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Ashe County Middle School Athletics 2020-2021
Ashe County Middle School is excited to make preparations for the 2020-2021 athletic year. We will be following the NCHSAA sports calendar and guidelines this year. We will kick off the year with volleyball. We will begin voluntary skill development sessions on October 6th from 3:30 to 5:00 pm.
Volleyball skill development sessions for A-Day students and Ashe Online students with the last name A-K will be on Tuesdays beginning October 6th from 3:30-5:00 in the ACMS gym.
Skill development sessions for B-Day students and Ashe Online students with the last name L-Z will be on Thursdays beginning October 8th from 3:30-5:00 pm in the ACMS gym.
Sessions are limited to 21 participants.
All parents and students will need to complete the following paperwork to participate in skill development workouts.
NCHSAA Initial Screening Questions (Link)
Gfleller-Waller Concussion Statement (Link - English Spanish)
NCHSAA Pre-Participation Form and Sports Physical Form (Link)
Athletes who had a sports physical between 03/01/19 – 05/01/20 have been granted an extension for the 2020-2021 school year. Heart of the Husky participants from 2019 are still eligible under this extension. All others will need a current sports physical to participate. There is no EKG requirement for 2020-2021.
ALL PAPERWORK MUST BE TURNED IN TO MR. MASH AT ACMS BEFORE YOU CAN PARTICIPATE.
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Picture Day Is Coming!
Friday, October 16th - B Day Picture Day
Monday, October 19th - A Day Picture Day
Monday, November 23 - Makeup Day for ALL
*Ordering information will be posted closer to picture day.
**Please continue to check Facebook and ACMS webpage for updated information.
ATTENTION ASHE ONLINE STUDENTS and PARENTS: On each of the above three dates, any Ashe Online student who would like their picture taken for the yearbook, may come to school from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m..
Parents will need to park in the lower parking lot where morning dropoff takes place. Students will need to be screened prior to exiting the vehicle and will be required to wear a mask. Only the student will be allowed in the building.
Any Ashe Online student unable to attend one of these three dates may provide a headshot that will be placed on a matching background. This photo will be used for the yearbook. Please send your photo to: sarah.marshall@ashe.k12.nc.us
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Attention ALL Plan B Parents and Students
Beginning Monday, September 21 all students will be provided a school lunch. Please check the menu on Ashe County Schools webpage or click HERE.
While they will be provided lunch at school, students can still bring their lunch from home.
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YEARBOOK
LOWEST PRICE Get your yearbook at the year’s lowest price. Order by Friday, September 18, 2020 for only $30.00.That’s a savings of $10.00. Click HERE to purchase your ACMS Yearbook from the Jostens website.
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ATTENTION Parents and StudentsAshe County Schools is excited to announce Hotspots within our communities. These hotspots will work with all ACS devices. The WIFI's are for instructional purposes and are located at the following locations:Creston FDCreston FD 2Glendale Springs FDWarrensville FDFleetwood FDNew River FDNew River FD 2Pond Mountain FDLansing FDHwy. 16 Mobile Home ParkDoggett Road Mobile Home ParkFriendship Church Rd. Mobile Home ParkBuffalo Meadows DevelopmentBark Mobile (Blevins Express)Radio Hill Mobile Home AreaHelen Blevins Mobile Home ParkAshe County High SchoolAshe County Middle SchoolBlue Ridge Elementary SchoolMountain View Elementary SchoolWestwood Elementary SchoolIf your child does not have internet access in the home, look for the site nearest you. Thank you to our partners - Ashe County Local Government IT, Ashe County Emergency Management, Skyline Telephone & Blue Ridge Energy. -
Plan B Student Handbook
Click HEREto access the Plan B Student Handbook.
This handbook is also linked under "For Students" and "For Parents."
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ATTENTION ASHE ONLINE STUDENTS
Below are two documents with important ACMS information for Ashe Online students:
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ACMS Back to School Information
Plan B
Below are links to a video, flyer and handbook that will give students and parents information on what to expect when coming back to school under Plan B and the different procedures that will be in place. We hope you find them helpful.
See you soon Bulldogs!
