🍂💻 Remote Learning Day & Veterans Day Holiday Announcement! 💻🍂
Hey AMS Family! 🧡💚
Monday, November 10, 2025, is our second 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.
📆 Veterans Day Holiday will follow on November 11, 2025!
We hope everyone enjoys this well-deserved time to relax and honoring our Veterans.
Let’s make it a great day of mobile learning before the break! 🧡💚
Thanks,
Principal Simmons
11/07/2025
🎉 Albany Middle School Recognizes Our September Stars! 🌟
We are thrilled to announce and celebrate our outstanding September 2025 Teacher of the Month, Mrs. Keysha Torrence, and Support Staff of the Month, Mrs. Ella Quimby!
Both Mrs. Torrence and Mrs. Quimby are truly deserving of this recognition. They are outstanding, dedicated educators and incredibly caring individuals who make a real difference in the lives of our students and the atmosphere of our school every single day.
Thank you, Mrs. Torrence and Mrs. Quimby, for your commitment to excellence and for being such valuable members of the Albany Middle School family! 🍎
Principal Simmons
11/07/2025
We are thrilled to announce and celebrate our outstanding September 2025 Teacher of the Month, Mrs. Keysha Torrence, and Support Staff of the Month, Mrs. Ella Quimby!
Both Mrs. Torrence and Mrs. Quimby are truly deserving of this recognition. They are outstanding, dedicated educators and incredibly caring individuals who make a real difference in the lives of our students and the atmosphere of our school every single day.
Thank you, Mrs. Torrence and Mrs. Quimby, for your commitment to excellence and for being such valuable members of the Albany Middle School family! 🍎
Principal Simmons
11/07/2025
AMS Family & Friends,
The AMS Monthly Calendar of Events for November 2025 is now available at (https://tinyurl.com/3bn6kxak). Please take a moment to download and review the calendar to stay informed about all the exciting events happening this month.
Thank you,
Principal Simmons
11/03/2025
The AMS Monthly Calendar of Events for November 2025 is now available at (https://tinyurl.com/3bn6kxak). Please take a moment to download and review the calendar to stay informed about all the exciting events happening this month.
Thank you,
Principal Simmons
11/03/2025
AMS Family,
Thank you for your generous contributions to our Annual Candy Drive during the last week of October! Because of your kindness, we were able to give our students an exciting walk through the haunted house and a bag of candy at the end of their journey. 🍬🎃
This tradition is our way of giving back to our students and demonstrating that fun can be safe, structured, and community-driven. The joy and excitement on their faces made every donation worthwhile!
Parents and guardians, we truly appreciate your partnership and support. At AMS, we are a TEAM with one common goal — to educate our youth. Yes, our students deserve to have fun, but that fun should always come after they have met their educational requirements and expectations for the week.
Let’s continue working together to ensure that every child at AMS not only enjoys memorable experiences, but also understands that nothing can replace a mind that is well-educated.
Sincerely,
Principal Simmons
Belong. Believe. Achieve. 🧡💚
11/01/2025
Thank you for your generous contributions to our Annual Candy Drive during the last week of October! Because of your kindness, we were able to give our students an exciting walk through the haunted house and a bag of candy at the end of their journey. 🍬🎃
This tradition is our way of giving back to our students and demonstrating that fun can be safe, structured, and community-driven. The joy and excitement on their faces made every donation worthwhile!
Parents and guardians, we truly appreciate your partnership and support. At AMS, we are a TEAM with one common goal — to educate our youth. Yes, our students deserve to have fun, but that fun should always come after they have met their educational requirements and expectations for the week.
Let’s continue working together to ensure that every child at AMS not only enjoys memorable experiences, but also understands that nothing can replace a mind that is well-educated.
Sincerely,
Principal Simmons
Belong. Believe. Achieve. 🧡💚
11/01/2025
🎃👻 Hey AMS Family! 👻🎃
It’s Trick-or-Treat time! As you head out tonight, remember to keep it fun AND safe! 🍬💚🧡
Here are a few quick safety tips:
✨ Go with friends or a trusted adult — never alone.
