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Atticus

Atticus

This was a partner project between myself and Lina Tjarks. We went to Minnehaha park and took pictures of invasive plants and then identified where it came from.

Go Kart: Design & Build

Go Kart: Design & Build

I designed and built a gas powered reverse trike go-kart. To complete this project, I had to learn how to design a go-kart, find supplies, request funding, and then build it by welding, engineering, problem-solving, and finishing the metal, and finally, driving! In the end, the go-kart was able to hit a top speed of about 40mph.

Woodburning

Woodburning

I have been working on woodburning for a year and making this board for our Student of the Block display was a chance to try my skills on a bigger scale than I had done in the past. It is entirely wood burned and it took as many hours as a grade level project. I’m hopefully going to pain a boarder on some 2x4s to add a bit of color but that will be another project.

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Avalon School

Est. 2001

Through project-based learning and genuine community engagement, Avalon cultivates curious learners who take responsibility for their education, contribute to a more equitable world, and spark hope for the future.

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PROJECT-BASED LEARNING

Students create their own projects as a way to complete state requirements and pursue their passions.
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Open House - Thursday, October 22nd

Open House - Thursday, October 22nd, 6:30-7:30pm. Come learn about our innovative and award-winning program, tour our space, and get questions answered from Avalon Staff.
October 22, 2026
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Open House - Thursday, October 22nd, 6:30-7:30pm. Come learn about our innovative and award-winning program, tour our space, and get questions answered from Avalon Staff.
Contact:
Nora - nora@avalonschool.org

Solar Boat wins First Place!

Avalon won the 2026 MERS Solar Boat Competition. Check out the article in the local news! Congrats, team!
May 21, 2026
Avalon won the 2026 MERS Solar Boat Competition. Check out the article in the local news! Congrats, team!
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Board Elections (May 7th, 2026)

Learn about the candidates for Avalon's school board.
May 7, 2026
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Learn about the candidates for Avalon's school board.
Contact:
Carrie (carrie@avalonschool.org)
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Testimonials

Relationships, small learning community, inclusive community.

Families

Survey, 2023

Avalon supported me in expressing myself and exploring my identity as a high-schooler. The project-based model allowed me to dig deeper in academic areas I was more interested in, which ultimately helped me find my niche in the world today! I also feel Avalon was ahead of the curve on supporting and empowering LGBTQIA+ students.

Alumn

Survey, 2023

Helpful with accommodating and being supportive of needs that I would not have been able to succeed without. Avalon was willing to accommodate me in ways that allowed me to succeed and have an equal education when I otherwise would not.

Alumn

Survey, 2023

Project based. Students are valued and considered individuals with different needs. The advisory concept. The true acceptance of students races , genders, disabilities.

Families

Survey, 2023
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