Attention 8th grade parents:
The parent meeting for the 8th grade trip will be Thursday at 4:00. If you are unable to make the meeting, your student will be able to pick up the information at school the next day.
Attention 7th grade parents:
The deadline for the tDaP and meningococcal is this Wednesday.
Never Forget
Weekly Announcements September 11-15
On Tuesday, our Seaver's doughnut order will be delivered. Please pick up your doughnut orders between 3:00 and 6:00.
On Thursday, September 14th our school will conduct a lockdown drill. This drill is being performed to ensure all processes are in place to best protect our students and staff. Please encourage your student to take this drill seriously and to remain quiet and as still as possible during the entire drill.
Also on Thursday, there will be an 8th grade trip Parent Meeting at 4:00. Information regarding the trip to the Outer Banks will be handed out. Kenny Ward, from Ward Tours, will be in attendance to answer any questions.
This week’s events:
Monday, September 11th
Volleyball at East Yancey 4:30
Tuesday, September 12th
Doughnut pickup 3:00-6:00
Cross Country at Rosman 3:30
Soccer at Mitchell 4:00
Wednesday, September 13th
Volleyball vs. Cane River (Home) 4:30
Thursday, September 14th
Lockdown Drill 9:00
8th Grade Trip Parent Meeting 4:00
Soccer at. East Yancey 4:00
Thank you for supporting Avery Middle School!
Due to the town of Newland having water issues, Avery Middle, Newland Elementary and Avery High will dismiss at 10:00. Buses will run, but lunch will not be served. Thank you!
Weekly Announcements September 4-8, 2023
Good evening Avery Middle families! This is Dr. Coleman with this week’s announcements.
Monday, September 4th
No school for students or staff in recognition of Labor Day.
Tuesday, September 5th
Cross Country at Cane River Park beginning at 3:30.
School Board meeting at 6:00 at Central Services.
Wednesday, September 6th
Volleyball plays at Cranberry beginning at 4:30.
Thursday, September 7th
Soccer plays Madison at home beginning at 4:00.
Friday, September 8th
Back to School Social from 3:00 to 5:00. Students will need a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian in order to stay. The cost is $5 and concessions will be sold at an additional cost.
Thank you for supporting Avery Middle School! Have a great evening!
Reminder of the fundraiser going on now!
All funds must be collected up front (cash or checks made out to AMS PTO).
All order forms and money must returned to school by Wednesday, September 6th.
Doughnuts will be delivered to the school on Tuesday, September 12th. PLEASE HAVE SOMEONE AVAILABLE TO PICK UP ALL OF YOUR ORDERS THAT DAY.
Thank you for your support!
XC Schedule
Here is a link to purchase your yearbook!
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1051458/Avery-County-Middle-School/2024-Yearbook/2023071210151964376/CATALOG_SHOP/
Reminder Fall Pictures are Tomorrow!
Announcements August 28- September 1
Wednesday is fall picture day!
Students brought home picture forms last week. You can also view the flyers on Facebook and on our website.
Attention parents of 7th graders:
If your student has not had their Tdap and meningococcal vaccine boosters, they must have them by September 13th in order to attend school.
Attention any 8th graders who would like to try out for JV Cheerleading for this football season:
Tryouts will be held tomorrow and Tuesday from 3:30 to 5:30 at Avery High School.
This week in athletics:
Monday Volleyball plays at Rosman beginning at 4:30.
Tuesday Soccer plays at home against East Yancey beginning at 4:00.
Wednesday, Volleyball plays at home against Bowman beginning at 4:30.
Thursday, Soccer plays at Cane River beginning at 4:00.
Thank you for supporting Avery Middle!
8th Grade Cheer Tryouts!
PTO meeting this evening!
Weekly Announcements 8/21-8/25
Attention 6th grade parents, please make sure your student has turned in their permission slip for the team-building trip to Camp Luther Rock on Wednesday. Buses will leave Avery Middle at 8:15 and return at 2:30.
Athletics
Monday our volleyball team plays Harris at home beginning at 4:30.
Tuesday soccer plays at Madison beginning at 4:00.
Wednesday volleyball plays at Madison beginning at 4:30.
Thursday soccer plays their first home game against Mitchell beginning at 4:00.
Thank you for supporting Avery Middle!
Play Auditions!!!
FALL PICTURES!! August 30th
This link will allow you to sign up to receive updates via email regarding your child's school portraits. These updates include promotions, additional deals and the ability to order more pictures at a later time. When entering student information, please be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file at the school.
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/avery-county-middle-school/fall-pictures-8-30-2023-22/optIn
Can't wait to see our students tomorrow! Please remember our school day begins at 8:00 and ends at 2:45.
Open House is tonight! We hope to see you there!
Soccer practice is canceled for today due to weather.
All afternoon activities and practices are canceled for this afternoon due to impending severe weather. Our area is expected to have large hail, strong winds and power outages.
Volleyball will have tryouts tomorrow from 3:00-5:00.
Soccer will have practice tomorrow from 3:30-5:30.
Soccer has been canceled today due to weather.
