Armada Middle School

2025-2026 Scheduling

With student course request forms submitted, the scheduling process has begun for the 2025-2026 school year. The scheduling process takes place throughout the spring and summer months and typically comes to an end in early August. All students will receive their 2025-2026 schedules at Tiger Days which takes place in late August. More details on Tiger Days will be communicated throughout the spring.

Spring Testing: M-STEP & PSAT

The Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP) and PSAT will be administered this spring. The M-STEP, which is entering its 8th year as the official state assessment, will include summative assessments designed to measure student growth in various subject areas. All students in grades 6-8 will be assessed in English-Language Arts and mathematics. Eighth grade students will also be assessed in science and social studies. The PSAT replaces the M-STEP English-Language Arts and mathematics assessments in 8th grade. 8th grade students will continue to take the M-STEP science and social studies assessments. Spring testing is scheduled to begin in mid-April. More information and details will be provided as the testing window approaches.

Additional Notes and Reminders

Students are expected to exit the building in a timely manner after dismissal at the end of the day. If students are in the building after school hours for retakes, athletic events, or meetings, they must be supervised by a staff member. A supervised study hall is available after school until 3:30 pm on full days and until 12:00 pm on early release days for students awaiting rides, practices, etc.

• March 6th - Half day all students - Exams (Hours 1 - 3)
• March 7th - Half day all students - Exams (Hours 4 - 6)/End of Trimester 2
• March 10th - Start of Trimester 3
• March 24th - No School - Spring Break (March 24th - March 28th)
• March 31st - School Resumes
• April 4th - Half day all students - Teacher Professional Development
• April 18th - No School - Good Friday
• April 21st - No School - Teacher Professional Development

Attention all 8th grade parents, if you have any pictures of your child implementing their Global Impact Project and would like it documented in the yearbook please send pictures with the name of your child and a small description of their project to Mrs. Bartels and it will be added to the yearbook page! kbartels@armadaschools.org

Mrs. Merrill’s 8th-grade Academy students recently showcased their understanding of potential and kinetic energy by designing roller coasters for an amusement park display. The project emphasized key criteria such as height, track length, safety, thrill-seeking, and creativity.

Students also needed to create a budget for how much their roller coaster would cost to build and describe what their favorite part of their coaster was and why. The students invited guests to join in on their roller coaster fun by presenting their creations to the spectators for judgement day. This hands-on experience not only engages students but also fosters critical thinking and collaboration.

Please check out some of the cool creations...

Mrs. Milner is offering after school math tutoring for all students (grades 6-8). Tutoring will be available on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:30-3:30 pm in room 106. Any student who is planning on attending tutoring is expected to come with specific math related questions from their homework, a test review, or to prepare for an upcoming assessment. The number of students for each session is limited and students must sign up at the link below prior to the session. Walk-in tutoring is not available. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Milner at lmilner@armadaschools.org. Click HERE to sign up!

*The week of March 3rd, the tutoring schedule will be changed due to the exam schedule. Mrs. Milner will be offering tutoring on Monday, March 3rd and Wednesday, March 5th because of the half day on Thursday.

Armada Athletics has a co-op with Port Huron Unified Hockey. They are looking for any current 8th graders who may be interested in playing hockey next year. If you are interested, please email phunifiedhockey@gmail.com.

Track season will begin on April 2nd. Coaches will schedule an informational meeting for all interested students before Spring Break. You can check out the meet schedule on Eventlink or www.armadatigers.org. Please remember that students must have a current sports physical on file, dated on or after April 15, 2024 in order to participate as well as an account created in Final Forms. Please feel free to reach out to the Athletic Department should you have any questions or concerns.

Macomb Family Services provides free outside counseling services for those students who may be affected by family substance abuse issues. Licensed professional counselor, Dorothy Yope, can meet with students on a confidential basis during school hours for eight sessions free of charge. Students are required to make-up any work they missed while in a session. Please contact Mrs. Husken in the AMS Counseling Center for more information, or you may call Macomb Family Services directly at 586-752-9696.

Texting is one of the many ways that cell phones and the internet have made it easier for people to stay in touch and share news and ideas. Sexting means sharing sexually explicit text messages or sexual photos or videos of yourself or others using a cell phone or internet. Sharing includes sending, receiving, or forwarding inappropriate content. Not only is this unsafe, but also it is illegal! Privacy is not guaranteed and it may be shared by others. A sext can cause embarrassment and humiliation by accident or on purpose. The images or texts can stay online forever and can cause bullying, harassment, attract sexual predators, and lead to legal prosecution by the police. If it happens at school, your child may face consequences such as suspension or expulsion. If you or your child are sent such messages or images, please advise them: don’t respond, don’t pass it on, and do tell a trusted adult! Please discuss this important issue with your child.

At Armada Middle School, we believe in the power of gratitude and service. Our National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) recently demonstrated this by putting together thankful bags for our hardworking police officers and support staff. With the guidance of Mrs. Maniscalco and the generous support of Thrivent, a grant-giving organization, our NJHS members assembled these special bags as a small token of appreciation for those who serve and protect our community.

Each bag was thoughtfully packed and accompanied by hand-signed, thank-you cards, ensuring that our local law enforcement knows how much they are valued. This project was a meaningful way for our students to give back, recognize the sacrifices of our officers, and express the community’s deep gratitude.

A huge thank you to Mrs. Maniscalco for her leadership, Thrivent for their generosity, and to all the NJHS members who dedicated their time and effort to making this project a success. We are incredibly proud of our students for embracing the spirit of service and appreciation.

Together, we are making a difference—one act of kindness at a time! #ArmadaProud #NJHS #ThankYouOfficers

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