runners on the day." (Photos courtesy of Josh Williams)
6 months ago, Matt Leader
Avon cross country runners are pictured at the John Izzo Classic at Letchworth State Park Saturday, Sept. 23.
Avon cross country runners are pictured at the John Izzo Classic at Letchworth State Park Saturday, Sept. 23.
Avon cross country runners are pictured at the John Izzo Classic at Letchworth State Park Saturday, Sept. 23.
Avon cross country runners are pictured at the John Izzo Classic at Letchworth State Park Saturday, Sept. 23.
We had 14 local colleges and universities kind enough to send representatives to Avon this morning for our Rochester Area College Fair! Seniors and juniors headed down to the cafeteria this morning to speak with representatives, learn more about their post-graduation higher education options and, let’s be honest, get a bit of that free merch… A huge thank you to all our participating colleges and universities - our students learned a lot! • Rochester Institute of Technology • SUNY Geneseo • Alfred University • St. John Fisher University • SUNY Brockport • Finger Lakes Community College • Houghton University • Keuka College • Monroe Community College • Genesee Community College • Nazareth University • Alfred State College • University of Rochester • Roberts Wesleyan College
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Avon juniors and seniors are pictured in the High School Cafeteria Thursday morning during our Rochester Area College Fair.
Avon juniors and seniors are pictured in the High School Cafeteria Thursday morning during our Rochester Area College Fair.
Avon juniors and seniors are pictured in the High School Cafeteria Thursday morning during our Rochester Area College Fair.
Avon juniors and seniors are pictured in the High School Cafeteria Thursday morning during our Rochester Area College Fair.
Avon juniors and seniors are pictured in the High School Cafeteria Thursday morning during our Rochester Area College Fair.
Avon juniors and seniors are pictured in the High School Cafeteria Thursday morning during our Rochester Area College Fair.
Avon juniors and seniors are pictured in the High School Cafeteria Thursday morning during our Rochester Area College Fair.
Avon juniors and seniors are pictured in the High School Cafeteria Thursday morning during our Rochester Area College Fair.
Avon juniors and seniors are pictured in the High School Cafeteria Thursday morning during our Rochester Area College Fair.
Give it up for Remy G., your Section V Football Class D Defensive Player of the Week. Remy, a senior outside linebacker, had four solo tackles, three assists, one tackle for loss and one interception during Avon’s 13-6 win over the three-time defending sectional champion Oakfield Alabama/Elba Aggies. Congrats, Remy!
6 months ago, Matt Leader
Remy G. makes a play during Avon’s 13-6 win over Oakfield Alabama/Elba Sept. 16.
Avon football feeling the love as the News 8/Primetime585 Team of the Week after its win over #3 state ranked and three-time defending Section V Class D champion Oakfield Alabama/Elba this past weekend. You don’t miss junior running back Wesley F. around the 1:23-minute mark in the video linked below as he recounts his block that helped clear the way for senior quarterback Chris T.’s 75-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter which ultimately sealed Avon’s 13-7 win over the Aggies. The team is next in action this Friday, Sept. 22, as they travel to Geneseo to take on Geneseo/Mount Morris (0-3) in a divisional matchup Let’s keep it going, boys! Link: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/primetime585/primetime-585-spotlight-team-avon-football/
6 months ago, Matt Leader
A screenshot from Wesley F.’s interview with Karen Iglesia of Primetime585 following Avon’s 13-7 win over Oakfield Alabama/Elba this past weekend.
A huge shout out to head football coach Andy Englert, who was just named the Buffalo Bills ADPRO Sports Rochester Region Coach of the Week! Englert led our varsity football team to the 13-6 win over Oakfield-Alabama/Elba this past weekend to move to 2-1 on the season. This is the second straight football season Englert’s been presented with Coach of the Week honors. He was recognized last September following Avon’s 26-6 thumping of Caledonia-Mumford-Byron Bergen. Click on the link below to read more about Englert’s Coach of the Week selection. Englert’s award comes with a $1,000 donation to Avon’s football program. Congratulations, Coach Englert! Link: https://www.buffalobills.com/news/andy-englert-and-tim-delaney-named-bills-adpro-high-school-coaches-of-the-week
6 months ago, Matt Leader
Avon Englert is pictured coaching his varsity football team during a September 2022 game against Cuba-Rushford.
