Thanks to teachers Mr. Haskins and Ms. Wolfe, the open MOD and library TV’s have a steady stream of school sports recaps, upcoming announcements, and information to help AHS students stay aware of what’s happening with all the Lopes. Listed here are three links to find slides about the accomplishments of all the fall sports…
More Student Hopes For Dr. Weaver’s Start as Superintendent
Perspectives from a few members of the class of 2027 Braylen Brown, “I think we should get more days off for some holiday”. Romello Harris-Blanchard: “I think with the changes with the Superintendent he should focus on more money going our sports uniforms and our facilities”. Chad Wright: “I believe he should look into the…
October Photo Gallery – Scenes Around Campus, Notable Moments
October 2026 in Pittsburgh set a record for the highest number of days in the 60s or higher during October, with 28 to 30 days reaching at least 60°F. The Journalism 1 students took advantage of the mild weather to capture fall photographs pictured below. October also marked a return of the Neon theme for…
1st Ever Chalkfest Creations – Photo Gallery
Thank you to Kara Droney, Public Relations Director, for the background information posted on the school district website about the first ever Chalkfest event. Avonworth’s first ChalkFest was a colorful addition to this year’s Homecoming celebration. More than 100 students created artwork inspired by the theme “Avonworth Is Home,” filling the event with creativity and…
The Bunsen Burner: Wider STEM Options Needed for PA Students
Welcome to the first posting for The Bunsen Burner: Avonworth commentary with a scientific flair, written by senior Lyla Sebeck. The first topic is about the range of available STEM subjects to study as a high school student in PA. As someone scientifically minded, I try to keep an eye on what careers my fellow…
Get To Know: New Chemistry Teacher Clare Brdar
1) Where were you born/where did you grow up? I am a Pittsburgh local! I grew up in South Park — just south of the city! 2) Favorite subject in high school? Chemistry 🙂 3) Favorite part of life at Penn State (also, favorite Creamery flavor?) Football games — the Whiteout game is as fun and…
AHS Studies Abroad: US Students Share Core Differences After Visiting England and France
What is the American dream? People normally think about food, experiences, or freedoms. But could it be the American schools? What makes our schools different from those abroad? Freshman London Phillippi traveled to England and shares details. The school days in both England and America are both around six hours. But that does not mean…
Fall 2026 Avonews Edition Published
For those at AHS the 2nd week of November, they could find print issues of the Avonews in the open mod spaces and also a few in each LEAD section. For anyone not able to read the full amount, the digital version for the 85th volume of Avonworth High School’s student newspaper is linked here…
Student Project For Anatomy Class….Is It Cake?
For Mrs. Selep’s Anatomy and Physiognomy Class, students could choose from a range of materials to create a model of a human skin cell. One student in 2026 decided to build their knowledge about the anatomy of a skin cell through the pastry arts. For reference, here is a look at skin anatomy, Skin Anatomy…
Game Review: Look Outside
Francis Coulombe’s Look Outside is a RPG horror video game for Windows released in 2025 with a heavy emphasis in aesthetics for body horror. The game follows Sam, an unemployed average adult in an apartment complex somewhere in Montreal. One morning when he wakes up, Sam finds his apartment overrun with nightmarish, contorted creatures who…