


Mustang News
January 24, 2025
You Belong Here!
Greetings Mustang Families!
We are excited to finally start the second semester! First semester grades are now live. See the videos below for some direction about how to see your student's report card.
As a reminder: Students at the middle school will be earning two separate grades. One grade is for Academic Standards Progress and the other is for Skills for Successful Learners. The second grade may appear as a Citizenship grade in the report for now. We are figuring out how to change the wording on that. Grades are based on a 1-4 Scale.
4 = Proficient: Independent, consistent knowledge demonstration.
3 = Approaching: Minimal support needed.
2 = Developing: Support needed to demonstrate knowledge.
1 = Beginning: Significant support needed
- 0/NE = No Evidence: Standard not yet assessed.
It is the start of a new semester and this is a great time to double check your emergency contacts in PowerSchool. Please make sure that anyone who may pick up your student is listed on the emergency contact information. We are unable to release students to adults who are not listed as emergency contacts.
Review: This week we all did our best to stay warm and safe. We started new schedules at school for the two days and teachers had an opportunity to re-teach expectations and procedures.
We also would like to remind parents that students cannot be called out for early dismissal after 2:15. Please keep this in mind when scheduling appointments. See the flyer below.
Preview: We will celebrate the contributions of the Avondale Board of Education at Monday's board meeting. We are so grateful for all they do to support the education of our students.
Geo Bee will be on Monday during school. Good luck to all our Geographers!
8th grade students will attend the 8th Grade Invasion on Wednesday, January 29th at Avondale High School. They will be receiving their invitations from high school leadership on Monday. It is important that they keep this invitation as it tells them what group they will be in. Students will not be allowed to switch groups. We are so excited for our 8th grade students as they prepare for high school!
Our NJHS will host their induction ceremony on Thursday January 30th. Congratulations to all of our new and returning NJHS members. Our NJHS students provide an incredible amount of time and service to our school community.
We also kick off the girls volleyball season on Tuesday after school with a clinic. Tryouts will be Wednesday through Friday until 5:00pm. Students must have a physical on file. The teams are open to grades 6-8. We encourage all interested students to try-out. Please understand that spots on the teams are limited. It is always difficult for coaches to make cuts. Please continue to encourage your student if they don't make the team this year.
The Best Thing: The best thing this week was seeing everyone's beautiful smiles and how excited students were to return to school after an unexpected extended break!
January
- Jan. 24: Report Cards viewable to students and families
- Jan. 29: 8th Grade Invasion at Avondale High School
- Jan 29: Virtual PTO Meeting Zoom Link
- Jan. 29-31: Volleyball Tryouts
February
- Feb. 4: 8th Grade Parent Night at Avondale High School 6:30pm - Parent Questionnaire
- Feb. 6: AMS Route 56 5th Grade Activity Night 6:00-7:30pm, Check in begins at 5:45pm
- Feb. 6: PTO fundraisers at CK Diggs and Oberweis
- Feb. 10: AHS Counselors visit 8th grade students at school for scheduling
- Feb. 12: Student Spring Count Day
- Feb. 14-17: NO SCHOOL Midwinter Break
- Feb. 20: AMS Black History Month Celebration 6:00-8:00pm
Team Updates
Report Card Update
Report Cards are now live in PowerSchool!
Students at the middle school will be earning two separate grades. One grade is for Academic Standards Progress and the other is for Skills for Successful Learners. The second grade may appear as a Citizenship grade in the report for now. We are figuring out how to change the wording on that.
AMS 6-8 Progress Report/Report Card Communication
The Avondale School District believes that report cards are a communication tool between school and home and reflect the district's vision for communicating a student’s learning.
Vision: The Avondale School District will implement reporting practices that clearly communicate student growth and mastery. Student learning will be supported through consistent and clear expectations. Grading will be inclusive of self-evaluation, time for reflection, academic responsibility, and opportunity to advance understanding and mastery.
