At Avonworth High School, the Day One & Day Two schedule that began in 2016-2017 is being removed. It is being removed and replaced with a similar schedule from decades of schooling: 40-minute periods every class every day, with the exception of 80-minute AP Sciences (AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and AP Physics). Students had varying…
Author: Melody Zheng
Seniors Sweep Duquesne Young Ethicist Essay Contest
At Avonworth High School, seniors in Mr. Tuffiash’s AI and Ethics class wrote essays for Duquesne’s 2nd Annual Young Ethicists High School Essay Contest. Students spent 6 weeks writing essays to answer the prompt: “How do we stay human in the age of AI?” Avonworth swept the competition, getting first, second, and third place, as…
Billboard Draws Attention To New Club: Feminist Student Union
In March of 2026, the Feminist Student Union gets a board in the hallway next to Miss David’s room. For some quick background, the Feminist Student Union is a club focused on making a welcoming environment for girls in the high school. The club aims to empower others and engage in self-care through the activities…
2026 Winter Olympics – Student Perspectives
In 2026, the Winter Olympics were held at Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. For many at home, this was a very exciting time. Some fans have voiced that the Olympics are the only time that they feel patriotic. Avonews staff interviewed students around the school about their opinions on the Olympics. Interestingly, some students and…