This is my school. Where I will discover and learn, find my new best friend, experiment and experience, and uncover my destiny. This is where I will get my hands dirty, play with mud (and clay and paper maché), and dream big dreams. Where my teacher understands me and creates lessons just for me. Where imagination is celebrated, and coloring outside the lines is encouraged. This is where history, science, math and reading are not just subjects, they’re chances to explore and make the world a little smaller for me. indicate your interest >
The Museum School of Avondale Estates is excited to introduce its new Principal, Katherine Kelbaugh. A Decatur resident, Kelbaugh has a history of outstanding academic results as well as extensive experience as a school leader and a classroom teacher, including two years as assistant principal at Central Charter more >
Friends and neighbors came together for a great party and a great cause at The Museum School’s first annual auction fundraiser, held at Bart Webb Studios on November 14. Guests enjoyed appetizers and dessert while browsing through a huge selection of silent auction items, from gift certificates to original artwork. Enjoying the camaraderie of the evening, auction-goers sipped on "The Smithsonian"—a signature drink created just for the night. Many also pitched in to help paint an aquarium-life mural that will hang in the school.
Avondale’s very own entertainer/actor, Dean Crownover, served as the master of ceremonies and auctioneer for the live auction. Top-drawing items included a cowboy hat worn by Sugarland’s Kristian Bush, an... read more >
The Georgia Charter Schools Commission granted The Museum School of Avondale Estates its charter on December 14, 2009. The school was one of only seven statewide to win the new charter school designation. With this exciting news the school is on track to open in the fall of 2010 to children in kindergarten through third grade; it will expand by one grade level each year through eighth grade. Thanks to all our volunteers for their tireless efforts and support. We’re on our way to building a true community school. Stay tuned for more updates soon.
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The Wren’s Nest House Museum is the former home of Joel Chandler Harris, famous author of the Uncle Remus Brer Rabbit tales. From 1881 until 1908, Harris lived at the Wren’s Nest, which takes its name from birds that once made nests in the mailbox. Harris was a significant voice for the New South and a staunch advocate for... read more >