The Avondale School District has developed middle school report cards that are standards-based. In standards-based grading, students are evaluated on many assignments, assessments, and learning experiences around a learning standard that is given over a period of time. Instead of a letter grade or percentage judging student performance, for example, educators evaluate student skills against a “mastering a skill” continuum.
Students receive marks as numbers representing their progress on the learning continuum.
Grade Mark Legend
4- Proficient: The student is able to appropriately utilize the skill in an authentic situation without direction.
3- Approaching: The student demonstrates understanding but they require prompting through the process.
2- Developing: The student’s evidence aligns with the end goal, but they require additional instruction.
1- Emerging: The student lacks clarity and depth in relation to the end goal and requires step-by-step guidance.
0- No Evidence: There is a lack of sufficient data.
A mark of 4 represents independent understanding of the full standard and the student’s ability to fully apply their learning in new situations, which is rare to achieve earlier in the year as the standards are quite rigorous. Most students will perform standards at a 2 (Developing) throughout the SEMESTER and will earn a 3 or 4 by the end of the SEMESTER. Therefore, families should expect to see marks grow from 2’s and possibly 3’s at the Quarter 1 check-in to 3’s and 4’s on the Semester 1 Report Card.
Progress Report/Report Card Schedule
November 2024-Progress Check: Student Grades are Updated
January 2025-Semester 1 Report Card
April 2025-Progress Check: Student Grades are Updated
June 2025-Semester 2 Report Card with NWEA Final Report
Please watch the video for directions on how to access report card grades. As and additional reminder:
Early Dismissal Reminder
Zebra K9 Visits!
The Avondale Board of Education has approved a contract with Zebra K9 to bring a certified vape detection K9 team to our middle and high schools from January 27 through May 2025. This initiative aims to deter vaping and maintain a focused, safe learning environment. The K9 team will visit sporadically each month, with dates kept random, and will not visit elementary schools.
For more information on the dangers of vaping, we encourage families to review the resources from Parents Against Vaping. Thank you for supporting our efforts to ensure a healthy environment for all students.
PTO Meeting
We will be hosting a virtual PTO meeting on Zoom this Wednesday, January 29th from 6-6:30pm. We really need you to join! We have a lot of cool projects coming up and need more parent involvement. If you have been wondering how you can support your middle school student and their experience at AMS, this is your opportunity. Please join us to learn more about upcoming fundraisers, Golden Ticket celebrations, and Teacher Appreciation.
Congratulations to our Avondale Choirs!
Vocal Music Department Achievement
This past Saturday, January 18th, the Vocal Music Department had a remarkable performance at the MSMVA District “16” Solo and Ensemble event held at Chippewa Valley High School. We are proud to announce that all our entries received a 1st Division rating! Congratulations to the following participants:
Large Ensemble
7th & 8th Grade Ensemble – 1st Division
Soloists
Debra Ingham-Smith - 1st Division
Daniel Kelly - 1st Division
Lily Medina – 1st Division
Elise Momany – 1st Division
Jason Taylor - 1st Division
Ashley Zellen – 1st Division
All soloists were exceptionally well-prepared and delivered outstanding performances! Mr. Cornwell extends his congratulations to all the 7th and 8th grade choir members who participated in the ensemble, as well as his six talented soloists. These students dedicated themselves to practice, staying after school on several occasions to ensure their solos were top-notch.
Great job, everyone!
Mr. Cornwell
Director of Avondale Choirs
AHS 8th Grade Parents Night
Route 56: 5th Grade Activity Night
Do you have a current 5th grader who will be coming to the middle school next fall? Please take advantage of our Route 56-Your Road to AMS transition activities for students and parents. We visited the elementary schools last week and invited the 5th graders to a night of fun with students from all four elementary schools. This event is just for the students. Parents can enjoy some "me" time while the students familiarize themselves with the building and make new friends.
Blessing in a Backpack!
