MAGNET APPLICATIONS: Magnet school and program applications are now live for the 2025-2026 school year. Deadline for application is April 11. You can find them on the DCSS website at www.docoschools.org/magnetapps.
AMS Family,
Due to the severe storm system moving through our area, school will be canceled tomorrow, Monday, March 16.
Our primary concern is the safety of our students, staff, and their families. According to the latest afternoon update from WALB, the weather conditions in our viewing area are expected to be hazardous.
We urge everyone to follow local safety protocols and shelter in place as the storm passes. Please keep a close watch on local news for any further emergency updates.
Classes and normal operations are scheduled to resume on Tuesday, March 17.
Please stay safe and look out for one another.
Sincerely,
Principal Simmons
03/15/2026
Due to the severe storm system moving through our area, school will be canceled tomorrow, Monday, March 16.
Our primary concern is the safety of our students, staff, and their families. According to the latest afternoon update from WALB, the weather conditions in our viewing area are expected to be hazardous.
We urge everyone to follow local safety protocols and shelter in place as the storm passes. Please keep a close watch on local news for any further emergency updates.
Classes and normal operations are scheduled to resume on Tuesday, March 17.
Please stay safe and look out for one another.
Sincerely,
Principal Simmons
03/15/2026
The 3rd Nine-Weeks report cards and At-Risk Retention - 2nd Notices were handed out to our students today. You can also view your child's grades by logging into Infinite Campus.
📢 Reminder: Saturday School this Saturday, March 14, 2026! 📢
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Snacks will be provided!
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Snacks will be provided!
Help Shape Albany Middle School: 2025-2026 Family Survey
Dear Albany Middle School Families,
REMINDER: We value your input and invite you to take a few moments to complete the Georgia School Climate Survey. This family-focused version of the survey allows you to share your perspective on the current environment at our school.
Use the link to take the FAMILY SURVEY: https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=047BD874
QR CODE DOWNLOAD: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13KyG77kyZqxQVEvTknBh65fhZdbBpOef/view?usp=sharing
Your feedback is incredibly important to us, and we are striving for maximum participation from all our families.
Principal Simmons
03/12/2026
Dear Albany Middle School Families,
REMINDER: We value your input and invite you to take a few moments to complete the Georgia School Climate Survey. This family-focused version of the survey allows you to share your perspective on the current environment at our school.
Use the link to take the FAMILY SURVEY: https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=047BD874
QR CODE DOWNLOAD: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13KyG77kyZqxQVEvTknBh65fhZdbBpOef/view?usp=sharing
Your feedback is incredibly important to us, and we are striving for maximum participation from all our families.
Principal Simmons
03/12/2026
📢 Reminder: Saturday School this Saturday, March 7, 2026! 📢
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Snacks will be provided!
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Snacks will be provided!
AMS Family,
We are proud to share highlights from our Black History Program held on February 27, 2026. Our students did an outstanding job honoring the achievements, resilience, culture, and contributions of African Americans who have helped shape our nation and our world.
Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community members who helped make this program meaningful and memorable.
Principal Simmons
3/2/2026
We are proud to share highlights from our Black History Program held on February 27, 2026. Our students did an outstanding job honoring the achievements, resilience, culture, and contributions of African Americans who have helped shape our nation and our world.
Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community members who helped make this program meaningful and memorable.
Principal Simmons
3/2/2026
🏆 BIG WIN for AMS! Our 8th Grade Indians are the 2026 READBowl Champions! They will be honored tomorrow (3/3/2026) at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia from 11 AM - 1 PM to receive their trophy.
We are so proud of our students!
Principal Simmons
3/2/2026
We are so proud of our students!
Principal Simmons
3/2/2026
AMS March Calendar Now Available
AMS Families: The March 2026 Calendar of Events is now available online. Please visit this link to download your copy and stay up to date on all upcoming school activities. Calendar Link for March 2026: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1do_3p9Nbepq2kurgXIMYeXK0sM8760Y-/view?usp=sharing
Thank you,
Principal Simmons
03/01/2026
AMS Families: The March 2026 Calendar of Events is now available online. Please visit this link to download your copy and stay up to date on all upcoming school activities. Calendar Link for March 2026: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1do_3p9Nbepq2kurgXIMYeXK0sM8760Y-/view?usp=sharing
Thank you,
Principal Simmons
03/01/2026
Join AMS as we celebrate Read Across America Week (March 2–March 6)!
