Girls Basketball
Girls Basketball Open Gym starts (today) Monday, October 6, 3:45 - 5:00.
You must have an updated physical. Ask Ms. Allen if you don't know if yours is current.
Please make sure all athletic wear follows the guidelines of the school dress code. Don't forget your tennis shoes and water bottles! If your sports bag won't fit in your locker, you may store it in Ms. Allen's room until the end of the day.
Girls Basketball Open Gym starts (today) Monday, October 6, 3:45 - 5:00.
You must have an updated physical. Ask Ms. Allen if you don't know if yours is current.
Please make sure all athletic wear follows the guidelines of the school dress code. Don't forget your tennis shoes and water bottles! If your sports bag won't fit in your locker, you may store it in Ms. Allen's room until the end of the day.
AMS Sports this week:
Monday, October 6th
AMS Volleyball vs. Sandusky
Away
Match Time: 5:30
Bus: 4:30
Wednesday, October 8th
AMS Volleyball vs. Liberty
Home
Match Time: 5:30
AMS Cross Country
MS Championships @ Roanoake
5:00
Thursday, October 9th
AMS Football vs. Sandusky
Away (City Stadium)
Game Time: 5:30
Bus: 4:15
Monday, October 6th
AMS Volleyball vs. Sandusky
Away
Match Time: 5:30
Bus: 4:30
Wednesday, October 8th
AMS Volleyball vs. Liberty
Home
Match Time: 5:30
AMS Cross Country
MS Championships @ Roanoake
5:00
Thursday, October 9th
AMS Football vs. Sandusky
Away (City Stadium)
Game Time: 5:30
Bus: 4:15
Football
Good win last night for our AMS Raiders Football team.
Led by our QB Amari Pennix who had 4 touchdowns, 3 running and 1 passing. Also, Isaiah Thomas scored twice on a deep throw from Amari and on a kick-off return. Tristan Mosley also had a great game with 3 catches and a spectacular 2 pt. conversion. Jordan Terry also scored 2 rushing touchdowns. Micah Robertson got his first carries of the year. Javar Hamlett and Landon Johnson led the defense. Final score Appomattox 50, Altavista 20. Way to go Raiders!
Good win last night for our AMS Raiders Football team.
Led by our QB Amari Pennix who had 4 touchdowns, 3 running and 1 passing. Also, Isaiah Thomas scored twice on a deep throw from Amari and on a kick-off return. Tristan Mosley also had a great game with 3 catches and a spectacular 2 pt. conversion. Jordan Terry also scored 2 rushing touchdowns. Micah Robertson got his first carries of the year. Javar Hamlett and Landon Johnson led the defense. Final score Appomattox 50, Altavista 20. Way to go Raiders!
Artwork Donations!!
Calling all creative people! The ACHS Drama Club is collecting artwork to send overseas to students who are attending school underground and need some homemade art to brighten their halls and walls. Artwork should be no larger than
8 1/2 x 11 in. Themes and content should be positive and colorful. Artwork will be collected until October 31, 2025. For more information - See Mrs. Warner.
Band News
Congratulations to the Appomattox Marching Raiders. This weekend they finished 2nd place in class 3A at the Midlothian Competition in Richmond, Virginia. Our percussion section was 1 point away from 1st place. Way to go Raider Band!
Congratulations to the Appomattox Marching Raiders. This weekend they finished 2nd place in class 3A at the Midlothian Competition in Richmond, Virginia. Our percussion section was 1 point away from 1st place. Way to go Raider Band!
This week in sports:
Monday, September 22nd
AMS Football vs. Altavista
Away
Game Time: 5:30
Bus: 4:15
AMS Volleyball vs. Brookville
Home
Match Time: 5:30
AMS Golf vs. Dogwood Schools
@ Cedars Country Club
Match Time: 5:00
Van Departure Time: 3:00 in front of AMS
Wednesday, September 24th
AMS Volleyball vs. Amherst
Home
Match Time: 5:30
AMS Golf vs. William Campbell
Home
Match Time: 5:00 (Last home match)
Friday, September 26th
AMS Volleyball vs. Nelson
Home
Match Time: 2:00
Monday, September 22nd
AMS Football vs. Altavista
Away
Game Time: 5:30
Bus: 4:15
AMS Volleyball vs. Brookville
Home
Match Time: 5:30
AMS Golf vs. Dogwood Schools
@ Cedars Country Club
Match Time: 5:00
Van Departure Time: 3:00 in front of AMS
Wednesday, September 24th
AMS Volleyball vs. Amherst
Home
Match Time: 5:30
AMS Golf vs. William Campbell
Home
Match Time: 5:00 (Last home match)
Friday, September 26th
AMS Volleyball vs. Nelson
Home
Match Time: 2:00
Here is the AMS athletic schedule for the week:
Monday, September 15th
AMS Volleyball vs. William Campbell
Home
Match Time: 5:30
AMS Golf vs. William Campbell
Away (@ Hat Creek)
Match Time: 5:00
Van Departure: 3:00
Wednesday, September 17th
AMS Football vs. Halifax (depending upon eligibility)
Home
Game Time: 6:00
AMS Volleyball vs. Monelison
Away
Match Time: 5:30
Bus Departure: 4:30
Thursday, September 18th
AMS Cross Country vs. Gretna
Away
Meet Time: 5:00
Class: 2:05
Bus: 2:15
Monday, September 15th
AMS Volleyball vs. William Campbell
Home
Match Time: 5:30
AMS Golf vs. William Campbell
Away (@ Hat Creek)
Match Time: 5:00
Van Departure: 3:00
Wednesday, September 17th
AMS Football vs. Halifax (depending upon eligibility)
Home
Game Time: 6:00
AMS Volleyball vs. Monelison
Away
Match Time: 5:30
Bus Departure: 4:30
Thursday, September 18th
AMS Cross Country vs. Gretna
Away
Meet Time: 5:00
Class: 2:05
Bus: 2:15
OPEN GYM UPDATE
UPDATE - Open Gym for Boys Basketball will be held today from 5:15 - 6:45 and Tuesday from 5:30 - 7:00! You must have an updated physical to participate.
