Students ages 11-13, Alpha Kappa Alpha is hosting a YLI Kickoff Fest on June 7, 2025 from 11-2 at 122 S. Market Street, Lancaster.
Wednesday is awards day and 8th grade promotion. The 6th grade awards program begins at 8:45am in the VPAC, the 7th grade awards program begins at 10:00am in the middle school gym, and the 8th grade promotion ceremony begins at 6:00pm in the VPAC. Please note that metal detectors will be in use and the clear bag policy applies to all three events.
Thursday and Friday are half days for students. Students will be dismissed at 11:15 on both of these days. This is a reminder that all medication in the nurse's office must be picked up by an adult by Friday, May 30th at 11:30 am. Any medication that is left will be disposed of.
Any rising 7th grader that has not received their TDap immunization for 7th grade needs to take care of that before August. If your student will be needing medication at school next school year please let Nurse Reeves know and she will get you the paperwork you need.
Reminder - overdue notices have been given to students. Books that have been damaged or lost will need to be paid for before the last day of school.
We have a few remaining yearbooks available for purchase. Students are able to bring $35 cash with exact change to purchase a yearbook beginning on Wednesday. These yearbooks are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Schools and offices will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.
Monday is a B day.
Tuesday is the math exam for all students, including the Algebra 1 end-of-course exam. Students will also take social studies exams on Tuesday.
Wednesday’s exams are ELA and science.
Thursday will be the A day encore exams. Also on Thursday, AJMS Chorus will present the Spring Concert and Awards Ceremony at 6:30 pm.
Friday will be the B day encore exams. Alos on Friday will be the AJMS dance concert at 6:30pm.
Please remind your child to charge his/her chromebook each evening. It is vital that all students are present and on-time to school each day. In addition, please remind your child that electronic devices such as cell phones and Smart watches must be powered off and placed in backpacks during exams.
We will be taking up Chromebooks and chargers for all grades this year. Please make sure your student has both their Chromebook and charger with them next week 5/22 and 5/23.
All library books should have been turned in by Friday, May 16. Overdue notices have been given to students. Books that have been damaged or lost will need to be paid for.
School is coming to an end and there is a lot going on to finish out the year. We will continue to take attendance daily and encourage students to be present. REMEMBER ATTENDANCE MATTERS!!! Thanks for all you do to have your child here every day and on time! We will have attendance recovery on Tuesday and Thursday after school. Participating students must be picked up at 5:00 pm each day.
Just a reminder that cookies are sold during lunches for $1.00 and Kona Ice will be here on Wednesdays. Prices for the shaved ice range from $4-$7 and cash or card is accepted.
SC READY exams will be held for all grades on May 13 and 14. 6th grade students will also participate in a science exam on May 16. Algebra 1 students will take their end-of-course exam on May 20. Please remind your child to charge his/her chromebook each evening. It is vital that all students are present and on-time to school each day. Students who miss exams will be placed on a make-up roster. In addition, please remind your child that electronic devices such as cell phones and Smart watches must be powered off and placed in backpacks during testing. Test questions are secure, so students cannot share information about test questions before, during or after these exams. Doing so is a violation of test security.
All library books should be turned in no later than Friday, May 16. Books that have been damaged or lost will need to be paid for.
Encore Choice Surveys Now Open for Rising 7th and 8th Graders
Parents of rising 7th and 8th grade students, Encore choice surveys for next school year are now available on our school website under the Announcements section. These surveys are required if your student would like to participate in Band and/or Chorus class next year. Please complete the survey at home with your student so that you are in agreement with their choices and provide consent. Surveys are due by May 16th.
School is coming to an end and there is a lot going on to finish out the year. We will continue to take attendance daily and encourage students to be present. REMEMBER ATTENDANCE MATTERS!!! Thanks for all you do to have your child here every day and on time! We will have attendance recovery on Tuesday and Thursday after school. Participating students must be picked up at 5:00 pm each day.
Just a reminder that cookies are sold during lunches for $1.00.
Save the Date - The 2nd annual Parent Pep Rally will be held on August 1, 2025 at Lancaster Memorial Stadium from 7:00- 9:00 pm. Lancaster County School District and Lancaster Promise Neighborhood invite all parents to join in the fun! Mark your calendar now.
There is no Academic Enrichment Recovery Program this week. We will have attendance recovery on Tuesday and Thursday after school. Participating students must be picked up at 5:00 pm each day.
