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Welcome to AVUSD!   We believe that parent/guardian participation is key to student success.  We value your commitment and partnership in sending your students to school each and everyday!  If you can not find what you are looking for on this site, please contact our site offices:
 
ELEMENTARY:  707-895-3010
JR./SR. HIGH:  707-895-3496
 
New administrators: Heath McNerney, Kristin Larson Balliet, Alyson McKay

Superintendent’s Message

8-23-24

Dear Anderson Valley Community,

It has been an absolute pleasure meeting and working with students and parents this week! What a warm and friendly place!  I know Alyson McKay, principal of AVES and Heath McNerney, principal of the Jr/Sr High have also been so grateful for the smiles, the excitement, and the kindness all around. Your kids are the absolute best.

At AVES, we are thankful to all of our parent drivers for their cooperation with the new traffic pattern at drop-off and pick-up. The dangerous U-turns in the front of the school have been eliminated, and the traffic flow is calm and orderly.  It was a thing of beauty! It is lovely to see the happy faces of our students as they get out of their cars to head in to school. A special thanks to Mrs. McKay, Mr. Corey-Moran, Mr. Frazer, and Mrs. Damian for getting out there in their orange vests to help with drop-off. It’s working! 

At Anderson Valley Jr/Sr High, our seventh graders were welcomed into our student body and have integrated seamlessly. Special thanks to the Jr High teachers for working through Expectations Stations, and helping our newest students learn to navigate the new campus. Our High School students have quickly gotten back into the swing of daily classes and are clearly enjoying being back with their friends. Excitement is in the air! 

Construction is everywhere, and our students are doing a great job of navigating the campus while our dedicated construction crew completes the classrooms that are under construction.  Special thanks to Mrs. Jenderseck, Mr. Bublitz, Mrs. Malfovon, Mrs. Johnson, and our musicians Ms. Calvache and Mr. Cook from Gabriela Franks’ Music Academy, for their flexibility in moving to portable classrooms until the construction is complete. You have made those classrooms homey and comfortable already! We look forward to the completion of our Science rooms (with amazing learning patios and fantastic large, sliding glass doors) and the classrooms in the main wing of the school toward the end of the semester.

Anderson Valley Unified School District is a bustling and exciting place to be!  We are moving toward updating or replacing our gym, and are making excellent progress toward the beginning of construction on the new track. More detailed information to come! We already have the best kids and staff around; soon we’ll have the best facilities too! 

I am thrilled to be working with the Anderson Valley community and welcome your thoughts and ideas.  My door is open!  Please reach out to me if you would like to talk one-on-one.

We are going to do great things this year together!

With respect,
 
Kristin Larson Balliet (Superintendent)
707-671-3620

News & Announcements

Class of 2024

Graduation Ceremonies a Success!

Family and friends celebrated 6th and 8th grade promotion ceremonies and high school graduation with festive style! All the best to our Class of 2024!
Day of the Child

Day of the Child!

Peachland Preschool celebrated Day of the Child with friends and family! A magical day!
Elementary Student of the Month!

AVES Student of the Month

AVES students were celebrated with special staff recognition in the Student of the Month celebrations!
Students Travel to Puerto Rico

STUDENTS TRAVEL TO PUERTO RICO

Under the direction of Miss Cook and chaperones, students enjoyed an amazing experiential learning trip in Puerto Rico during Spring Break generously supported by The Anderson Valley Education Foundation and other generous donors!
Student Coordinator Photo

STUDENT LED ANTI-DRUNK DRIVING EVENT A HUGE SUCCESS!

Congratulations to Anahi Anguiano and Marissa Alvarez on their stunning Senior Project created in collaboration with CHP, Anderson Valley Fire and Ambulance, CALSTAR, Lucky Deuce and numerous other life/safety agencies!
Mendo Lake Speech Contest

Mendo Lake FFA Speech Competition!

Anderson Vally FFA had a great day at the Mendo-Lake FFA Section Speaking Contests at Me docino College.
Adolfo placed 5th in the Spanish Creed Speaking Contest! Anthony Fashauer placed 5th in Prepared Public Speaking! Emilia Bennett placed 4th in the Job Interview Contest! Zoe Bennett placed 2nd in English Creed Speaking Contest! Both Emilia and Zoe will be moving on to the North Coast Regional Contests in early March!
Congratulations everyone!
Winter Camp Dance

Winter Camp at AVES

Students attending the four-day session enjoyed winter-themed academics, gingerbread making, soccer camp, science and math activities, and much more!  The free camps offered additional after care at no charge to the families.
Sweet Tamale Making

Preschool Makes Sweet Tamales

Students created a special dinner of sweet tamales and hot chocolate to celebrate with their families during a magical holiday evening event of crafts and love! More than 20 families attended with their little ones! Thank you teachers Anita and Lupita!

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