Congratulations to the boys and girls Middle School Cross Country Team who competed at the Knights Invitational meet on Saturday. This is one of the top 5 competitive meets in Virginia with many out of state, private and public schools competing.
Elly Nash had an awe inspiring run in the girls 4K race. She completed the 4K (2.5 miles) in a personal best time of 16:06, this placed her second out of 333 runners!
Our boys team placed 8th of 35 teams! Lucas Hunter led the team completing the 4K race in a time of 16:08 and was followed by Ryder Hamilton: 16:36, Silas Hamilton 17:31, Berkley Goin 18:12, William Owen 19:49, Wiley Hamilton 20:43, Connor McDonough 21:50, Sam Detwiler 22:06, and Elijah Zug 24:29.
The team will compete again this week on their home course at the Surrender Grounds on Wednesday at 5:45.
The AMS Football game vs. LCA will take place on Tuesday, September 12th at 5:30 PM at Bragg Stadium.
The AMS Football game vs. LCA will take place on Tuesday, September 12th at 5:30 PM at Bragg Stadium.
There is no Softball Conditioning this evening.
There is no AMS Golf this week, it will start back on Monday.
With our student-athletes health and safety in mind we will cancel the home JV football game vs Heritage this Thursday, 9/7.
Attention students who have a passion for ART! Mrs. Layne will be accepting applications for the Raider Expand Art Club beginning this week! This is a fun, after-school program that allows you to explore your creative side. Applications can be picked up in the Art Room, 403, and are due by September 25th. See Mrs. Layne if you have questions and to pick up your application.
Open gym for Middle School boys basketball will be Thursday September 7, 2023 from 6-7:30.
Congratulations to Silas Hamilton for being the Athlete of the Week for Middle School Cross Country.
Fall picture day is scheduled for Wednesday, September 13th.
Flyers will be sent home on Tuesday, September 5th.
The AMS Football team played Rustburg and finished in a tie yesterday 14-14. Keep working and get the win next week guys!
Horse Judging practice will be this evening at ACHS until 5:00.
Any FFA member who hasn't signed up for Fall Events but wants to participate in these contests should contact Mrs. Hodges as soon as possible.
Congratulations to the following middle school runners who competed at Dan River in a 2 mile race. The girls were led by Elly Nash with a time of 12:34 and she was the first overall girl in the race. She was followed by Olivia Tucker: 15:46, Elizabeth Hunter: 16:55, Caroline Swing: 17:30, Raegan Wells: 17:32, Laila Wells: 19:05, Kylie Lique: 19:50, Faith Stough: 20:24, and Khloe Hodge: 22:38.
The boys were led by Lucas Hunter who finished the 2 mile course in a time of 12:22 and placed 1st overall in the boys race. He was followed by Silas Hamilton: 12:36, Ryder Hamilton: 12:56, Berkley Goin: 13:49, Wiley Hamilton: 14:38, William Owen: 15:06, Sam Detwiler: 15:17, Connor McDonough: 16:42, and Elijah Zug: 18:55.
The team will compete again on their home course on September 13th at the Surrender Grounds.
The Middle School Football team will play at Rustburg this evening at 5:30. The cost to get into the game will be $8.00. This covers the Middle School game and the JV game afterwards.
Middle School Volleyball defeated Rustburg 2 games to 1 last night. The Raiders improve to 4-0 on the season. Great job, and keep improving every day ladies!
Attention students who have a passion for ART! Mrs. Layne will be accepting applications for the Raider Expand Art Club beginning this week! This is a fun, after-school program that allows you to explore your creative side. Applications can be picked up in the Art Room, 403, and are due by September 25th. See Mrs. Layne if you have questions and to pick up your application.
The AMS Volleyball team won their match yesterday vs. Monelison. Great job and keep up the good work ladies!
Congratulations to Berkley Goin for being the Cross Country Athlete of the Week!
If you are planning to attend the ACHS football game this week please be aware of the following: it is the expectation of the ACHS administration that all children grades 8 and below will be accompanied by an adult at all times during the football game. This includes while they are watching the game and walking to and from the concessions and restroom. Students should conduct themselves in an orderly manner. Students that are not with an adult may lose the privilege of attending future games throughout the year.
Please join us for the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Honoring AMS 8th Graders
2023
Appomattox Middle School will be celebrating our 8th graders
on May 24th at ACHS Auditorium at 5 o'clock PM
Please arrive before 5 to allow your
child to sit with their homeroom.