2020 ACMS Back to School Procedures Video
2020-2021 ACMS Back to School Procedures
Plan B - Ashe County Schools Student & Parent Guidebook
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Attention Parents
ACS has implemented a 1:1 student device program for the 2020-2021 school year. This means middle school students will be assigned a Chromebook computer to use at home and at school for the entire school year.
We are planning to issue Chromebooks during Open House.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prior to your scheduled Open House, please watch the Parent Orientation video for the 1:1 implementation for devices posted below. This video is required in order for students to receive their Chromebook device.
Also below is a link to our new Student/Parent 1:1 Mobile Device Handbook. Parents will be asked to complete forms that include student signatures and pay $30 usage fee when picking up Chromebook.
ACS 1:1 Parent Orientation for 1:1 Mobile Device Program VIDEO
Student/Parent 1:1 Mobile Device Handbook
ATTENTION Bus Riders
Student Bus assignments and pickup times are not completed at this time. Someone from ACMS will be in contact with parents who have provided a location for pickup or dropoff. Feel free to email Lindsey Williams at lindsey.williams@ashe.k12.nc.us with any questions or concerns requiring buses.
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8th Grade Information and Videos
This information is also linked under "For Students" and "For Parents" and called 8th Grade Information and Videos for 2020-2021.
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Attention New 7th Grade Students!
7th Grade Introduction Tour Video
7th Grade Information and Videos
This information is also linked under "For Students" and "For Parents" and called 7th Grade Information and Videos for 2020-2021.
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Parents - List of Virtual Learning Tips
Students, teachers, and parents across the nation are working their way through the pros and cons of virtual learning during COVID-19....
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Remote Learning Coordinator, Ashe County
Applications are being accepted until 9/18.....
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ACS Curbside Meal Order Form Links
The ACS Curbside Meal Order Form Links Can Be Found on the Menu Page
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PSAT at Ashe County High School
Ashe County Schools will be offering the PSAT / NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) to interested 10th and 11th graders at Ashe County High and Ashe Early College. The PSAT will be offered October 14, 2020....
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Hotspots Within Our Communities
Ashe County Schools is excited to announce Hotspots within our communities. These hotspots will work with all ACS devices. The WIFI's are for instructional purposes and are located at the following locations....
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Parent Guide for Online Free and Reduced Applications (English and Spanish)
Please read the information in the "Parent Guide" before starting the application...
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PRESS RELEASE - ASHE COUNTY SCHOOLS TO RETURN TO SCHOOL UNDER PLAN B & ASHE ONLINE - WE’RE READY!!!
The Ashe County Board of Education met on Thursday, August 6, 2020 to approve the return-to-school option of Plan B as proposed by Superintendent, Dr. Eisa Cox. Governor Roy Cooper announced on July 14, 2020, that schools could reopen under enhanced safety guidelines known as Plan B or that schools could elect to reopen under an all remote learning option known as Plan C....
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Family Letter - Child Care and Remote Learning Facilities for School
English and Spanish
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Attention Staff - 2020-2021 Employee Leave FAQs
This document can be found under "Human Resources" - "COVID 19 & School Re-opening"
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Current Information on Schools Re-opening (Update July 15, 2020)
Yesterday, North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper announced that NC Schools may choose to utilize Plan B to reopen schools on August 17....
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ASHE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCES NEW SUPERINTENDENT
The Ashe County Board of Education announced Dr. Eisa Cox as the new Superintendent of Ashe County Schools effective July 1, 2020. Dr. Eisa Cox has been an award-winning teacher and leader and has worked in award-winning school districts....
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Staff Wellness Resources
You have been the rock, constant and source of comfort for our students during this time. That is themost valuable role you can fill right now....
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Updated Remote Learning Plan
Due to the State Board of Education’s recent decision to hold students harmless as it relates to grading, we are updating our remote learning plan. The new statewide grading structure is as follows:....
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COVID-19 Parent & Family FAQS from NCDPI
A video series featuring NCDPI’s Dr. Beverly Emory, Deputy Superintendent for District Support, and Dr. David Stegall, Deputy Superintendent for Innovation answering questions on topics related to school closures because of COVID-19....
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Help Us Help Our Local Schools - Help Your Local School for FREE
Our Communication4Education fundraising program helps local school systems in the communities we serve raise additional funds....
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Pay Schools Central
If you have an interest in depositing money into the café at your school online, please check out the following info.
