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After 17 years of dedicated service, Corporal Chris Simcoviak received a heartfelt send-off as he retired as Avonworth’s School Resource Officer, while the community warmly welcomes Officer Laura Andreakos as his successor.

Save the date for Entrepreneur Night!

Avonworth Schools celebrated National School Breakfast Week (March 3-7) by offering FREE nutritious breakfasts to all students. The week featured new menu items, prizes, and special giveaways, all while promoting the benefits of a healthy breakfast for student success. Thanks to The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for their support! 

To celebrate Read Across America Week, our second graders teamed up with Kindergarten to share their favorite books, spreading the joy of reading and fostering connections across grade levels. 

Thank you to Avonworth High School students Marshall McCall & Lucy Jacobs for filming and producing this video about the Avonworth Bocce Team. Click here to watch it. 

Thank you to Avonworth High School students Marshall McCall, Jase Klatzkin & Lucy Jacobs for filming and producing this video about the 2035 Avonworth Graduation Party. Click here to watch it. 

Thank you to Avonworth High School students Dylan Lope & Eli Gardner for filming and producing this video about Avonworth Pathways. Click here to watch it

Vanessa Amayo (Grade 12, flute) and Kaleb Amick (Grade 10, horn) represented Avonworth at the PMEA Region I Band Festival 2025, where both excelled in the final round of auditions, earning spots in the 2025 PMEA All-State Concert Band. Their success highlights the strength of Avonworth’s music program!

8th Grade Civics students guided by Heinz History Center docents to present overcoming adversity projects on March 21.

Avonworth Christian Youth Club brought joy to residents at Apple Blossom Senior Living through fun activities and meaningful connections.

Support Avonworth teachers and staff by donating to the Avonworth Fund for Educational Excellence (AFEE), which funds grants and recognizes achievements in education, arts, and technology.

The wait is over—tickets for Avonworth High School's musical are officially on sale! Get yours today and be part of the excitement!

Gbemi Odebode, an Avonworth senior, was named a National High School Award winner by the National Center for Women in Technology, recognizing her achievements in computing, and will attend MIT to study computational molecular biology and cognition.

APC students enhanced their understanding of Galileo’s discoveries through The Next Galileo performance, blending history, science, and music with their classroom lessons

The Avonworth February newsletter is here! Click here to read it. 

In honor of Black History Month and the Special Olympics, students across the district created a Kindness Chain to promote inclusivity and unity, now displayed in front of the Lopes Lounge as a reminder of the power of kindness.

Avonworth School District was recently featured in the "AIU Connections" magazine. 

"The Power of Belonging: Avonworth's Inclusive Approach" can be found on page 34 of the magazine (page 36 of the PDF). Click here to read it. 

APC brought the RIASEC letters to life in an exciting, hands-on event that involved the entire school community. 

Congratulations to APC first grade teacher, Mrs. Russell, on being named the WTAE Teacher of the Month for February!

View the story on WTAE.

Join us for the 7th Annual Chase the Antelopes 5K & One-Mile Walk on April 26th at 9 AM, supporting the Hannah Milbert Memorial Fund. Register by April 1st for a discounted rate and a guaranteed t-shirt, with all proceeds benefiting a great cause and helping 8th-grade students develop leadership skills.

Thank you to Avonworth High School student Dylan Lope for filming and producing this video about the Career Expo. Click here to watch it. 

The Avonworth Cafeterias celebrated Black History Month with a special Cultural Connections Day meal.

Our very own Becky Marszalek is a top 5 finalist for the National Education Association Education Support Professional of the year!!

Read all about it HERE

Avonworth High School senior, Emma Noss, has earned the prestigious title of National Merit Finalist. 

Congratulations to two exceptional seniors, Zori Soles and Ari McCarson, for earning Silver Keys in the prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Awards! 

Thank you to Avonworth High School student Lucy Jacobs for filming and producing this video about the new clubs at AHS. ​​​​​​​Click here to watch it.  

We’re proud to announce an exciting collaboration at APC  that’s bringing cutting-edge educational technology into the classroom.

The Avonworth School District is proud to partner with Mary's Gate in supporting our students and their families. Thank you, PRFSD, for your commitment to the well-being of our community.

A group of innovative third-grade students presented their impressive invention, The Foodie, during the ASD board meeting.

We are proud to announce the outstanding achievements of Avonworth Middle and High School students in the Scholastic Writing Awards, the nation's longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens.

The Avonworth January newsletter is here! Click here to read it. 

