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Riata Bultje recently received two scholarships through FFA. The first scholarship she received was the Ag Education/ Gary Grey Scholarship for $1000. She also received the SD Corn Utilization Council Scholarship for $500. This scholarship is provided through their Star Partner Sponsorship. Congratulations Riata!
Read moreThe Andes Central/Dakota Christian girls’ and boys’ basketball seasons both came to end, unfortunately falling short of qualifying for the state tournament. The teams both fought hard in post-play. The Lady Thunder ended their season after advancing to the SoDak 16 where they played Ethan. The ladies played an incredible game only falling short three points to Ethan. The Thunder ended their season in post-season district play against Tripp-Delmont/Armour with a score of 38-54. Even though their seasons did not end the way they had hoped, the four seniors have some final thoughts on their final basketball season playing for the AC/DC Thunder. The four seniors are Neveah Morgan, Claire Johnson, Anaias White Eyes, and Peter Backes.
Read moreThe total eclipse of the sun will be seen in a grayed light on April 8th beginning at 12:33 and lasting about 30 minutes. Educational opportunities will be available at the library beginning on Wednesday, April 3rd. Activities can be completed at the library or picked up and taken home to complete. Viewing glasses will be available beginning April 3rd until the 500 pairs the library received are gone.
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The Avon School Board will be holding an election to select two of the five candidates running for a three-year term on the board. The election will be held on April 9th from 7:00 a.m. until7:00p.m. Thepollingplace oftheAvonSchoolDistrictwill beheldattheAvonCommunity Fire Hall. The five candidates runningforthetwoopenschool board positions are Bridgette Muller, Matthew Grant, Joe Paulsen, Annie Thury, and Craig Vanderlei. Let us meet the candidates and see where each stand on issues facing the Avon School District. With the Avon School District and its students being the heart of the community, it is important to get to know a little bit about the candidates,whattheystandfor, the issues they feel are important, and what they see in terms of the future for the school.
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