AMS Eagle Report
Newsletter for Parents, Students, Teachers & The Community
Athens Middle School
Email: kim.moore@acs-k12.org
Website: ams.acs-k12.org
Location: 100 U.S. Hwy 31, Athens, AL, USA
Phone: 256-233-6620
Facebook: facebook.com/AthensMiddleSchool
Twitter: @amseagles
Important Dates
Link for School Photos
Access your student's photo gallery here by entering the information that is in PowerSchool (email, phone, etc.)
AVID Tutors
Athens Limestone County Public Library
Transportation
If you need bus service for your K-8th student, you must sign up through Returning Student Registration (Re-Enrollment) or New Student Registration. Learn more at acs-k12.org/transportation. Reminder that bus service is not available for Athens High School or Athens Renaissance School students. If you have any questions, contact ACS Transportation at (256) 233-6637.
Student Fees
Technology Fee
Mandatory Device Protection Plan Fee to be paid by Student/Parent/Guardian
Non-refundable Per School Year Fee:
Regular Fee $25 per student
Free/Reduced Lunch Fee $15 per student-Applies to students currently qualified for free/reduced lunch
Multiple Child Fee $20 per student-Applies to parents/guardians with multiple children enrolled in Athens Middle School who do not qualify for free/reduced lunches
You can bring check or exact change to Mrs. Batts in the AMS Library
Payment plans may be established if needed prior to the receipt of the device. Parents should contact the school office regarding this process. These fees are required per academic year.
AMS Student Service Fee
Student Service Fee – the fee includes the yearly cost the school incurs for providing/supporting your student with postage, PowerSchool, registration materials and student handbook, etc.
Exam Exemptions
Students may be exempted from their mid-term and end-of-year exams under the following conditions:
Students who have the following grade at the end of the second grading period (1st semester) and fourth grading period (2nd semester) may be exempt for that class:
● 92 with no more than three excused absences (parent excused absences = PE)
● 85 with no more than two excused absences (parent excused absences = PE)
● 80 with no more than one excused absence (parent excused absences = PE)
Students who receive an unexcused tardy twice in any class will void exemptions for that class. An
unexcused absence to any class voids examination exemptions for that class. Doctor excused absences (DE) and/or school activities (SA) do NOT count towards absence totals.
In addition to grades/absence totals, students must also pass individualized lessons from the “My Path” i-Ready lessons or teacher-assigned lessons if the student has tested out of i-Ready: 9 individualized iReady math lessons and 9 individualized iReady reading lessons (18 lessons total) per nine weeks (36 lessons total for semester).
Students receiving an In-School Suspension and/or Out of School Suspension assignment void all
exemptions
My School Bucks
An easy way to add lunch money to your student account is through MySchoolBucks. Create or log in to your student account at myschoolbucks.com and view immediate information about your student account balance and purchases. Need help? Funds can be added to your student's account at MSB on the web or download the MSB app. You may also submit a checkto the schoollunchroom. All checks must be made payable to Athens City Schools CNP or ACS CNP. Please write your child's name and homeroom on the check or envelope.
October Breakfast Menu
October Lunch Menu
Band Information
AMS Beginning Band Info (1st year band students)
Text @6thbandams to 81010 to join the Beginning Band Remind
December 12 - Band Concert @ AHS in the APAC 6 PM
AMS 7th and 8th Grade Band Info/Performances (2nd and 3rd Year Students)
Text @ams7than to 81010 to join the 7th and 8th Grade Band Remind
November 6 - Veterans Day Program 8:30 AM
December 12 - Band Concert @ AHS in the APAC 6 PM
ACS Athletics
Website Update
We have recently updated our district website to a design that we hope will be more user friendly on all devices. We appreciate your patience in the weeks ahead as we continue to make updates and refinements to all pages. Please note a couple of important changes:
Our SCHOOL addresses have changed slightly. Be sure to update your bookmarks.
- FAME Academy at Brookhill: bes.acs-k12.org
- HEART Academy at Julian Newman: jnes.acs-k12.org
- iAcademy at Athens Elementary: aes.acs-k12.org
- SPARK Academy at Coward Elementary: ces.acs-k12.org
- Athens High School: ahs.acs-k12.org
- Athens Intermediate School: ais.acs-k12.org
- Athens Middle School: ams.acs-k12.org
- Athens Renaissance School: ars.acs-k12.org
- Renaissance Virtual School: renaissancev.acs-k12.org
- Athens City Schools District: acs-k12.org
ALL Kids
Progress Report and Report Card Schedule
2024-2025 School Calendar
Get the free app now!
Never miss a weather alert, school closing or important update. Download the ACS mobile app to stay connected at all times. Use the app to can check calendars, lunch menus, and receive "push" notifications about school events and weather emergencies. Download the free app today at the App Store for iPhones or Google Play for Android devices. Search "Athens City School System."
Be sure to allow alerts, pushes and banners in your phone settings under "notifications" to properly receive notifications. In the app settings, please select the schools from which you wish to receive updates. Contact our office with any questions. 256-233-6600
AMS Partner in Education
Administrative Team
Mrs. Leslie Sedberry, Assistant Principal
Email: leslie.sedberry@acs-k12.org
Phone: 256-233-6620
Mr. Neil Turner, Assistant Principal
Email: orlando.turner@acs-k12.org
Phone: 256-233-6620