🚶♂️ Stay in well-lit areas and use sidewalks.
🚦 Look both ways before crossing the street.
🏠 Only visit houses with their lights on.
🍭 Don’t eat your candy until it’s been checked!
Have a spooktacular night, AMS Indians — be safe, have fun, and enjoy all the sweet treats! 🎃💚🧡
Principal Simmons
10/31/2025
Subject: October Family Focus: 9 Mental Health Activities to Do with Your Child
Message:
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we continue to focus on the well-being of our students and families, we want to share some simple and meaningful ways to support your child’s mental health this month. Attached is a flyer titled “9 Mental Health Activities to Do with Your Child” — designed to help you strengthen connections, build positive habits, and promote emotional wellness at home.
We encourage you to take a few moments each week to try one or more of these activities together. Small actions can make a big difference in helping children feel supported, valued, and confident.
Thank you for partnering with us in nurturing the whole child — mind, body, and spirit.
Warm regards,
Lou Hardy, Parent Facilitator
229-431-3325
🎀 October Event Recap 🎀
DIVAS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MEET & GREET EAT & PAINT NIGHT 💕
Our AMS DIVAS had an incredible time connecting, painting, and enjoying great food together in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 💗 It was a night filled with creativity, laughter, and sisterhood.
💫 Coming Up Next: November Event!
📅 Saturday, November 22, 2025
Our DIVAS will be giving back to the community by serving 100 plates! 🍽️
DIVAS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MEET & GREET EAT & PAINT NIGHT 💕
Our AMS DIVAS had an incredible time connecting, painting, and enjoying great food together in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 💗 It was a night filled with creativity, laughter, and sisterhood.
💫 Coming Up Next: November Event!
📅 Saturday, November 22, 2025
Our DIVAS will be giving back to the community by serving 100 plates! 🍽️
🎓 REACH Georgia Scholarship Spotlight! 🌟
Each year, the REACH Georgia Scholarship is awarded to deserving students who demonstrate excellence in academics, behavior, and attendance throughout high school. Recipients earn $10,000 to support their college tuition!
Albany Middle School is proud to announce our five outstanding 8th-grade students who will represent our school in district interviews for the 2025–2026 REACH Georgia Scholarship:
👏 Loriyah Childs, Jalexia Figgins, Kuniyah James, Da’Nya Reese, and Na’Laiah Humphrey!
A special thank you to our dedicated school counselor, Ms. R. King, for ensuring every student has a fair opportunity to apply.
Let’s wish our amazing students the best as they interview on Wednesday, October 29, 2025! 💚🧡
Principal Simmons
10/29/2025
Each year, the REACH Georgia Scholarship is awarded to deserving students who demonstrate excellence in academics, behavior, and attendance throughout high school. Recipients earn $10,000 to support their college tuition!
Albany Middle School is proud to announce our five outstanding 8th-grade students who will represent our school in district interviews for the 2025–2026 REACH Georgia Scholarship:
👏 Loriyah Childs, Jalexia Figgins, Kuniyah James, Da’Nya Reese, and Na’Laiah Humphrey!
A special thank you to our dedicated school counselor, Ms. R. King, for ensuring every student has a fair opportunity to apply.
Let’s wish our amazing students the best as they interview on Wednesday, October 29, 2025! 💚🧡
Principal Simmons
10/29/2025
AMS Honor Roll Celebration Recap!
What a wonderful way to end the week! This past Friday, October 24, 2025, AMS celebrated the academic success of our students with the 1st Nine-Weeks Honor Roll Celebration!
A huge round of applause goes out to the 146 students who made the honor roll this nine-weeks—you all earned it! It was a fantastic Carnival-themed celebration!
We'd also like to send a special thank you to the AMS Honor Roll Committee for all their hard work in making this a terrific and memorable event for our students!
Go INDIANS!
Principal Simmons
10/26/2025
What a wonderful way to end the week! This past Friday, October 24, 2025, AMS celebrated the academic success of our students with the 1st Nine-Weeks Honor Roll Celebration!
