Avon Elementary News Today

There is a seat open on the Eagle County School District Board of Education to represent portions of EagleVail and Avon. At its Wednesday, Feb. 14 meeting, the school board officially declared a vacancy for...

In her 15th year of teaching kindergarten at Pleasant Acres Elementary School in Rantoul, Jessica Lock has never tired of teaching 5- and 6-year-olds, an age that she calls “incredible.”

“Happiness is a warm puppy.” — Charles Schulz “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” — Josh Billings “The better I get to know men, the...

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced his budget proposal for the 2024-25 fiscal year Wednesday, calling it a “tight budget” that prioritizes the state’s values, including fully-funded public schools for the first time since 2009. “This...

On Thursday, Sept. 28, Eagle County School District announced that Avon Elementary School was recognized by the Colorado Department of Education with the 2022 Colorado Center for Excellence Award. Avon Elementary was one of nine...

The Colorado State Patrol’s Vail Troop Office invites the public to the “Eagle County Emergency Services Remember” event on Monday, Sept. 11, to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. In addition...

Last week, the state released standardized test scores showing the slow yet steady progress being made as students recover from the pandemic’s effect on learning. “At the state level, we are beginning to see small...

Avon is readying for an asphalt overlay project on West Beaver Creek Boulevard that will extend from U.S. Highway 6 north of the railroad near Avon Elementary School. The project consists of asphalt paving and...

After putting off paid parking for the 2022-23 ski season, the town of Avon is aiming to introduce parking management later this year. “The town has ordinances, codes and regulations in place and yet we...

When asked to picture a police officer, many might conjure an image of a tall, strong man in uniform. However, female police officers throughout the valley subvert expectations, proudly vowing to serve and protect their...