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Learning to Fly

Learning to Fly

I will get my pilots license, and give a presentation on the process.

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.

Redesigning the Minnesota State Flag

Redesigning the Minnesota State Flag

This project began with my desire to change our state flag. The current flag is problematic because it contains racist imagery, is nearly identical to half of the US state flags and because visually it is unappealing. I created a new flag after research into design principals and into emblematic images of Minnesota. In this new flag, the blue represents the lakes and rivers of Minnesota, the green represents the forests and nature, the white represents the cold and snow of the state, and the star is the state's motto, which is "L'Etoile du Nord" which is French for "the North Star"

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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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No School - Monday, March 16th

Due to dangerous travel conditions, there will be no school tomorrow, Monday, March 16th.
March 15, 2025
Avalon
Due to dangerous travel conditions, there will be no school tomorrow, Monday, March 16th.
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CANCELED: Parent Education Event: It's That Easy: Parents as Sexuality Educators

"It's That Easy: Parents as Sexuality Educators". The session will focus on development, general tips, and skills for having conversations about relationships and sex.
January 13, 2026
Virtual
"It's That Easy: Parents as Sexuality Educators". The session will focus on development, general tips, and skills for having conversations about relationships and sex.
Contact:
Tim Quealy (tim@avalonschool.org)

Open House - Thursday, Dec 11th

Open House - Thursday! Come learn about our innovative and award-winning program, tour our space, and get questions answered from Avalon Staff. Thursday, December 11th, 6:30-7:30pm.
December 11, 2025
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Open House - Thursday! Come learn about our innovative and award-winning program, tour our space, and get questions answered from Avalon Staff. Thursday, December 11th, 6:30-7:30pm.
Contact:
Nora - nora@avalonschool.org
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Testimonials

Avalon let me focus in my interest and find ways to learn and grow so I could turn it into a career in photography

Alumn

Survey, 2023

I was given a tremendous amount of freedom and flexibility, both in organizing my time during the day, and in pursuing the core standards in the way I found most interesting. As a student, I was treated as though I was capable of being independent and making my own decisions

Alumn

Survey, 2023

Inclusiveness!

Staff

Survey, 2023

Avalon encourages students who are committed to learning to meet and exceed their goals. For example, I graduated with almost 50 credits at the end of my senior year. I frequently exceeded my goals on the time I spent working on my learning through projects.

Alumn

Survey, 2023
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