Appomattox Middle School

Students ... have you heard? You get to dress up for Halloween! Lucky lucky you! You DO have some rules you HAVE to follow or you will be asked to change back into regular clothes. The rules are: 1. Dress code HAS to be followed! 2. Absolutely no masks or play weapons. 3. Only a small amount of face paint is allowed and nothing gruesome or bloody! Have fun, but remember to be school appropriate so your fun rewards are not taken away! Posters will be in hallways to remind you of the rules.

AMS Winter Cheer tryouts will take place today, October 28th through Wednesday, October 30th from 3:30 - 5:30 in the AMS Gym. Anyone trying out must have a current physical on file with Mr. Kenny.

Swim Team Pre-Season Meeting 10/28 @ 7p, What: Appomattox Raider Swim Team Meeting Where: Falling River Country Club 2140 Country Club Road Appomattox, Virginia 24522 Information: Did you know that Appomattox County High School has a swim team? There is an opportunity for those attending Appomattox County Public Schools to swim from 6th grade through 12th. Come learn about the team, when we practice, where we practice and what is needed. No swimming experience is needed! 6th grade through 8th grade can be on our JV Team, while 9th through 12th qualify to be on our Varsity Team. Come get to know the team and coaches and bring your questions.

Students should not bring or have movie prop dollar bills at school. These fall into the category of toys which should not be brought to school. Attempting to use or spend this fake money is illegal and can get you into trouble here at school or in a business. Please keep your fake money at home.

Open Gym for boys basketball will be today, 10/28 and tomorrow, 10/29 from 5:40 til 7:00.

This week AMS sporting events: Tuesday, October 22nd AMS Football vs. Staunton River Home Game Time: 5:30PM

Next week we will be celebrating our AMS Raiders last home football game! Let's show our support by participating in the following: Monday - Disney day - dress in your favorite disney character outfit. Tuesday - Raider Day - wear as much blue and gray as you can (come and support our team as they play at 6:00 at the high school) Wednesday - Decade Day - dress in your favorite decade ... 70's, 80's, 90's ... Thursday - Twin Day: pick a friend and dress alike Friday - Career day - dress for your dream job We want you to have fun with this and be creative but remember - dress code does apply! Lets ramp up our Raider football team to victory!

Anyone interested in trying out for MS Girls Basketball, we will start having open gyms in a couple weeks. You must have a completed VHSL physical turned into Mr. Kenny to participate. You must sign up to come so that your physical can be verified. There will be a list starting next week on the girls locker room door. You will be asked to leave if you do not have a 24-25 physical on file and are not properly dressed to play basketball. The first Open Gym will be Monday, October 21st; your ride must pick you up by 5 p.m.

On November 4th at 6 p.m., the PTO will be hosting a Student/Staff vs. First Responders Dodgeball Game. We need both kids and staff to sign up. A sign-up sheet will be in the Main Office. The cost for this event will be $5 at the door.

Boys Open Gym for basketball will be today from 5:40 - 7 in the AMS Gym. You MUST have an AMS physical to participate.

This is the AMS sports schedule for the week of 10/14/24: Tuesday, October 15th AMS Football vs. Prince Edward Home Game Time: 5:30PM Wednesday, October 16th AMS Cross Country vs. Altavista Away Meet Time: 5:00 Bus from MS: 2:45 AMS Volleyball vs. Rustburg Home Match Time: 5:30 Thursday, October 17th AMS Fall Sport Pictures Gym beginning at 3:00 Friday, October 18th AMS Volleyball vs. Nelson (Student Game) Away Match Time: 2:00 Departure Time: 12:45

Any 8th grader interested in trying out for JV Basketball Cheer: WHEN: November 11th and 12th (change in date) TIME: 4:00 - 6:30 PM LOCATION: ACHS Cafeteria TRYOUT REQUIREMENTS: Current VHSL Sports Physical 2 Teacher Recommendations Please wear athletic attire

Our Middle School Raiders Volleyball team took the 2 set home with a win over a very good William Campbell team last night. Way to go Lady Raiders!

Remember to bring in your donations to help the people affected by Hurricane Helene by Friday, October 11th.

The AMS Raiders Girls Volleyball defeated the Minutemen of Liberty Bedford, 2-0! Way to go Lady Raiders!

AMS SPORTS FOR THE WEEK OF 10/7 Monday, October 7th AMS Volleyball vs. Liberty Away Match Time: 5:30(ish) Bus Departure: 4:30 Wednesday, October 9th AMS Volleyball vs. William Campbell Home Match Time: 5:30 AMS Cross Country @ Nelson Meet Time: 5:00 Bus: 2:45 Thursday, October 10th AMS Volleyball vs. Dunbar Away Match Time: 5:30 Bus Departure: 4:30

BOOK FAIR HAS STARTED Check out our news article to get more details and find the online link.

FFA Forestry Judging will practice at ACHS on Monday and Thursday until 5:00. You must have returned your Land Lab Waiver for the year to participate. Please wear long pants, closed-toe shoes, and bring your note to ride the Activity Bus to ACHS. Horse Judging will not practice for the remainder of October. We will announce when practices resume. FFA Officers will meet tomorrow until 5:00 in the AMS Ag. Shop. Please let Mrs. Hodges know if you cannot attend.

Any 8th grader interested in trying out for JV Basketball Cheer: WHEN: October 28th and 29th TIME: 4:00 - 6:30 PM LOCATION: ACHS Cafeteria

The Appomattox Marching Raiders competed in the 50th annual Lynchburg Classic Competition for the first time in the 3A Division. We finished with second place in Music, Marching, General Effect, Color Guard, and second place overall in Class 3A.