

AMS Newsletter
February 6, 2025

Upcoming Events
Friday, February 7
ELAR Benchmark Test, 8:30 - 11:10 am
Monday, February 10
EASE Safety Presentation, 7 pm in AMS Lecture Hall
Tuesday, February 11
8th Grade US History Benchmark, 8:30-11:10 am
AMS Jazz Band Concert, Auditorium, 6:30 pm
Wednesday, February 12
8th Grade Science Benchmark, 1:15-3:55 pm
Friday, February 14 and Monday, February 17
Student Holidays - No School
Benchmark Testing
Tomorrow, all AMS students will take a benchmark assessment in ELAR. Next Tuesday and Wednesday, 8th grade students will take benchmarks in US History and Science. These benchmarks will provide valuable insight into student learning and help teachers identify areas where additional support may be needed. Please ensure your student brings a fully charged Chromebook for benchmark testing. If your student prefers to use their own earbuds/headphones if they have oral administration, they may use those.
EASE Presentation: Monday, Feb. 10 at 7 pm
Upcoming 8th Grade Course Selection Info for 2025-26
Candy Crush - Next Thursday, 2/13 at Lunch
Competitive Team Tennis Tryouts
AMS Majestics Shine at Competition
The Middle School Majestics Drill Team competed at the Showtime Dance Regional Competition on Saturday and came away with many trophies and awards! Congratulations on a job well done!
Team Awards:
1st Place Team Pom
1st Place Team Jazz
1st Place Team Lyrical
Sweepstakes
Judges Award for all three team routines
1st Place Overall in the Middle School Division
1st Runner Up Non-Varsity Group (out of the entire competition this included Dance Studios, HS JV Teams, and all other Middle School Groups!)
Individual Awards
1st Place Jr Solo Ava Wood
Runner Up JR Solo Isla Barnhill
Spring Dance Sponsored by STUCO
Just a couple of months until our AMS Dance! Watch out for updates on ticket information & more as we approach the event. :)
For more information about the dance, please click here.
Mark your calendar! STAAR Testing Dates
AISD Special Olympics Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A - TONIGHT!
AMS Attendance
About AMS
Principal - Dona Lumsden - dona.lumsden@argyleisd.com
Assistant Principal (8th Grade) - Coby Pelt - coby.pelt@argyleisd.com
Assistant Principal (7th Grade) - Heather Van Noy - heather.vannoy@argyleisd.com
Counselor (8th Grade) - Jessica Wade - jessica.wade@argyleisd.com
Counselor (7th Grade) - Tara Furr - tara.furr@argyleisd.com
Nurse - Denise King - denise.king@argyleisd.com
Administrative Assistant - Christy King - christy.king@argyleisd.com
Registrar - June Splain - june.splain@argyleisd.com
Attendance - M'Lissa Kiser - m'lissa.kiser@argyleisd.com
Receptionist - Mary Kay Dagg - marykay.dagg@argyleisd.com