Avery High School

Good evening, If your child is a senior and did not take the WorkKeys test earlier this week, please have them come to school this Thursday by 8:15 to take the test. Although this test is not a graduation requirement, the Department of Public Instruction holds us accountable for testing at least 95% of our students. Students who score a level Silver or above will be treated to lunch at a to be determined restaurant. Thank you for your cooperation.

Good evening, The high school exam schedule begins this week. On Monday, December 16th, Math I, English 2, and WorkKeys exams will be given. On Tuesday, December 17th, Math 3, Biology, and WorkKeys exams will be given. On Wednesday, December 18th, the CTE Ag Mechanics exam will be given. On Thursday, December 19th, the CTE Culinary and Health Sciences exams will be given. Make up exams will be given on Friday, December 20th. Exams will start each day by 8:15. Students who arrive to school after testing has started will not be able to enter the testing session and will need to take the make up exam. Please encourage students to come to school to take their exams on the scheduled day. Students must have a written note signed by a parent or guardian in order to leave early once testing is complete. We will have another FAFSA Night tomorrow night from 5:30 to 7:00 for seniors in the media center. We will provide pizza and cookies for all who attend. The Band will have their winter band concert tomorrow night at 6:30 in the gym. Please join us if you are able. Finally, Friday, December 20th is an early release day for students. Dismissal will be at 12:00. We hope all of our students and families have a safe and joyous Christmas. Students will return to school on Wednesday, January 8th. Thank you.

Good evening, Some seniors will be taking the WorkKeys test either tomorrow, Monday, December 16th or Tuesday, December 17th. If your child is testing, please encourage them to be present for the test and to do their best. Students who score a level Silver and above will be treated to a nice lunch in a to be determined restaurant. Thank you.

Good evening, We will host a second FAFSA night tomorrow night from 5:00 to 7:30 in the Media Center for seniors and their parents. We will have pizza and cookies for all who attend. Come Back Shack in Boone will be supporting our men's basketball team all day and evening tomorrow. 25% of all proceeds will be donated to the men's basketball team. Please tell them you are supporting Avery High School. This Saturday we will have a Christmas Market at Avery High School from 11:00 to 2:00. The students of our Life Skills classes will be selling their holiday crafts. We will also have food and free Santa pictures. If you would like to be a vendor, please see the link to the vendor form on our Facebook page. Please call the school if you have any questions. Have a good evening.

Good evening, Senior Pictures will be taken tomorrow, December 2nd in the lower commons. This will be the last date for senior pictures to be taken. The link to make an appointment is https://www.prestigeportraits.com/bookappointment. Students are not required to make an appointment. Please contact Beverly Gambill with any questions. Thank you.

Good evening, Senior Pictures will be taken on Monday, December 2nd in the lower commons. This will be the last date for senior pictures to be taken. The link to make an appointment is https://www.prestigeportraits.com/bookappointment. Students are not required to make an appointment. Please contact Beverly Gambill with any questions. Thank you.

Please see the letter below about the expectations for students for Remote Learning Days. Thank you.

Good evening, Students will return to school tomorrow, November 6th. We will operate on a 2 hour delay with first period beginning at 10:10. School will dismiss at 3:05. If your child is not able to attend school due to hurricane or transportation issues, please call the front office and ask to speak to a school counselor. We have resources available for families and/or students who need assistance. Please contact the front office if resources are needed. We are looking forward to having our Vikings back in the school building! Our football team will play Mitchell High School this Friday at 7:30 at home. Before the game, beginning at 7:00, we will recognize all seniors for fall sports. Our soccer team is advancing to the first round of the state playoffs. The game will be hosted this Saturday at home. The team we are playing and the time is yet to be announced. Thank you and have a wonderful evening.

Good evening, The high school will be open from 9:00 to 2:00 for the next 3 days for supply and clothing pick up. The last day to collect supplies and clothing will be Thursday, October 31st. After Thursday, we will be preparing for students to return to our building. Thank you.

Good evening, The high school be open tomorrow from 9:00 to 3:00 for people to come and pick up food, baby items, cleaning supplies, and clothing. Please share. This open to everyone. Thank you.

