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Powwow Dancing

Powwow Dancing

My project examines and explores the different types of Powwow dancing as well as taking a closer look at Native traditions. I present multiple types of dancing, the history and differences of each dance.

Junior Project: Realistic Art

Junior Project: Realistic Art

This slide presentation shows a timeline of my art process. Starting with the inspiration of my parents art, to the art I did before starting this project including realistic and anime styles. It then shows my beginning in exploration of realistic art, specifically in human face structures. The next slides show my work in my St.Kates PSEO drawing class and the work I did outside of class. The final piece was a way to bring in all I had learned. I took pictures around the Twin Cities at night with my friend Jiahong. I took those pictures and edited them together to create a singular reference. To up the challenge I decided to paint the final on a 4x4 ft canvas. The final slide is the result shown. I used gouache and acrylic paint.

Exploring Shakespeare

Exploring Shakespeare

This project is an interactive slideshow showcasing different artworks inspired by Shakespeare's plays such as "Hamlet", "Macbeth", "Romeo and Juliet", and "A Midsummer Night's Dream".

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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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Students, Families, & Staff

Testimonials

The inclusivity, the overall approach to learning, the staff is incredible.. I could go on and on.

Families

Survey, 2023

Project based. Students are valued and considered individuals with different needs. The advisory concept. The true acceptance of students races , genders, disabilities.

Families

Survey, 2023

We love the opportunity for independent learning and the sense of community our son feels among is classmates and peers. My son has really benefited from the extracurricular activities (like Robotics, D and D, and he is about to join another club.)

Families

Survey, 2023

I genuinely believe I wouldn't have survived high school without Avalon. I think there's also a very high chance I maybe wouldn't have graduated if I went anywhere else instead of Avalon. The support from the Avalon staff was unmatched, I never would have done so well in any of the subjects if not for the support from my teachers. From the individual attention from the advisor, to the class discussions you could feel that the Avalon teachers wanted you to succeed and that they were going to help you do that. Avalon has also had some of the most informed counselors and mental health professionals I have ever come across in a school setting and I think that was a huge part of my personal success.

Alumn

Survey, 2023
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