AMS Eagle Report
Newsletter for Parents, Students, Teachers & the Community
September 20, 2019
Athens Middle School
Email: graham.aderholt@acs-k12.org
Website: https://www.acs-k12.org/ams
Location: 100 U.S. Hwy 31 N., Athens, Alabama 35611
Phone: 256-233-6620
Facebook: facebook.com/AthensMiddleSchool
Twitter: @amseagles
SCA Chilhood Cancer Awareness Donation Drive
Lunch Accounts
Join the AMS PTO!
You can also volunteer for events that are sponsored by PTO by turning in the volunteer form or filling out the form linked below. Contact Lindsay Newby, PTO President, for more information!
Publix Partners
Publix Partners is turning groceries into education.
Over the years, Publix Partners has donated more than $36 million to over 4,600 schools and organizations.
Participating is easy. Simply sign up for a Publix.com account, (notice the space after the word com before the word account). In your account profile, select My Publix Partner and select Athens Middle School. Then enter your phone number every time you check out. We'll give back to the school of your choice.
2019 Attendance Awareness Campaign-Attendance Matters
From the Nurse
Health Hero Flu Clinic
Forms have been sent home for the Health Hero sponsored flu shot clinic being held on September 26th at AMS. There is no charge for the flu shot but your students must return a completed form in order to receive the flu shot!
Medication
Kelley Anderson, LPN
Athens Middle School
kelley.anderson@acs-k12.org
256-233-6620
From the Library
Students still needing MacBooks
Any current student needing to request a MacBook will need to see the Librarian - Mrs. Leslie Batts. (leslie.batts@acs-k12.org). Once a student has visited Mrs. Batts, the parent/guardian will need to come to school to pay the MacBook fee and sign the Parent/Student Device Agreement.
MacBook User Fees are as follows:
Paid Lunch = $50
Sibling in ACS in grades 7-12 = $40
Free/Reduced lunch - $25
Free/Reduced lunch with siblings = no more than $50 per family
You can pay the user fee online also at this link: Pay Fees. Bring your receipt with you to show the librarian when you come to sign the device agreement.
Book Fair
AMS Sports Update
Tennis
Tennis tryouts will be Monday, October 14th through Thursday, October 17th.
Cross Country
Volleyball
Next Home Volleyball Game:
- September 30th vs. Austin & West Limestone
Football
Home Football Games
- September 23rd vs. East-Only one game at 6 PM
- October 3rd vs. Cullman
- October 10th vs. Hartselle
Lunchroom Information
Important Calendars for 2019-2020
Student Parent Handbook 2019-2020
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.
Mrs. Kim Moore, Associate Principal for 6th Grade Center
Email: kim.moore@acs-k12.org
Phone: 256-233-6620
Mrs. Amanda Tedford, Assistant Principal
Email: amanda.tedford@acs-k12.org
Phone: 256-233-6620