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  • Wed, 12 Nov 2025

    Veterans Day 2025

    Veterans Day 2025 at Avon Old Farms included all of the traditional elements seen in past years, with a few new meaningful additions. 

  • Wed, 15 Oct 2025

    Who is Captain Avon?

    Who (or what) is Captain Avon? Most of our alumni are familiar with the iconic figure. For everyone else, here is an introduction. 

  • Tue, 14 Oct 2025

    AOF Senior Publishes Research Paper Exploring Generative AI’s Shortcomings and Capabilities

    AOF senior Junbum Cho's research paper exploring generative AI was published in scientific journal. Read more to find out what he discovered.

  • Tue, 14 Oct 2025

    Woodwell Leadership Award: John Melkon '27

    Each year at Avon Old Farms, one rising junior is offered the opportunity to attend the Outward Bound program of his choice through the Woodwell Leadership Award. Find out what last year's winner John Melkon '27 experienced over the summer.

  • Mon, 13 Oct 2025

    Featured Alumnus: Nicholas Papadopoulos '12

    Nicholas Papadopoulos '12 recently won Best Paper at the 2025 Future of Information and Communication Conference (FICC) held in Berlin this past summer. Find out more about his work and what else he's been up to since leaving Avon. 

  • Fri, 10 Oct 2025

    Captain's Corner: Cross Country

    This week, we sat down with Will Agnes ’26, one of three captains of the cross country team this year, to learn more about his role and how the season is going so far.

  • Mon, 06 Oct 2025

    2025 Alumni Council Update

    This September, the Alumni Council met on the campus of Avon Old Farms for their annual fall meeting.

  • Thu, 18 Sep 2025

    Meet the New Faculty for 2025

    This year, Avon Old Farms we welcomed six new educators to our ranks. Read to find out more about them. 

  • Tue, 16 Sep 2025

    Introducing the 2025-26 Student Council

    Meet the members of the Student Council for the 2025-26 school year!

  • Mon, 15 Sep 2025

    Captain's Corner: Varsity Football

    This week, we sat down with Hampton Bachelder ’27, one of three captains of the varsity football team this year, to learn more about his role and how the team is preparing for the season.

  • Mon, 15 Sep 2025

    Featured Alumnus: Jordan Bernard '20

    Jordan Bernard ’20 gives us an update on his pharmaceutical studies and shares why he's looking forward to Reunion 2025.

  • Sun, 14 Sep 2025

    AOF Student Demographics 2025

    AOF student demographics for the 2025-26 school year.

  • Tue, 01 Jul 2025

    Avon Old Farms Strengthens Athletics Program with Trio of New Coaches

    Avon Old Farms School is proud to announce the addition of three new varsity head coaches to its renowned athletics program. These talented leaders bring a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to the Winged Beavers community. 

  • Fri, 06 Jun 2025

    Student’s Eagle Scout Project Replaces 150+ Trees on Campus

    When a town construction project left a strip of campus without trees, one student saw it as the perfect opportunity to complete his Eagle Scout project. 

  • Thu, 29 May 2025

    2025 Spring Sports Recap

    Winning games, breaking school records, and exemplifying sportsmanship were all a part of this spring sports season, completing a year full of awesome sports.

  • Thu, 22 May 2025

    In Loving Memory of Dr. Diana Malchoff P’07

    Dr. Diana ‘Doc’ Malchoff P’07, a cherished member of the Avon Old Farms community, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. 

  • Wed, 21 May 2025

    Featured Alumnus: “Peter” Phuoc Hong Huynh ’86

    From Vietnam War refugee to the Avon Old Farms School Dean's List. Read the remarkable story of this month's featured alumnus: “Peter” Phuoc Hong Huynh ’86.

  • Mon, 19 May 2025

    Captain's Corner: Golf

    We sat down with varsity golf captain Timmy Adams '25 ahead of their final tournament of the season to find out more about his role.

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