Academic growth since 2019
WQAD visited the Avon Campus on 3/24 to talk about the upcoming levy vote on April 1.
Check out the interviews below:
https://www.wqad.com/video/news/education/abingdon-avon-middle-school-eyes-major-remodel-with-april-1-tax-vote/526-fbdf8bce-aac2-4ca4-8809-c49c337c5f65
Don't forget to vote in April 1!
Frequently Asked Question Pt. 2
Tax Levy Information
Don't forget to vote April 1!
Tax Levy FAQ
Good luck to A-Town boys track athletes Carter Stroot and Jamil Johnson as they compete in the Illinois Top Times State Indoor Championship today at Illinois Wesleyan in Bloomington! The meet starts at 1:30 p.m.
We are one step closer to being able to use the new Gym! Mr. Beebe has been working at moving all of his equipment to the new space in the new wing.
Don't forget to vote April 1!
Congratulations to Jamil Johnson and Carter Stroot who will be representing A-Town at the Indoor State Track Meet tomorrow! Good luck!!! GO TORNADOES!!
Begindergarten students are paleontologists! Did you know modern day chickens are a cousin of the ancient dinosaurs?!
Thank you shout out to Stubby's Bar for helping us get closer to our goal of 400 cereal boxes! With the donation we are now at 383 boxes!!!
Come Join Us!
Begindergarten practiced working together as a team, taking turns, and using their creative minds to create fairy garden homes for our local fairies!
Letter from the Superintendent
Dear Abingdon-Avon Stakeholders,
On April 1st, our school district will ask for your support to approve an 11-cent property tax levy. This levy will generate $6M in revenue, which will be invested in improving our school buildings and grounds over the next two years, enhancing the learning environment for our students.
As many of you know, we are already making significant strides in improving our facilities. We are finishing up an addition at Hedding Grade School and an extensive remodel at our Avon Campus. The Abingdon-Avon School Board has worked diligently to ensure that no additional property taxes were required to fund these projects, relying instead on district reserves, ESSER funds, and bonds from the one-cent sales tax. This careful planning has allowed us to make great progress without asking for more from taxpayers.
Now, with the proposed levy, most of the funds will be dedicated to connecting the two buildings at Avon. This new connection will not only improve the flow of the campus but will also provide a secure, centrally located entrance, ensuring the safety of our students and staff. Additionally, this space will include much-needed office areas for administration, nurse, and counselor, as well as a media center and remodeling of the band and choir room. Currently, our principal and library are using spaces that were originally intended as classrooms, so this new area will significantly improve the efficiency and functionality of our school.
The remainder of the funds will support several smaller but equally important projects, including replacing the high school parking lot surface. The high school is a hub for our community, hosting numerous events each year. Over the past 25 years, the parking lot has been patched and sealed numerous times, but it is now at a point where it needs to be completely resurfaced. This is crucial to maintaining the area's safety and usability.
These construction projects are all part of our larger commitment to improving the learning environment for our students. Providing safe, modern, and well-maintained facilities is essential for ensuring that both current and future students at Abingdon-Avon have the best possible experience. Our children deserve top-notch schools, and these projects are a vital step in achieving that goal.
Strong schools are a reflection of a strong community, and your support for this levy will help us continue to build a brighter future for our students and our community as a whole. We sincerely appreciate your consideration and hope you’ll vote on April 1st. Regardless of the outcome, we remain neighbors, friends, and partners in making our community stronger.
Bill Walters
Superintendent
Abingdon-Avon CUSD #276
Last night we celebrated our Winter sport athletes. Congratulations to all and thanks for an amazing winter sport season!
If you would like to download pictures of your athlete, please follow the link below:
https://flicksfromstroot.pixieset.com/a-townwintersportsawardsnight3252025/
Jr. Twisters Family Night was a success! Students and families learned to make quick and easy meals or desserts in sandwich makers.
Thank you to all our families that came out!
WQAD visited the Avon Campus on 3/24 to talk about the upcoming levy vote on April 1.
Check out the interviews below:
https://www.wqad.com/video/news/education/abingdon-avon-middle-school-eyes-major-remodel-with-april-1-tax-vote/526-fbdf8bce-aac2-4ca4-8809-c49c337c5f65
Congratulations to the following Top Notch Tornadoes!