AMS Instrument Drive
Black History Month Celebration
Everyone is invited to attend our celebration of our Black History on February 20th from 6 to 8pm. Admission is Free!
Our Black History Celebration NEEDS your help!
Middle School Volleyball
- Jan. 23: NEW DATE - Rescheduled Volleyball Parent Information Meeting at 3:00pm in the Media Center
- Jan. 28: Conditioning and Skills Clinic from 3:00-5:00 in the Main Gym
- Jan. 29-31: Tryouts from 3:00-5:00 in the Main Gym
Please make sure your child is enrolled in Final Forms prior to the 1st practice. Also, they must have a MHSAA Physical on file or uploaded to Final Forms.
There is a $100 Pay to Participate Fee.
** unless student qualifies for Free/Reduced Sports
Any questions please email Coach Ingall - ingall.ariyana@gmail.com
FINAL FORMS
Middle School Wrestling
- Jan. 14: Parent Information Meeting at 3:00pm in Main Gym
- Jan. 27: Conditioning begins in the Aux Gym 3:00-5:00pm
Please make sure your child is enrolled in Final Forms prior to the 1st practice. Also, they must have a MHSAA Physical on file or uploaded to Final Forms.
There is a $100 Pay to Participate Fee
** unless student qualifies for Free/Reduced Sports.
Any questions, please email Coach Gubariu - gubariu.shane@gmail.com
FINAL FORMS
Rochester United Lacrosse
Spring Registration is now open for 3 different age groups.
Register now at our WEBSITE
Pato's Magic Soccer Training
NOT TOO LATE-JOIN A MAGIC SOCCER CLUB TEAM TODAY!
Call Today to set up day for FREE Training & Meet Team!
PLEASE CALL 248-941-5160 OR LAS1978@comcast.net
U6-U19 Boys Teams & Girls Teams - www.magicsoccer.info
Soccer in Rochester
*NEW* MAGIC SOCCER LEAGUE Want to play more soccer games? This thrilling league offers young aspiring soccer players the opportunity to develop their skills, teamwork, and passion for the beautiful game. Designed for four different age groups, ranging from 4 to 10 years old, this league promises a memorable and magical experience for all participants. The Magic Soccer League is structured to provide fun & exciting games. Each participant will sign up individually and teams will be formed by Magic Soccer. Coaches who want to submit a whole team will need to turn in a roster to LAS1978@comcast.net If interested in coaching, please call 248-941-5160. Register online at www.rararecreation.org Fee: Jersey Required $25, nonresidents of Rochester Hills add $20/fee.
FRI 6-6:45pm 4-5yrs, 6-6:45pm 6-7yrs 6:45-7:30pm 8-9yrs &10-11yrs Jan 10 RARA $119/$139 NonR 5 classes
FRI 6-6:45pm 4-5yrs, 6-6:45pm 6-7yrs 6:45-7:30pm 8-9yrs &10-11yrs Feb 21 RARA $119/$139 NonR 5 classes
MAGIC SOCCER ACADEMY 3-6yrs. This class teaches basics of soccer through fun & entertaining instruction. Players learn rules & techniques of soccer then use their skills in small sided games. This is an excellent way to spend quality time with your child while learning the love of soccer. Parental involvement required for 3&4yrs. Please bring shin guards, soccer ball & water bottle. Program runs Sep/Oct, Nov/Dec, Jan/Feb, Feb/Mar, Apr/May, Jun/Jul & Aug. Call 947-886-0007 or register online at www.rararecreation.org
MAGIC SOCCER ACADEMY 7-12yrs. Learn the proper techniques of dribbling, passing, shooting, defending & game tactics. Players will train then use their skills in small sided games. Please bring shin guards, soccer ball & water bottle. Run by Pato & Magic Soccer Staff. Program runs Sep/Oct, Nov/Dec, Jan/Feb, Feb/Mar, Apr/May, Jun/Jul & Aug. Call 947-886-0007 or register online at www.rararecreation.org
