Pittsburgh hockey fans had a chance to celebrate USA gold with the 2026 Winter Olympics, the first time in generations. Language Arts teacher and longtime hockey player Mr. Wells echoed what many hockey fans felt around this suburban Pittsburgh high school: “It was much easier to cheer for team USA,” after Crosby’s injury earlier…
Tag: 2026
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…
Winter Storm Fern Shifts School To Virtual On Three Consecutive Days
Early Sunday Afternoon, January 25th, Superintendent Hadley announced via e-mail and phone call about a shift to virtual schooling for Monday and Tuesday. After further consideration, the district notified the community about a third consecutive day of virtual school. The combination of extreme cold, continued difficult road conditions, and additional snowfall and blowing snow were…
The Senior Slump, 2025-2026 edition
Senioritis – a supposed affliction of a student final year of high school or college; characterized by a decline in motivation or performance. Senioritis describes the drop in motivation that often hits students during their last year after years of preparation. It can show up in different ways: procrastination, missing assignments, skipping classes, or simply…
Student Schedules Released
Around 5 AM on Wed May 31st, Mr. Como sent an email to AHS students with information about student schedules. Here is the e-mail: Good morning! As another school year comes to a close, we reflect upon our experiences; what we have lost, what we have gained, and what we have learned. We wish our graduates…