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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!

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

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.
Student Application: Student completes the Accelerated Pathway application. https://forms.gle/kF7nNUFVRCgMYjCe7
Check for Understanding: Student completes the Accelerated Pathway quiz. https://forms.gle/7ST3kHY5x4uVTrqk9
Recommendation Form for Staff: Student kindly asks a teacher, counselor or administrator who knows them well to complete the Accelerated Pathway recommendation form. Please email the staff member this link. https://forms.gle/JB8NLUCX2ocF85nm9
Parent Form: Parent/Guardian completes the Accelerated Pathway parent form. https://forms.gle/j36pV5QMrs4Z8fAx6
Note: Application will be open from December 9th until February 10th
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.