WED 6:30-7:15pm 3-4yrs; 6:30-7:30pm 5-6yrs; 7:30-8:30pm 7-12yrs Jan 8 RARA $119/$139 NonR 5 classes
SAT 9:30-10:15am 3-4yrs 10-11am 5-6yrs; 11am-12pm 7-12yrs Jan 11 RARA $119/$139 NonR 5 classes
WED 6:30-7:15pm 3-4yrs; 6:30-7:30pm 5-6yrs; 7:30-8:30pm 7-12yrs Feb 19 RARA $119/$139 NonR 5 classes
SAT 9:30-10:15am 3-4yrs 10-11am 5-6yrs; 11am-12pm 7-12yrs Feb 22 RARA $119/$139 NonR 5 classes
Magic Soccer Advanced Soccer Training Pato Margetic & his trainers offer advanced soccer training for players ready to compete at the next level. Program is tailored towards intermediate & select/travel players. Pato “The Magic Man” Margetic has played for the Argentina Jr National Team, Borussia Dortmund, the Detroit Express, Chicago Sting, was a professional player/coach for over 10 years & youth soccer coach/director for over 20 years which has given him the experience to train soccer players and develop them to the highest level. Bring shin guards, water bottle and soccer cleats. One Hour Training. Magic t-shirt $25. Class will also be offered Indoor in Nov, Jan & Feb at RARA. Register at www.rararecreation.org
TUES 5:30pm 7-14yrG; 630pm; 7-10yrB; 7:30pm 11-14yrB Jan 7 RARA $199/$219 NonR 6 classes
TUES 5:30pm 7-14yrG; 630pm; 7-10yrB; 7:30pm 11-14yrB Feb 18 RARA $199/$219 NonR 6 classes
Michigan Soccer Classic Tournaments at Borden Park
Memorial Day May 23-25, 2025 & Labor Day, Aug 29-31, 2025 & Indoor Nov 7-9, 2025 at Oakland Yard www.michigansoccerclassic.com LAS1978@comcast.net 248-941-5160
Sign Up today – create your own team with tournament only roster! Have a goalie/player who plays for multiple teams? No problem players can be on more than one team roster! We welcome U7-U19 Boys, Girls & Coed local, out-of-state, Canadian recreation, select, premier and school teams. Call 248-941-5160 today to reserve your spot!
Winter Youth Sports Club
Portrait of a Graduate Poster Contest!
Portrait of a Graduate student poster contest EXTENDED through January 31, 2025!
ALL SCHOOLS: Student Poster Contest - Showcase Avondale's Portrait of a Graduate
Students, it's time to get creative! Avondale School District is inviting all students to design a poster that represents our district's Portrait of a Graduate!
Avondale's Portrait of a Graduate is a framework for the skills, knowledge, and character traits our district aims for its students to develop by the time they graduate. This includes Conscientious Citizen, Creative Problem Solver, Effective Communicator, Innovative Thinker, and Self-Actualized Risk Taker. Our schools use this model to align teaching, programs, and culture around these core competencies, ensuring that every student graduates equipped for lifelong success.
Winners from elementary, middle, and high school will have their designs professionally styled, printed, and displayed throughout the district! Submit your poster to the school front office by January 13, 2025. Avondale staff and families will then vote for their favorites!
Learn more about Avondale's Portrait of a Graduate at www.avondaleschools.org/academics.
Accelerated Pathways Program
The Accelerated Pathway application will be opening December 9th. If you have an 8th grader interested in applying or just would like to learn more about what the Accelerated Pathway entails, please visit the following link.
