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Project-Based Learning

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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.

Minecraft Prom

Minecraft Prom

These are screenshots of the venue we have built for an online prom. While not yet complete, these give a fairly good idea of the final product. The event itself is scheduled for May 15; between now and then, more screenshots will likely be added to that folder. The "Buildings" subfolder has not been updated recently, but the "Progress Shots" (screenshots taken over the course of the project from the same positions and give an idea of how construction has progressed) are being updated fairly regularly and reach back to day 1.

Colonization of Mars

Colonization of Mars

This was a devliable I made for a project focused on rockets and colonizing mars, it is a rocket with a small engine in it, once it is at it highest altitude the nose cap comes off and a parachute comes out.

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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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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
Avalon School
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

Open House - Thursday, November 12th

Open House - Thursday, November 12th, 6:30-7:30pm. Come learn about our innovative and award-winning program, tour our space, and get questions answered from Avalon Staff.
November 12, 2026
Avalon School
Open House - Thursday, November 12th, 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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Testimonials

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

The small size allows for a lot of personal connection with and support from staff and for our son to have developed a solid group of friends, which he didn't have in his old school. I like the way academics are explored and how students are encouraged to think for themselves and take responsibility for their own learning to a good extent. The school feels like a real community, involving families in the school culture.

Families

Survey, 2023

Relationships, small learning community, inclusive community.

Families

Survey, 2023

Avalon has been committed to student empowerment by giving students a choice of how they learn. Some students learn best in a classroom, and some learn best working on an independent project. Avalon gives students that choice. Avalon advisors also empowers students by going by their first name. This puts students and advisors on a more equal level, so students can see advisors as part of their community instead of someone who simply has authority over them.

Alumn

Survey, 2023
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