AMS Eagle Report
Newsletter for Parents, Students, Teachers & the Community
ER Volume 22
Feb. 27, 2017
Athens Middle School
Email: melanie.barkley@acs-k12.org
Website: http://www.athensmiddle.org/
Location: 601 S. Clinton Street, Athens, AL 35613
Phone: 256-233-6620
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AthensMiddleSchool?ref=hl
Twitter: @mbarkleyAMS
AMS Administration Team
Principal: Melanie J. Barkley melanie.barkley@acs-k12.org
Asst. Principal: Graham Aderholt graham.aderholt@acs-k12.org
Asst. Principal: Clifton Drummonds Clifton.drummonds@acs-k12.org
Counselor: LouAnn O'Rear louann.orear@acs-k12.org
Learning Support Counselor AIS/AMS: Shana Winter shana.winter@acs-k12.org
What's Happening This Week
AMS Book Fair is This week
It will be open Monday-Friday.
Rising 9th Grade - Dance Team Interest Meeting at AHS
Rising 9th Grade,
Eaglettes Dance Team. Pilot Program. Parent/Dancer info meeting on 2/28 @ AHS 5pm (Corrected Time)
Concert at the Renaissance - Presented by ACS METL Program
Come join us for a night of Music Entertainment from:
The Late Evening Crows
Lillian Glanton
BarCode: Featuring Key Members of TOBY KEITH’s “Easy Money Band”
A Quality Concert Production by Students of the Music Entertainment Tour Logistics (METL) Program Offered at Athens Renaissance School
Friday, March 3, 2017
Doors - 6 p.m.
Concert - 7 to 10 p.m.
General Admission $10
Tickets will be available for advance purchase beginning February 13th at the Athens Visitor’s Center, 100 N. Beaty Street, Athens, AL 256-232-5411and online using PayPal at
www.acsf.acs-k12.org (Select “Buy Ticket” on the main page of the site.)
Only 200 Tickets will be sold… Reserve yours now, as they will go fast!
Concert Location:
Athens Renaissance School
405 East South Street
Athens, Alabama 35611
Athens SPORTS
8th GR GIRLS - AHS Cheer Tryouts are coming up!
Attention 8th Grade Girls -
AHS Cheer Tryouts are March 6-10 from 3:30-5:30 in the AHS old gym.
Please sign up outside Mrs. Daws room.
Any new athletes will need to get an eligibility packet from her also.
6th and 7th GR GIRLS - AMS CHEER TRYOUTS FOR MS
Attention 6th and 7th Grade Girls -
AMS Cheer Tryout Clinic are March 6-8 from 3:30-5:00 in the AMS GYM.
AMS Cheer Tryout Date: Mar. 9 at 3:30pm in the AMS Gym
Please see Mrs. Nicole Stockman for signups.
ALL will need to get an eligibility packet and a physical is required.
AMS Baseball
2/28 Athens v. Discovery (Home) 4:30 PM (8/8)
3/3 Athens v. East Limestone (Away) 4:30 PM (7/8)
3/4 Athens v. Meridianville (Away) 11:00 PM (7/8)
AMS Soccer Boys and Girls
- 2/27 Athens v. Cedar Ridge (Home)
2/28 Athens v. Brookhaven (Home) 6:00 PM
3/2 Athens v. Florence (Away) 4:30
3/3 Athens BOYS vs Hartselle (Home) 5pm
Check out our Girls Soccer!
They are doing awesome this season! Keep it up!
AHS Sporting Events
2/28 Athens v. Deshler (Home) 5:00 PM
3/2 Athens v. Fairview (Home) 6:30 PM
3/4 Athens v. Catholic (Away) 9:30 AM
3/4 Athens v. West Limestone (Away) 11:30AM
AHS JV Baseball
3/2 Athens v Fairview (Home) 4:30pm
3/3 Athens v. Grissom (Home) 4:30pm
3/4 Athens v. Austin (Away) 3pm
AHS Freshman Baseball
3/2 Athens v. Bob Jones (Away) 4:30pm
3/3 Athens v Grissom (Home) 6:30pm
3/4 Athens v. Austin (Away) 11am
AHS Softball
3/3 and 3/4 Varsity and JV - Decatur Tment
AHS Soccer
2/27 V Girls v Tanner (Home) 5pm
2/27 V Boys v Sparkman HS (Away) 7:30pm
2/28 JV/V Boys v Hartselle HS (Away) 5pm/7pm
3/3 V Boys v Florence HS (Away) 4pm
3/3 V Girls at River City Shoot Out 5pm
General School Information
Yearbooks are still on SALE
Students may purchase at school with Mrs. Johnstone in the library.
The code is 10920 or you can enter Athens Middle School
You can get your name on your on yearbook for $3.50.
Order Forms will also be sent home soon! (but not required)
SHOPPING FOR Athens City Schools Foundation
Although the Athens City Schools Foundation encourages shopping in Athens before going out of town or shopping online, it is understandable that sometimes that cannot be done.
When shopping online at AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% for eligible purchases to the Athens City Schools Foundation! By simply selecting the Athens City Schools Foundation as your charitable organization when making your purchase, you are helping teachers and students in Athens City!
When shopping at smile.amazon.com, you will find the same prices and selection as Amazon.com, with the added bonus of a portion of the purchase price going to the Athens City Schools Foundation. It is a win for everyone!
This is a direct link to the Foundation's account https://smile.amazon.com/ch/63-1120413. If you enter via smile.amazon.com, just scroll through the list and look for us as your charitable organization.
Thank you, and happy shopping!
AC Schools Foundation
Winter Weather ACS Information
Important Calendars for 2016-2017
Lunchroom Information
Link to Printable Menu for Feburary
Link to Online Free and Reduced Application
Link to Online Meal Payment
Upcoming Events
AMS Baseball
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 4:30 Brewer (7/8) Home
Saturday, March 11, 2017 11:00 Florence (8,8,7,7) Home
AMS Soccer (Girls)
March 9,2017 vs Cedar Ridge at Cedar Ridge 6:00
March 10, 2017 vs Brookhaven at Brookhaven
AMS Soccer (Boys)
March 9, 2017 vs Cedar Ridge at Cedar Ridge 4:30
March 10, 2017 vsBrookhaven at Brookhaven 6:00