Mrs. Swanberg is a star math teacher who has worked hard not only to grow our students, but also to support other faculty. Her colleagues have noted her distinguished service, highlighting her as a leader who builds positive relationships with staff and students. Her devoted planning and willingness to step in to support other teachers is amazing!
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Ann Swanberg as the AMS and ACPS Division Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026!
SPED buses will also participate in the evacuation drill but some will not unload the bus. The driver and aide will talk the students through what they would do in the event of an emergency and the need to evacuate the bus.
Appomattox County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. We will run buses as normal, however, please be patient as some of them may run a little later in order to find a place to turn around along the route.
Thank you for all of your patience as we have worked through the effects of Winter Storm Fern.
This Friday, the Appomattox Middle School 8th-grade class is scheduled to visit Appomattox County High School to tour the campus and meet with the Career & Technology Education (CTE) teachers, learn about the various career programs in high school, and explore advanced educational track options to which they will have access. This field trip will help them learn about all the amazing opportunities ACHS provides students to help them prepare for post-graduation life! In the coming weeks, they will meet with ACHS counselors to begin the course selection process for high school.
Employees will use Code 3 reporting at 11:00 a.m.
Thank you to everyone for your patience and understanding!
With the impending weather and possible school closures AMS teachers sent home packets of activities for students to complete while at home. We have made this effort to try to limit instructional time lost while school is closed. Please have your students complete these packets while at home, if school is closed. The packet will be a graded assignement.
Enjoy the snow and stay safe.
In accordance with Virginia General Assembly House Bill 1215, passed in 2022, Appomattox Middle School will be providing situational safety awareness and social media education lessons during PE classes in the coming weeks. These lessons are designed to be age-appropriate and focus on helping students stay safe online and in their daily lives.
We are partnering with the Lynchburg-based Freedom 4/24 organization to deliver this instruction. Their team specializes in educating students on recognizing unsafe situations, understanding healthy boundaries, and identifying potential human trafficking–related dangers, particularly those that can arise through social media and online interactions. Our goal is to equip students with practical skills, awareness, and confidence to make safe choices.
For parents who are interested, AMS will be hosting a parent information session on Tuesday, January 20, at 6:00pm, in the AMS cafeteria. We will review the lesson material and will be available to answer any questions.
Selection criteria for AMS (per the NJHS handbook guidelines)
1. 3.75 or higher GPA
2. Good character standing -- no referrals
3. Attend AMS for at least one semester (6th graders are not eligible)
The Book Fair is coming 27th - 31st! It'll be a scream!!
8th grade girls: Girls JV Basketball tryouts will be November 10th and 11th. You must have a VHSL Physical. See Coach Daniel or Coach Allen with questions.
Tuesday, October 21st
AMS Football vs. William Campbell
Home
Game Time: 6:00
Wednesday October 22nd
AMS Volleyball vs. Rustburg
Home
Match Time: 5:30
AMS 2025-2026 Yearbooks are now on sale!
Any 7th or 8th grader interested in wrestling conditioning is welcome to join the HS for conditioning on Mondays and Wednesdays. Students need a note to ride the activity bus to the high school and should report to the weight room. Conditioning will end at 6:00.
Wednesday, October 15th
AMS Volleyball vs. Monelison
Home
Match Time: 5:30
Thursday, October 16th
AMS Volleyball vs. William Campbell
Away
Match Time: 5:30
Bus: 4:30
Friday, October 17th
AMS Volleyball vs. Nelson
Away (Student Game)
Match Time: 2:00
Bus: 12:30
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.
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
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.