Nationwide protests have erupted across France as students and teachers demand increased education funding, improved classroom conditions, and immediate solutions to teacher shortages. Former exchange student in 2024-2025, Brune Jico shared photos and comments from outside her school during the early days in October 2026. “It is actually one of the biggest movement since…
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Spirit Week 2026 – Blackout Theme Leads The Way
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…
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…
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…
The Great Debate: Pen or Pencil?
The age-old rivalry in every classroom, to use a pen or a pencil? Whether you’re a diehard pen enthusiast, a pencil elitist, or you honestly don’t care that much, everyone has a right to their opinion. But which one actually comes out on top? The wooden pencil is a nostalgic workhorse. It is an ever-present…
Shifting Perspectives on AI – AHS Students Share Viewpoints
Artificial Intelligence has been a trending topic in the news lately, with society’s views on how AI benefits and harms people fluctuating dramatically over the past few months. Translating that into the school experience, many students have various opinions regarding the use of AI and its pros and cons. A couple of students shared that…
NeeDohs Across AHS – A Look Into The 2026 Trend
If you walk into any classroom at Avonworth, you’re sure to see them. A rainbow of orbs, cubes, and teardrops grasped in every student’s hands, the pressure of each squeeze revealing interiors of white foam or clear sludge. These common phenomena are all NeeDoh, a popular brand of stress toy that has taken over the…
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…
Rory Goes Back-to-Back: 2026 Masters
After his breakout win at last year’s Masters, Rory McIlroy wins the 2026 Masters, joining Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger as the only four back-to-back champions. Rory’s first 2 rounds were some of the best ever at Augusta National at -12, before a setback in round 3, shooting +1, going into the final round…