Dear AMS Families,

As we approach the final week of the school year, we want to ensure that every student has a productive and memorable conclusion to the academic year. Please take a moment to review the latest updates and reminders to help ensure a successful last week of school.

Celebrating Our Retirees

At the close of this school year, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to four members of our Apex Middle School family who are retiring:

• Mrs. Lucy Bailey (AST/BST Teacher)
• Mrs. Tonja Dewar (6th Grade Science)
• Mr. Wang Fong (Special Education Instructional Assistant)
• Mrs. Mary Alice Fox (Business Education)

We are thankful for the lasting impact each of them has made on our school community. Their dedication, care, and service will be missed. Once a Cougar, always a Cougar — we wish them all the best in retirement!

Lost and Found

There will be a "claim table" outside the main office (building A) to claim all lost and found items from June 9-13th. Please have your child stop by to collect any lost or forgotten items.

EOGs Continue Next Week

We begin End-of-Grade testing next week. Please see the testing calendar included below, along with a day-by-day breakdown of testing events. Your partnership in ensuring students arrive on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best is greatly appreciated.

8th Grade Dance – Friday, June 6th (Rescheduled from 5/30/25 - See Message)
We are excited to celebrate our 8th graders tonight at the 8th Grade Dance!

• Click HERE to review the AMS Dance Guidance and Expectations shared previously.

8th Grade Picnic

• We are looking forward to celebrating our 8th grade students with a fun end-of-year beach-themed picnic on Wednesday, June 12, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
• Students are welcome to wear school-appropriate beach party attire (please note: no bathing suits). The event will take place on the football field, where students will enjoy lunch, games, and time with friends.
• Lunch will include sandwich options (ham, turkey, or vegetarian/special request), as well as water and Flavor Ice. Students will enter the field via the steps near the auditorium and proceed through the lunch lines accordingly.

Commencement Details

8th Grade Families: Please review the commencement details found here (previously published)

Commencement Checkout – June 13th
8th Grade Families: If you plan to check out your student (and any siblings) following the June 13th commencement ceremony, you may complete our early checkout form in advance to save time on the big day. CLICK HERE to access the form.

Immunization Reminder for Rising 7th Graders
A reminder from our Student Services team: NC law requires all rising 7th graders to receive the Tdap and Meningococcal conjugate (MCV) vaccines before the start of the new school year. Please submit updated immunization records to the Student Services office. Questions? Contact our Data Manager, Sharon Beaumont, for assistance.

📅 EOG/EOC Testing, Field Days, 8th Grade Events

June 9 (Monday):➗ 6th & 7th Grade Math EOG

June 10 (Tuesday):🏅 7th & 8th Grade Field Day

June 11 (Wednesday):🏃‍♂️ 6th Grade Field Day

June 12 (Thursday):🍔 8th Grade Picnic

June 13 (Friday):🎓 8th Grade Commencement | 9:00–10:00 AM

With PEAK pride,
Mrs. Raleigh Bame, Principal

As we head into our final week of school, we’re looking forward to celebrating this group of 7th graders! It’s been a great year full of academic growth, social development, emotional maturity, and even several inches of physical growth for many!

From the daily routines of tests and quizzes to engaging classroom activities and exciting grade level challenges like Capture the Pig and Find Mrs. Faircloth, these students have worked hard and had fun doing it. They've built study and organizational skills, learned to advocate for themselves, kept up with their grades, and begun learning to balance academic responsibilities with their social lives.

We’re so proud of all they’ve accomplished and look forward to seeing them take these lessons with them into 8th grade and beyond. Thank you for your support and for trusting us with your kids this year. Here’s to a great final week!

Sincerely,

The 7th Grade Team

Book Return: Please check under seats, in closets, under beds, and other places that books tend to be for any class novels or library books. These need to be returned to school as soon as possible. Donations of these books are also greatly appreciated.

As we wrap up the school year, we want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your support, encouragement, and partnership throughout this journey. It’s hard to believe the year is already coming to a close!

We are incredibly proud of our 8th grade students. They have grown so much—academically, socially, and emotionally—and they’ve truly earned their place as rising high schoolers. From persevering through challenging lessons to building friendships and leading with maturity, they’ve shown us just how ready they are for what comes next.

As we enter this final week of middle school, we’re excited to celebrate all their hard work and accomplishments. Here’s a look at the fun and meaningful events we have planned.

• Friday 6/6 (7-9) : Rescheduled 8th Grade Dance – Let’s end the year with a night to remember!

• Tuesday 6/10 : Field Day – A chance to let loose, compete, and enjoy some friendly outdoor fun.

• Thursday 6/12 : Class Picnic – A time to relax, share memories, and enjoy lunch together as a class.

• Friday 6/13 : 8th Grade Commencement Ceremony – A special moment to honor this important milestone.

Thank you for trusting us with your children this year. It has been an honor to teach, guide, and grow with them. We’ll miss them dearly—but we know they’re more than ready for high school and beyond.

For information about our Summer Program, visit this link: https://bit.ly/ApexMSSummerProgram2025.

Deadline to register: June 12th

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Website: www.wcpss.net/apexms
Location: 400 East Moore Street, Apex, NC, USA
Phone: 9193872181