Good evening,
Please remember that tomorrow, October 28th, we have a modified schedule for high school students. All freshman will be attending a field trip to Mayland Community College. Freshman will leave for Mayland from the high school. Students who don't attend the field trip, will be counted absent.
All sophomore students will be taking the Pre-ACT. This is a state required test. Students who don't take the test tomorrow will take a make-up test.
All juniors will have a Remote Learning Day. Juniors don't come to school. Teachers will assign juniors work to complete. The work is due by Friday. Students who do not turn in assignments will be counted absent.
Some seniors will be taking the WorkKeys test. Seniors who are testing have been sent an email letting them know the classroom to report to for testing. Seniors who are not testing will have a remote learning day. The work is due by Friday. Students who do not turn in assignments will be counted absent.
Thank you.
Please remember that tomorrow, October 28th, we have a modified schedule for high school students. All freshman will be attending a field trip to Mayland Community College. Freshman will leave for Mayland from the high school. Students who don't attend the field trip, will be counted absent.
All sophomore students will be taking the Pre-ACT. This is a state required test. Students who don't take the test tomorrow will take a make-up test.
All juniors will have a Remote Learning Day. Juniors don't come to school. Teachers will assign juniors work to complete. The work is due by Friday. Students who do not turn in assignments will be counted absent.
Some seniors will be taking the WorkKeys test. Seniors who are testing have been sent an email letting them know the classroom to report to for testing. Seniors who are not testing will have a remote learning day. The work is due by Friday. Students who do not turn in assignments will be counted absent.
Thank you.
On Tuesday, October 28th, some seniors will be taking the WorkKeys test. Testing will begin by 8:15 on the morning of October 28th. Students have been made aware if they are taking a WorkKeys test. Students who are not taking a WorkKeys test do not need to come to school on Tuesday. These students will have a Remote Learning day. Teachers will assign work to these students to complete on this date. Students will have until Friday, October 31st to submit the work. Students who do not submit the work will be counted absent for October 28th. Thank you.
Due to Pre-ACT and WorkKeys testing, Tuesday, October 28th will be a Remote Learning day for all juniors. Juniors do not need to report to school on this date. Juniors will be assigned work by their teachers to complete on this date. All work will be due on Friday, October 31st. Students who do not turn in the work will be counted absent for October 28th. Thank you.
All sophomore students will take the Pre-ACT on Tuesday, October 28th. This is a required state test. Testing will being at 8:15 am. Students who are absent for testing will take a make-up test at a later date. Please call the front office with any questions. Thank you.
Due to Pre-ACT and WorkKeys testing on Tuesday, October 28th, all freshmen students will be going on a field trip to Mayland Community College's Spruce Pine Campus. Students should have already brought home a permission slip to be signed by a parent. Bagged lunches from the cafeteria will be provided. Your student may bring his/her lunch if they would like. Students who do not go on the field trip will be counted absent. Thank you.
There will be no school for students this Thursday, 10/23. This is a Parent Conference day. Teachers will be available from 10:30 to 6:30. Parents may drop in anytime during those hours for a conference. Teachers have contacted the parents of students who are not passing the class for a conference. Please contact the front office with any questions.
We have limited FREE Parking Passes for the Wooly Worm festival for this Sunday, October 19th. The passes are to park at the Williams Gym parking lot on the Lees McRae Athletics Complex. Please come to the front office to pick up a free parking pass.
This is just a reminder that Driver Education for the fall of 2025 begins on Saturday, October 18. The class will run the next four Saturdays as well, concluding on November 15.
Students are required 30 classroom hours and 6 behind the wheel hours to qualify for their NC Driver's License. This is the classroom portion of the required hours.
Class is from 8:30 to 2:30 each Saturday and students will need to bring a pencil, paper, and their lunch with them for those days. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mr. Greene at phillipgreene@averyschools.net.
Students are required 30 classroom hours and 6 behind the wheel hours to qualify for their NC Driver's License. This is the classroom portion of the required hours.
Class is from 8:30 to 2:30 each Saturday and students will need to bring a pencil, paper, and their lunch with them for those days. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mr. Greene at phillipgreene@averyschools.net.
This message is for seniors. Our first FAFSA Night will take place this Wednesday, October 8th from 5:00 to 7:00 in the Media Center. During this time, Mr. Fitzgerald, our college advisor, will be there to help students and parents with completing the FAFSA forms. Our other counselors will also be there to help. Please call the school with any questions you may have.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Fall picture retakes/make ups will be this Wednesday, October 1st for ninth, tenth, and eleventh grade students. If a student was absent on the original picture date or a students would like to retake their picture, October 1st will be the day to do this.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Vision Screens will take place for students next week. If you wish for your child to NOT have their vision checked please call the front office and ask to speak the nurse, Dawn Hicks.
Thank you.
Thank you.
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"