AMS Happenings Weekly Newsletter 2/13
AMS HAPPENINGS!
2/13 – 2/20/26
Greetings AMS Families,
UPCOMING EVENTS:
MONDAY, FEB 16 – NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, FEB 23 - SOUPER POWERED NIGHT #2 5:45-7:30pm
AMS will be hosting a Parent/Guardian Engagement Night to support you and your teens. You should have received a Parent Square message on Friday, February 13, with information re: the class being offered. We will be serving a light meal and babysitting will be provided. See the attached flyer for more information. Please complete the questionnaire in the PS message to RSVP by Friday, February 20, so that we can have an accurate head count. Thank you!
SUMMER STEM CAMP 2026
USD 383 will be hosting the Summer Stem Camp June 8-25 for Grades 4-8. Classes are Monday – Thursday. Registration opens on March 23, 2026. Scholarships are available. See please attached flyer for more information.
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SURVEY: We need your help – please submit your response as soon as you are able. Thank you!
To access the survey, please click on the link below. There is also a QR code in the attached flyer. The survey will close March 20, 2026.
The languages listed below are available.
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SURVEY 2025-26
SPORTS
BOYS BASKETBALL
MON, FEB 16
@Rock Creek
C Team 4:00pm
7th Boys BB 4:30pm
8th Boys BB 4:30pm
THURS, FEB 19
7th Boys BB TBA
8th Boys BB TBA
SAT, FEB 21
7th Boys BB League @AMS 9:00am
8th Boys BB League @WRMS 9:00am
GIRLS WRESTLING
WED, FEB 18
@SHMS 3:00pm
SAT, FEB 21
League @JCMS 9:00am
BOWLING
WED, FEB 18
Height Tourn. (JV) 2:00pm @Gage Bowl 2:00pm
JC/Ft. Riley Tourn. (V) 2:00pm @Junction City Bowl 2:00pm
GENERAL INFORMATION
ART CLASSES are accepting Bubble Wrap and Bubble Wrap mailers. Please bring donations to the Front Office. Thank you!!
MRS. LARKIN'S ART ROOM IS CURRENTLY COLLECTING:
- Magazines
- All sorts of material scraps, quilting jelly roll strips, and squares
- All various trims, such as Rick Rack, Pom Pom Lace, Ribbon, Fringe, Lace, and Yarn
- Empty Altoids mint tins
SEWING & INTERIOR DESIGN CLASSES - are accepting donations of fabric, felt, polyfil stuffing, and thread. Please bring donations to the Front Office. Thank you!!
ADMITTANCE TO THE SCHOOL BUILDING-
We also want to make you aware of our policy requiring an ID to pick up your student from school. Please be prepared to show your ID – Driver's License or State Issued ID to the Attendance Secretary when you come in to pick up your student. Also, please call the office ahead of time on the appointment day and we can have your student in the office, ready for pick-up.
BUS ROUTE INFORMATION - Here is the link for TRANSPORTATION
AMS STUDENT HANDBOOK: The student-parent handbook is posted on our website, here is the link: MIDDLE SCHOOL HANDBOOK
ACTIVITY OPPORTUNITIES: Here is the link to our Clubs and Activities for the upcoming school year. AMS CLUBS/ACTIVITIES OPPORTUNITIES
The weekly Club Meeting Schedule can be found on our Daily Newsletter on Parent Square.
LUNCH INFORMATION: Here is the link to put money in your student’s lunch account –
CHILD NUTRITION
AMS DAILY NEWSLETTER – is available daily on ParentSquare. A message will not be sent out. The AMS Daily Newsletter contains dates and information for upcoming events, clubs and activities, the lunch menu for the day, and other important information. It is available each day at 3:00pm for the next school day.
LOST & FOUND:
Please have your students check the Lost & Found Racks for any missing clothing, lunch boxes, binders, and other items.
Lost Water Bottles or electronics, jewelry, cash, or other small items, are in the office.
All unclaimed items are donated at the end of each month.