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PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem, in coordination with the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, has proclaimed May as “National Military Appreciation Month,” a time for all to honor, remember, recognize, and appreciate those who have served in the past and those now serving, as well as their families.
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South Dakota livestock producers play an important role in maintaining grassland health by improving water quality and increasing biodiversity. Maintaining grassland health in return, will help improve the quality of forage for livestock and ultimately increase profitability. South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks (SDGFP) recently hired eight new Private Lands Habitat Biologists (PLHB) for a current total of twelve across the state of South Dakota to help landowners increase profitability on their lands, while also enhancing wildlife habitat at the same time.
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Within the last few years, the Avon Music Department has started a Big and Little Dance for any preschool thru 5th grade students and their parent(s), guardian(s), or special loved one(s). This year's dance was March 28 from 7-9 p.m. The fun-filled night includes a Grand March and a dance with refreshments. The Cahoy family donated their DJ services, and the high school chorus provided the snacks and drinks. The Big and Little Dance shirt-tails the Prom using the decorations from two nights prior and giving attendees a night of glamor.
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Avon HOSA students attended State HOSA in Sioux Falls at the Sanford Pentagon. The event took place on March 31-April 1.
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Class of 2023 has gained their fifth new classmate of the 2021-2022 school year. Reilly Collier, age 17, recently moved from Brandon, SD to Dante, SD. He is now attending Avon High School as a junior. Originally from North Carolina, Collier is a son to Ed and Angie Collier and has three siblings: Emily, Brenda, and Todd. He also has two dogs: Hank and Josie.
Read moreWith Prom over, many students and staff at Avon High School are becoming anxious for the end of the school year. As it turns out, there are less than thirty school days left. Soon, the AHS Class of 2022 will graduate, and the members of the Class of 2023 will gain the coveted title of “senior.” As we look at the milestones of the year, you may recall many of the major events covered by the Jolly Roger.
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