Dear Husky Families,

Thank you to Director Machado, our incredible Shrek Jr. cast, and our supportive parents for an absolutely spectacular production! The talent, teamwork, and dedication on display made for an unforgettable show.

This week is National Student Leadership Week, sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Honor Society, and the National Junior Honor Society. Established in 1972, this year’s theme is “Serving Forward.” Here at Avalon Middle, we are proud to celebrate our student leaders by highlighting a different student leader each day! Special shout our to our Principal Advisory Council President: Veronica Bajo.

Our Administrative Assistants are true rock stars! We are deeply grateful for the dedication and daily support of Ms. Craft, Mrs. Lopez, Ms. McGivney, Ms. Melendez, Mr. Moreno, Ms. Nidhan, and Mr. Thompson—thank you for all that you do for our school community.

We look forward to welcoming families to our NJHS Induction on April 22. Best of luck to our Track Teams as they travel to Evans High School on Wednesday, April 22—we are cheering you on!

Attention Parents of Rising 7th Graders: Students entering 7th grade are required to submit proof of Tdap immunization and may not be able to begin school without it. Please submit the completed immunization form to Registrar Carolina Lopez by dropping it off in the front office or emailing it to Carolina.lopez@ocps.net.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support!

8th grade parents: GRADVENTURE is on Friday, May 15th. The requirements to attend include: no level 3 or level 4 referrals, at least a 2.0 grade point average, no more than 10 unexcused absences, and no Edgenuity.

Evening of Excellence is on May 19, 2026 celebrating students’ outstanding academic accomplishments, honoring their hard work, commitment, and dedication to success.

Academic Excellence Award: Students who earned all A’s during the first three marking periods of the current school year.

Academic Achievement Award: Students who earned a combination of A’s and B’s during the first three marking periods of the current school year.

Pride of the Pack (8th only): A prestigious award for 8th graders demonstrating sustained academic excellence, requiring final A grades in all 6th and 7th grade classes, and all A’s (weighted for honors) in every 8th grade quarter; note that Quarter 4 is not included since the ceremony occurs before final grades are available.

 Notes:  Virtual core classes (including required reading) do count for Evening of Excellence. HS classes count only if they are core academic (e.g., Algebra II counts; electives like Italian do not). Additional electives taken outside Avalon (e.g., FLVS electives) do not count. All quarter grades must be available; missing grades (e.g., no Q1) make a student ineligible.

-Mark your calendars for our SAC meetings for this school year: 9/22, 10/27, 11/17, 2/23, 3/23, and 4/27.

**PTSO meeting on 4/27 at 6:00 pm to discuss Teacher & Staff Appreciation and 8th Grade Day!

-Thank you for your incredible support of the SAC Storage Closet!

-Sign Pick Up (Yard Signs and Pride of the Pack Signs): 4/20 and 4/21

from 6pm-7:30pm, AMS Car Line 

Our classrooms showcase engaging, hands-on, and differentiated instruction that supports student growth and brings learning to life.

Teachers are creating dynamic, student-centered environments where students collaborate, think critically, and take ownership of their learning.

Thank you to Ms. Lucas for her dedication and innovative teaching with Court in Session with the Honorable Ms. Lucas!

Dear Parent/Guardian,

April 20th &21st : Pride of the Pack Yard Sign Pick up

April 19th-25th Administrative Professional Week

April 21st: Support Team Appreciation

April 22nd: Track Fest Championship at Evans HS

Monday April 27th SAC/PTSO Meetings

Tuesday April 28th : School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day

Wed. April 29th : Wear Blue for Autism

Students will NOT be released early on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, due to statewide assessments