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The Avonworth School District Board of School Directors is pleased to announce that Dr. Joshua Weaver has been selected as the finalist for the position of Superintendent of Schools.

Fourth graders explored careers as Park Naturalists through professional interviews, career research and hands-on learning in the RIASEC Lab and Care Space.

More than 100 students brought “Avonworth Is Home” to life at ChalkFest, a creative new addition to Homecoming.

Teamwork and school spirit were on full display as Avonworth’s football and cheer teams joined together to support the Marching Band during its Homecoming performance.

Avonworth Primary Center’s annual Fire Prevention Day gave students a fun, hands-on opportunity to learn about fire safety and the important work of local first responders.

Avonworth Middle School student Kai Beighle was selected from thousands of applicants to serve as an NHL Power Player, giving him the opportunity to share his ideas directly with the League.

Avonworth vs. West Mifflin is in the running to be the Steelers High School Showcase game on October 16 — and we need YOUR vote!

Voting will remain open through Wednesday, October 7 at 12:00 PM.

Cast your vote today: https://www.steelers.com/youth/high-school-football-showcase

Students will recognize Children’s Grief Awareness Day on Nov. 19 through education, activities and wearing blue to show support for children and teens who are grieving.  T-shirts are available!

Environmental science students explored how wastewater treatment and microscopic organisms work together to help protect local waterways.

As we continue the search for Avonworth School District's next Superintendent of Schools, we wanted to provide a brief update on the process.

Second grade Student Ambassadors enjoyed a morning of hands-on learning, creativity and exploration at the Remake Learning Assembly.

Avonworth’s student-driven #BeTheKindKid initiative has been recognized by Remake Learning as one of 57 projects that have helped shape Pittsburgh’s learning landscape and inspire kindness through learning.

The Avonworth Ski & Snowboard Club is gearing up for the 2026–27 season with a new Epic Pass system and four exciting trips planned.

Avonworth educators Mrs. Katie Libbon and Ms. Sheila Applegate connected with educators across the country through the Pittsburgh–San Diego Educator Exchange, bringing new ideas and inspiration back to their classrooms.

All Avonworth families are welcome to sign up for the 2026 community flu vaccine clinic. 

October 2, 2026
4:00-8:00 pm
Avonworth Primary Center
Cafeteria

Avonworth School District has been recognized as an Outstanding Visual Arts Community for 2025–26 by the Pennsylvania Art Education Association.

AHS Homecoming is set for October 3 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center with this year’s NEON theme! 

Avonworth Primary students sampled fresh, locally grown produce during a fun Harvest of the Month taste test!

As we continue our search for Avonworth School District's next Superintendent of Schools, we wanted to share a brief update on where the process stands.

Avonworth School District was recently featured in a Kidsburgh story highlighting how local school districts are rethinking the senior-year experience and preparing students for life beyond high school.

Read the full Kidsburgh story. 

The fall sports season is officially underway, and we’re excited to cheer on the Lopes!

APC welcomed its newest students with a Kindergarten Welcome Party before they officially began their school year on Wednesday.

Avonworth students returned to school this week, kicking off a new year filled with excitement, smiles, and new opportunities.

KDKA reporter Erica Mokay recently stopped by Avonworth High School to check out The Hook, our new student video announcement club—and the visit was featured on KDKA this week!

As a senior/senior parent/guardian, you are responsible for booking a photographer that will have your photos ready by December 1st, 2026. No photos will be accepted after this date and you will be given a placeholder image in lieu of a photograph. If you would like to have a traditional head-shot taken by our school photographer, you can do that on one of our school picture days.

APC’s first-ever Sneak Peek gave students a chance to find their new classrooms, explore the school, and get excited for the year ahead.

As we continue with our Avonworth Superintendent Search, we hope you'll take a few minutes to make your voice heard by completing our community survey. 

Please take a moment to share your feedback:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ASDSuptSearch
The survey will remain open until Friday, August 28.

The Avonworth Athletic Department is excited to introduce several new initiatives and resources for the 2026–2027 school year.

Calling all Avonworth Volleyball alumni, parents & friends!

In 2027, Avonworth Volleyball will celebrate a milestone 30 years since the beginning of our program.

We are looking forward to welcoming all of our students back to school in a few weeks! We hope the information included in this newsletter will help your family prepare for the first day of school!

We hope you enjoy the rest of your summer break. We can’t wait to start the 2026-2027 school year!

We are pleased to report that our superintendent search has generated strong interest, and the application window remains open until August 23, 2026.

Save the date for an evening of connection, classrooms, and community at the Avonworth Primary Center! 

First and second grade students and their families are invited to join us for Back to School Night on Thursday, August 27th. This is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to meet their child’s teacher, learn more about the school year, connect with support staff, and get to know our Primary Center community.

Calling all incoming first and second grade students! The school year is almost here and we're ready to celebrate. 

Monday, August 17, 2026
3:00 - 5:00 pm

This is just a reminder that the CCIU is facilitating a series of virtual focus groups regarding Avonworth's Superintendent Search. There are still opportunities for our community to get involved. The feedback gathered will help inform the development of a candidate profile and interview questions.

Three Avonworth educators have earned their FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot Certification, further expanding hands-on aviation and STEM learning opportunities made possible through the district's Moonshot Grant-funded Aviation Program.

Avonworth student Liam Joyce was named a finalist at the prestigious Debate & Leadership Institute, advancing to the championship debate after participating in the five-day leadership program with students from 21 states.

Avonworth High School Class of 2026 graduate Paxon Masters represented the school at the prestigious National High School Musical Theater Awards (The Jimmy Awards) in New York City after his standout performance as The Phantom in this year's spring musical.

As the search for Avonworth School District's next superintendent continues, we would like to provide an update on several important milestones in the process.

The Avonworth Primary Center recently welcomed incoming kindergarten students and their families for a fun-filled scavenger hunt!

Avonworth School District is proud to welcome Mr. Nathan Milsom as its new Athletic Director.

Mr. Milsom brings a wealth of experience in athletic leadership, program management, and student-athlete development. He most recently served as Director of Athletics at Carlynton School District, where he oversaw more than 30 varsity and middle school athletic programs. In that role, he managed game operations, transportation, and compliance with WPIAL and PIAA regulations, while also building strong relationships with community organizations and supporting student-athletes both academically and athletically.

The Avonworth School District is proud to announce the 2025 Avonworth Hall of Distinction class! This year’s inductees were selected from a strong group of nominations submitted by community members, each reflecting the remarkable impact and legacy of those honored.

Congratulations to Colonel Mike Fincke, Lance Corporal Patrick Kenny, Jamie and Alison McMutrie, and David Schrecengost!

Health and free meals are available for children at a site near you. This program is open to all youth ages 18 and under. No cost or sign-up is required. 

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