Seven of our high school band students recently had the opportunity to attend and compete at PMEA District 1 Band West, hosted by Hampton High School. Students had the privilege of working with guest conductor, Dr. Cheldon Williams--who is the Director of Athletic Bands and Associate Director of Bands at West Virginia University. Vanessa Amayo (flute) and Kaleb Amick (horn) both secured spots to move on to regionals early next month.

While the marching band was on their trip, 11 Avonworth band students successfully audition for and perform in the Allegheny Valley Honors Band on January 17 at Pine-Richland High School. The students had the opportunity to work with two guest conductors - -Robert Sheldon, who is an internationally known composer of wind band music; and Gregory Drane, Director of the Marching Blue Band and Athletic Bands at Penn State University.

Thank you to Avonworth High School student Marshall McCall for filming and producing this video about the AI Ethics course at Avonworth. Click here to watch it.

Thank you to Avonworth High School student Marshall McCall for filming and producing this video about the AI Ethics course at Avonworth. Click here to watch it.

Avonworth High School junior Alaina Kosarych has taken a meaningful step to bring JAM (JAMbethekindkid) back to the Avonworth community as part of her Gold Award Girl Scouts project. Alaina's efforts began with planning an organizational meeting that was held on January 8, 2025.

On Friday, March 21, 8th grade Civics students will hold their annual "Night at the Museum" at the Heinz History Center from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

Over the next two months, students in 8th grade Civics will collaborate with the Heinz History Center to create projects that focus on the thematic idea of Overcoming Adversity. Their projects connect with multiple exhibits at the museum: From Slavery to Freedom, Western Pennsylvania Sports, Innovators, and Special Collections. Students considered historical struggles for Civil Rights and historical instances of prejudice and discrimination and then linked those to contemporary people, events, and organizations.

Avonworth students who participated in the Fall Play recently performed at Prime Stage High School Drama Awards as a nominee for Best Production for "Twelve Angry Jurors." In addition to being nominated for Best Production, Ella Ging was nominated for Best Actress. 

The students put on another fantastic performance. Congratulations to all!  

Second grade students had the opportunity to learn about Native American culture and traditions from Tylar Melfi, a descendant of the Deer Clan and Erie/Seneca/Kiowa tribes, including exploring animal furs and learning a traditional dance.

The Avonworth Marching Band recently took part in an extraordinary educational opportunity at the University of Cincinnati, where they participated in a side-by-side clinic experience with the UC Director of Bands and collegiate musicians.

We are excited to announce that Melissa Costantino-Poruben has been selected by the White House for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) in the Mathematics category, representing the state of Pennsylvania. This highly prestigious honor acknowledges Melissa’s exceptional contributions to the fields of STEM education.

"Students at Avonworth Elementary School in Pennsylvania are getting to familiarize themselves with their teachers and peers thanks to an advisory program created to holistically foster interpersonal relationships on campus."

Click here to read the full article. 

The Avonworth Board approved the 2025-2026 school calendar at the January 13, 2025 School Board meeting. Below are some highlights to note from the 2025-2026 school calendar.

Click here to view the full 2025-2026 calendar. Please scroll down past the 2024-2025 calendar to see the 2025-2026 calendar on our website. 

Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year is Now Open!

Congratulations to Eloise, Tristan, Isaac, and Maclan—our 3rd-grade GATE students selected for the PA Invention Convention in Hershey! Their invention, "The Foodie," helps track food expiration dates and reduce waste. Proud of their hard work!

The December newsletter is here. Click here to read it!

Thank you to Avonworth High School student Dylan Lope for filming and producing this video about science class offerings at Avonworth. Click here to view it.

Families gathered for a festive and educational evening at Avonworth Primary Center's "Christmas Around the World" celebration, held in partnership with Kidsburgh.

Lopes Football Coach Johncour is honored as Steelers High School Coach of the Year while the team is celebrated at the Pittsburgh Steelers Football Game.

The Red Cross Club embraced the spirit of giving by organizing a heartfelt holiday card-making event. Students gathered to craft beautiful, handmade cards for local veterans as part of the annual Holiday Mail for Heroes initiative.

Thank you to Avonworth High School student Marshall McCall for filming and producing this video about grief awareness at Avonworth. Click here to watch it. 

Avonworth Chorus members chosen for Pennsylvania Music Educators Association honors!

The Avonworth School District is excited to announce that we are the recipient of the 2024 Child Hunger Hero award from Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

The November newsletter is here! Click to read it. 

