Spirit Week 2026 returned to the traditional time at the last week of September, leading into the Homecoming game on Friday and Homecoming Dance at the Convention Center on Saturday. Thursday’s Black Out theme, partially to support Girls Volleyball against Blackhawk, had the most participation. Here are photos from throughout the week. Dr. George in…
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September 2026 Photo Gallery
A look around campus, as well as glimpses of moments and events that made up the first full month of the 2026-2027 school year. Photos by Journalism 1 students: Reese Dawson, Havana Brosius, Logan Quigley, Daniel Beck, Jaidyn Hudgens, Evelyn Neville, Linnea Zmuda, Anthony Plumb, Jaden Jones IMG_0001 IMG_0004
2026 Club Fair
Wed, September 23rd marked the return of the Club Fair. 11th and 12th graded visited first, then 9th and 10th fill up the gym from 11:30 until noon. Below are photos of most of the clubs, represented often by seniors who also lead each club.
Saying Goodbye to Summer 2026: AHS Students Reflect on Songs and Trends
What was the song of the summer 2026? If it wasn’t “Choosing Texas” or “Midnight Sun”, others suggested a variety of songs as well as pushed back on the question a bit, suggesting there was no shared song at all: Alternative Songs: Suggested alternative songs of the summer include “I Fought The Law and…
First Days of 2026-2027 AHS School Year: New Video Announcements, Same Phone Policy, Slight Staff Changes
The first day of 2026-2027 included the debut of The Hook, a weekly edition of video announcements led by senior Harrison McAfee. Along with a student crew of on-air anchors, camera and lighting operators, sponsors Mrs. James and Mrs. Weyant offer support through additional editing, coordinating the simulcast, and hosting LEAD time throughout the week…
More Class of 2026 Notes
On page 3 of the Avonews senior edition, the Avonviews featured a small sample of handwritten notes from the class of 2026 answering the question “It wouldn’t have been high school for the class of 2026 without…” Here are more notes, including photos from Melody Zheng: The inspiration for the notes came from…
Avonews Senior Edition Out For The Class of 2026’s Last Full Day 1 – Additions and Corrections
Members of the class of 2026 had the Avonews Senior Edition a little earlier in 2026 compared to past years, as staff and advisor Mr. Tuffiash distributed copies on Wednesday, May 27th during LEAD and through senior English classes. Overcoming both a failing Mac desktop and HP laptop before a badly needed upgrade to a…
Baseball Playoffs Update 2026 – Seniors Have One Last Run At States After Stumble Against South Park
For seniors on the 2026 boys baseball team, the goal was a return to sophomore year form and a WPIAL championship as a starter. The team’s 7-6 win against Charleroi guaranteed June playoff baseball in the PIAA playoff rounds. A reprint of the Facebook pages’ overview of the win: WPIAL 3A QUARTERFINALS – AVONWORTH 7,…
Softball Update 2026 – First Taste of WPIAL Playoffs For Many On This Year’s Team
The Lady Lopes finished out the 2026 season with a taste of playoff success and a new set of goals for the many returning players taking the field in 2027. Led by freshman pitcher Anna Fowler’s 12 strikeouts , the # 8 seeded girls defeated #9 Yough 3-2 in the first round, a measurable success…
Fragments 2026 Publishes Literary Magazine
After a year of club meetings and work by editor-in-chief’s Lyra Klinedinst and Phoebe MacKillop, the 2026 Fragments Literary Magazine was published and distributed to a few key staff members across the building. Students in the Human Flourishing class had the opportunity to sit with the work and connect it up to any of their…