Birthdays This Week
🎂 Celebrating Birthdays this week are:
1/24
Ja'Coreyion M
Jacob P
Christian W
1/25
Aubree E
1/26
Marianna S
Jordyn H
Brandon N
Noah R
Silas P
1/27
Andrew V
Ian L
John M
ID/Lanyards, Yondr Pouches and Tardies
Next week marks the beginning of Quarter 2. All students will have a fresh start on our daily expectations. Students are expected to have their ID/Lanyards and Yondr pouches (if they have a phone) every morning when they come in the door. Students who forget these items three times will be assigned a detention. Consequences will increase each time they forget after that. The same discipline progression is in place for tardies. Students who have three tardies to class will be assigned a lunch detention. Parents will be contacted via email for lunch detentions and via phone for additional consequences. Students will also lose their GO cards when they earn consequences.
The discipline progression is as follows:
3rd offense (ID/Lanyard, Yondr Pouch, or Tardy) = lunch detention
4th offense: 60 minute after school detention
5th offense: Parent meeting
6th offense: 90 minute after school detention
7th offense: In-school suspension
Students who continue to struggle with being responsible for bringing their required items each day will be referred for additional support and check-ins.
To help your student be successful, they should make it a habit to put their Yondr Pouch and lanyard with ID, and Go Cards in their backpack everyday after school. This can help so they are not left at home or in the car and to avoid added replacement fees, miss out on special events or even possible detention.
The fee to replace IDs is $5. The fee to replace GO cards is $5. Students may only replace a lost GO card once per quarter. Students may only replace LOST GO cards, they may not purchase a replacement GO card if their GO card was taken for disciplinary reasons. The fee to replace lanyards is $1. The fee to replace Yondr pouches is $30.
Still Time to Order Your Yearbooks!
The 2024-2025 yearbook is for sale! The theme this year is "Let Your Light Shine". Make sure to get your student's yearbook before the price increases! Please follow this LINK to order, call or scan the QR code below.
How to Check your Child's Grades on Power School
Please see the video below, demonstrating how you can view your child's assignments and grades in PowerSchool.
PowerSchool Student Logins
Students worked on logging in to PowerSchool this week in their Social Studies classes. Directions are linked below if you would like them to practice logging in at home.
FREE Study and Coping Skills Groups for Students!
Reporting Absences, Tardys and Early Pick ups
The attendance line phone number is (248)537-6310.
You may call this number at any time. Leave a message with your student's first and last name, the date of the absence, and reason for absence.
Blessings in a Backpack
“Blessings in a Backpack” is a program designed to provide students with food for three meals a day during the weekends. If you agree to take part in this program, during the school year, your child will receive a bag filled with purchased food for the weekend. Bags will be dispensed in a discreet and caring manner. The simple meals may include food like macaroni and cheese cups, beef ravioli cups, tuna, granola bars, fruit cups and cheese and crackers among other items. For you there is no cost associated with this program.
To ensure, as to the best of our ability, to provide for a safe packing environment all volunteers will follow the guidelines established by the Avondale School District. All food will be sent home in disposable plastic bags. If you would like to have your child participate in this program, fill out the form below and return it to your child’s school AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. If you have more than one child attending the school, list the names of all children in this school.
Please be sure to indicate on the form if your child has any food allergies.
AMS Club Offerings
AMS is thrilled to be offering a variety of clubs this year! We have some favorites from years past and some new ones. There is a student activities fee to join a club. This is a one time fee that allows you to participate in as many clubs as you'd like. The cost is $50 ($25 if your family qualifies for reduced lunch or $10 if you family qualifies for free lunch). Even though all lunches are free currently in Michigan, families must complete the Free and Reduced Lunch. This form can be found here (Apply for benefits).
Students need to register for clubs prior to attending to ensure there is space in the club or get put on a waiting list. If your student is interested, s/he may get a form in the cafeteria or by speaking to the sponsoring teacher. Flyers are also published closer to the bottom of the newsletter.