A belated congratulations to our Advanced Placement Scholars for 2023! To earn the AP Scholar Award, students must score at least a 3 on three or more AP exams. We had 22 current and recently graduated students recognized for their scores during the 2022-23 school year. They are: Devanshu C., Ella D., Katrina D., Connor F., Michael F., Kaitlyn G., Remy G., Austin L., Avery L., Noah L., Megan M., Ava M., Sean M., Sydney M., Ella O., Olivia P., Isis S., Lexx S., Kaitlyn S., Piper V., Hudson V. and Jacob W.
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AP Scholars/College Board logo
Sophomore Ethan R. needed a lab partner last week. Luckily, Norbert the bearded dragon was up to the task. (Photo courtesy of Lorrie McLaughlin)
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Sophomore Ethan R. is pictured during a recent science class with Norbert the bearded dragon perched on his chest.
What a day! Members of our freshman class got their high school careers off on the right foot last week as they traveled to Camp Stella Maris on the shores of Conesus Lake for a day full of communication, cooperation and camaraderie. After arriving at camp, students broke up into groups, then rotated through different stations featuring activities designed to test their ability to work together to solve a common problem. High School Counselor Elizabeth Cooke, who organized the field trip along with fellow freshman class co-advisor Emily Schroeder, said their hope was to create an opportunity for students to come together, build connections and have some fun outside of school. “I think it was great, the kids loved it. They kept saying ‘Can we just do this every week?’” Cooke said. “You definitely saw a shift towards the end of the day where the kids were really connecting with each other which was what we wanted. That was our whole goal, so it was awesome. Can’t wait to do it again.” A huge thank you to Camp Stella Maris and counselors Grace, Lucy, Lauren and Rachel, who guided our students through each station, for hosting us - we can’t wait for our next visit!
6 months ago, Matt Leader
Freshmen are pictured Friday, Sept. 15 during a field trip to Camp Stella Maris.
Freshmen are pictured Friday, Sept. 15 during a field trip to Camp Stella Maris.
Freshmen are pictured Friday, Sept. 15 during a field trip to Camp Stella Maris.
Freshmen are pictured Friday, Sept. 15 during a field trip to Camp Stella Maris.
Freshmen are pictured Friday, Sept. 15 during a field trip to Camp Stella Maris.
Freshmen are pictured Friday, Sept. 15 during a field trip to Camp Stella Maris.
Freshmen are pictured Friday, Sept. 15 during a field trip to Camp Stella Maris.
Freshmen are pictured Friday, Sept. 15 during a field trip to Camp Stella Maris.
Freshmen are pictured Friday, Sept. 15 during a field trip to Camp Stella Maris.
Freshmen are pictured Friday, Sept. 15 during a field trip to Camp Stella Maris.
We hope you’ll join us in congratulating the five members of our staff who were granted tenure at last night’s Board of Education meeting. They are Kaitlyn Altamura Carvajal (English language learner teacher) Mallory Long (middle school Spanish), Ashley McCann (middle school English), Geoffrey Carvill (third grade) and Alexe Dunham (high school social studies). These five teachers have proven their expertise and skill over a period of several years and we hope they’ll continue to serve our students and call Avon Central Schools home for years to come!
7 months ago, Matt Leader
Avon teachers are pictured at the Board of Education's Sept. 12 meeting at which they were granted tenure.
Avon teachers are pictured at the Board of Education's Sept. 12 meeting at which they were granted tenure.
Avon teachers are pictured at the Board of Education's Sept. 12 meeting at which they were granted tenure.
Avon teachers are pictured at the Board of Education's Sept. 12 meeting at which they were granted tenure.
Our cross country athletes made the most of their one and only home meet of the season yesterday as our boys team swept the meet with wins over Bath Haverling, Pembroke and Alexander while our girls team split, losing to Bath Haverling but defeating Pembroke and Alexander. Junior Finn S. ran an 18:06.00 while teammate Jordan M., also a junior, ran an 18:13.00 to take first and second place, respectively. On the girls side, sophomore Maria G. captured first with a time of 21:07 while senior Kaitlyn G. ran a 22:55.00 - fast enough for fourth place. "Our hard work has us started out on the right track," said Head Coach Josh WIlliams. "Now that we have our first meet behind us, we’re at the fork in the road. Are we content with our results or do we increase the effort and level-up?” Tuesday’s meet was also senior night and senior athletes Chris H., Abby W. and Kaitlyn G. were recognized. Our cross country teams are next in action Sept. 19 in Byron Bergen. (Photos courtesy of Josh Williams)
7 months ago, Matt Leader
Avon cross country athletes are pictured during their home meet Tuesday night.
Avon cross country athletes are pictured during their home meet Tuesday night.
Avon cross country athletes are pictured during their home meet Tuesday night.
Avon cross country athletes are pictured during their home meet Tuesday night.