YELLOW JACKET NEWS
October 30, 2026
Pre-order your Yearbook
Time to order your 2027 Yearbook! Please use the link below!
Parking permits are required for any students who park in the student parking lot during the school year.
Parking permits MUST be purchased the week of 8/24/26 if students intend to park on the lot.
In order to ensure the school grounds and parking lot are reserved for only students and approved guests, unauthorized vehicles parked in the student lot will be towed at the owner's expense beginning 8/31/26.
Parking permits and information are also available in the main office. Students may purchase parking permits during their lunch or after school.
Your student has had their cell phone confiscated due to having it out during instructional time.
Now What??
Once the phone has been confiscated by a staff member, the phone is turned in to an administrator. The administrator (Howard, Ratliff, or Wilson) will contact the parent or guardian about the phone being confiscated.
DO NOT - Call the main office, wait for the notification from the administrator.
DO NOT - Send your student to the main office. We are unable to get the phone for you.
DO NOT- Drive up to the school to collect the phone prior to receiving a notification from the administrator.
Please take a moment to read the attached document of our Avondale High School Cell Phone Policy.
Please take a moment to read the detailed attachment regarding our attendance and credit determinations policy.
Student Medication
Michigan law and Department of Education guidelines require schools to follow specific procedures for the safe administration and documentation of student medications. Written parent/guardian authorization and appropriate medical instructions must be maintained by the school when medication is administered during the school day.
At Avondale High School, any medication a student needs during the school day must have the appropriate documentation on file in the Main Office. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medications. Families should complete the attached Medication Authorization Form and provide all required information before medication is brought to school.
Effective August, 2026 all medications must be logged in and verified by the student's parent or legal guardian and an Avondale secretary, please contact Mrs. Zaremba to make an appointment.
Jackie Zaremba 248-537-6103
Did you know that Avondale High School is also the home of Honor Community Health?
Oakland County students and their families rely on Honor Community Health school-based health centers to meet their needs for a wide array of age-appropriate health care services – including primary care, mental and behavioral health, dental care, health education, substance abuse counseling, case management, nutrition education and more.
Primary Care Services:
- Physicals
- Vaccinations
- Immunizations
- Well Child Visits
- Screenings/Tests
- Preventative Care
- Women’s Health Issues
- Chronic Conditions (including diabetes, asthma and high blood pressure)
Behavioral Health Services:
- Patient Liaison
- Crisis Intervention
- Caseload Consultations
- Health Screen Follow-ups
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Assistance in Integrated Treatment Plans
- Group Classes, Including Girls Only! Group and Others
Please see the attached flyer and waiver to treat if you are interested in your child using this opportunity.
Free Weekend Meals for Avondale Kids
Rising food costs can make weekends difficult for many families, and no child should have to worry about being hungry. Blessings in a Backpack helps by sending home a bag of kid-friendly meals and snacks with students each Friday so they have what they need over the weekend. Foods may include things like macaroni and cheese cups, granola bars, fruit cups, or crackers.
This program is offered at no cost to families, and food is distributed discreetly and with care. If this would be helpful for your family, we encourage you to sign up! Just complete the form provided by your child’s school and return it as soon as possible, or use the link below. (Please note any food allergies—parents are responsible for checking labels when the food comes home.)
Oakland Schools Technical Campus (OSTC) is already planning for the 2027-28 school year! Mrs. Jen Samora, OSTC counselor from the Northeast campus, visited AHS on October 27th to introduce 10th grade students to program opportunities available to them next school year through OSTC.
Students who want to see what OSTC is all about with hands-on experience can sign up for a field trip on Wednesday, November 18. Spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so sign up soon if you’re interested!
OSTC-NE Field Trip Sign-Up. Students must use their Avondale email to submit the form.
Upcoming OSTC-NE Events:
For students and families who would like to learn more about OSTC programs, your attendance is encouraged at one or more of the following events:
- Thursday, November 19, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.: Cosmetology Information Night – For those specifically interested in the Cosmetology program (flyer below)
- Thursday, December 3, 2026 – 4:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.: Career Night / Open House – Meet teachers, tour labs and shops
- Great opportunity if you are not able to attend the field trip!
- Attend a Program Showcase either Wednesday (3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.) or Saturday (9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) which begin in November (see flyer).
- To register click on the link in the flyer or here: https://www.ostconline.com/northeast/program-showcases
- Another great opportunity if you're not able to attend the field trip!
- Wednesday January 27, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.: OSTC Information Night – General overview of all OSTC programs.
Cosmetology Program Information:
10th graders interested in the Cosmetology program are invited to attend Cosmetology Information Night on Thursday, November 19, at 6:00 p.m. This competitive two-year program begins its enrollment process at this event, and spaces are limited, so early attendance is key. Please remember: Only 10th-grade students are eligible to apply to OSTC's Cosmetology Program.
OSTC 2027-28 Enrollment:
Ready to apply? The online application is now open! Visit the OSTC-NE website to get started.
We hope you’ll take advantage of these opportunities to explore OSTC’s programs. Reach out with any questions!
Important Information
Below is all the information that was shared with Class of 2027 Parents and Students. Please reference these attachments for important information. Thank you!
