Addyson Getz

9th Grade

Lyla Marshall

10th Grade

Emirete Guzman-Gomez

11th Grade

Januel Pereyra

12th Grade

Avon Park High School is excited to kick off Chick-fil-A Leader Academy!  This year, Chick-fil-A students participated in giving away one million books to youth in local communities across 46 states.  APHS students gave out books early in October to after-school students ages 4-8 at Avon Elementary School, Park Elementary School, and Memorial Elementary School.  This was a great partnership between APHS and our local Chick-fil-A restaurant.  This leadership team has big plans to serve our community this year.  Thank you to our local Chick-fil-A owner Jared Hewitt for sponsoring students at APHS.  Pictured above, from left to right:  Hewitt, Principal Edsall, 'Eat Mor Chikin' Mascot, and Mrs. Barrett.

ART CLUB - Meets every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in Room 238.  Sponsor is Mrs. Offhaus.

DRAMA CLUB - Next meeting to be announced. Sponsor is Ms. Caraballo.  

FBLA - Next meeting is Nov. 14 at 8 a.m. in Room 807. Sponsor is Mrs. Sneider.

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES (FCA):  Will meet Nov. 12 in the Media Center before school, 8-8:25 a.m.

FFEA - Upcoming meetings are Nov. 4 and Dec.2 in Room 10-112 at 8 a.m.  Sponsor is Mrs. Borden.

FFA - Sponsor is Mrs. Woodley.

KEY CLUB - KEY CLUB WEEK NOV. 3-7.  Meetings are held in Room 231 on Fridays at 3:30 p.m.  UPCOMING MEETING DATES:  11/7 Officers; 11/14 General; 11/18 Kiwanis Meeting; and 11/21 Social / Service.  SERVICE DATES:  11/1 Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast; 11/8 Garden of Joy 8-10 a.m.; 11/8 Hands for Homeless 8am-Noon; 11/10 and 11/17 Who I AM Foundation Jacaranda Hotel; 11/15 Assist AKTION Club at Master Gardener Plant Sale; 11/20 Assist at the AKTION CLUB Appreciation Dinner; 11/22 AKTION CLUB Trash  Treasure Sale; and 11/28 (BLACK FRIDAY) Bell Ringing 8a.m.-Noon, Service Project Shopping 1-2pm.  Please read Google Classroom for details on service events!  Sponsor is Mrs. Villone.

INTERACT - Next meeting dates are Nov. 6 and Dec. 4 at 8 a.m.  The November meeting will be held in the Media Center. Sponsor is Mrs. Pearlman.

LIGHT IN THE PARK BIBLE STUDY - Meets Wednesday morning before school. Sponsor is Mrs. Knight.

NHS - Upcoming meetings are Nov. 7 and Dec. 5 at 8 a.m. in Room 201.  Sponsor is Mrs. Loomis.  NHS Google Classroom code is -  ombezky.

ROBOTICS -  Members meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3:30 p.m. in Rooms 804/806.  Sponsor is Ms. Meeks.

SGA - Meetings are every Monday morning at 8 a.m. in Room 10-215.  Sponsors are Mrs. Pollitt and Mrs. Whidden.

WOMEN'S CLUB - new forming club.  Information table will be in the Cafeteria Nov. 3, 4 and 5 during lunches. There is an information meeting scheduled during W.I.N. Thursday, Nov. 6 in the Cafeteria at 2:50 p.m.  Sponsor is Mr. Respress.

YOUTH FOR CHRIST - Starting Nov. 12, YFC will meet in the Media Center during both lunches on Wednesdays for the Alpha Series.  They will also be in the cafeteria on the second Friday of each month during lunches, starting Nov. 14. 

The annual Pitchfork Games put on by SGA will be Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the football field at 6:30 p.m.  Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior and Faculty teams will compete in 10 crazy games.  Come out and support your team!

Here are some of your club and class officers for the 2025-26 School Year

FRESHMEN CLASS: Carmen Davis; Isadora Perez; Yurida Marin; and Laila Perez. Sponsor is Mrs. Knight.

SOPHOMORE CLASS:  Landree Borden, President; Emmie McCollum, Vice President; Isabella Kelly, Secretary; Lyla Marshall, Historian.  Sponsors are Mrs. Albritton and Mrs. E. Welch.

JUNIOR CLASS:  Kyle Martinez, President;  Avari Knight; Angelica Brennan; Verkiera Bennett; and Kadi Ogburn.  Sponsor is Mrs. Woodley.