A week full of literacy, creativity, and school spirit as we promote the joy of reading across our campus. ❤️📖
Check out the flyer for daily themes and join the fun!
#ReadAcrossAmerica #AMSReads #LiteracyMatters #ReadingCulture
A week full of literacy, creativity, and school spirit as we promote the joy of reading across our campus. ❤️📖
Check out the flyer for daily themes and join the fun!
#ReadAcrossAmerica #AMSReads #LiteracyMatters #ReadingCulture
📢 Reminder: Saturday School this Saturday, February 28, 2026! 📢
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Snacks will be provided!
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Snacks will be provided!
Get ready to show your spirit! Albany Middle is excited to celebrate Black History Month during the week of February 23–27, 2026. We invite all students and parents to join us in honoring this month with our daily themed dress-up days.
We can’t wait to see your creativity and pride on display!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QfcOGhyDmLJNvvgkrE5BP3XsF-vjXm5M/view?usp=sharing
We can’t wait to see your creativity and pride on display!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QfcOGhyDmLJNvvgkrE5BP3XsF-vjXm5M/view?usp=sharing
🏹 THE INDIANS ARE ON THE MOVE! 🏹
We know you're capable of more—it’s time to start believing it! We’re looking for new teachers, support staff, and more to join our family.
📅 When: March 14, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 📍 Where: Albany Civic Center
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fbF7062w-Ed4F2HsRIzUoPvhrXUfEFvt/view?usp=sharing
📢 THE CHALLENGE: We need 100 SHARES to win the district challenge! Help the Indians take the top spot—SHARE this post right now! 🧡💚
We know you're capable of more—it’s time to start believing it! We’re looking for new teachers, support staff, and more to join our family.
📅 When: March 14, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 📍 Where: Albany Civic Center
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fbF7062w-Ed4F2HsRIzUoPvhrXUfEFvt/view?usp=sharing
📢 THE CHALLENGE: We need 100 SHARES to win the district challenge! Help the Indians take the top spot—SHARE this post right now! 🧡💚
Dear Parents/Guardians,
If you were unable to attend the Spring Input Meeting at Albany Middle School on January 29, 2026 at 5:30 pm, please find attached a copy of the Parent Compacts for the 2025–2026 school year.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Lou Hardy, Parent Facilitator, at 229-431-3325 or via email at lou.hardy@docoschools.org.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
⚾️ AMS INDIANS BASEBALL 2025-2026 🏹
It’s time to take the field! The Albany Middle School Baseball schedule is officially here. Get ready to cheer on your Indians as they hunt for the championship trophy! 🏆 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f4Hvus8fOopWrMofHsBG1OKRbG2ltfp5/view?usp=sharing
Key Dates to Remember:
📅 Season Opener: Feb 16 @ Crisp Co.
🏟️ First Home Game: Feb 23 vs Sumter Co.
🔥 Playoffs Start: March 23rd
📍 All games start at 4:00 PM.
Check out the full schedule below and save it to your phone so you never miss a pitch! Let's make this a season to remember.
It’s time to take the field! The Albany Middle School Baseball schedule is officially here. Get ready to cheer on your Indians as they hunt for the championship trophy! 🏆 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f4Hvus8fOopWrMofHsBG1OKRbG2ltfp5/view?usp=sharing
Key Dates to Remember:
📅 Season Opener: Feb 16 @ Crisp Co.
🏟️ First Home Game: Feb 23 vs Sumter Co.
🔥 Playoffs Start: March 23rd
📍 All games start at 4:00 PM.
Check out the full schedule below and save it to your phone so you never miss a pitch! Let's make this a season to remember.
🍂💻 Remote Learning Day & Winter Break Announcement! 💻🍂
Hey AMS Family! 🧡💚
Monday, February 16, 2026, is our third Remote Learning Day for all students in grades 6–8. Students received extra credit assignments at the end of school today to bring home.
Please take time to complete these engaging activities in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies and return them to your teachers.
📆 Winter Break will follow on February 17-20, 2026!
We hope everyone enjoys this well-deserved time to relax.
Let’s make it a great day of mobile learning before the break! 🧡💚
Thanks,
Principal Simmons
02/13/2026
Hey AMS Family! 🧡💚
Monday, February 16, 2026, is our third Remote Learning Day for all students in grades 6–8. Students received extra credit assignments at the end of school today to bring home.
Please take time to complete these engaging activities in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies and return them to your teachers.
📆 Winter Break will follow on February 17-20, 2026!
We hope everyone enjoys this well-deserved time to relax.