Middle schoolers learned about a very special and inspiring Scottish percussionist.

Congratulations to Mr. Ronnie Ziccardi for receiving the PARSS Grant to help improve students' musical journeys.

Thank you to Avonworth High School student Jase Klatzkin for filming and producing this video about the Avonworth football team. Click here to watch it. 

Let's Go, 'Lopes! 

Civics students spent the day honoring our nation's veterans by attending the annual Veterans Day Experience Workshop at the Heinz History Center. 

"Becky Marszalek, a paraprofessional at Avonworth Elementary School in Pittsburgh, is the Pennsylvania State Education Association’s (PSEA) Dolores McCracken Education Support Professional of the Year for the 2024-25 school year.

The announcement came during American Education Week and as schools across the commonwealth prepare to celebrate Education Support Professionals Day on Nov. 20, a day to recognize the hardworking support staff who help meet students’ needs and make our schools run smoothly."

Read more from PSEA.org.

Avonworth High School, in partnership with the North Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce and KeyBank, is coordinating a Career Fair/Future Ready Showcase.

We would like to invite Avonworth parents, care givers and community members to participate! If you would like to be a part of the Career Fair, please click here to complete the sign up form.  

The Avonworth High School/Middle School cafeteria staff prepared and served a traditional Thanksgiving meal for students.

The 'Lopes are headed to the 2024 WPIAL Football Championship! 

Saturday, November 23, 2024
Acrisure Stadium
5:00 PM

With Thanksgiving approaching, we enter a time of year when weather could impact our school schedule. As we prepare for the possibility of weather-related delays and closings, we want to make sure families are as prepared as possible.  

Thank you to Avonworth High School student Lucy Jacob for filming and producing this video about fall play.

Click here to watch it. 

A special visitor teaches students about a healthy liver.

Avonworth Primary Center students and staff celebrated our veterans at their "Thank You" ceremony. Representative Vanket joined us as a guest speaker, expressing gratitude to our veterans before the parade began. Leading the way, our talented high school drummers set the pace for the procession, as students lined up waving American flags with pride.

Prosecuting Attorney Mike Sullivan, Esq., visited the fall play cast and crew of Twelve Angry Jurors to discuss the finer points of jury trials and the role of the juror in criminal cases.

Thank you to Avonworth High School student Dylan Lope for filming and producing this video about Avonworth Aviation. Click here to watch it. 

The Avonworth School District is embarking on a Strategic Planning Process, and we are seeking parents/caregivers to participate in this critical process. This strategic plan aims to define a collective vision of success and set goals in priority areas.

Middle School Social Studies teachers recently observed Hispanic Heritage Month in their classrooms. Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual observance intended to celebrate the achievements, histories, traditions, diversity, and vibrant culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

The Avonworth Food Service Department’s Cultural Connections meal celebrated Hindu Heritage in October.

The October Newsletter is here. Click here to read it. 

Thank you to Avonworth High School student Lucy Jacobs for filming and producing this video about the Avonworth Marching Band. Click here to watch it.

Thank you to Avonworth High School student Dylan Lope for filming and producing this video about AES Fall Fest.

Click here to watch it.

Congratulations to the students who placed in the PMEA (Pennsylvania Music Educators Association) Honors and District Band!

Avonworth 8th Grade Civics students are now likely some of the best-informed citizens in Pennsylvania when it comes to the 2024 General Election, even if they aren't yet old enough to vote.  

Girl Scout Troop 16842 was invited to a special celebratory lunch in the Primary Center lunch room to use brand new reusable lunch trays. Thanks to the troop, single-use plastic trays have been replaced with these reusables to reduce waste.

Primary students have an exciting and valuable learning opportunity with the implementation of RIASEC, a framework that allows students to identify the best career path. 

Avonworth Research Media Specialist Emily Hickman joined 8th Grade Civics classes during Digital Citizenship Week for a timely discussion about "Deep Fakes and Our Democracy".  8th Grade Civics students are currently studying the 2024 Election and how candidates get their message out to potential voters.  

Catch the Avonworth Lopes in action this Friday, October 18th, as they take on the North Catholic Trojans in the Steeler High School Showcase Game of the Week! Tune in live on KDKA+ at 7 PM. Don’t miss it!

Watch here: https://youtu.be/KnIFst_yePY

The Avonworth School District is proud to announce that Mr. Scott Tuffiash, a high school English teacher, won the 2024 Innovative Teacher Award. Mr. Tuffiash, who has been a dedicated educator since 2007, is also the leader of the English department’s curriculum development team.

