Avenue City R-IX

Sometimes learning is a little messy, a little wild, and a whole lot of fun! We believe that hands-on, creative exploration is a vital part of education, even when it means a little cleanup afterward.

Education is key to honoring our past. Today, our middle schoolers at Aces Middle School performed a play titled "We Will Never Forget," helping them understand and remember the events of September 11, 2001. We believe it's vital to teach the next generation about this day and the spirit of unity that followed. Great job to all the students involved!

What a fantastic way to start the school day! We had an exciting morning in middle school science. A student brought in two caterpillars a few weeks ago, and one of them emerged from its chrysalis this morning as a full-fledged monarch butterfly!

We were so excited to release it on our playground. Take a look at the pictures below!

Parenting in one photo:

The well-fed, well-dressed, perfectly groomed kid you sent off to school vs. the kid making a weird face in all the professional pictures. We even thought our older students would be past this phase... think again!

Here's hoping the photographer got a few good ones! 🤞

This morning: You got up early. You made a good breakfast. You fought to get their hair brushed. You ironed their clothes. You made sure their face was clean and their shoes were tied. You got them to smile a perfect smile for the camera right before you left the house.
Professional photo session: You get pictures of your kids making the silliest faces imaginable.
Pray for us parents. And let's all hope the professional photographer worked some magic. 🙏

📸✨ Say “Cheese!” ✨📸
Tomorrow is School Picture Day at Avenue City! 🎉
Don’t forget those bright smiles, brushed hair, and maybe a little extra sparkle in the outfit of the day. 🌟
These pictures capture memories that last a lifetime—so let’s make them great!

We are loving our new app! Access documents, news updates, urgent alerts and notifications, right from your pocket.
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🎽 Now Hiring: Middle School Track Coaches! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
Avenue City School District

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
📣 Junior High Head Track Coach
📣 Junior High Assistant Track Coach

Season Dates:
📅 Begins: March 2026
📅 Ends: April 2026

We’re looking for:
✅ Qualified & highly motivated individuals
✅ Engaging coaches who can inspire student-athletes
✅ Experience in coaching and student motivation
✅ Candidates who meet MSHSAA & state requirements

📩 Applications available via email:
cholcumbrink@avenuecityschool.org

Last week at ACES: Students practiced being engineers , cheered on our volleyball & football teams , caught frogs, worked on sight words , used latitude & longitude to discover places, explored the school garden, and more. Every day is an adventure in learning at Avenue City!

✨ What an exciting morning at ACES! ✨
Our students were greeted with familiar faces, big smiles, and even bigger school spirit as local high school students and former ACES welcomed them to school today. There’s nothing better than seeing our community come together to support one another—whether it’s in the classroom or under those Friday Night Lights.
💛 Go ACES! ❤️ Go Savages! 🖤 Go Chiefs!

I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM! We cannot wait to see everyone at the PTO event this evening AT 6:30 pm.

🌟 Play. Discover. Shine. 🌟
This week our ACES adventurers took over the playground with big imaginations, turned into little scientists with hands-on science experiments, and even explored the power of the sun through solar energy ☀️.
From trial ➡️ error ➡️ success, our students are proving that every tumble, test, and tiny spark of curiosity is a BIG step toward learning! 💡✨

Can't wait to see all our future ACES and their families on our playground this evening at 5:30 PM!

We're thrilled to announce the new app for Avenue City ACES! It's everything Avenue City ACES, in your pocket.
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Calling all future ACES (ages birth to 5) and their families!

Get ready to kick off the school year with a fun-filled family gathering on the playground! This is the perfect chance for your little one to meet their future classmates and for you to connect with other parents.

Join us for Popsicles and Playground Fun on Wednesday, September 3, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Avenue City School playground.

We can't wait to see you there!

ACES will not be in session 9/1/25 in honor of Labor Day. #ACES

🔬 Week #2 at ACES! 🎉
Just like scientists follow the scientific process, our students are diving into learning step by step:
1️⃣ Ask Questions – Why? How? What if?
2️⃣ Research – Exploring books, lessons, and hands-on activities.
3️⃣ Hypothesize – Making predictions in class and on the playground.
4️⃣ Experiment – Trying new strategies, testing ideas, and learning from mistakes.
5️⃣ Analyze – Thinking about what worked and what didn’t.
6️⃣ Conclude & Share – Celebrating successes and sharing what we’ve learned.
Every school day is like a science experiment—full of curiosity, discovery, and growth. 💡✨

🗺️ Our students are learning the power of exploration! By using and creating maps, they’re not just discovering the real world—they’re exploring their surroundings and environment while expanding their minds. Hands-on adventures like these help them think critically, navigate with confidence, and spark curiosity that will take them far. 🌍✨#ACES

💍 Taylor & Travis may have had the proposal of the year… but ACES just had the workout of the week!
While Taylor said “Yes” to Travis, our students are saying “Yes” to teamwork, fitness, and fun. 🎶✨
(No friendship bracelets required 😉)

🚨 WE’RE HIRING! 🚨

Avenue City School is looking for Custodians for the 2025–2026 school year!

✨ Part-Time (flexible – can grow into full-time!)
✨ Full-Time - flexible schedule
✨ Join our team & help keep ACES safe, clean & welcoming!

📞 Call: 816-662-2305
📧 Email: cholcumbrink@avenuecityschool.org

💙 Be part of the ACES family!