An important message for students taking Mayland dual enrollment courses: Mayland will be restarting classes by October 28. Our plan aims to provide multiple opportunities for students to move forward as their situations allow. We will be reopening 1st 8 week courses to allow students to complete work. If you are registered for a 2nd 8 week course, you are still registered, with most starting on October 28. Please check your MCC email and Moodle as you can. Your MCC Instructors will be communicating changes to the course schedule and any changes to the syllabus. We know each student has unique circumstances, so please reach out to your MCC Instructor and discuss your situation. It is our hope that every student is able to complete their classes, and MCC is committed to doing everything we can to ensure success. Thank you!

Good afternoon, The high school has food, cleaning supplies, paper products, baby items, and clothing to be given out. Please come by tomorrow, Friday between 9:00 and 3:00. Please share! This is open to anyone, not just high school students and families. Thank you.

Good afternoon, Next week is free college application week! Please come to Newland Elementary on Tuesday, October 22nd from 9:00 to 1:00 or Thursday, October 24th from 9:00 to 1:00 to receive help with college applications. On Tuesday, wear your Avery swag. On Thursday, rep your favorite college. Snacks will be provided. We hope to see our seniors there!

Good afternoon, The driver's education class that is scheduled to begin this Saturday, October 19th is being postponed for now. We will send out a message with a new start date. Thank you.

Good afternoon AHS Seniors!!! I know so many of you are struggling and we miss you all terribly! We are going to start doing in person work sessions at Newland Elementary School on Tuesday and Thursday from 9am-1pm. School counselors and staff will all be here to assist you with college applications, common app, FAFSA info, RDS, scholarships and anything else you may need. We will start tomorrow, Thursday, October 10th and be here every Tuesday and Thursday until we are back in school! If you have any questions, please email jenniferobriant@averyschools.net Thank you.

Good evening, Senior portrait retakes will be on October 2nd in the lower commons. Students, please use the link in your email to make an appointment. This is your final opportunity to get your formal senior portrait in the yearbook. The deadline for purchasing a senior recognition ad in the yearbook is November 15th. Students, please use the link that was sent to you from Jostens to create and purchase your ad. Start planning your senior casual photo, baby picture, and senior quote. These items will be due December 2nd. Please contact Mrs. Gambill with any questions.

Good evening, This is Jennifer O'Briant, principal of ACHS. One of our teachers tragically lost a loved one today. Out of respect for the family, the sporting events for tomorrow have been cancelled and will be rescheduled. The UNC Charlotte college tour for tomorrow is cancelled. We will have counselors and pastors present tomorrow at school for students who may need support. If students feel led to, please wear blue in support of the Cheuvront family. Thank you.

Good evening,A 50/50 raffle for DECA was held on Friday, August 30th during the football game. The winning ticket was not able to be pulled that night due to the game ending early. A picture of the winning ticket is posted below. The winning ticket number is 356090. If you or someone you know has this winning ticket, please call the front office. Thank you.

Good evening, There will be a Senior Parent meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, September 10th at 5:00 in the media center. During this meeting, our school counselor and college advisor will be explaining the processes for completing FAFSA, information on various scholarships, and graduation. Please plan to attend this meeting tomorrow at 5:00. Thank you.

Avery County High School would like to invite all First Responders and our Military Veterans to come and watch our Avery Vikings take on the Bessemer Yellow Jackets. The game will be held on a Friday Night, under the lights, on September 6 th , 2024. All First Responders and Military Veterans will receive free admission, a meal provided with the help of our Avery High School JROTC and Hospitality / Culinary departments, as well as being recognized at center field, presenting our new giant 50’ by 30’ American flag during the playing of the National Anthem. Time-Line: 5:30pm : Meals being served (Chicken, Hamburgers and Hotdogs, 3 sides will be served as well as a variety of deserts) 6:45pm: First Responders and Veterans who are willing and able, are invited to be a part of the playing of the National Anthem and will be recognized at center field 7:00pm-10:00 pm: Kickoff Please come and help support our Avery Vikings in allowing our community to celebrate your service.