Facts about Avon Schools

This is the Fowler's and Burleigh's Center that was built in 1906 and was replaced by two earlier buildings on Rt. 15 & Lake Rd.

During this time schools were still being revised to how they appear during the present times. The School District was expanding.

Schools From 1951-Present

1959 - The Jr.-Sr. High School was built which is now the Middle School for grades 5 and 6.



1961 - On October 27th the Elementary School was destroyed by fire while school was in session. The fire completely destroyed 2 complete classrooms, offices, teacher’s lounge, band room, art room, audio visual room, nurse’s office, psychologist’s office, speech office, vocal music room, cafeteria, library, gymnasium, auditorium, storage rooms, and girl scout room. In addition, 5 classrooms and 2 dressing rooms were damaged by water.



1961-1963 - Elementary classes were held in the two wings in the rear of the burned school. Kindergarten classes were held at the Central Presbyterian Church. 1st-6th grade was held in the High School homemaking room.



1964 - Avon’s Elementary School was built at the rear of the burned school.



1969 - The new Jr.-Sr. High School was built and connected to the 1959 building. Grades 4 through 6 took over a wing of the 1959 building.



1990 - Primary School built for grades K thru 3rd. The front of the 1964 building and the 2 wings of the 1926 building were then torn down. The playground was then installed.



2001 - A new addition to the Avon Central School was building a bigger, better gym and a new wing of classrooms for grades 7 and 8.