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🤖 What a season for Avenues Robotics!

This year, our program grew to 10 competition teams, with students across grades 4–12 designing, building, coding, competing, and collaborating at an incredible level.

From the Excavation Tater Tots in FIRST LEGO League to Ruckus Robotics, Tic Tac Tech, Tritonics, Lovelace, and Hephaestech in FIRST Tech Challenge, our students demonstrated creativity, perseverance, teamwork, and innovation throughout the season.

Whether advancing to the NYC Championship, competing on the world stage in Houston, earning judged awards, or building new skills as rookie teams, every team contributed to an unforgettable year.

Swipe through for highlights from the season and join us in congratulating all of our student engineers, coaches, mentors, and families. 👏🤖

Step into a world of pure imagination. 🍭✨

From the cast on stage to the student musicians in the band and the crew behind the scenes, Avenues students in grades 6–12 came together to bring *W***y Wonka Jr.* to life through the Avenues Drama Program.

Filled with memorable performances, colorful characters, and plenty of sweet surprises, this year's production showcased the creativity, collaboration, and dedication of students across every aspect of the show.

Congratulations to our cast, band, crew, and faculty on an unforgettable production. 🍭🎭✨

On Friday, our community gathered for one of Avenues’ most cherished traditions: Senior Clap Out. 👏🎓

As they walked through campus one final time before graduation, our seniors were celebrated by students, faculty, and staff from across the school — a reflection of the many years, relationships, and experiences that shaped their journey.

This year’s tradition began with a special surprise: recent alumni returned to welcome the Class of 2026 into the alumni community, marking the moment with applause, encouragement, and a reminder that while this chapter is coming to a close, they will always be part of the Avenues story.

The next time these students gather, it will be at graduation. 💙

Congratulations, seniors. We cannot wait to celebrate what comes next.

Festival de Español in the Early Learning Center 🌎✨

Music, movement, storytelling, and celebration filled our Early Learning Center as our community came together for Festival de Español!

Throughout the year, students on the Spanish track have explored countries across the Spanish-speaking world — discovering the traditions, cultures, and stories that make each place unique while also learning about the connections that unite them.

Festival de Español brought that learning to life in true celebration.

Students performed “Carnaval,” written by Spanish Music Teacher Mrs. Wagner, moved and danced together through experiences led by Mrs. Grey, and enjoyed storytelling moments with Mrs. Meade.

A joyful celebration of language, culture, and community — and a beautiful reflection of our youngest learners beginning to see themselves as part of a larger world. 💙🌎

Festival de Español in the Early Learning Center 🌎✨

Music, movement, storytelling, and celebration filled our Early Learning Center as our community came together for Festival de Español!

Throughout the year, students on the Spanish track have explored countries across the Spanish-speaking world — discovering the traditions, cultures, and stories that make each place unique while also learning about the connections that unite them.

Festival de Español brought that learning to life in true celebration.

Students performed “Carnaval,” written by Spanish Music Teacher Mrs. Wagner, moved and danced together through experiences led by Mrs. Grey, and enjoyed storytelling moments with Mrs. Meade.

A joyful celebration of language, culture, and community — and a beautiful reflection of our youngest learners beginning to see themselves as part of a larger world. 💙🌎

Festival de Español in Lower Division 🌎🎶🎨

The Festival de Español celebration continued in Lower Division — honoring the many countries, cultures, and traditions connected through the Spanish language.

Throughout the year, students explored countries across the Spanish-speaking world, learning what makes each place distinct while discovering the connections that bring us together.

That learning came to life through music, dance, art, and language.

Students performed “Hablamos Español,” created by Spanish Language Specialist Mrs. Gilchrist and Music Teacher Mr. Martinez. Traditional dances, including salsa, brought energy and celebration to the stage under the guidance of Mr. Woodson.

Surrounding the performance space were 21 student-created Molas, inspired by the textile traditions of Colombia and Panama. Created collaboratively across grades 2–5, each Mola represented one Spanish-speaking country through its national bird, flower, or butterfly.

A celebration of the rich diversity of countries connected through the Spanish language — and the shared traditions, stories, and experiences that unite them. 💙🌎

☀️ Summer@Avenues is officially open for registration!

This summer, students ages 3-14 can dive into everything from coding and robotics to creative writing, theater, and visual arts. Whether they're building circuits, designing their own video games, or exploring Central Park through the lens of urban ecology, every course is designed to spark curiosity and keep learning alive all season long.

Sessions run June through August, with flexible weekly enrollment. Space is limited and filling fast!

Ready to make this the best summer yet? Visit https://www.avenues.org/summer to explore courses and register.

Avenues New York | Summer Camps Avenues New York offers summer camps rooted in innovative student choice experiences and exploration options.

Last month, our community came together for one of Avenues New York’s most beloved traditions: the Avenues World’s Fair. 🌍

With 100+ attendees and 20+ cultures represented, the afternoon was a joyful celebration of the stories, traditions, and perspectives that make our community so extraordinary.

Hosted by the Avenues Parent Association (APA) in collaboration with our Upper Division International Student Council (ISC), the event filled campus with global flavors, music, crafts, performances, and cultural experiences from around the world.

From tamales and mango mochi to blini-making, milk tea, and Matryoshka doll painting, families, students, and faculty shared traditions that connect us across cultures and generations.

Thank you to every parent, student, volunteer, and organizer who helped bring this year’s World’s Fair to life. 💙

Swipe through to see how the Avenues community showed up for New York City last weekend. 💙

Last Saturday, more than 150 families, faculty, and students came together for Avenues Annual Community Day — a morning grounded in service, connection, and meaningful impact alongside incredible local partners across the city.

From sorting donations and preparing meals to planting gardens and organizing LEGO donations for redistribution, every act of care mattered.

A special thank you to Mr. Jones, Director of Community Engagement, the Avenues Parent Association Community Engagement Committee, and our Upper Division Service Learning Club for helping bring the day to life. And to every student, family member, and volunteer who gave their time and energy — thank you for showing what community can look like in action.

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Swipe through to see how the Avenues community showed up for New York City this weekend. 💙

Last Saturday, more than 150 families, faculty, and students came together for Avenues Annual Community Day — a morning grounded in service, connection, and meaningful impact alongside incredible local partners across the city.

From sorting donations and preparing meals to planting gardens and organizing LEGO donations for redistribution, every act of care mattered.

A special thank you to Mr. Jones, Director of Community Engagement, the Avenues Parent Association Community Engagement Committee, and our Upper Division Service Learning Club for helping bring the day to life. And to every student, family member, and volunteer who gave their time and energy — thank you for showing what community can look like in action.

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