SENIOR CLASS:  Norberto Meza, President; Nayeli Chavez, Vice President; Harley Ferguson, Secretary; Alyssa Lebron-Diaz, Historian; Kryslynn Wilson, Creative Designer; Karina Rios, Public Advisor; and Alaina Lemler, Event Planner.  Sponsors are Mrs. Lee and Ms. Barrett.

CHOIR:  Hannah Hodges, President; Layla Dodd, VP of Public Relations; Omar Garcia, VP of Membership; Gabi Pagan, VP of Facilities; Naykhi Cohen, VP of Morale; Kevon Downer, Secretary; and Nadia Cervantes, Music Librarian.  Sponsor is Ms. Loomis.

NHS:  Yoseline Ramirez, President; Lana Chamberlain, Vice President; Karina Rios, Secretary; Brooke Blackburn, Treasurer; and Aerial McCafferty, Historian.  Sponsor is Ms. Loomis.:

The 78th volume of the APHS yearbook is ON SALE!  From now until Nov. 30 the price is just $60 for students.  Starting Dec. 1 thru February the price will be $75.  Use the link below to buy yours today.  It makes a great Christmas gift for your student. The school code is #10769626.

https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob

College Shirt Days every Wednesday - Wear Yours!

NOVEMBER

Nov. 3 - Boys Basketball Parent Meeting - Cafeteria 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 4 - Senior Class Meeting W.I.N. - Auditorium

Nov. 4 - FAFSA Night 5 p.m. - Auditorium

Nov. 4 - Choir Dinner Theater Musical Review - FBCAP 6 p.m.

Nov. 5 - ASVAB Test

Nov. 6 - Grad Coach Nucor Steel Florida Presentation W.I.N. - Media Center

Nov. 10 - SAC Meeting - 5pm Room 302

Nov. 11 - Pitchfork Games 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 13 - Grad Coach Universal Technical Institute W.I.N. - Media Center

Nov. 13 - Girls Golf Banquet Auditorium - 5 p.m.

Nov. 22 - Avon Park Baseball Museum Mural Dedication

Nov. 21 - Progress Reports Go Home

Nov. 24-28 - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

DECEMBER

Dec. 1 - Avon Park Christmas Parade 7 p.m.

Dec. 3 - AFJROTC Interest Meeting W.I.N. - Auditorium

Dec. 8 - Christmas at Donaldson Park 6 p.m.

First Semester Exams - Dec. 17, 18, 19

UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS

Nov. 3-14 - Culinary Thanksgiving Pies for Sale -

Pick-up Nov. 20 / 21

Nov. 3-13 - Girls Basketball Chicken Dinner for Sale -

Pick-up Nov. 14

Nov. 10-21 - STEM Club - Lollipops

Nov. 17-21 - Key Club Bracelet Sales - Lunches Cafeteria

Nov. 17-21 - Key Club Ridge Florist Flower Cards

Dec. 1-12 - FFEA Meat Sticks

Dec. 1-12 - Key Club Holiday/Christmas Grams/Greetings

Dec. 1-10 - Culinary Winter Bake Sale - Pick-up Dec. 11 / 12

Dec. 1-5 - Key Club Ridge Florist Flower Cards

Dec. 8-12 - Key Club Bracelet Sales - Lunches Cafeteria

Congratulations to the APHS Football Red Devils on their amazing win over LPHS 34-0 to take the District 2A Championship Title.  They will be moving on to a state playoff game to be announced on Nov. 14.  #GOBIGRED!

Attend College and Career Talk and learn about colleges and technology schools that may interest you.  The following will be held in the Media Center during W.I.N.

Nov. 6 - NUCOR STEEL FLORIDA.  Presentation will include career and college opportunities.

Nov. 13 - UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is required by most colleges and universities and can be used for trade education as well.  The first FAFSA Workshop for seniors and their parents is Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 5:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.  For more information, go to https://fafsa.ed.gov.

Please bring these items with you:

See your guidance counselor or Ms. Barrett if you need assistance with registration or anything else.

