Abingdon-Avon Middle School

Congrats to the following students on auditioning and being selected to participate in WIU’s Jr Honor Chorus: Mirrah Cardona, Justin Lannholm, Lucas Paschal, Trinity Frymire, and Claire Joyslin.

Our 8th-grade students attended the Welcome To The Real World simulation from the University of Illinois Extension today at Carl Sandburg! Participants chose a career, received a monthly paycheck, paid taxes, and had bills that an adult would typically have. This was a great opportunity for career exploration, decision-making, and money management for young adults. Thank you to everyone who was able to make this opportunity possible!

Early Dismissal - Friday, April 3rd for Spring Break

Kindergarten Screenings for 2026-2027!

Just a reminder - Spring Break is coming up!

Don't forget to get your yearbook order forms turned in at AAMS by April 5th! Order forms can be found in the office, or send money in and we will take care of the rest! Yearbooks are $20 each.

The Little Mermaid Jr opens tonight at 7! Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. If you can’t catch it tonight, there are shows Saturday at 7 and Sunday at 2. We hope you’ll join us “Under the Sea” 🎶

Today the District Governor, District Governor Elect Nominate, and Larry Dwyer, an Abingdon Rotary member came and spoke with the AAMS Interact Club about Rotary and their duties. We thank them for coming and encouraging our young leaders.

Updated School Calendar to reflect the recent snow days.

AAMS IAR Testing Update: All students grades 5-7 will take IAR tests Monday, March 23-Friday, March 27. Due to a trip for the 8th graders that is planned on March 27, and needs a day of classroom prep beforehand, the 8th graders will test Thursday, March 19- Friday, March 20 and Monday, March 23- Wednesday March 25.

AAMS students will be taking IAR tests the week of March 16-20.

Important reminders about testing:
*Attendance and arriving on time to school are extremely important.
*Students need plenty of rest the night before testing.
*Encourage your child to do their best.

Reminder - Early Dismissal Tomorrow for End of Third Quarter

8th-grade students were given permission slips to attend the Real World Field Trip on March 27th. Please return those slips by Monday, March 23rd. It is a bright green paper!
The Real World Financial Literacy Simulation and Career Exploration event is sponsored by The University of Illinois Extension and is held at CSC. Lunch will be provided!

The 8th-grade science classes applied their technical skills to complete simulations on selective breeding and natural selection. They practiced using genotypes and phenotypes to predict probable offspring. They also learned that changes in an animal's environment will maintain the organism's population, preventing it from taking over the world!

All A-Town practices for tonight, 3/10, have been canceled.

AAMS will be participating in a lockdown drill with local police departments this morning. This is a yearly requirement through the ROE.

Congratulations to seventh grader, Mirrah Cardona, who earned 3rd place with her 2-D artwork over the weekend. Ms. Harrison entered Mirrah and several other students' work in a local art show for 7th-9th graders.

A-Town Musical Theatre is excited to present

The Little Mermaid JR.!

Join us for this fun, family-friendly production filled with music and adventure. Performances will be held March 20 and 21 at 7:00 PM and March 22 at 2:00 PM in the AAHS Stockdale Auditorium. Tickets will be available at the door, with Adults $10, Students $5, and Seniors $5. Bring the whole family and come support our talented performers as they bring this classic story to life on stage!

Click on the link to sign up for Kindergarten Registration Screenings! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUd_WpZR24erzAvDdJCSD-xxMLwkmALHIpchVyfUjRWLwi_g/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103143119669353472187