Please come and help support our Avery Vikings in allowing our community to celebrate your service.
Avery County High School cordially invites all First Responders and Military Veterans to attend the Avery Vikings football game against the McDowell Titans this Friday evening, September 12th, 2025. The event will take place under the lights at our home field.
All First Responders and Military Veterans will be granted complimentary admission and a meal, generously provided with support from our JROTC, Hospitality/Culinary, and Exceptional Children departments. In addition, honorees will be recognized at center field and invited to participate in presenting our 50’ by 30’ American flag during the National Anthem.
Event Schedule:
· 5:00 pm: Meal service begins, featuring chicken, hamburgers, hotdogs, three sides, and a selection of desserts.
· 7:00 pm: First Responders and Veterans who are interested are invited to assemble on the football field to participate in the National Anthem ceremony by helping to display the American flag at center field.
· 7:15 pm: National Anthem performance
· 7:30 pm: Kickoff
We encourage you to join us in supporting the Avery Vikings and celebrating the dedication and service of our community’s First Responders and Military Veterans.
Avery County High School cordially invites all First Responders and Military Veterans to attend the Avery Vikings football game against the McDowell Titans this Friday evening, September 12th, 2025. The event will take place under the lights at our home field.
All First Responders and Military Veterans will be granted complimentary admission and a meal, generously provided with support from our JROTC, Hospitality/Culinary, and Exceptional Children departments. In addition, honorees will be recognized at center field and invited to participate in presenting our 50’ by 30’ American flag during the National Anthem.
Event Schedule:
· 5:00 pm: Meal service begins, featuring chicken, hamburgers, hotdogs, three sides, and a selection of desserts.
· 7:00 pm: First Responders and Veterans who are interested are invited to assemble on the football field to participate in the National Anthem ceremony by helping to display the American flag at center field.
· 7:15 pm: National Anthem performance
· 7:30 pm: Kickoff
We encourage you to join us in supporting the Avery Vikings and celebrating the dedication and service of our community’s First Responders and Military Veterans.
Parents of Seniors - please join us on Monday, September 8th at 5:30 in the Media Center for an informational meeting. During this meeting, we will talk about completing FAFSA, Common App, ordering caps and gowns, yearbook ads, and the timeline of graduation events. We hope to see you there!
Check out the Student Services Fall Newsletter!
Picture Day is coming on Thursday, August 28!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT44KPR7. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT44KPR7. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.
Senior Yearbook pictures will be taken tomorrow, August 27th. This is for seniors who did not take their senior pictures this summer.
Pictures for all students will be Thursday, August 29th.
Thank you.
Pictures for all students will be Thursday, August 29th.
Thank you.
Good afternoon,
We had a wonderful first day of school. It was great to have all of our students back for the 2025-2026 school year. These are just a few reminders. Forms were sent home with students today who have not gotten their MacBooks. Please fill out and sign these forms and have your child bring them back to school tomorrow so we can get their MacBook to them. Breakfast and lunch are free to all students this year. Students can enter the building beginning at 7:30. The instructional day begins at 8:05. If your child needs to leave school early, we need a written note or email giving the student permission to leave early or the parent may come into the front office to check out a child. For safety reasons, we don't allow early check outs over the phone. As always, please call the front office if you have any questions.
Thank you and have a great evening.
We had a wonderful first day of school. It was great to have all of our students back for the 2025-2026 school year. These are just a few reminders. Forms were sent home with students today who have not gotten their MacBooks. Please fill out and sign these forms and have your child bring them back to school tomorrow so we can get their MacBook to them. Breakfast and lunch are free to all students this year. Students can enter the building beginning at 7:30. The instructional day begins at 8:05. If your child needs to leave school early, we need a written note or email giving the student permission to leave early or the parent may come into the front office to check out a child. For safety reasons, we don't allow early check outs over the phone. As always, please call the front office if you have any questions.
Thank you and have a great evening.
Good evening,
We are looking forward to having our Vikings back in the building on Wednesday, August 20th. Students can begin entering the building at 7:30. All students will go to the cafeteria in the mornings. Students will be released from the cafeteria to go to first period. The instructional day begins at 8:05. On the first day of school, all students will go the classes on their schedules. Schedule change request forms will be available in the front office for students to fill out if they would like to request a schedule change. Students will be notified if their request is approved. Students who did not pick up their MacBooks before the start of school will be given 2 forms that need to be signed by a parent or guardian. These forms need to be returned and students will be issued a MacBook. School dismisses at 3:05. Please contact the front office with any questions.
