Thank you for visiting the Archbold Middle School website! I hope you find the resource helpful.   AMS is a special place for students to learn and grow. We have a strong COMMUNITY of students and staff for the 2012-2013 school year! It is inspiring to visit the classrooms and be involved in the challenging and motivating lessons our students are engaged in every day. No matter the specific role a TEAM member plays; from cook, to teacher, to custodian, all are committed to providing every student with an extremely positive school experience.

-Matt Shields, AMS Principal

OHSAA Middle School Eligibility Guide - Click here to download the guide.

Junior High Physical Packet - Click here to download the packet.

Summer Sports Schedule

• Cross Country
  • August 5-7 CC Camp (this is the start of practice) Bring shorts, t-shirts, running shoes, and water bottle with name on it.  Meet at the HS track.
  • Grades 5-6 from 7:00PM - 8:00PM
  • Grades 7-8 from 7:00PM – 8:30PM
• 7^th and 8^th Football Camp
  • June 5-7, 10:00 – noon at high school practice field
• 7^th Grade Football
  • August 12, 9:00 – 11:00, meet in park across from the middle school.  Wear shorts, t-shirts, and bring both tennis shoes and cleats.  You may bring a water bottle as well.
• 8^th Grade Football
  • August 12, 9:00 – 11:30, meet in Mr. Beck’s room.  Wear shorts, t-shirts, and bring both tennis shoes and cleats.  You may bring a water bottle as well.
• 7^th and 8^th Volleyball
  • August 14-16, 10:00 – 12:00 try-outs
• Cheerleading
  • July 15-16, 9:00 – 11:00 Mini-camp, First practice is August 8 with the high school cheerleaders at the Elementary.
• Wrestling Camp
  • June 3-6, 9:00 – 11:00 and 12:00 – 2:00, forms are in the office.
• Girls Basketball Camp
  • June 24-26^th, Wauseon Basketball Camp.  Information is in the office.

Design an Ad Winners - The winners of the sixth Grade Design an Ad Contest were announced this week. This has been a tradition for over 20 years, in which, local businesses partner with AMS Art, Tech, and English teachers. Students work to write and design advertisements for the businesses, which in turn, judge the entries and provide generous prizes.

Career Exploration - The eighth grade students were given the opportunity to explore various careers at Four County Career Center. They also visited Northwest State Community College where they learned about the many program offerings and available scholarships.

Middle School Honors Choir - Congratulations to the following choir students selected to represent Archbold for the 2013 Ohio Music Education Association District 1 Junior High Honors Choir: Hannah Bowers, Sydney Rupp, and Emily Roth. These students were selected out of hundreds of other applicants from over 60 schools in Northwest Ohio. Their performance occurred on January 20, 2013 at the Stranahan Theater. Congratulations to these students on their fine accomplishments!

Essay Contest Winner - Archbold Middle School 7th grade student, Elizabeth Schmucker, was selected as one of five area winners of the Defiance Elks Lodge #147 2012-2013 Americanism Essay contest. This year's theme was "What Does the National Anthem Mean to Me?".

Wind Turbine Lesson - On Tuesday January 8, Mr. David Mohring, who is the mechanical engineering instructor at Northwest State Community College visited Cindy Clark's 5th grade class to teach a hands on lesson on wind turbines. Mr. Mohring has volunteered to visit area middle schools to meet with students about the STEM (Science, Technology, and Mathematics) fields.

Veterans Honored - The sixth grade classes hosted some of our area veterans for a day of recognizing and honoring them for the service in the United States Military. Several students from Mr. Beck's class read short bios of the veterans giving information on the veteran’s years of service, where they served, any combat the veteran may have faced and what the veteran said about serving in the military.

Each veteran also had the opportunity to stand and give his name, branch of service, years he served, and where he served. We were honored to have two soldiers currently serving join us for our program. Mr. Kyle Ducey serving in the Navy and Mr. Abe Dominique a 20-plus year veteran of the Army National Guard and seven tours of duty into Iraq and Afghanistan.

The program began with the Archbold American Legion posting the Colors and four high school students singing the National Anthem. At the conclusion of the program veterans and students had the opportunity to visit with one another. There were 19 veterans or current soldiers in attendance.

Security - Guests and visitors must sign in at the office and pick up a visitor’s pass to wear each time you are in the building.

• All outside doors to the building will be locked during school hours.
• Visitors during school hours should enter through the Main (Stryker Street) entrance. Use the call button on the right side of the entry and someone will “buzz” you in.
• Handicapped visitors should use the East (Gym) entrance. Use the call button located near the handicap accessible door.
• After school hours the Main (Stryker Street) entrance will be open until 4:30

Electronic Equipment - Games, musical devices , and cell phones should not be brought to school. School personnel may confiscate these items. Other electronic devices that serve an academic purpose may be used during the school day if specified by the Principal.

Lockers - It is recommended that students bring a lock for their locker to secure valuable items when not in use. A copy of the combination must be left with the office.

Optional Insurance Form - Click here to download an optional insurance form for your student. [Click Here] PDF viewer is needed.

Cafeteria Prices & Balances - Lunch prices will be $2.20 for students for the 2012-2013 school year. Breakfast prices will be $1.50. Extra milk will be sold for $.45. For student balances, contact Sarah Nafziger via email. (snafziger@archboldschools.org)

Student Dress Code Revisions - The Archbold School Board approved revisions to the Middle School Handbook. One area that was revised is the student dress code. Click here to see the changes in the student dress code.

Daily Announcements - Daily announcements for the middle school are now available on the web. Click here. Parents can also receive the daily announcements via email. Please contact Mrs. Wyse by sending an email message to her. Please state your student's name and grade. Click here to send email to Mrs. Wyse.

Pick Up and Drop Off - Please use the north side "drop off" or "pick up" zone on the north side of the building before and after school. This will help to enhance a steady flow of traffic for middle school parents and staff.

Ohio Achievement Test Results