Principal's Message
Hello, AMS Students and families,
Welcome to the start of an exciting new school year! We are thrilled to have students and staff back soon and we are ready for a year filled with new opportunities, growth, and success. This is a fresh chapter, and I’m confident that together, we will make it a year to remember.
Whether you're returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to creating a positive and enriching environment for all. Our amazing WEB leaders have been busy in training this week preparing for our 6th grade orientation on Thursday! Thank you to Mrs. Besmer and Mr. Crane for leading our WEB program, we can't wait to see all of our students on Thursday!
Don't forget the details!
- 6th grade info shown in image below
- 7th/8th Grade :
- From 1:00pm-1:30pm, new to AMS 7th and 8th grade transfer students are invited to the building for a shortened WEB orientation to get acquainted with the building and also go through individual schedules. At the conclusion of this time, students may welcome their parents/guardians in the building for self-guided tours and make purchases at this time.
- From 1:00 pm-5:00 pm returning 7th and 8th grade students/families are welcome to come into the building to get a copy of their schedule and go through a self-guided tour and make any purchases needed. This day is not required, but invitational. Teaching staff will not be on-site during this time.
IMPORTANT!! Please know that once students can view their schedules they remain in draft form until the day before school starts. We do our very best to provide finalized schedules on the 22nd but on occasion continue to make changes until Sept 3rd. Please be sure your student checks Skyward/Schoology for the most up to date version of their schedule in case there are changes!
Students and families also have access starting on the 22nd to pay items online or in the main office.
Students who are unable to attend Start Up may stop by AMS on Wednesday, August 28 from noon-3:00 pm to pick up their schedules and participate in a self-guided tour of the building.
Best wishes for a fantastic year ahead!
Kia duNann
Principal
ASD Back to School Guide!
Please view the AMS School Supply Page
We have a comprehensive resource list for all AMS students and families to view as you prepare for the start of school. There is also a handy QR code if you want to order a full cart of pre-selected items off of Amazon.
Sept 5th is School Picture Day!
All students will have their school photos taken during science class on Thursday, Sept 5th during school. If you would like to purchase a photo package, you can do so HERE. If your student does not have a science class at AMS please have them stop by the main office on the 5th to get signed up for a photo timeslot.
AMS Drama Announcement!!
Coming this Fall to the AMS stage is the world premiere of Camp Figaro, written by Mr. Guzik! Anacortes Drama Club will be putting on this incredibly exciting comedy with auditions coming the second week of school on Monday, September 9th and Tuesday, September 10th. The play tells the story of a group of friends and all their hilarious adventures at camp. Paige is out to have the time of her life at summer camp this year! She's going to make her name for herself, get the boy she loves and save the camp! That's right, Camp is going to be shut down by the mob…she thinks. Camp Figaro is a place where teens get to get outdoors, take chances and grow into well rounded human beings provided they can survive the first day!
Last year's Drama Club production had over 100 students sign up to audition!
SIGN UP NOW! AUDITION FORM
Doing a Drama Club Production at AMS is very similar to competing in a sport at AMS. We meet Monday throughThursday weekly from 2:45-4:30 to rehearse. We can work around some scheduling conflicts if they are presented beforehand. For example, I would never want to exclude someone because they had to leave a few minutes early a couple of days a week, provided that it is not during the final couple of weeks of the production. Please review the REHEARSAL SCHEDULE before signing up!
Make sure to join us in the Fall at Camp Fig!
Welcome new AMS Staff!
We are excited to announce the addition of several outstanding new staff members to our middle school team! These talented professionals bring a wealth of experience, energy, and passion for education. We are confident they will make a positive impact on our students and school community. Please join us in welcoming them and celebrating this exciting new chapter for our school!
- William Hensey- Math/6th Gr. Choir
- Sharon Jones- English/History/Challenge
- Monica Harris- Special Education Resource
- Derreck Ramirez- Communities In Schools Partner
- Jo Rolfes- Paraeducator Health Room/Library
- Sarah Burrus- Substitute Social Worker during Mrs G.'s leave
- Karl Olson- Paraeducator Supervision
AMS Athletics
We are looking forward to a wonderful year with you! Sports registration opens next week on Thursday, August 22. AMS offers Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country and Track & Field to 7th and 8th graders. We also offer Wrestling which is open to ALL grades (6-8). Anyone interested in joining one of our sports should sign up on FinalForms. FinalForms is our primary form of communication for sports, so please make sure you log in and update all of your information. You can register even if you aren’t 100% sure you want to join the team so that you get any updates about your sport(s) throughout the year. For more information about our sports, please visit the AMS Athletics website HERE. Schedules for each sport will be available on their corresponding page as the seasons get closer to their starting dates.
We have an online store for athletic gear. It will be opening soon as well and we will send out more information about that soon.
First up for sports are Cross Country and Girls’ Soccer.
Co-ed Cross Country runs from September 4 through October 15. Registration closes on September 12. The Student and Parent Information Meeting for Cross Country will be held on the first day of school, September 4, at 3:10pm in the AMS Commons.
