Message from the Principal

Thank you for visiting the Archbold Middle School website!  I hope you find this resource helpful.  AMS is a special place for students to learn and grow.  We have a strong COMMUNITY of students and staff for the 2022-2023 school year!  It is inspiring to visit the classrooms and be involved in the challenging and motivating lessons that our students are engaged in every day.  No matter the specific role an EDUCATOR on our TEAM  plays; from cook, to teacher, to custodian, all are committed to providing every student with an extremely positive school experience.

- Matt Shields, AMS Principal

Principal: Matt Shields
mshields@archboldschools.org
Secretary: Tiffanie Kruse 
tkruse@archboldschools.org

                           
           

Hello from AMS!

2022-2023 AMS Supply Lists

Notes of Interest

Daily Announcements: Please make sure your current e-mail address is up to date in Final Forms. Daily Announcements are sent each morning using the parent e-mail found in Final Forms. If you have any questions, email the AMS Secretary at tkruse@archboldschools.org.

On-line Grade Viewer & Powerschool App: At the beginning of 5th grade, a letter is sent home with each student including a Powerschool username & password. Students keep the same username & password through 12th grade.

To view your child's grades on-line visit www.archbold.k12.oh.us.  Click on the “Parents/Community” menu, choose “Grades”, and login with your PowerSchool username & password.  If you haven't created a PowerSchool username, click on “PowerSchool Parent Account Directions” (also on the “Parents/ Community” menu). Directions for the Powerschool Mobile App can also be found on the "Parents/ Community" menu.

Final Forms- Please update and e-sign online forms! Parents may log into their student's Final Forms account and update all forms for the upcoming year any time after July 1. Emergency contacts, medical authorizations, health concerns require new signatures each year. Please update any other changes, such as address, e-mail & phone number also. This must be completed prior to the first day of school.  You can access Final Forms by clicking on the link on the Archbold Schools home page. Questions? e-mail Lorinda Brader lbrader@archboldschools.org or Emily Williams ewilliams@archboldschools.org

Medication: With few exceptions, it is not legal for students to carry or self-administer medication of any kind at school. All prescription and over-the-counter meds must be turned in to the office by a parent or guardian and administered per district guidelines. Students may not bring in their own medication. Signed medication authorization forms must be on file for both prescription and non-prescription medications. State law permits, students with a physician signed authorization on file in the school office to "self-carry" asthma inhalers or "epi-pens". For forms and further information, please review the "Medical Information" link on the district web-page. Questions? Please contact our school nurse, Karla Petersen at kpetersen@archboldschools.org

Student Drop Off/ Pick Up: Parents are asked to pull into a parking space for the purpose of student pick up and drop off on Holland Street (the north side of the building). Please note this village ordinance:

“No operator of a vehicle shall stop for any purpose or reason, including picking up or dropping off school aged children, on Holland Street between the intersections of Holland and Eicher Streets and Holland and Ditto Streets, during the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on those days when school is in session.”

7th Grade Parents: A reminder that Ohio law now requires that students entering the 7th grade must have a booster vaccine against Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis and another to prevent Meningitis. Law requires that students without a documented booster be excluded from school.  For additional information, visit www.archbold.k12.oh.us.  Click on the “District” menu, choose “Medical Information".

8th Grade Trip: Our 6th annual 8th grade trip to Washington DC will be May 4-6, 2023. For more information contact Mr. Shields mshields@archboldschools.org

Athletics:

Athletic Physicals: No athlete will be allowed to practice/participate in any sport until a current physical is on file with the athletic department. In order to generate physical forms to take to your physician, you must begin by registering in Final Forms. The program will generate the needed forms. For more information and instructions, go to our school website and click on the "Parents/ Community" tab at the top. In the drop down click on Final Forms to get started.

 

Scholastic GO!

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Username = archbold
Password = schgo

2022 Spring Test Scores

2022 Ohio State Tests- % Proficient

AMS students scored a much higher percentage of students achieving "proficiency" than the state average on all areas of the Spring 2022 Ohio State tests.

  ELA               Math              Science        Social Studies
5th Grade

AMS 79/ State 65

AMS 76/ State 54

AMS 75/ State 63 NA
6th Grade AMS 77/ State 52

AMS 77/ State 50

NA NA
7th Grade AMS 83/ State 60

AMS 75/ State 46

NA NA
8th Grade AMS 71/ State 53

AMS 75/ State 43

AMS 82/ State 63 NA

 

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.                 

Daily Announcements

Daily Middle School announcements are available on the web, or parents can receive the daily announcements via email.  If interested, please sign into Final Forms and select your child.  Then click on the Daily Email Announcements form and enter the email address(es) you wish to receive daily announcements.

Student Dress Code

Click here to see the middle school student dress code.

 

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.

 

Cafeteria Prices & Balances

Lunch prices will be $3.00 for regular lunch and $3.25 for basket meals for students. Breakfast prices will be $1.75. Extra milk will be sold for $.50. For student balances, contact Sandy Babcock via email.

 

Pick Up and Drop Off

Please use the "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.