Civil Municipal - Feb 2024

Germany. The band, too, receives commendation for its performances and continuous growth, reflecting the district’s dedication to nurturing musical talent from elementary through high school. A VISION FOR INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE As Avondale School District enters 2024, Dr. Schwarz outlines their ambitious goals. These objectives reflect a commitment to inclusive and innovative education, ensuring students’ needs and potentials are recognized and nurtured. Emphasizing the ongoing push towards experiential learning processes, he asserts, “As we adopt new curriculums, students are always being pushed toward that experiential lens.” This approach, integrating hands-on experiences with academic learning, continues to be a cornerstone of Avondale’s educational philosophy, ensuring students are prepared for the complexities of the real world. program, a beacon of innovation and competitiveness. “Our robotics program is powerful, from elementary to high school, and it’s student-developed and led,” he states. This program has gained recognition statewide, nationally, and internationally, showcasing Avondale’s commitment to STEM education. In athletics, Avondale’s facilities and teams are described as phenomenal. “Our football team was eight and two this year,”Wilson shares, highlighting the improvement and success of various sports teams. He notes the new staff leading the varsity basketball and football teams and the cheerleading squad sharing the ethos of being student-centered and preparing students to be future leaders. Addressing the fine arts, Wilson admires the vocal music program. “Our vocal music is phenomenal,” he says, proudly mentioning a past student’s achievements in the Detroit Opera House and now in 156 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 02