AVON — A 16-year-old Avon student is being held in the Livingston County Jail on $10,000 bail for making terroristic threats against the school. According to a press release from the Avon Central School the incident occurred on May 15th and the student was arrested on May 18th. The student, who's name is being withheld due to the age, was charged with felony Making a Terroristic Threat and three additional misdemeanors. The threat was found in … [Read more...]
All Safe as Avon Central School and Law Enforcement Officials Investigate Threat
AVON — A written threatening statement triggered an investigation by school and law enforcement officials. According to a Facebook post from Superintendent Johnson, the school received the threat just after 1 p.m. this afternoon. The message from Dr. Johnson, Superintendent reads: At approximately 1:10 PM today, High School Principal Mr. Brondon, was made aware of a threatening statement written in the school building. We immediately began … [Read more...]
Avon School Board Member to Receive Champion For Change Award
AVON — Julie Welch, who is her first three-year term on the Avon Central School Board, was recognized by the New York State School Boards Association’s (NYSSBA) and has won the Champion for Change Award. According to a press release from Avon Central School, the Champion for Change Award is presented annually to a current school board member, who, in the judgment of the NYSSBA Awards Committee, should be recognized for innovative and ethical … [Read more...]
Live Ammo Sends Avon School Into Lockdown
AVON — The Avon Central School District High School went into lockdown after a live round of ammunition was discovered in a bathroom. According to our news partner News10NBC, Aaron Johnson, Superintendent of Avon Central School District, the building was placed into lockdown and all student lockers were swept and staff bags were searched. "Today a live round of ammunition was found in a high school bathroom. As a precaution, the building … [Read more...]
Livingston County Schools Alerted Public of Creepy Clown Report
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story said that the school's warnings were in response to a Facebook hoax reporting a creepy clown sighting in Vitale Park. The school actions were in fact in response to an earlier and also not credible threat of clowns appearing at a school, which was spread over Instagram. LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Two Livingston County schools put their communities and law enforcement on high alert starting last Friday … [Read more...]
Avon Central Cuts Ribbon on NYS’ Largest School Solar Field
AVON – On Thursday's bright, hot afternoon, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul cut the ribbon on Avon Central School's new solar field, the largest at any school in New York State. About two dozen members of Avon Central Schools, the Avon community and the NYS government attended the ceremony, huddled under a white tent in the school parking lot while the sun blasted the activated solar panels a stone's throw away. Avon Superintendent Dr. Aaron … [Read more...]
‘The Addams Family’ to Grace the Stage at Avon Central School
AVON — Avon Central School will be putting on their own rendition of the Broadway musical hit The Addams Family. The event, which will be held at the Avon Central School District Auditorium, takes place on March 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and March 13 at 2 p.m. Adult volunteers have been working along with Avon Central students to make the show possible. Tickets will be available at the door and in advance, at the Avon Middle School Office … [Read more...]
Principal Lupisella Thrilled to Succeed Retiring Superintendent Amey
Reading this on your phone or tablet? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. AVON – Beloved Superintendent of Avon Central Schools Bruce Amey has announced his retirement from his long-held position, and will be working closely with Avon Primary Principal Rob Lupisella as the school district transitions into its new leadership. Principal Lupisella says that he looks forward to continuing his work with colleagues in Avon … [Read more...]