One more major change due to the COVID 19 pandemic was new teachers just jumping right into Meets, the Virtual Academy, and synchronous instruction without students getting a chance to know them better. For Ms. James, Mrs. Covalt, Mrs. Ewell, Mrs Imbrogno, and Mr. Bandi, the Journalism 2 class invited them to visit 308 during…
Author: Allison Beck
Class of 2021 Picks Up Caps and Gowns
On Thursday (5/27), seniors picked up their caps, gowns, tassels, and awards in preparation for graduation next Friday. Each student was asked to visit the conference room in their free time during the day for their package. Commemorative tickets to the event were also included. While only six were printed for each student, COVID-19 restrictions…
The 2021 GLSEN Day of Silence at Avonworth
7 students at Avonworth High School didn’t speak a word last Friday. Why? April 22 was the GLSEN Day of Silence to protest harassment and discrimination of LGBT+ students. According to the GLSEN website, the protest “started in the mid 90’s by two college students, [and] expanded to reach hundreds of thousands of students…
Wednesday Worked And Should Not Have Been Taken Away – A Senior Editorial
I’ve been to most of the board meetings since January. I’ve listened to arguments until midnight, with members of the board debating learning models, vaccination plans, and such topics in hopes of doing their best for our community. In every meeting, at some point, someone says it: “These kids are so resilient. These kids…
First Four Day Week For Seniors A Positive Leading Into Spring Break
With a drone buzzing overhead, about 60 members of the class of 2021 gathered around in a large circle on Lenzer Field to pose for a class photo. T The morning chill means 2021 white hoodies were the apparel choice for students no longer in Group A or B, but instead now able to attend…
Read Across America 2021 Shifts Focus
Students in Mr. Tuffiash’s classes joined Mrs. Hickman to select favorite quotes from books they enjoyed as part of the Collaboration Center’s celebration of Read Across America for 2021. More students will participate throughout the month and anyone looking for a good book can view the display in the collaboration center through March. In…
Snow What? Record Levels of Snow Have No Impact on Classes in 2021
Over the past few weeks, Pittsburgh and cities across the country have experienced large amounts of snowfall and freezing rain. In fact, the most recent storm to hit Pittsburgh tied a 1982 record for most snowfall in a single day, with some areas seeing up to six inches of snow. Pittsburgh has gotten 48.4 inches…
Potential New Computer-Brain Interface Technology: Students Weigh In
Last week, video game industry mainstay Gabe Newell spoke to New Zealand’s 1News at length about his company’s endeavors with brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, and what he believes is their place in the future. Newell is the head of Valve, a major PC gaming company behind the digital distribution platform Steam, as well as…
Mixed Reactions to Snow Day Live Classes Instead of FID
Whether through a text from a friend, a coach on a Google Meet, or a Good Morning from a parent, AHS students found out that the snowstorm on Sunday Jan 31st would mean another remote day of schooling. . Monday, February 1st wasn’t very different then Monday, January 3rd or even Monday, December 7th, 2020….
Students Weigh In: Return to Hybrid
On January 25th, Avonworth School District is returning to the hybrid model with 2 days in the classroom, 2 days virtual, and Wednesdays asynchronous. Students have varying opinions, especially surrounding Covid-19 concerns and the 8 AM start time. “I’m happy to return to the hybrid module,” said freshman Brayden Simmons. “I don’t feel like I’ve…