Welcome to the Avoca Central School District
The district covers approximately 92 square miles. Students from the towns of Avoca, Bath, Howard, Fremont, Cohocton, Prattsburgh and Wheeler make up the school population.
The village of Avoca is located near the intersection of Interstate 390 and Route 17 on the Southern Tier Expressway, Steuben County, New York. The population is approximately 4,000. It is approximately halfway between Rochester and Elmira.
Excellent hunting and fishing opportunities are available. The Finger Lakes are within easy driving distance, as are Swain and Bristol Mountain Ski Centers. For shopping and city life, Corning, Hornell, Elmira and Rochester are easily accessible.
Many institutions of higher education are within a 75-mile radius of Avoca. They include the University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, Houghton College, Nazareth College, St. Bonaventure University, Alfred University, Elmira College, Ithaca College, Cornell University, State University of New York at Geneseo, Mansfield State College, Corning Community Collegeand Alfred State College.
Mission Statement
The mission of Avoca Central School is to develop every child as a respectful,
responsible person who is motivated and prepared academically, as well as socially,
emotionally, and physically, to meet life's challenges. We will accomplish this
mission by providing a coordinated curriculum implemented by a creative,
collaborative staff in a supportive environment.
Beliefs
We believe that every individual deserves to be treated with
respect, dignity, and fairness.
We believe that every individual is unique and has value.
We believe that every individual deserves to feel successful.
We believe that every individual needs to be in
an environment that is open to new ideas.
We believe that everyone deserves help when they need it.
We believe that each of us is responsible for our own actions.
We believe that learning is a lifelong process that takes many forms.
We believe that everyone can learn and can achieve at an increasing
higher level of academic excellence.
