Avon Middle School North Newsletter

Mike McKinney, Principal

Ginger Davis, Assistant Principal

Ranesha Lee, Assistant Principal

Ed Faughnan, Dean/Athletic Director

Andrea Sells, Counselor

Allison West, Counselor

MLK Jr. Day - January 19 - NO SCHOOL

Dear Avon North Families,

I hope you are doing well and that 2026 is off to a great start for you and your family!

As we begin the second half of the school year, it has been wonderful to welcome our students back to North. Over the next week, our administrative team will meet with each WINN class to revisit what it means to say that we A.R.E. North—Accountable, Respectful, and Engaged. These three pillars are highlighted on our morning announcements, where we share practical examples of what they look like in our school community. We encourage students to be respectful by honoring personal space, to be accountable by arriving to class on time each day, and to be engaged by actively listening and participating in learning. We believe our students will return with a strong focus and readiness to make this semester a positive and successful one, helping North remain a place where ALL can Belong, Learn, and Grow.

Below are some important dates as we move into quarter three:

January 19: MLK Jr. Day – No School
January 21 and 22 : ILEARN Checkpoint 2
February 16: Presidents Day (Snow make up day if needed)
February 27: Winter Dance @ AMSN
March 23 – April 3: Spring Break

Please do not hesitate to reach out if we can support you or your student in any way. We are grateful for your partnership and look forward to a strong second half of the school year!

Go Orioles,

Mike McKinney

Principal, AMSN

What: Class of 2030 Parent Night

When: Thursday, February 12, 2026

Where: Avon High School Auditorium, Enter Door 38

Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm

All student athletes will need to have a FinalForms Account before participating in any type of conditioning or tryouts at Avon Middle School North. ACSC uses a completely paperless clearance process. The process includes a paperless IHSAA Pre-Participation Physical, dated after April 1, 2025. A parent/guardian will be required to create an account and manage the necessary documents for all of their student/athletes using the FinalForms l. This process will provide a higher level of security and efficiency than the previous process. Please see Avon North athletic webpage for complete information. https://amsnorth.avon-schools.org/athletics

Order your yearbook at ybpay.lifetouch.com - use the code 14453026. The cost is $30.00.

Reminder

Technology does not give out loaner laptops!

Technology Help Hotline

(317) 544-6103

Click on the link below to check out family activities in Hendricks County!

https://www.visithendrickscounty.com/events/family-fun/

The thought of paying for college can feel overwhelming. Did you know that eligible students who meet certain requirements can get a two or four-year scholarship that pays up to 100% tuition at eligible Indiana colleges and Universities?

Students who are at least 13 years old should create a ScholarTrack account, regardless of their 21st Century Scholars enrollment status.
When the ScholarTrack account is created, students must sign the Scholar Pledge to confirm enrollment in the program. This should be completed by the end of 9th grade.
Once the Scholar Pledge is signed, Scholars must complete the Scholar Success Program. All students can complete the program regardless of 21st Century Scholars enrollment status.

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Building Access

In Avon Schools, safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. A building access intercom system was installed at AMSNorth. Visitors will press the doorbell and be asked to identify yourself and provide a reason for your visit. Thank you for your patience in adapting to this updated, more secure system.

Attendance:

If a student is absent from school, a parent or guardian must call the school at 317-544-5500 by 10:00 am to report the absence or send an email to MNattendance@avon-schools.org

Early Dismissal:

When students have to leave school early for special appointments, a note from a parent or guardian must be brought from home to secure an “Early Dismissal” slip from the office. The note must be brought to the front office before school starts.

Tardy to School:

If a student arrives after the tardy bell, he/she must sign in at the office before going to class. Students who are late due to school bus problems are excused. Excessive tardiness to school may result in an assignment of lunch detention, before/after-school detention or Saturday School.

AM/PM Car Rider Procedures:

In the morning,

Cars must merge into one lane before reaching Door 1.
The doors are not unlocked until 9:15 am.

In the afternoon,

Students will dismiss at 4:10pm
Car riders will exit from the main entrance - Door One
You may enter campus from Dan Jones Road and enter the car line.
Students may enter your car from anywhere on the sidewalk.
We are not allowing students to walk across the car line to load into the cars in the parking lot.

Homework Request:

Parents and students may obtain homework assignments through Schoology and monitor grades through Power Parent.

Lunch:

Please note that we do not accept food for students delivered from restaurants or outside delivery services.