ATHLETICS THIS WEEK:
uesday, September 2nd
AMS Gof vs. Halifax and Mecklenburg
@ Greens Folly
Match Time: 4:30 (I had 5:00, we will make 4:30 work)
Class Departure: 2:20
Van Departure: 2:30 from AMS
Wednesday, September 3rd
AMS Volleyball vs. Dunbar
Away
Match Time: 5:30
Bus: 4:30
Thursday, September 4th
AMS Football vs. Prince Edward
Away
Game Time: 6:00
Bus: 4:30
AMS Cross Country
@ Chatham
Meet Time 5:00
Class Dismissal: 2:00
Bus: 2:15
Saturday, September 6th
AMS Cross Country
Knights Crossing @ Salem, VA
Meet Time: 9:00AM
Bus: 6:30AM
uesday, September 2nd
AMS Gof vs. Halifax and Mecklenburg
@ Greens Folly
Match Time: 4:30 (I had 5:00, we will make 4:30 work)
Class Departure: 2:20
Van Departure: 2:30 from AMS
Wednesday, September 3rd
AMS Volleyball vs. Dunbar
Away
Match Time: 5:30
Bus: 4:30
Thursday, September 4th
AMS Football vs. Prince Edward
Away
Game Time: 6:00
Bus: 4:30
AMS Cross Country
@ Chatham
Meet Time 5:00
Class Dismissal: 2:00
Bus: 2:15
Saturday, September 6th
AMS Cross Country
Knights Crossing @ Salem, VA
Meet Time: 9:00AM
Bus: 6:30AM
Attention All Students!!!
There is an exciting opportunity to share your voice and ideas through the Patriot's Pen Essay Contest, sponsored by the VFW. Winners earn prizes at the local, state, and even national levels - including cash awards! Last year's national winner won $5,000.
This year's theme is "How Are You Showing Patriotism And Support For Our Country"?. The contest is open to all middle school students, and it's your chance to show off your writing skills while reflecting on what patriotism means to you.
If you're interested, stop by the counselor's office to pick up the guidelines and entry form. Essays are due to the Appomattox VFW post by October 31st.
There is an exciting opportunity to share your voice and ideas through the Patriot's Pen Essay Contest, sponsored by the VFW. Winners earn prizes at the local, state, and even national levels - including cash awards! Last year's national winner won $5,000.
This year's theme is "How Are You Showing Patriotism And Support For Our Country"?. The contest is open to all middle school students, and it's your chance to show off your writing skills while reflecting on what patriotism means to you.
If you're interested, stop by the counselor's office to pick up the guidelines and entry form. Essays are due to the Appomattox VFW post by October 31st.
SCHOOL SPORTING EVENTS:
Students, please remember as a Middle School student you are NOT allowed to be at any Appomattox County School Sporting Event alone. Even arriving with an adult, you must remain with them at all times, this includes going to and from concession stands, restrooms, etc. Violating this policy will result in losing your privilege to attend future games.
Students, please remember as a Middle School student you are NOT allowed to be at any Appomattox County School Sporting Event alone. Even arriving with an adult, you must remain with them at all times, this includes going to and from concession stands, restrooms, etc. Violating this policy will result in losing your privilege to attend future games.
AMS Parents and Guardians,
As some of you may be aware, last week, the Appomattox County Sheriff's Office shared a Public Service Announcement regarding disturbing social media messages that caused fear of a potential school threat in our community. No credible threat was ultimately found in that instance, but these situations have created unnecessary anxiety, disrupted learning, and required significant law enforcement and school resources.
Regretfully, Appomattox Middle School has had to deal with similar situations recently, including already this school year. We need your help to prevent this from happening again.
