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Avondale Gate Magnet School Wins K-5 & K-3 State Chess Championships
Schools: District GATE Magnet School

For the third time in four years, Avondale Gate Magnet School has won the 2025 Michigan Elementary State Championship in both the K-5 and K-3 divisions!

Avondale Theatre Company performs at MIFA. Avondale Theatre Company Receives Superior 1 Rating and Finishes 4th in MIFA State Finals
Schools: District

Congratulations to the Avondale Theatre Company on a fantastic performance at the Michigan Interscholastic Forensic Association (MIFA) State Finals!

Avondale Theatre Company Advances to Michigan Interscholastic Forensic Association (MIFA) State Finals
Schools: District

Avondale High School's Theatre Company (ATC) recently performed at the Michigan Interscholastic Forensic Association (MIFA) One Act Play Competition. Both shows performed very well and earned a Superior Division 1 Rating!


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Accelerated Pathways Application Window Opens December 9, 2024

The Accelerated Pathways program supports high school students who seek academic acceleration by providing access to opportunities for early advancement in their learning. Students receive guidance from the Accelerated Pathway coordinator in course planning, facilitating both academic acceleration and postsecondary planning. Application is for incoming 9th graders, opening December 9th, 2024 for the 2025-2026 school year.


There are 4 parts to the Accelerated Pathways application process.

Note: Application will be open from December 9th until February 10th

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Avondale GATE Magnet School Application Window Now Open

Avondale School District is excited to share that the application window for the 2025-26 school year at Avondale GATE Magnet School is now open!

The 2025-26 application window will close on February 4, 2025. Families will be notified by February 28, 2025 and a letter of intent will be due from accepted students by March 21, 2025.

If you were unable to attend the GATE Information Night on December 4, the school will be holding an additional Information Night on January 15, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at GATE Magnet School. This session will provide further details for families interested in applying.

For more information about the application process, frequently asked questions, important dates, and available resources, or to apply, please visit www.avondaleschools.org/gate/apply or reach out at gate.applicants@avondaleschools.org.

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