A huge round of applause goes out to the 146 students who made the honor roll this nine-weeks—you all earned it! It was a fantastic Carnival-themed celebration!
We'd also like to send a special thank you to the AMS Honor Roll Committee for all their hard work in making this a terrific and memorable event for our students!
Go INDIANS!
Principal Simmons
10/26/2025
Red Ribbon Week 2025: Say NO to Drugs!
The AMS family is honored to SAY NO to DRUGS this week!
Please join us as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week 2025 and commit to making healthy, drug-free choices.
Our theme is: "Life is a puzzle. Solve it drug-free."
Wear Red!
We are asking all students, staff, and family members to join us in showing our commitment by wearing RED the entire week, October 27th - 31st!
Let's stand together and make this a powerful week of awareness!
Thanks,
Principal Simmons
10/26/2025
The AMS family is honored to SAY NO to DRUGS this week!
Please join us as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week 2025 and commit to making healthy, drug-free choices.
Our theme is: "Life is a puzzle. Solve it drug-free."
Wear Red!
We are asking all students, staff, and family members to join us in showing our commitment by wearing RED the entire week, October 27th - 31st!
Let's stand together and make this a powerful week of awareness!
Thanks,
Principal Simmons
10/26/2025
🎗️❤️ National Red Ribbon Week is Coming! ❤️🎗️
Hey AMS Family! 💚🧡
Next week, we’re celebrating National Red Ribbon Week (October 27–31, 2025) — a time to promote healthy, drug-free choices and show our Indian Pride! 🌟
Here’s what’s happening each day:
🔹 Monday (Oct. 27): “Putting the Pieces Together” – AMS Scavenger Hunt (Battle of the Homerooms!)
🔹 Tuesday (Oct. 28): “Student/Teacher Swap Day” – Teachers and students swap styles to show we’re “Swapping Out Drugs!”
🔹 Wednesday (Oct. 29): “Camo Day” – We’re hunting for drug-free choices!
🔹 Thursday (Oct. 30): “Team Up Against Drugs” – Wear your favorite sports gear, joggers, or sweats! 🏀 (No leggings or biker shorts.)
🔹 Friday (Oct. 31): “Decades Day” – Dress in your favorite throwback fashion from the 80s, 90s, or early 2000s — because “Drugs are Wack & Outdated!” 💿🕺🏽
Let’s come together to take a stand and celebrate Life, Health, and Choices! 💪
See the attached flyer for full details.
Hey AMS Family! 💚🧡
Next week, we’re celebrating National Red Ribbon Week (October 27–31, 2025) — a time to promote healthy, drug-free choices and show our Indian Pride! 🌟
Here’s what’s happening each day:
🔹 Monday (Oct. 27): “Putting the Pieces Together” – AMS Scavenger Hunt (Battle of the Homerooms!)
🔹 Tuesday (Oct. 28): “Student/Teacher Swap Day” – Teachers and students swap styles to show we’re “Swapping Out Drugs!”
🔹 Wednesday (Oct. 29): “Camo Day” – We’re hunting for drug-free choices!
🔹 Thursday (Oct. 30): “Team Up Against Drugs” – Wear your favorite sports gear, joggers, or sweats! 🏀 (No leggings or biker shorts.)
🔹 Friday (Oct. 31): “Decades Day” – Dress in your favorite throwback fashion from the 80s, 90s, or early 2000s — because “Drugs are Wack & Outdated!” 💿🕺🏽
Let’s come together to take a stand and celebrate Life, Health, and Choices! 💪
See the attached flyer for full details.
🍁💚 Happy FALL BREAK, AMS Family! 🧡🍁
It’s time to REFRESH & RECHARGE! 🌟
You’ve worked hard, and now it’s time to relax, enjoy family, and take a well-deserved break.
School will resume on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 7:30 AM.
We can’t wait to see everyone back—focused, recharged, and ready to finish the semester strong! 💪
Enjoy your break and remember… at AMS, we Belong, Believe, and Achieve! 💚🧡
Principal Simmons
10/13/2025
It’s time to REFRESH & RECHARGE! 🌟
You’ve worked hard, and now it’s time to relax, enjoy family, and take a well-deserved break.