ALPHABET BREAKDOWN FOR GUIDANCE COUNSELORS

Last Name Begins With:

  A-Gi   Mrs. Griffin x13121

        Go-N   Mrs. RIdenour x13119

       O-Z    Mrs. Guerndt x13115

TESTING DATES DEADLINES

SAT - Dec. 6 - registration deadline Nov. 21

Score Delivery Date Dec. 19

(https://mysat.collegeboard.org)

ACT - Dec. 13 - registration deadline Nov. 7

Score Delivery Date Dec. 23-Feb. 6

(https://myact.org)

GUIDANCE GOOGLE CLASSROOMS

Class of 2026 - wekyt2k - Seniors

Class of 2027 - 24bfm2f - Juniors

Class of 2028 - 2ybr63x - Sophomores

Class of 2029 - utf2o7g - Freshmen

*On Oct. 28 members of the APHS Choir joined Sebring, Lake Placid, Hardee and Moore Haven high schools to create the 7th Annual Heartland Honor Choir. Over 150 singers rehearsed for one day and gave an outstanding performance at SFSC for this community.  Big thank you to Heartland Educational Consortium for supporting this elite level of artistry and collaboration.

*Nov. 4 is the date for the Choir's Annual Dinner Theater Musical Review. Tickets are $12 for Dinner and a Show!  Dinner includes Ronnie Jackson's smoked chicken, mac 'n cheese, green beans, biscuit and dessert.  The event will be at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Avon Park at 6 p.m.

*Who remembers Herman's Hermits?  The APHS Show Choir will be saying, "I'm Into Something Good" when they are the opening act for Peter Noone in concert at SFSC on Sunday, Nov. 30!  Call the SFSC Box Office for tickets.

*Congratulations to the APHS Choir on once again being selected to sing at Disney's Christmas Candlelight Processional!  They will perform in the 5 p.m. Show on Sunday, Dec. 14 with guest narrator Henry Winkler (the Fonz!).

*SAVE THE DATES:  You can hear the entire APHS Choir for FREE at Christmas at Donaldson Park, Monday Dec. 8 AND at their Winter Concert at First Baptist Church in Avon Park Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.

*The APHS Grenadier Marching Band performed at the FBA District 13 Marching Band Assessment Nov. 1.  It was held at Jensen Beach High School.

*The band will be marching at the Annual Avon Park Christmas Parade Monday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m.  This will be a band comprised of all three Highlands County High Schools.  The combined band will also appear at Sebring's Christmas Parade, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. and Lake Placid's Christmas Parade Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.

*You can also see the Band perform at Christmas at Donaldson Park Monday, Dec. 8 starting at 6 p.m.  

BOYS BASKETBALL

Coach Dom Cartier

Nov. 21 vs. Lake Placid - JV 6/Varsity 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 12 vs. Sebring - JV 6/Varsity 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 16 vs. Frostproof - JV 6/Varsity 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 18 vs. Lake Gibson - JV 6/Varsity 7:30 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Coach Daniel LeClair

Nov. 24 vs. Jordan Christian Prep - 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 2 vs. Lake Placid - 7 p.m.

Dec. 4 vs. Davenport - 7 p.m.

Dec. 5 vs. Discovery - 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 11 vs. Hardee - 7 p.m.

Dec. 15 vs. Labelle - 7 p.m.

GIRLS WEIGHTLIFTING

Coach Heather Barnes

Nov. 13 vs. Frostproof & DeSoto - 6 p.m.

Nov. 20 vs. Hardee - 6 p.m.

Dec. 9 vs. Sebring - 6 p.m.

BOYS SOCCER

Coach Jay Gomez

Nov. 4 vs. Discovery - JV 6/Varsity 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 7 vs. Moore Haven DH - Girls 6/Boys 8 p.m.

Nov. 18 vs. Sebring - JV 6/Varsity 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 20 vs. Frostproof - JV 6/Varsity 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 4 vs. Hardee - JV 6/Varsity 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 16 vs. Tenoroc - JV 6/Varsity 7:30 p.m.

GIRLS SOCCER

Coach Kristasza Feliciano

Nov. 6 vs. Auburndale - Varsity 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 7 vs. Moore Haven DH - Girls 6/Boys 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 13 vs. Lake Placid - JV 6/Varsity 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 14 vs. Sebring - JV 6/Varsity 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 17 vs. Mulberry - Varsity 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 21 vs. Victory Ridge - Varsity 6 p.m.

WRESTLING

Coach James Bland

Nov. 24 - Pre-Season Duals Home - Weigh-in 11 a.m./

Wrestling 12 p.m.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK!

Thanks to Brooke Britt (pictured with athletes), State Farm Insurance, for recognizing our amazing student athletes.

#GOBIGRED

Tyler Slate

Oct. 3

Football

Alaina Lemler

Oct. 10

Swim

Noxtiel Sanchez

Oct. 24

Cross Country