Girls' Soccer runs from September 4 through October 16. Registration closes on September 15. The Student and Parent Information Meeting for Girls’ Soccer will also be held on the first day of school, September 4, at 2:50pm in the AMS Gym.
Practice for both of these sports starts on the 2nd day of school, so please pay special attention to the requirements listed below and be sure to complete all requirements before school starts. For anyone that is interested, we will have more information for you about the practice and game/meet schedules at the information meetings.
Reminders for all athletes:
- There are several forms in FinalForms that require review and a digital signature from both the parent and the student. Please log in HERE to sign these forms ASAP. Athletes will not be allowed to participate until these forms have been completed. Students who are NOT new to ASD can log into their email from any computer using Gmail and their ASD email address. NEW students can contact the ASD Technology Department at 360-503-1220 to find out what their new email address and password are. OR students can wait until school starts and complete their forms once their chromebooks have been issued to them.
- Sports Physicals are required prior to the first practice. Physicals are good for 2 years. The completed physical form can be uploaded directly into FinalForms or returned to the AMS front office. You can download a copy of the required Sports Physical Form from our website or you can pick a paper copy up in the AMS front office any time.
If you are having trouble scheduling an appointment with your current health provider, the Island Hospital Walk-In Clinic on M Ave does same-day sports physicals. They are open 7 days a week, 7am-7pm (9am-5pm on Sundays). They recommend NOT visiting on Sundays as that's typically a very busy day and checking to see how full the parking lot is before coming in. They are a walk-in clinic and as such, there may be a lengthy wait if they are busy at the time you arrive. They have sports physical forms available for you to complete in the office. - All Athletes are required to pay a $45 Sports Fee before the first game/meet. Beginning August 22, please click HERE to pay online, call to pay over the phone via credit card, send cash or check with your student to the AMS front office, or drop by to pay in person.
If your student is eligible for Free & Reduced lunch, your sports fees can also be waived, however you will need to have completed an authorization form through the Food and Nutrition Department for that information to be released to AMS Athletics personnel. For more information, visit the Food and Nutrition website HERE or contact Juanita Maltsberger at (360) 503-1377 or jmaltsberger@asd103.org.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to AMS Athletics Admin Assistant, Rachel Esposito, at resposito@asd103.org. Staff will also be available in the AMS Front Office 10am-5pm during Hawk Start Up on August 22 if you'd prefer to chat in person.
Go Hawks!
Transportation
Need to get your student signed up for a bus? Click here!
"If your student rode a bus last school year, please check their route information on the My Ride K-12 app. If you have not yet downloaded the app the instructions are below. This has replaced the Ride 360 app.
Download My Ride K-12 Now: Parents and guardians are encouraged to download the My Ride K-12 app from their preferred app store. The app is available on both the Apple App Store (iOS) and Google Play Store (Android).
My Ride K-12 – Apple App Store (iOS)
My Ride K-12 – Google Play Store (Android)
Click here to view the page about the new Bus Route App: My Ride k-12
Login Credentials Remain Unchanged: Users’ login credentials for My Ride K-12 will be the same as those used in the Ride 360 app. No need to create new accounts; simply log in with your existing information.
Ride 360 Removal: The Ride 360 app will be removed from app stores by May 1, 2024. After this date, it will no longer be available for download or updates.
If the information is correct there is no further action you need to take. If your student has no route information available, you have moved during the summer break, or you are new to the district, please register your student for bus transportation in Skyward family access under other forms"
Free & Reduced Lunch Applications and Meal Time
All families should apply! It is important that all families, regardless of income, apply for free and reduced-price meals. Completion of this form may help provide important funding for our schools, as well as continue and possibly expand our ability to serve meals at no cost. If qualified, families may also receive waived or reduced fees for certain programs, like sports, clubs, and other events!
Student Calendar
Click here to view the school calendar.
Important Dates:
Aug 22- AMS Hawk Start Up
Sept 4- First Day of School
Sept 5- School Picture Day
Sept 9- AMS Fundraiser Kick Off (SOS + HAV)
Sept 11- AMS Parent/Guardian Open House + Camp Orkila Info Mtg.
Sept 20- Student half Day K-8
Sept 25- Camp Orkila Chaperone Training @ 3pm (time subject to change)
Sept 26- 7th Gr Salish Sea Field Trip
Oct 2-4- 6th Gr Camp Orkila
Schoology Info
Teachers utilize Schoology to share classroom resources online, create a secure space for students to exchange ideas and collaborate on projects, and assign and collect homework digitally. This platform helps students stay organized while keeping the class connected. A Schoology Parent Account allows you to:
- View the classes your student is enrolled in.
- Access school and class announcements.
- Check assignment grades (final grades remain available in Skyward).
Skyward Family Access
On-Line Access to Attendance and Discipline
Download the Skyward App at the App store for I Phone or Google Play for Android.
Family Access allows parents to view student attendance, discipline and final grades 24 hours a day.
Anacortes Middle School
Principal
Monica Frost
Assistant Principal
Website: https://ams.asd103.org/
Location: 2202 M Avenue, Anacortes, WA, USA
Phone: 360-503-1230