Update from the Middle
May 31, 2024
The long-awaited results from the Oregon State Middle School Band Festival are finally in and these were definitely worth waiting for! Both of our 7th/8th bands gave amazing performances on the big stage this year.
Once again, the Wind Ensemble received Gold Medal scores - They tied for First Place and earned a spot at the top of the podium. Congratulations to all Wind Ensemble musicians!
This year's Concert Band received the highest scores that the AMS Concert Band has ever received in the more than 30-year history of attending the festival. Congratulations to all of the musicians on this record-breaking outcome! And, even more than that, congratulations on joining the Wind Ensemble at the top of the podium with your own Gold Medal scores this year!
June 4: Last day of school for 6th & 7th grade & yearbook day
June 4: 8th Grade Farewell Party
June 5: 8th Grade Farewell
All outstanding fines for lost books, lost uniform, etc... must be cleared before students will receive their purchased yearbooks. Extra yearbooks are still available for purchase while supplies last.
Register now to help us plan for coaching staff and schedules.
You must be registered to play on familyid and also have a current sports physical on file before the season starts. Deadlines enforced.
Fall sports start the first week of school. Pre-conditioning may start the week before.
- Football 7-8
- Girls Volleyball 7-8
- Cross Country 6-8
Attention 7th graders!!!
Would you like to see a Broadway play and visit the Statue of Liberty? How about visit George Washington’s home and the heart of our nation’s government? Even better, how would you like to make these memories with some of your best friends? If you’re a 7th grader here at AMS, you’re eligible to do all this and more next June on the 2025 East Coast trip led by Mr. Holderman. If you are interested, please email Mr. Holderman so he can add your name to the list. You can also check out this link to see the dates of the trip, approximate cost, and tentative itinerary.
Participate in a Research Study at Ashland Middle School
Are you an AMS parent who wants to contribute to improving mathematics education? You can join a research study to share your experiences and perceptions about math.
Allen Lambert, a math teacher at Ashland Middle School, is conducting a qualitative case study as part of his doctoral degree. This study aims to bridge the gap between current research and parental beliefs about mathematics by exploring your thoughts and opinions.
Participating in a series of qualitative interviews will not only allow you to voice your concerns but also provide you with a platform to share your valuable insights. Your input could shape the future of math education at our school.
Five to six parents are needed to volunteer for this study, which will take place in June 2024.
If you want to participate, please read the attached letter and email Allen Lambert to express your interest and learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Tuesday, June 4th
7:00 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
Chaperoned by parents, the party will include a variety of games, a dance, refreshments, and photos with friends. It’s a great way to spend the final few hours at AMS together! Casual dress is appropriate for the party. To be admitted, students must arrive no later than 7:30 pm and will not be readmitted once they have left the party. Please arrange to pick up your child promptly at 8:30 pm. Tickets are currently on sale at the AMS Main Office; students are asked to pay the $6.00 ticket cost by June 3rd. Donations are appreciated in order to help us provide assistance to families unable to pay.
Wednesday, June 5th — 8th graders arrive at 8:40 a.m. for farewell rehearsal. • The Farewell Ceremony , at 11:00 a.m., in the AMS large gym. Seating is limited so we need to restrict admission to each student’s immediate family; please call if you have questions. Parking is also limited; try to carpool if possible. Parking is available at the AMS main parking lot, the bus ramp parking area (behind the large gym), and additional parking will be available at Grace Point Church parking lot. Please keep in mind that this is not the prom and that wearing your best school attire is appropriate for the ceremony. However putting on that tie your mom loves to see you in, or that pretty dress you love to wear with cute shoes you can walk in comfortably down the red carpet…..is appropriate.
Struggling to recall whom to email regarding your student's attendance? No worries! We've introduced a new email specifically for attendance matters to simplify the process:
AMS students now have access to ebooks and audiobooks from the Jackson County Library System through the SORA website that is linked to our homepage. This means that they will have access to thousands more age-appropriate ebooks and audiobooks than previously through our partnership with SORA. AMS students do not need a JCLS library card to access these books; they can access with the same AMS username and password that they use to login to school computers.
5th - 8th Grade
July 15 - 19
8AM-12NOON
AMS Large Gym
Contact Coach Gida: 541-625-3199 or 458-225-2149
Ashland Public Library Teen Summer Events
Summer Reading: Sign-up
Summer Events:
- Read Renew Repeat: Teen Walking Challenge
- Tween D&D
- Teen Hangout: Video & Board Games
- Find Your Voice Through Songwriting
- Read Renew Repeat: Learn Hands Only CPR
- Community Arts & Crafts Swap
- “Ruin It” Thrifted Art
- Bento for Beginners
- Ice Cream Scooptacular
- Back to School Book Bag Decorating
Let's Play Lacrosse!
2024 RVYLA Summer Camp Lineup
Ashland June 24-27
Ashland YMCA July 22-26
Camps run daily from 9AM-12Noon
Open to kids ages 6-16
Mt. Ashland Alpine Adventure Camp
Ages: 8-10 and 11-13
Come make friends and explore all Mt. Ashland has to offer during the summer season. Campers can expect a week of hiking, games, nature, arts and crafts, exploration, and observations.
Week-Long Day Camps Take Place From 9 AM - 3:45 PM in June, July and August.
Transportation Provided.
Guided Passages' Wilderness Quest
For 7th/8th Graders
Join us on an epic Backpacking Adventure into the Marble Mountain Wilderness of Northern California. During this Rite of Passage journey, we'll mark the transition into your teenage years, explore the backcountry, and create memoires that will last a lifetime.
Contact Info:
541-708-3609
Ashland Aerial Arts
Summer Camps 2024
June 17 - August 8
Early discount before April 19th.
Ashland Aerial Arts camps are for everyone as a chance to try aerial silks, trapeze, bungee, tightrope, hula hoop, juggling, crafts and more! Beginners are welcome in this safe, positive environment. Camp is 4 or 3 days.
Ashland Middle School
Email: kerri.mallory@ashland.k12.or.us
Website: http://ashland.k12.or.us/o/ams/
Location: 100 Walker Avenue, Ashland, OR, USA
Phone: 541-482-1611
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ashland-Middle-School-143374639027500/