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Check out this week's edition of All Things Avondale – August 7, 2026. Enjoy!

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📚✨ A new school year means new opportunities, and our middle school students are already writing an incredible first chapter! 🍎

During the first week, they have been building positive routines, learning classroom expectations, reconnecting with key concepts, and discovering that every day is another chance to grow. 🌟 Surrounded by classmates and educators who believe in them, they are creating a community where everyone belongs, every effort counts, and every student has the opportunity to shine. 🎉💙🐺

Check out this week's edition of All Things Avondale – July 31, 2026. Enjoy!

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✨ 2026-2027 Meet the Teacher Night ✨

What a wonderful evening at Meet the Teacher Night! It was so exciting to welcome both our returning students and the many new faces joining our school family. Seeing everyone explore classrooms, meet their teachers, and reconnect with friends made us even more excited for the year ahead!

Now, the countdown is on for the first day of school Monday 8/3! 🎒📚

Get those backpacks packed, set those alarms, and get a good night's sleep. We can't wait to welcome all of our students back to campus for an incredible year filled with learning, growth, and unforgettable memories.

See you Monday morning—we're ready for an amazing school year! 💙🍎

🎉 We're All In for Avondale! 🎉

What an incredible way to kick off the 2026–27 school year! Today, we welcomed our amazing staff back during our All Staff Back-to-School Celebration, centered around this year's theme: All In for Avondale... Playing to Our Strengths. ❤️💙

The energy was electric as the Copper Trails Dance Team, Copper Trails Cheer Team, and Desert Star Cheer Team brought the excitement with spirited dances and cheers that had everyone ready for an amazing year ahead!

We were also excited to introduce our 2026–27 Student Hope Ambassadors from each of our schools.

Together, we're building a school year where every student, every staff member, and every school plays to their strengths. Here's to an incredible year ahead!

📚✨ The countdown is on! Our amazing teachers are hard at work preparing their classrooms, planning engaging lessons, and getting everything ready to welcome our students back on Monday, August 3, 2026!

From decorating bulletin boards to creating exciting learning experiences, every detail is being prepared with care because our students deserve the very best.

We can't wait to see smiling faces, hear laughter in the hallways, and kick off another incredible school year together. Here's to new beginnings, new friendships, and endless opportunities to learn and grow!

🎒 See you on August 3rd—it's going to be a fantastic year!

🏈⚽ Ready to Play? We've Got You Covered! 🏀🏐

Join us for AESD Sports Physicals on Saturday, August 8, from 8:00 AM–1:00 PM at the Avondale Middle School Cafeteria (1406 N. Central Ave., Avondale, AZ 85323).

💙 $25 (Cash Only)
⭐ Open to all ages!

Every student deserves the opportunity to be part of a team, build confidence, and stay active. We look forward to helping our athletes take the next step toward a great season!

Questions? Contact Ms. Hailee Nanchy, Athletic Director, at [email protected].

The countdown to kindergarten is officially underway! 🚀📚

Our newest Mustangs at Centerra Mirage STEM Academy got an early start at Kindergarten Camp, where they spent the week getting comfortable with their new school, meeting their teachers, learning classroom routines, making new friends, and discovering what kindergarten is all about.

By starting a week early, these future Mustangs are building confidence, creating connections, and getting a jumpstart on a successful school year. We can't wait to welcome them back for an amazing first day of kindergarten!

🎉 We made history!

Avondale Elementary School District is proud to be the first—and currently the only—school district in the nation to earn certification as a Corwin Visible Learning School District! 🏆

What does that mean for your child?

It means classrooms where students take ownership of their learning, teachers use research-based strategies that accelerate achievement, and every child is encouraged to think critically, collaborate, and reach their full potential.

This national recognition reflects the incredible work happening every day in our schools—and our unwavering commitment to helping every student pursue a future without limits.

If you're looking for an award-winning school district where students come first, now is the perfect time to join the Avondale ESD family.

📚 Visit https://www.chooseaesd.org/registration, or call 623-772-5000, to enroll your child and discover why families are choosing Avondale ESD. The first day of school is Monday, August 3!