Avonworth Highlights
Thank you to Avonworth junior Lucy Jacobs for filming and producing this video that features the artistic talents of our high school students. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcOjHj8CQvE Click here to watch the video.
Educators from around the world recently gathered in Finland for the HundrED Innovation Summit. With support from the Grable Foundation, Dr. Scott Miller, Primary Center Principal, was able to be a part of the summit to share APC's involvement in the Parents as Allies Pittsburgh Project.
Avonworth Primary Center was recently featured in Trib Total Media! What began as the #BeTheKindKid movement at APC is growing into a new initiative called Kindness in Action.
Avonworth's Parents as Allies program was recently featured in Kidsburgh. Click here to read the story.
State Representative Arvind Venkat honored the musical stage crew of Grand Hotel for winning Best Technical Execution by the Gene Kelly Awards for High School Musical Theater. Rep. Venkat visited the students on the set of the fall play and presented them with certificates from the State legislature in Harrisburg.
Bravo to all!
Congratulations to Avonworth's 6th grade math teacher Melissa Costantino-Poruben for being a 2022 Pennsylvania state finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Thank you to Avonworth junior Lucy Jacobs for filming and producing this video about our art students' Little Amal field trip. Click here to watch the video.
Ms. Soha Hindawy, an Avonworth teacher and parent, had the opportunity to participate in a Sustainability Planning workshop that was led by Dr. Eyal Bergman and Brandon Pinkney of Learning Heroes.
Three talented students have successfully auditioned and earned a well-deserved spot in the prestigious PMEA Honors Band. Congratulations to Vanessa Amayo, Sydney Nelson, and Riley Adams.
Their dedication and hard work have truly paid off, and it is a remarkable achievement for them and our school.
We are excited to debut our Friday Night Lights video before our last home football game of the season! This short video highlights our talented football, cheer and band students, and celebrates the incredible atmosphere under those Avonworth Friday Night Lights.
Childhood Education International recently featured the Avonworth Wisdom Corridor project.
The Avonworth School District is proud to be named as an Outstanding Visual Arts Community by The Pennsylvania Art Education Association (PAEA).
PAEA recognizes schools and districts across the state of Pennsylvania for their commitment to visual arts education opportunities for all students PK-12.
Kidsburgh, in collaboration with the ASSA Learning 2025 Alliance, celebrates the work of ground breaking school districts, like Avonworth, in the Pittsburgh region.
Avonworth High School is proud of the outstanding achievement of Jessie Reed, who has emerged as a shining star. Jessie has not only demonstrated exceptional talent but has also showcased the tremendous value we place on our music programs here at Avonworth.
Avonworth School District has again been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.
Avonworth School District continues its mission to bring high-quality resources and education to families by hosting events for the Nation's biggest family-friendly festival of learning: Remake Learning Days Across America.
Keeping to the long-standing tradition of transparency, Dr. Jeff Hadley provided a mid-term update on the 2020-2025 Avonworth School District Strategic Plan.
A unique new learning tool is a welcome addition to several Avonworth School District playgrounds. It’s called a communication board. These boards are adorned with colorful symbols or pictures to be used by children with limited expressive language ability.
Celebrations from England, Germany, Mexica, Nigeria, the Philippines, and Russia were featured as part of the festive and colorful "Hi Neighbor" event.
Avonworth High School's very own Lydija Amayo ignited excitement with her senior project, and the buzz rippled through the entire region! Her passion project, aptly named "The Beautiful Gift," has not only captured hearts but has also earned her the prestigious title of a Kidsburgh Hero.
In partnership with Project FUEL and the Grable Foundation, Avonworth students and staff pave the way for other schools to participate in passing down generational knowledge.
Avonworth School District proudly celebrates a remarkable achievement as our students surpassed all expectations, securing an impressive 12th place worldwide in a highly competitive creative problem-solving competition.
Middle and high school students design interactive stations to help their community learn about other cultures.
Avonworth Primary Center's "Jammers" are the recipient of the esteemed PSEA Human and Civil Rights Award that commends outstanding efforts in advancing civil liberties, equality, and human and civil rights within our schools and communities.
In a world where the name "Mister Rogers" may not ring as loudly as it once did, Avonworth School District brings together guest speakers representing the Fred Rogers Institute and Project FUEL.
Avonworth School District is a leader in the regional #BeTheKindKid Kindness in Action Campaign. We're so proud of our students and staff, and all the work they do to spread kindness throughout our schools and our community.