We are looking forward to having our Vikings back in the building on Wednesday, August 20th. Students can begin entering the building at 7:30. All students will go to the cafeteria in the mornings. Students will be released from the cafeteria to go to first period. The instructional day begins at 8:05. On the first day of school, all students will go the classes on their schedules. Schedule change request forms will be available in the front office for students to fill out if they would like to request a schedule change. Students will be notified if their request is approved. Students who did not pick up their MacBooks before the start of school will be given 2 forms that need to be signed by a parent or guardian. These forms need to be returned and students will be issued a MacBook. School dismisses at 3:05. Please contact the front office with any questions.
Don't forget to join us for Open House tonight from 4:00 to 6:00. Students can pick up their schedules. Please visit the cafeteria for information on clubs. Student and adult athletic passes will be for sale in the cafeteria. Parents/guardians may get information to have access to their child's Infinite Campus account - please go to the front office. You will need a picture ID. We also have volleyball and soccer games tonight. Admission is free for both events tonight. We hope to see you tonight!
Rising 12 grade students are required by NC State Law to have a second dose of the meningococcal vaccine prior to entering the 12th grade. Please check with your child's health care provider or the Avery County Health Department to make sure he/she is up to date on vaccines. Your child will not be allowed to return to school after September 19th if he/she is not up to date"
Do you want to be able to see your child's attendance and grades? Please go by the front office during Open House to be given the forms to have access to your child's Infinite Campus account. In Infinite Campus, you can see your child's grades and attendance. You will need a Photo ID of yourself to be given access. If you got access last year, you do not need to do this again.
The 2025-2026 Student Handbook is now available on our website. Please click "For Students". The link to the handbook is found there.
Please join us for our Open House tomorrow from 4:00 to 6:00! Student schedules will be available. The clubs we offer will be set up in the mid-level commons. Teachers and staff will be here to meet students and families.
We will have JV and Varsity volleyball games tomorrow beginning at 5:00. We will also have a soccer game beginning at 6:30. Admission will be free for both of these sporting events tomorrow.
Athletic passes will be available for students and adults this year. Student athletic passes are $25. Adult athletic passes are $80. Athletic passes can be used to get into every home game for all sports for this school year. The only exceptions are entrance to conference tournament games and state play-off games. Passes will be for sale in the mid-level commons during Open House.
We will have JV and Varsity volleyball games tomorrow beginning at 5:00. We will also have a soccer game beginning at 6:30. Admission will be free for both of these sporting events tomorrow.
Athletic passes will be available for students and adults this year. Student athletic passes are $25. Adult athletic passes are $80. Athletic passes can be used to get into every home game for all sports for this school year. The only exceptions are entrance to conference tournament games and state play-off games. Passes will be for sale in the mid-level commons during Open House.
Due to device system constraints, only students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades will be able to pick up their devices over the next two days.
9th grade students will be able to collect their devices during the first week of school.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure a smooth and secure distribution process.
For 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students, MacBook distribution will take place tomorrow and Thursday. Tomorrow is 8:00 to 4:00 in the cafeteria. Due to new Google guidelines, students under 18 must have written parental permission. A parent will need to come with their child to sign and pick up MacBooks. The process takes about 20 minutes. MaBooks will not be issued during Open House.
Open House will be Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00. Student schedules will be available. Student parking passes will be sold during open house. Parking passes are $25. Student drivers must have a parking pass to park in the student lots. Parking passes will not be sold on the first day of school until after 3:00.
Thank you.
9th grade students will be able to collect their devices during the first week of school.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure a smooth and secure distribution process.
For 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students, MacBook distribution will take place tomorrow and Thursday. Tomorrow is 8:00 to 4:00 in the cafeteria. Due to new Google guidelines, students under 18 must have written parental permission. A parent will need to come with their child to sign and pick up MacBooks. The process takes about 20 minutes. MaBooks will not be issued during Open House.
Open House will be Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00. Student schedules will be available. Student parking passes will be sold during open house. Parking passes are $25. Student drivers must have a parking pass to park in the student lots. Parking passes will not be sold on the first day of school until after 3:00.
Thank you.
On Friday August 15th Mayland Online dual enrollment courses and their Welding classes will begin. The Welding course starts at 7:55am in the green building behind Mayland’s Newland campus, near Ingles. If you are unsure if you are enrolled in these courses please contact Mr O’Hagan at 828-733-0151 and he will be happy to review your schedule with you.
On Thursday August 14th , Mayland will be hosting an orientation session that is open to anyone taking dual enrollment courses this academic year. This is your chance to learn more about the program, how the classes will benefit you in your pursuit of a college degree or certificate, how to log into and use your Mayland account, and learn about classroom expectations and the learning environment from our dean of arts and sciences. Students and their family are welcome to attend this very informative session.
Date: August 14th
Time 6:00-7:00pm
Place: Avery High School Media Center
If you have any questions or would like to know more about this event please email Frank O'Hagan at fohagan@mayland.edu or call at 828-766-1215.