SC READY exams will be held for all grades on May 6, 8, 13, and 14. 6th grade students will also participate in a science exam on May 16. Algebra 1 students will take their end-of-course exam on May 20. Please remind your child to charge his/her chromebook each evening. It is vital that all students are present and on-time to school each day. Students who miss exams will be placed on a make-up roster. In addition, please remind your child that electronic devices such as cell phones and Smart watches must be powered off and placed in backpacks during testing. Test questions are secure, so students cannot share information about test questions before, during or after these exams. Doing so is a violation of test security.
We are excited to announce SC Ready incentives tomorrow at school and they will also be sent home in the newsletter tomorrow. We want everyone to do their best on the end of year assessments.
The last day to check out books this school year is Friday, May 9. All library books should be turned in no later than Friday, May 16. Books that have been damaged or lost will need to be paid for.
Just a reminder that cookies are sold during lunches for $1.00 and Kona Ice will be here on Wednesdays. Prices for the shaved ice range from $4-$7 and cash or card is accepted.
Chromebook Update
Monday is an A day. Just a reminder that cookies are sold during lunches for $1.00 and Kona Ice will be here on Wednesdays. Prices for the shaved ice range from $4-$7 and cash or card is accepted.
Our Academic Enrichment Recovery Program will continue this week, Monday through Thursday. Participating students must be picked up at 5:00 pm each day.
Monday, April 28th is the last day to purchase a ticket for the 8th Grade Formal. Cost for a ticket is $10. The formal is this Saturday, May 3, from 5:00 -7:00 in the AJMS cafeteria.
Cheer tryouts will be April 28th, 29th, and 30th. Any rising 7th and 8th graders interested in trying out must have a current physical and a completed tryout packet. Tryouts will be from 3:45 - 5:30 in the middle school gym.
SC READY exams will be held for all grades on May 6, 8, 13, and 14. 6th grade students will also participate in a science exam on May 16. Algebra 1 students will take their end-of-course exam on May 20. Please remind your child to charge his/her chromebook each evening. It is vital that all students are present and on-time to school each day. Students who miss exams will be placed on a make-up roster. In addition, please remind your child that electronic devices such as cell phones and Smart watches must be powered off and placed in backpacks during testing. Test questions are secure, so students cannot share information about test questions before, during or after these exams. Doing so is a violation of test security.
Visit https://lancastercsdsc.sites.thrillshare.com/article/2169664 for a message from Superintendent Dr. Raashad Fitzpatrick.
Mark your calendar for the upcoming free sports physicals by MUSC.
Our Academic Enrichment Recovery Program will continue this week, Monday through Thursday. Participating students must be picked up at 5:00 pm each day.
Members of the AJMS Chorus and Band will be traveling to Carowinds for the Festival of Music on Tuesday. They will perform for a panel of National Judges. Best wishes to these students!
Spring pictures will be taken on Wednesday, April 16th in the AJMS Library. Order forms for spring pictures were sent home with students.
8th Grade Formal Tickets are currently on sale during lunch between now and April 28th. Monday, April 28th is the last day to purchase a ticket.
Cheer tryouts will be April 28th, 29th, and 30th. Any 6th and 7th graders interested in trying out must have a current physical on file. If you need paperwork to get a physical, stop by the main office to pick up a packet. More details to come later this week.
Just a reminder that cookies are sold during lunches for $1.00. Kona Ice will not be here this week.
We hope everyone has a great week, and as always, Go Vols!
And here is the other great event.
#CommUNITY #OneLancaster
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here is the first of two great events.
#CommUNITY #OneLancaster
Celebrate the Week of the Young Child - April 5-11th
The Lancaster County School District Special Olympics is canceled for Friday, April 11th. Special Olympics has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 16th.
Celebrate the Week of the Young Child - April 5-11th
Celebrate the Week of the Young Child - April 5-11th
Celebrate the Week of the Young Child - April 5-11th
Our Academic Enrichment Recovery Program will continue this week, Monday through Thursday. Participating students must be picked up at 5:00 pm each day.
Spring pictures will be taken on Wednesday, April 16th in the AJMS Library. Order forms for spring pictures were sent home with students last week.
MAP testing will take place on Tuesday and Thursday during homeroom. It is important that students are prepared with a fully charged Chromebook. Please have students to school on time and avoid scheduling appointments those mornings.
Congratulations to select members of the Chorus for receiving an Excellent Rating at Concert Performance Assessment in Columbia, SC on March 31st!
Just a reminder that cookies are sold during lunches for $1.00 and Kona Ice will be here on Wednesdays. Prices for the shaved ice range from $4-$7 and cash or card is accepted.