Monday
Art Club (3-4)
Rainbow Club (Ms. Vishnubhotla 3-4)
Tuesday
Random Acts of Kindness (Mrs. Childers 3-4)
No Place for Hate (Dr. Spinks 3-4)
Girl Talk is Tuesday-Friday from 7:15-7:45 am and every other Friday from 3-4:30
Wednesday
Anime & Gaming Club (Ms. Vishnubhotla 3-4)
Green Team (Mrs. Kochajda 2:50-4)
Spanish Club (Mrs. Valle 3-4:30)
Student Council (Mrs. Gilbert during lunch)
NJHS by invitation (Mrs. Nofs & Mr. Masen
Ski Club (see below)*Additional costs for lift tickets
Thursday
Pickleball (Fall)
Tennis (Spring)
Youth in Government (Mr. Masen 3-4)
Social Media Club (Mrs. Wyatt 3-4:30)
Science Club (Dr. Spinks 3-4)
Friday
Diamond Painting Club (Ms. McGee 3-4:30)
Girl Talk is Tuesday-Friday from 7:15-7:45 am and every other Friday from 3-4:30
Coming soon...Jazz Band (Day and time to be determined)
Club Information...More will be added.
Tech Team (no club fee)
Youth in Government
Social Media Club
RoboJackets
Daily Expectations
Lanyards and IDs: Students are expected to wear their lanyards on their necks every day. Please help your student come up with a helpful routine to remember their lanyard every day. Students who forget their lanyards will sign in and be given a name sticker for the day. Students who forget their lanyard three times will earn a lunch detention. Please communicate with us if there is an issue with a lost lanyard. We did provide temporary IDs for students who did not attend orientation. We will print replacements after picture retakes. We are still working on getting our office team access to print IDs. Once that happens, replacement IDs and lanyards will be $5.
Yondr Pouches: Students who bring a phone to school must use a Yondr pouch. Please make sure they have their pouch every day, if they are bringing a phone. If a student loses their Yondr pouch, they can purchase a replacement in the office for $30.
Clear Backpacks: Now that students have their lockers, any non-clear backpack must be stored in their locker during the day. We have clear backpacks for sale and in the office. See below.
Snacks: Students may bring a snack to eat during Roundup. Please do not send full sized bags of candy or chips. Students may only have water.
Standards Based Grading
In an effort to create continuity between elementary and high school in Avondale, the middle school will move to a standards based grading model this fall. Here is what you need to know:
- Students will earn two grades for each class.
- Academic proficiency - this grade will communicate progress toward state standards for learning.
- Skills for successful learners - this grade will communicate development of key habits of learning needed for continued school and life success.
- All grades in the gradebook and on report cards will be on a 1-4 scale. If there is no evidence for the standard, an NE will be in the gradebook.
- 1 = Beginning (Student is able to demonstrate minimal knowledge of the standard with significant support and scaffolding)
- 2 = Developing (Student is able to demonstrate some knowledge of the standard with support and scaffolding)
- 3 = Approaching (Student is able to demonstrate knowledge of the standard independently with minimal support and scaffolding most of the time)
- 4 = Proficient (Student is able to demonstrate knowledge of the standard independently and consistently)
- Students will have multiple opportunities to demonstrate knowledge of the standard through different activities.
- Grades will be entered in Powerschool throughout the semester to communicate regular progress to parents.
Parking Lot Directions & Expectations
Our goal is that all students get to school safely and on time. As Dr. Gomez has shared, students should be dropped off by 7:40 to allow time to get to their locker and get breakfast. Below is a reminder of our parking lot directions and expectations.
1. Car Drop Off Line
- All drop-offs and pickups are in this first (North) loop in the drop-off/pick up zone only. Cars are NOT allowed in the bus loop.
- Pull all the way forward to the drop-off/pick-up zone to drop students off. Do NOT drop-off/pick-up students outside of the zone marked identified by the yellow and orange safety cones .
- Students should be ready to get out of the car. Give kisses and hugs in the waiting line before reaching the drop-off/pick-up zone.
Please do not pass other drivers or buses.
All students must exit the vehicle from the curb side.
Please pull into a parking space if you need to exit your vehicle or come into the building.
Please be safe and courteous by driving slowly and refraining from listening to loud or profane music. Please remember that AMS is a drug-free/smoke-free campus.