School will resume on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 7:30 AM.
We can’t wait to see everyone back—focused, recharged, and ready to finish the semester strong! 💪
Enjoy your break and remember… at AMS, we Belong, Believe, and Achieve! 💚🧡
Principal Simmons
10/13/2025
🍂💻 Remote Learning Day & Fall Break Announcement! 💻🍂
Hey AMS Family! 🧡💚
Monday, October 13, 2025, is a 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.
📆 Fall Break will follow on October 14–17, 2025!
We hope everyone enjoys this well-deserved time to relax, recharge, and spend quality time with family.
See the attached flyer and Remote Learning Day Notice letter for more information.
Let’s make it a great day of mobile learning before the break! 🧡💚
Thanks,
Principal Simmons
10/10/2025
Hey AMS Family! 🧡💚
Monday, October 13, 2025, is a 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.
📆 Fall Break will follow on October 14–17, 2025!
We hope everyone enjoys this well-deserved time to relax, recharge, and spend quality time with family.
See the attached flyer and Remote Learning Day Notice letter for more information.
Let’s make it a great day of mobile learning before the break! 🧡💚
Thanks,
Principal Simmons
10/10/2025
📣 Attention AMS Families! 💻✨
We’re excited to announce our upcoming Remote Learning Days for the 2025–2026 school year! 🗓️
✅ October 13, 2025
✅ November 10, 2025
✅ January 5, 2026
✅ February 16, 2026
On these dates, students in grades 6–8 will participate in Remote Learning by completing engaging assignments in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies. 🌟
Activities will include writing, problem-solving, and creative tasks designed to support our core learning standards. All assignments will have a due date.
In compliance with the District Homework Policy, these assignments will count as extra credit opportunities. Students will receive printed copies this Friday to bring home, complete, and return to their teachers. 📝
Let’s make it a great day of mobile learning and show that at AMS we Belong, Believe, and Achieve! 💚🧡
Thanks,
Principal Simmons
10/08/2025
We’re excited to announce our upcoming Remote Learning Days for the 2025–2026 school year! 🗓️
✅ October 13, 2025
✅ November 10, 2025
✅ January 5, 2026
✅ February 16, 2026
On these dates, students in grades 6–8 will participate in Remote Learning by completing engaging assignments in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies. 🌟
Activities will include writing, problem-solving, and creative tasks designed to support our core learning standards. All assignments will have a due date.
In compliance with the District Homework Policy, these assignments will count as extra credit opportunities. Students will receive printed copies this Friday to bring home, complete, and return to their teachers. 📝
Let’s make it a great day of mobile learning and show that at AMS we Belong, Believe, and Achieve! 💚🧡
Thanks,
Principal Simmons
10/08/2025
💚🧡 INDIAN PRIDE 4LIFE! 🧡💚
At Albany Middle School, we don’t just wear Orange & Green — we live it! 🙌
We connect as one family, cherish our school colors with pride, and most importantly… we BOND with each other 4LIFE! 💫
That’s the power of being an AMS Indian — once you’re part of this family, you’re always part of it! 💚🧡
At Albany Middle School, we don’t just wear Orange & Green — we live it! 🙌
We connect as one family, cherish our school colors with pride, and most importantly… we BOND with each other 4LIFE! 💫
That’s the power of being an AMS Indian — once you’re part of this family, you’re always part of it! 💚🧡
AMS Students & Parents,
If your child is interested in playing basketball at Albany Middle School (AMS), please see the attached information regarding tryouts for both boys and girls teams.
A physical is required and we encourage all interested students to participate in the tryouts.
Thanks,
AMS Boys Basketball Coaches
If your child is interested in playing basketball at Albany Middle School (AMS), please see the attached information regarding tryouts for both boys and girls teams.
A physical is required and we encourage all interested students to participate in the tryouts.