Please take time today to talk to your kids about the seriousness of what they post or share online. Ask why multiple profiles on the same application are needed, how they are being used, and with whom they are used. Given the widespread use of social media, vaguely worded threats on students' "stories" inevitably come quickly to the attention of large numbers of students, who then screenshot and share with others. When these social media conflicts are brought into and disrupt the school environment, the school is obligated to investigate and take the appropriate action. A single careless message can have serious consequences for everyone involved.
Our priority is to keep AMS a safe and welcoming place for learning. If students have a conflict, we encourage them to come to one of our counselors, a student interventions staff member, a teacher, the school resource officer, or an administrator so we can work with them to resolve the conflict. As we have told our students, no one in the history of social media has ever "won" an argument online. Only by engaging responsibly in person will they be able to fully resolve their conflict.
By working together as a community—parents, students, school staff, and law enforcement—we can help ensure that our children understand the responsibility that comes with using technology and continue to reinforce appropriate use of social media.
Thank you for your partnership in keeping our school safe.
As some of you may be aware, last week, the Appomattox County Sheriff's Office shared a Public Service Announcement regarding disturbing social media messages that caused fear of a potential school threat in our community. No credible threat was ultimately found in that instance, but these situations have created unnecessary anxiety, disrupted learning, and required significant law enforcement and school resources.
Regretfully, Appomattox Middle School has had to deal with similar situations recently, including already this school year. We need your help to prevent this from happening again.
Please take time today to talk to your kids about the seriousness of what they post or share online. Ask why multiple profiles on the same application are needed, how they are being used, and with whom they are used. Given the widespread use of social media, vaguely worded threats on students' "stories" inevitably come quickly to the attention of large numbers of students, who then screenshot and share with others. When these social media conflicts are brought into and disrupt the school environment, the school is obligated to investigate and take the appropriate action. A single careless message can have serious consequences for everyone involved.
Our priority is to keep AMS a safe and welcoming place for learning. If students have a conflict, we encourage them to come to one of our counselors, a student interventions staff member, a teacher, the school resource officer, or an administrator so we can work with them to resolve the conflict. As we have told our students, no one in the history of social media has ever "won" an argument online. Only by engaging responsibly in person will they be able to fully resolve their conflict.
By working together as a community—parents, students, school staff, and law enforcement—we can help ensure that our children understand the responsibility that comes with using technology and continue to reinforce appropriate use of social media.
Thank you for your partnership in keeping our school safe.
Good evening Appomattox Middle school families. Seventh and eighth grade parents, students who have lost books on their library accounts should have received a notice today during Language Arts. This notice provides information about payment for these lost books, including a new option to pay through School Pay. Return of lost books is preferred, however, if they are truly lost, please pay for them as soon as possible. Students with lost books will be unable to check out until their account is clear. Please check with your student to see if they received a notice.
Due to the temperature and other factors outside of our control, there will be no AMS Football conditioning practice today (7/30/2025).
AMS Volleyball will host an open gym on Thursday, July 31, from 4:00-6:00 pm, for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
AMS Volleyball tryouts will be on August 7-8 (next Thursday and Friday) from 3:30 pm until 6:00 pm.
AMS Volleyball tryouts will be on August 7-8 (next Thursday and Friday) from 3:30 pm until 6:00 pm.
As we prepare for the start of the 2025-2026 school year, please see this Welcome Back letter to our parents and guardians. Included in the letter are some key reminders, explanations, and answers to common questions we receive each year. The student handbooks referenced in the letter will be available during Open House.
We look forward to seeing all of our students back in the coming weeks!
We look forward to seeing all of our students back in the coming weeks!
Dear Parents and Families,
We are excited to welcome you to Appomattox County High School as we host the upcoming promotion ceremonies for your respective schools in our auditorium. These events are a meaningful celebration of your students’ hard work, and we’re honored to share this special moment with you.
As you plan your visit, please keep the following details in mind:
Parking should be done in the Evergreen parking lot at ACHS.
Please do not park in the fire lane, as we must keep it clear for safety and emergency access.
Parking will be somewhat limited, so we encourage families to carpool if possible to help ease congestion.
Guests may enter the building using the ramp that runs alongside the auditorium, which provides convenient and accessible entry.
AMS Cheer tryouts will be May 14-16 from 3:45 - 6:00 p.m. in the AMS Gym. All participants trying out will need a physical dated after May 1st to try out. Please pick up a cheer application in the office and bring it with you on the first day of tryouts.
ACHS Football Cheerleading Tryouts
For any current or rising 8th grader
May 12th and 13th
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: ACHS Gym
Tryout Requirements - A VHSL Physical dated after May 1st
Two typed or written teacher recommendations
Any additional questions please contact anc5619@yahoo.com
Attention 6th and 7th grade students! Next year, you can sign up for Band even if you have not taken it before. If you are interested in the opportunity to learn how to play an instrument, make new friends, have chances to travel around Virginia, perform at football games and parades, and more, then a band could be for you!
If you are interested in being in Band next year, you can get a sign-up form in the Main Office. Forms are due by Friday, May 15th.