Freshman Center Registration for Current 8th Grade Families Click Here for Freshman Center Information

March 1, 2019 AMS Eagle Report https://www.smore.com/akhxg

AMS Yearbooks are on sale now for $35. Order online: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/ Use School code 10920

E-Learning Notes If you have not done so, please email misty.miller@acs-k12.org your Parent Note/Dr's note if your child was home Jan. 31-Feb. 18th and accessed E-Learning for schoolwork.

AMS Course Catalog Now Available The 2019-2020 Athens Middle School Course Catalog is available online. Click here to view it now.

2019-2020 Calendar The Athens City Board of Education has approved the 2019-2020 School Calendar. The calendar can also be found on the district website at www.acs-k12.org

AMS, how about UNLIMITED data on a free T-Mobile hotspot shipped free to your door for $50.00 per month? We say ROLL TIDE to that! And the $50 is a donation that goes to support Athens Middle School too? Well, WAR EAGLE! A game where everybody wins! So whether you are headed to Rocky Top or the Grove this weekend, you'll be a winner for sure with WiFi on the Go. Sign up now at http://bit.ly/AthensWiFi and get your hotspot! #rolltide #wareagle #WiFionthego

Congratulations to the AMS Teacher of the Year!! We are very honored to announced Mrs. Chancey Gregg as Athens Middle School’s Teacher of the Year. Congratulations Mrs. Gregg. #EveryStudentEveryDayWhateverItTakes #athensproud #oneathens

Students that check-in and check-out must provide a written note with one of the reasons stated below to be considered excused.

• Illness.
• Death in immediate family.
• Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life and health of the child as determined by the principal.
• Legal quarantine.
• Emergency conditions as determined by the principal.
• Administrative Approval--Prior permission of the principal upon request of the parent or legal guardian.
• Suspension.

Girl Power Hour will meet after school the 4th Monday of each month.  We will meet from 3:30-4:30 in Mrs. Viers's room (814b, across from the band room).  Join us to learn how to develop into strong young women with a sense of empowerment.  We will meet on the following dates:

October 29, November 26, January 28, February 25, March 25 and April 29

Our group is open to all girls in 6th-8th grades.

AMS Extra-Curricular Passes We appreciate your continued support of AMS students and recognize the costs of that support and the strain it can place on families large and small. Knowing your commitment to our students, we are very proud to announce the launch of our new Athens Middle School Extra-Curricular Pass Packages! We are offering an All Inclusive Extra-Curricular Pass that is good for all AMS home Extra-Curricular events. This pass does not work for AHS events, only AMS Home events. Pricing is as follows:

Individual Passes:
Single Adult Yearly Pass - $65
Single Student Yearly Pass - $50.

Family Passes:
Family Fall Semester Pass - $100  
Family Spring Semester Pass - $100
Family Yearly Pass – $175

Passes will become available for purchase beginning September 19th, 2018. You can pay online by choosing “Pay Fees”. You must print and bring your receipt to the main office to pick up your pass beginning September 19th, 2018.

AMS Library is selling MacBook covers!  Please see Mrs. Johnstone for more information.  Prices are $20 for solid colors and $22 for designs.  We will be offering MacBook accessories and other items in the school store coming soon!

Free & Reduced Lunch Applications Free & Reduced Lunch Applications are available online.  Click here to apply.

AMS Student Handbook  Please note the attendance, dress code, and cell phone sections. https://www.acs-k12.org/Page/418 click 6-12 Handbook.

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• Facebook: @AthensMiddleSchool
• Twitter: @amseagles
• App store: Athens City Schools -> Follow AMS
• Join our newsletter - On our website & also posted to Facebook every two weeks!

Get the app! We have a new mobile app to keep you connected at all times. Use the app to check calendars, lunch menus and receive "push" notifications about school events and weather emergencies. To customize your experience, you can select only the schools you want to follow. Download it for free at the App Store or Google Play. Search "Athens City School System."