Due to the impending storm forecasted for this weekend, we have decided to reschedule the ACES in the Woods Bullseye Archery Tournament for the safety of all participants and families.
Original Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
New Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
If you have any specific questions regarding the new schedule or your registration, please reach out to our coaches:
Coach Jones
Coach Davis
Stay safe and warm, and we look forward to seeing everyone on the range next week!
Our little learners have been busy exploring what animals do during the winter. From discovering different types of hibernation to hands-on exploration with lights and pinecones, they’re learning how animals prepare for the colder months. Learning through play, curiosity, and imagination—Preschool style! 🐻🍂✨
💐 You’re Invited to a Special Open House! 💐
Please join us Wednesday, January 28, from 3:30–4:30 PM as we celebrate the retirement of Karen Merritt and honor her years of dedication to our school community.
Karen has devoted 5½ years to our district, working tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our classrooms clean, tidy, and germ-free, helping create a safe and welcoming environment for our students and staff. Her hard work, kindness, and commitment have made a lasting impact on our school.
We invite our families and community members to stop by, share well wishes, and help us thank Karen for her service as she begins this exciting new chapter of retirement.
💙 Congratulations, Karen—we wish you all the best in your well-earned retirement! 💙
Huge congratulations to our Avenue City School District Spelling Bee winners! 🏆📚 These students showed incredible focus, confidence, and spelling skills as they buzzed their way to the top!
Even more exciting—FOUR of these outstanding spellers will represent our district this afternoon at the Andrew County Spelling Bee! 🎉👏 We are so proud of their hard work and determination.
Let’s wish them the best of luck as they take the stage and spell their hearts out! 🐝💛
The Avenue City R-IX School District is seeking qualified architectural and engineering firms interested in partnering with the District on future facility improvements, including potential classroom expansion and infrastructure updates.
📅 Informational Meeting:
February 9, 2026 | 10:00 AM
📍 Avenue City School
🗓 RFQ Submission Deadline:
February 26, 2026 | 3:00 PM
Firms are invited to attend the informational meeting to learn more about the District’s vision and the RFQ process.
📄 Full RFQ details are available by contacting Superintendent Rebecca Grimes at bgrimes@avenuecityschool.org or 816-662-2305.
Avenue City Preschool is officially preparing for the future, announcing that applications for the 2026-2027 school year is open NOW for current students and will open on February 4, 2026 for new students.
"At Avenue City School District, we believe that purposeful, play-based learning is the most effective way to spark curiosity and build a lifelong foundation for success," said Superintendent Rebecca Grimes. "Our program ensures that students engage in hands-on exploration that naturally fosters social skills, problem-solving, and critical thinking. These skills will better prepare them for kindergarten and beyond.”
Go to ACES website at www.avenuecityschool.org to learn more!
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Our students are staying active, learning new skills, and having a blast while building teamwork and sportsmanship. Great energy, great movement, and lots of smiles! 💪🎉
What an incredible day for our 2nd Annual ACES in the Woods Archery Contest – 3D Competition! Our students showcased focus, skill, and sportsmanship while taking on realistic targets in a true outdoor archery experience.
👏 Congratulations to the following students for placing in the Top 3:
MS Boys: 1st Ryder Schweizer
Elementary Girls: 1st Samara Browning
Elementary Boys:
1st Kolt Davis
3rd Brycen White
We are so proud of all our participants for their hard work and dedication. A huge thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, and supporters who helped make this event another great success. Already looking forward to next year! 🎯🌲
Always Learning—Together
Did your child get a technology device for a gift over the holidays? We are learning more and more about the impacts of technology on the minds of children. Our staff is committed to ongoing learning about how to best support today’s students, and we invite parents to join us in our current book study, The Anxious Generation.
The book highlights how childhood has shifted from real-world play and face-to-face interaction to smartphones and social media—changes closely linked to rising anxiety, depression, and disengagement in children and teens. While we often protect kids physically, fewer boundaries are sometimes set online.
The author calls for a shared effort: delaying smartphones and social media, creating phone-free spaces, and encouraging more independence and real-life experiences. Together, families and schools can help restore healthy development, resilience, and connection.
This is a MUST READ for every parent!