Thank you to Avonworth High School students Marshall McCall and Jase Klatzkin for filming and producing this video about the ninth grade's visit to Camp Guyasuta.

Click here to watch it.

After a productive summer of construction on the secondary campus, we were thrilled to welcome our students and staff back into the building for the start of the school year. Our students and staff returned to a transformed environment, with new flooring, lighting, ceilings in the high school corridors, a renovated commons/cafeteria, and exterior site improvements. The work is progressing well, with most of the final work being completed in the auditorium and two-story middle school addition. 

Avonworth’s strategic plan outlines the areas of focus, strategies, and actions that will ensure that our students gain the learning experiences that will enable them to continue to grow academically, socially, and emotionally so that they become innovative thinkers and creative contributors to our world.

The September 2024 newsletter is here. Click to read it. 

Our first “Cultural Connections” lunch was offered on September 30th in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Marching Band plays the classic video game hits at a local band festival.

We're celebrating 10 incredible years since Avonworth Primary School officially opened its doors! 

Greg Wolfe, high school physics teacher, is serving in the AIU Chief Science Officer (CSO) Program.

We'd like to share a few important updates from our food service team at Avonworth. 

The Avonworth School District aims to provide an education that is customized to meet the needs of each learner. Part of this process includes creating a comprehensive assessment system to determine if we are accomplishing this goal. Most of the assessments occur in grades K-8 in order to ensure students are developing skills at the right pace in order to be ready for high school and life beyond high school.

The Avonworth School District is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment at all our athletic and extracurricular events. As a reminder, the following policies will be enforced to ensure all spectators at high school football games have a safe and enjoyable experience.

A test of our rapid alert system was sent via email and phone call on Wednesday, August 18 at 1 pm. If you received both the email and the test phone call, then no further action is needed. If you only received one or the other, please update your contact information in Alma.

Safety will always be a top priority for the Avonworth School District. Each summer, we examine our emergency operations plan for the coming year. The district has trained threat assessment teams and a strong working relationship with Ohio Township police and emergency responders. In addition, we practice and refine emergency procedures throughout the year. We share this message to proactively allow families to discuss school safety before the school year.

We hope you’ve had the chance to log into Alma to update your contact information. Parent/caregiver contact information must be up-to-date in Alma to ensure you receive emergency communications from the school district through our rapid response system, School Messenger. As in the past, the district will send email and phone messages for emergency notifications, including weather-related delays/ cancellations and late bus updates, using School Messenger. We will also be adding the ability to receive an SMS (text) message. More information will be sent once this feature is available.

We look forward to welcoming our students back to school soon!

First Day of School

September 3 - First day of school for grades 1-12

September 4 - First day of school for kindergarten

Please review this information prior to attending ASD home football games this year. Thank you for your support. Go 'Lopes!

We are excited to welcome several new administrators to Avonworth School District! 

Sixth grade teacher, Melissa Costantino-Poruben, was selected as one of 50 delegates of the National Education Association to participate in the 10^th International World Congress of Teachers, held in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

"When administrators from four Pittsburgh-area school systems learned about a California school district’s career-focused curriculum that was exposing students as young as 5 years old to a variety of professions and skill sets, they knew they wanted to bring that model to the East Coast."

Read more. 

"Whenever Principal Mike Hall began a new school year, he’d ask the students at Avonworth Middle School one question: Who in this building is your go-to adult?"

Read more in Kidsburgh. 

Avonworth Middle School had a fun "Schools To Watch" celebration at the end of the school year. All 7th and 8th grade students had the opportunity attend. The event was followed by a pep rally to celebrate this impressive accomplishment.

Congratulations to AMS! 

Avonworth students, staff and families celebrated the work they did to create their own Wisdom Corridors throughout the district in June. This special event was held at Heinz History Center. It included activities, food and drinks, and recognition of all the wisdom corridor feature schools, including Avonworth Primary Center, Avonworth Elementary School and Avonworth High School.

View photos from the event on Facebook. 

Check out the Pittsburgh Wisdom Corridor feature book.

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. 

View the flyer. 

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. 

Avonworth Primary Center celebrated National Food Bank Day by creating birthday cake boxes for the Mt. Nebo Church Food Bank. It's part of the #bethekindkid kindness campaign at school.

Students in classrooms worked together to create the kit which had ingredients to make a birthday cake and party items.