Thanks,
AMS Boys Basketball Coaches
AMS Family & Friends,
AMS is excited to host a 'Trunk-or-Treats' event on campus on October 31st for a fun and safe Halloween! We're asking for donations of wrapped bags of candy to make this event special. Your contribution will help create a festive, secure space for students to enjoy Halloween.
Thank you for your support!
Principal Simmons
10/07/2025
AMS is excited to host a 'Trunk-or-Treats' event on campus on October 31st for a fun and safe Halloween! We're asking for donations of wrapped bags of candy to make this event special. Your contribution will help create a festive, secure space for students to enjoy Halloween.
Thank you for your support!
Principal Simmons
10/07/2025
📣 AMS PARENT ANNOUNCEMENT 📣
The 1st Nine-Weeks has officially come to an end, and we are so proud of the progress our students have made! Their hard work and dedication continue to make AMS shine! 🌟
However, we want to be honest and proactive — we do have a small percentage of students whose behavior disrupts the learning environment and impacts the success of others. To ensure every student can learn and grow in a positive atmosphere, we are asking our parents and guardians to partner with us in addressing these behavior concerns. 🤝
Together, we can strengthen expectations, build accountability, and ensure success for every AMS student. Let’s continue working hand-in-hand to promote academic excellence and positive behavior throughout our school community. 💚🧡
Sincerely,
Principal Simmons
10/06/2025
The 1st Nine-Weeks has officially come to an end, and we are so proud of the progress our students have made! Their hard work and dedication continue to make AMS shine! 🌟
However, we want to be honest and proactive — we do have a small percentage of students whose behavior disrupts the learning environment and impacts the success of others. To ensure every student can learn and grow in a positive atmosphere, we are asking our parents and guardians to partner with us in addressing these behavior concerns. 🤝
Together, we can strengthen expectations, build accountability, and ensure success for every AMS student. Let’s continue working hand-in-hand to promote academic excellence and positive behavior throughout our school community. 💚🧡
Sincerely,
Principal Simmons
10/06/2025
🏈🔥 PEAKING AT THE RIGHT TIME! 🔥🏈
Our AMS Indians dominated their opponent on Homecoming 2025 with an incredible 44–0 victory! 💪💚🧡 The team showed true grit, focus, and teamwork — proving that they are PEAKING at the RIGHT TIME!
👏 Way to go, Indians, Coach Jones, and the entire coaching staff for an outstanding performance! The hard work, dedication, and school pride were on full display!
Let’s keep the momentum rolling — Let’s Go Indians! 💚🧡💚🧡
Our AMS Indians dominated their opponent on Homecoming 2025 with an incredible 44–0 victory! 💪💚🧡 The team showed true grit, focus, and teamwork — proving that they are PEAKING at the RIGHT TIME!
👏 Way to go, Indians, Coach Jones, and the entire coaching staff for an outstanding performance! The hard work, dedication, and school pride were on full display!
Let’s keep the momentum rolling — Let’s Go Indians! 💚🧡💚🧡
💚🧡 AMS Spirit Was at an All-Time High! 🧡💚
Homecoming Week 2025 was one for the books! 🎉 Our students and staff showed school spirit to the highest extreme — cheering loudly, dressing proudly, and supporting our AMS Indians every step of the way!
🏈 The football team gave it their all on the field.
📣 The cheerleaders, dance team, and band brought the energy and excitement that kept the crowd at the pep rally on their feet!
🙌 The entire AMS Family came together in true Indian Pride fashion!
Thank you to everyone who made this Homecoming Week unforgettable. 💫 Together, we continue to Belong. Believe. Achieve.
Homecoming Week 2025 was one for the books! 🎉 Our students and staff showed school spirit to the highest extreme — cheering loudly, dressing proudly, and supporting our AMS Indians every step of the way!
🏈 The football team gave it their all on the field.
📣 The cheerleaders, dance team, and band brought the energy and excitement that kept the crowd at the pep rally on their feet!
🙌 The entire AMS Family came together in true Indian Pride fashion!
Thank you to everyone who made this Homecoming Week unforgettable. 💫 Together, we continue to Belong. Believe. Achieve.
