October 28, 2024

Avondale Student Spotlight: Vennela Manepalli

Congratulations to Avondale IA student, Vennela Manepalli on being named a 2024-2025 National Merit Semifinalist! 

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) announced the names of more than 16,000 Semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million that will be offered next spring.

To be considered for a Merit Scholarship® award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. About 95 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and approximately half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar® title.

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Avondale Top Scholars: Class of 2025
Schools: District Subject: Featured Students
May 14, 2025

Honoring Excellence, Dedication, and Leadership

We are proud to recognize the extraordinary achievements of our Top Scholars, students whose perseverance, resilience, and drive have not only defined their time at Avondale but have laid the foundation for their continued success.

Avondale Student Spotlight: Anirudh Anand
Schools: District Subject: Featured Students
May 12, 2025

Anirudh Anand, 5th grader at Avondale GATE Magnet School, won the Michigan Elementary State Chess Championship! Ani's hard work, strategic thinking, and dedication to the game earned him the top spot in the state, and now he's preparing to represent Michigan at the 125th U.S. Open Chess Championship.