Let’s make it a great day of mobile learning before the break! 🧡💚
Thanks,
Principal Simmons
02/13/2026
Happy Valentine’s Day, Albany Middle School Students! ❤️
Today is a beautiful reminder of just how powerful love, kindness, and appreciation can be. It’s the perfect day to let others know how much they matter. Share a warm smile, offer an encouraging word, or simply say “thank you.” Small gestures can brighten someone’s entire day.
As you enjoy the special treats and celebrations, take a moment to be grateful—for friendship, for laughter, and for every act of kindness shown to you. Always remember this: You are valued. You are appreciated. You are loved—just for being the amazing person you are.
Let’s fill our lives with positivity, joy, and togetherness and make this a Valentine’s Day to remember!
With heartfelt love,
Principal Simmons
02/14/2026
Today is a beautiful reminder of just how powerful love, kindness, and appreciation can be. It’s the perfect day to let others know how much they matter. Share a warm smile, offer an encouraging word, or simply say “thank you.” Small gestures can brighten someone’s entire day.
As you enjoy the special treats and celebrations, take a moment to be grateful—for friendship, for laughter, and for every act of kindness shown to you. Always remember this: You are valued. You are appreciated. You are loved—just for being the amazing person you are.
Let’s fill our lives with positivity, joy, and togetherness and make this a Valentine’s Day to remember!
With heartfelt love,
Principal Simmons
02/14/2026
A "Valentine's Day" Tribute!
A very Happy Birthday to our reigning AMS Valentine Princess, Miss Kuniyah! 👑
It’s no surprise you were born on the day of love—you bring so much heart and joy to everyone around you. May your day be filled with royal treatment, plenty of sweets, and all the appreciation you deserve. Shine on, Princess!"
Principal Simmons
02/14/2026
A very Happy Birthday to our reigning AMS Valentine Princess, Miss Kuniyah! 👑
It’s no surprise you were born on the day of love—you bring so much heart and joy to everyone around you. May your day be filled with royal treatment, plenty of sweets, and all the appreciation you deserve. Shine on, Princess!"
Principal Simmons
02/14/2026
✨ New Year, Same Excellence at Albany Middle School!
We’re kicking off 2026 by celebrating two individuals who truly define what it means to go the extra mile. Please join us in congratulating our January Teacher of the Month, Mr. Greg Barnes, and Support Staff of the Month, Mrs. Cherri Roberts!
Both Mr. Barnes and Mrs. Roberts are the heartbeat of our halls and front office. They are outstanding, dedicated educators and caring individuals who don’t just "clock in"—they show up for our students before, during, and long after the school day ends. Thank you for your tireless commitment and for starting our year on such a high note! We are so lucky to have you in the AMS family. 💙🎓
Principal Simmons
02/13/2026
We’re kicking off 2026 by celebrating two individuals who truly define what it means to go the extra mile. Please join us in congratulating our January Teacher of the Month, Mr. Greg Barnes, and Support Staff of the Month, Mrs. Cherri Roberts!
Both Mr. Barnes and Mrs. Roberts are the heartbeat of our halls and front office. They are outstanding, dedicated educators and caring individuals who don’t just "clock in"—they show up for our students before, during, and long after the school day ends. Thank you for your tireless commitment and for starting our year on such a high note! We are so lucky to have you in the AMS family. 💙🎓
Principal Simmons
02/13/2026
❤️ Pre-Valentine’s Day Celebration at AMS ❤️
Today was filled with smiles, laughter, and love all around our campus! We want to send a heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing parents for showing such incredible LOVE, APPRECIATION, and ADMIRATION for our students. Your thoughtful gestures truly made the day special.
Check out the joy on the faces in Ms. Williams-White’s 8th Grade class — and this was just one example of the excitement happening throughout AMS today!
Moments like these remind us that our school is more than a building… it’s a family. 💕
We appreciate you for helping make our students feel valued and celebrated!
Sincerely,
Principal Simmons
02/13/2026
Today was filled with smiles, laughter, and love all around our campus! We want to send a heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing parents for showing such incredible LOVE, APPRECIATION, and ADMIRATION for our students. Your thoughtful gestures truly made the day special.
Check out the joy on the faces in Ms. Williams-White’s 8th Grade class — and this was just one example of the excitement happening throughout AMS today!
Moments like these remind us that our school is more than a building… it’s a family. 💕
We appreciate you for helping make our students feel valued and celebrated!
Sincerely,
Principal Simmons
02/13/2026