Watch for students walking to a car.
2. Bus Loop
- The Bus Loop is directly in front of the building around our staff parking lot.
- Only students riding a school bus may be dropped off in this loop.
- Do not drop students off in this loop from 7:15-8:00.
3. Walkers
- Walkers need to cross at the light or at the crosswalks along Mustang Drive.
- Walkers should walk on the school sidewalk and not in the parking lot.
Do NOT drop-off or pick-up students in the neighborhood along Cone Avenue or in the parking lot by the football field.
Additionally, please do not park or wait in the GATE entrance to pick up students at the end of the day.
Breakfast and Lunch
AVONDALE DISTRICT UPDATES
FREE Meals for All Students!
Website: https://www.avondaleschools.org/food-services
Menu Link: https://avondale.nutrislice.com
Menu Notes
Supply chain issues may affect our online menus. We will do our best to communicate any changes to keep you informed of our menu choices.
Menu Prices
Every student is able to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch daily. Extra items such as drinks, extra entrees, and snacks are available for purchase.
Adding Funds
Funds can be added to your child’s account through our serving lines via cash or check made out to Avondale School District Nutrition. Elementary buildings will not have the ability to provide change so any additional funds will be added to that student’s account. You may also add funds online by clicking https://a
For Avondale School District, it is important to note that families should still complete the CEP Education Benefits application at https://avondale.familyportal.cloud, which helps ensure ongoing state funding and can qualify your child’s school or community for other special programs. CEP offers a great opportunity for everyone to eat together in the cafeteria and hopefully make it easier for students and families to confidently check breakfast and lunch off their list. We’re excited to serve even more students in the Avondale community this year, helping to fuel busy days with favorite menu items and a variety of delicious new recipes!
Breakfast is available every school day this year (including half days) and will be served before and up to the first bell. Breakfast will include grab and go items, fresh fruits, milk, and a variety of other sides.
Lunch is available each full day of school. Each building level has a unique menu which is available on https://avondale.nutrislice.com. Nutrislice delivers all ASD menus through smartphones, email, and the web. You can also download Nutrislice from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) and search Avondale to start viewing menus.
Please contact our office with any questions and we look forward to serving your students this school year!
Director of Dining Services: Megan Haase
Assistant Director of Dining Services: Kyle Cooper
Administrative Assistant: Amanda Paul
Capturing Kids' Hearts Family Newsletter
Items for Purchase
If you missed purchasing items at parent orientation, we have the following items for sale in the main office. At this time, we are only able to accept cash. We will also be selling replacement ID's with lanyards in the office when school begins. The cost for a replacement ID and lanyard is $5.
Small clear backpack $10
Medium clear backpack $15
Larger purple clear backpack $20
Class Color Shirts!
Each class will have the same class color throught middle school and high school.
6th grade - Orange
7th grade - Green
8th grade - Blue
Respect the HERD team shirts!
Each student is provided a team color shirt when they start middle school. If they switch teams, we will provide a new shirt. If they would like to purchase an extra shirt, they are $10.
Agendas!
Sixth grade students are provided agendas free of charge.
7th and 8th grade students may purchase an agenda for $5.
Bell Schedule
AMS Student Handbook
Please take a moment to review our AMS Student Handbook. The revised Code of Conduct is coming soon!
District Calendar
Protocols for Parent Concerns
Middle School is a tumultuous time for students and parents. This may lead to a classroom or building concern. We ask that you please follow the protocol outlined in the document below. We want to partner with families to create a postitive learning environment. Please make sure you are respectful in your communications and allow time to investigate and follow-up with you. We hope that having a system in place provides more clarity and allows us to help you resolve any concerns you may have.
If you're unable to connect with your child's teacher directly, we've provided a convenient link below to submit a parent concern form. Our main office will review these forms daily and reach out to you with next steps within 72 hours, initiating an investigation and ensuring resolution.
Thank you!