We look forward to seeing you!
Date: August 14th
Time 6:00-7:00pm
Place: Avery High School Media Center
If you have any questions or would like to know more about this event please email Frank O'Hagan at fohagan@mayland.edu or call at 828-766-1215.
We look forward to seeing you!
Important Information about new MacBook rollout for students:
Due to a new policy from Google, a parent must sign for any student under 18 to use Google. Because of this, a parent must come with their child to pick up their new MacBook. Students under 18 will not be issued a MacBook without a parent signature.
Dates and Times for MacBook Pick Up:
August 12th - 12:00 to 4:00 in the Media Center
August 13th - 8:00 to 4:00 in the Cafeteria
August 14th - 8:00 to 4:00 in the Media Center
It will take approximately 20 minutes to complete the pick up process.
Students who did not return MacBooks, cases, or chargers from last year will not be issued a new MacBook until items are returned or paid for.
MacBooks will NOT be issued during Open House.
Please call the front office with any questions.
Due to a new policy from Google, a parent must sign for any student under 18 to use Google. Because of this, a parent must come with their child to pick up their new MacBook. Students under 18 will not be issued a MacBook without a parent signature.
Dates and Times for MacBook Pick Up:
August 12th - 12:00 to 4:00 in the Media Center
August 13th - 8:00 to 4:00 in the Cafeteria
August 14th - 8:00 to 4:00 in the Media Center
It will take approximately 20 minutes to complete the pick up process.
Students who did not return MacBooks, cases, or chargers from last year will not be issued a new MacBook until items are returned or paid for.
MacBooks will NOT be issued during Open House.
Please call the front office with any questions.
Reminders for SENIORS who are painting their parking spots:
Painting dates are August 7, 8, 11, 12, and 13 from 9:00 to 3:00 ONLY!
The permission forms and design space request must be turned into the office before painting your spot. You will only be contacted if your design is NOT approved.
Before beginning to paint, please check in with the front office staff.
Please remember:
Exterior Latex Water-Based paint only
Do not cover white lines or numbers on parking spaces
Please clean up when finished, throw away all trash
Thank you.
Painting dates are August 7, 8, 11, 12, and 13 from 9:00 to 3:00 ONLY!
The permission forms and design space request must be turned into the office before painting your spot. You will only be contacted if your design is NOT approved.
Before beginning to paint, please check in with the front office staff.
Please remember:
Exterior Latex Water-Based paint only
Do not cover white lines or numbers on parking spaces
Please clean up when finished, throw away all trash
Thank you.
Good evening,
For student drivers, parking passes for all students went on sale today, Monday, August 4th. Students will need to come to the front office to pick up the parking pass packet. Parking passes are $25 for the school year. Students may come to the front office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 to 4:00. Students must buy a parking pass to park in the student lot before the first day of school. Parking passes will not be sold on the first day of school until after 3:00. Parking spaces are first come, first serve. Please call the front office with any questions.
Thank you.
For student drivers, parking passes for all students went on sale today, Monday, August 4th. Students will need to come to the front office to pick up the parking pass packet. Parking passes are $25 for the school year. Students may come to the front office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 to 4:00. Students must buy a parking pass to park in the student lot before the first day of school. Parking passes will not be sold on the first day of school until after 3:00. Parking spaces are first come, first serve. Please call the front office with any questions.
Thank you.
The following message is from the Avery County Health Department to those who have already received a TB test.
If you have already received a TB test and returned for your test results, please disregard this message.
If you have received a TB test but have not gone back to the Health Department for your results, please do so before 4 P.M. (today) or Friday 8/1/2025
If you have not received your TB test, please go to the health department by 4 p.m. (today) or Friday 8/1/25
If you have already received a TB test and returned for your test results, please disregard this message.
If you have received a TB test but have not gone back to the Health Department for your results, please do so before 4 P.M. (today) or Friday 8/1/2025
If you have not received your TB test, please go to the health department by 4 p.m. (today) or Friday 8/1/25
Good evening,
For student drivers, parking passes for all students will go on sale Monday, August 4th. Students will need to come to the front office to pick up the parking pass packet. Parking passes are $25 for the school year. Students may come to the front office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 to 4:00. Students must buy a parking pass to park in the student lot before the first day of school. Parking passes will not be sold on the first day of school until after 3:00. Parking spaces are first come, first serve. Please call the front office with any questions.
Thank you.
For student drivers, parking passes for all students will go on sale Monday, August 4th. Students will need to come to the front office to pick up the parking pass packet. Parking passes are $25 for the school year. Students may come to the front office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 to 4:00. Students must buy a parking pass to park in the student lot before the first day of school. Parking passes will not be sold on the first day of school until after 3:00. Parking spaces are first come, first serve. Please call the front office with any questions.
Thank you.