AES News

The February All Pro Dad meeting at Avondale Elementary School was a tremendous success! It was wonderful to see so many dads and children spending quality time together before the start of the school day. All Pro Dad Chapters provide a meaningful opportunity for fathers to strengthen their relationships with their children.

At Avondale Elementary School, our students are immersed in engaging Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) experiences that spark innovation and strengthen critical thinking skills. Through hands-on learning opportunities, students actively explore concepts, design solutions, and collaborate with peers to solve real-world challenges.

Career Day 2026 at Avondale Elementary School was an exciting and inspiring event for our students! The halls were filled with future doctors, engineers, teachers, entrepreneurs, athletes, scientists, and more as students proudly dressed in attire representing their future career goals. Their enthusiasm and creativity truly made the day special.

Congratulations to all the AES participants in the 2026 DCSD Technology Competition! We are incredibly proud of our students for their creativity, innovation, and hard work. A special congratulations to our County-level winners who will advance to the State Competition on March 14 in McDonough, Georgia.

At Avondale Elementary School, we believe every child deserves access to joyful learning, creative experiences, and the resources that help them grow. The Avondale Roadrunner Fund powers the programs that make that possible. Donate today to support these efforts.

Join AES friends on Tuesday, March 24 for Spirit Night at Avondale Pizza Cafe in Decatur. 10% of sales benefit the AES Foundation. Please mention “AES” in your order to make sure the proceeds go toward the school.

We have immediate needs for Mystery Readers in the class room or in the Media Center now through March 9! And we have lots of opportunities to volunteer during the Scholastic Book Fair, March 27 - April 3. Sign up now!

Sign up now! Read-A-Thon ends March 9. Let's celebrate reading at AES and support our school. This is a favorite fundraiser—engaging the students, encouraging reading and having fun! Volunteers needed as mystery readers!

Learn more about Avondale Elementary School on our first Spring Tour. Gather at the front office on Monday, March 9 at 8:30 am.

Get ready for a week full of SCHOOL SPIRIT, March 2 - 6! AES is celebrating Read Across America Week, a special time to enjoy stories, use our imaginations, and show how much we love reading.