Avalon Elementary School

The AIU and Remake Learning are offering a six-part back-to-school series for parents and caregivers. The So Now What? virtual series features the country’s leading experts in education and childhood development. These free sessions will be held via Zoom every Wednesday evening during the month of September. Click here to register for the sessions. Click here to see the flyer and a description of each session.

The Salvation Army’s North Boroughs Worship & Service Center in Avalon is hosting a Back to School Drive-Through Event on Saturday, August 22 from Noon-2 pm. They will be providing stuffed backpacks to local children in need. This socially distant event will also include a live band and some friends from the community to build excitement for the start of the upcoming school year. 

We are pleased to announce the launch of our K-12 Online Learning Academy that is designed to offer students access to a flexible and innovative learning opportunity.

All courses are taught by Northgate teachers which allows students to keep pace with the students in the brick and mortar classroom. All online courses provided to students who participate in Northgate Online Learning Academy align with the PA State Standards, ensuring that Northgate students are receiving the best in online learning.

Click here to learn more.

As Allegheny County educators, we strive to ensure welcoming, inclusive, and safe learning environments for all of our students and families. We are committed to nurturing schools where each and every child is respected and valued as an individual regardless of skin color, gender, orientation, religion, ability or disability, or any other category. 

We stand together in support of our students and families of color and against acts of prejudice and racism. We will continue to work to ensure education equity for all students and stand in solidarity with our black and brown students and families. 

Even though we have not been at school, the garden at the front of the school is in full bloom. Thanks for our garden mentor, Redding Jackson, Mrs. Bernauer and Mrs. Gusew, seeds were planted on a chilly day in early April. While it seemed like nothing was growing, they all were just waiting below the surface for the warmer days. And now, WOW, it is in full swing. Spinach and lettuce are ready to pick. Beets, carrots and radishes are beginning to grow under the surface but won’t be ready to pick until school starts again in the fall. There are also a variety of herbs that you can pinch off.  We are also grateful to a few parent volunteers who have offered to help water and weed the garden over the summer. 

The Northgate School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Camijja Williams to be the next Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach. Coach Cam received his Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Slippery Rock University in 2003. For the past four years, Coach Cam has served as the Assistant Coach for the Northgate Varsity Boys Basketball team.