Avanti Connections - November 9th, 2026 - Start of Session #2 - Workshops and Film Festivals Coming Soon!

Monday (Nov 9) – Regular Schedule; Mathletes @ Lunch Rm. 213; FFA Meeting @ Lunch (see Quasar for Details); Avanti D&D in Conference Rm.1-3p

Tuesday (Nov 10) – Regular Schedule; ASB/Stu.Co Meeting - @ Lunch 3rd Floor next to Sogn's ; FFA Meeting (2:30-3:30p)

Wednesday (Nov 11) –  NO SCHOOL Veterans Day

Thursday (Nov 12) – ADVISORY SCHEDULE;  ASL Club @ Lunch - Rm 209 with Alex; All Extensions are Required to be Completed!

Friday (Nov 13) – Academic Support rm. 213 (8:30a – 2:30p); D+D in Conference Rm 9-11a; ASB Workshop Meeting @ 10:30am-12:00pm; Open Art Studio 3D (Annex) and 2D Art Room 11:30a-3:00p; Open Gym/Weightroom 1-2:30p; Music Listening Club - (1-2p in Hendrix's Rm.); Wood Shop (Annex) - 1:30-3:00p; Avanti Bikes! Interns Bike Build Day 9:30a-1p; 

Kennedy Creek Salmon Field Trip 12:30-3p; ASVAB Testing 12pm (See Karen for more info)

The ASVAB is a computer-based aptitude test that helps you explore your strengths and potential career paths. Earning a qualifying score is also an opportunity to meet 

Washington’s graduation pathway requirement.

Please arrive on time and bring a fully charged Chromebook!

We are heading to Camp Cispus March 9–12! Departure times will be shared soon.

This s open to juniors and seniors first, with remaining spots available to sophomores. We will be traveling with  students from Boston Harbor, Madison, McLane, and Orla.

We will need 38 cabin leaders:

You will have the opportunity to choose which cabin group you would prefer to lead.

Interested? Sign up on Karen’s door, Room 214!

Training dates: To be determined.

Avanti’s First-Ever Film Festival: Filmed by Bike

Join Avanti students, families, and the community for a free screening of Bike Love, a short film collection from Filmed by Bike. Curious about Avanti or have questions for our guests and partners? You’re welcome to join us!

Avanti High School, 1113 Legion Way SE, Olympia

Free event with indoor bike parking

Avanti students who attend the screening can fill out JEDI clock hours on the Schoology Passport.

Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit www.bcc.intercitytransit.com for more information.

Avanti students are invited to join this free, youth-friendly series at Olympic Cards & Comics in Lacey! Each evening features a short presentation from a local expert, followed by group play of a related board game. 

Join the February trivia night finale covering all three topics! First prize is $100 to spend at TCD’s Native Plant Sale, with prizes for second and third place, too. Scan the registration QR code on the flyer to sign up!

Olympic Cards & Comics, 4230 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey

Hello Avanti Community,

Each month, students receive a Monthly Review—a snapshot of their progress in every class. These reports are available on the last Friday of each month.

If you have questions about accessing your students Monthly Progress Review, please contact Brenda at 360-596-7900.

Please reach out to your student's teacher(s) for questions regarding student's progress review results; we are happy to work together to better support your student.

This is not just for Seniors!

Students can start applying for these scholarships starting their 9th grade year.

Don't wait until it is too late.

FREE MONEY SCAN ME!

DON'T WAIT! Click here for the list and see Steve with questions. 

High school students can apply to both with one application. No prior language experience is needed; programs are merit-based, and FLEX participants receive scholarships. Staff make final placements. Some expenses, including passports and personal spending money, are not covered.

FLEX Global Abroad: www.discoverflexglobal.org/flex-global-abroad

NSLI-Y: www.nsliforyouth.org/

Deadlines (4 PM ET): NSLI-Y—November 12, 2026; FLEX—November 30, 2026.

Hello Avanti Adventurers! This year the Avanti D&D group shall be headed on a new campaign dark and mysterious as we go into October and begin the festivities of Halloween. Any who wants to join is welcome, no experience needed and those with experience will see something definitely new.

- Xane Burns zburns1230@gmail.com (Mondays)

- Artemis Wells wellssg@students.osd.wednet.edu (Fridays)

Students can earn Service Learning hours toward graduation, and families and volunteers of all ages are welcome. Please register here. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle.

Questions? Contact Quasar Surprise at Avanti.

More Ways to Get Involved

Looking for more ways to help? Here are a few ways to connect with nature and your community.

Find more Capitol Land Trust events: capitollandtrust.org/events/

Earn JEDI hours and strengthen your social justice skills. See Steve for more info. Fridays 1-3p.

NOV 20th

DEC 11th

JAN 29th

FEB 26th

MAR 26

APR 23rd

MAY 21st 

Bored? Need service learning hours? Want to be outside and help grow food for our community?

Volunteer with the Kiwanis FoodBank Gardens! Wed, Thurs, and Fri from 9-12 at 3 different locations (so pay attention to which one is on which day!). Sign up using the link below:

See Quasar for questions

Hello Avanti Students and Families,

Here are two helpful resources for learning about how / where to earn the required JEDI and Service Learning Hours.

Reach out to the Advisors with questions. We are happy to help set up students with meaningful experiences. Students: be sure to fill out the reflection forms in Schoology (Passport page) to submit completed hours.

The following guide contains important “Back To School” information and resources. Have a look, print off i-tems for the refrigerator, and feel free to return to this guide throughout the school year. If you have any q-uestions feel free to reach out or check with your advisor during conferences. We are all looking forward to building connections with you this year

We're excited to offer a series of parent education workshops throughout the 2026-2027 school year, designed to support you in navigating the joys and challenges of raising teens. These workshops provide practical tools, open discussion, and a supportive community of Avanti families.

Develop tools and strategies to help your teen find a healthy balance in a digital world.

Discover ways to stay connected, listen openly, and have more positive and productive conversations with your teen.

Learn how to guide and set healthy boundaries while giving your teen the space to grow, become more independent, and build mutual respect.

Learn how to recognize when your teen may be struggling and discover ways to support their emotional well-being and help them build healthy coping skills.

Explore ways to help your teen recognize and manage their emotions, handle challenges, build empathy, and strengthen their relationships.

Learn more about why teens take risks and how parents can support safer choices, open conversations, and healthy decision-making.

Gain practical tools and strategies

Connect with other Avanti families

Learn from experienced parent educators

Support your teen's growth and well-being

Build stronger communication and trust

Location: Avanti Commons/Lunch Room

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Questions? Contact the Avanti office at (360) 596-7900

ASB/Student Council is looking for adult chaperone interest for future events. 

The ASB would like to be able to reach out directly to those adults directly when activities come up throughout the 2026-2027 School Year. 

Here are some current options for the 2026-2027 school year:

The Gala (April 22, 2027 5:30-8pm. Date not confirmed)

Student night (5-7pm) (Dates undecided)

Adventure Day Trips

Please share your interest in being a part of the contact list for future events, by clicking this link to sign up.