Parents, for those families that were unable to make it Open House, students were given magnets with district calendars on them today. Please ask your student where his/hers is when they get home today so you can add it to your fridge for easy referencing!
Congratulations to our AMS Students of the Week for September 15-19, 2025. The teachers nominating this group spoke of traits representing accountability, respect, and perseverance. These students are leaders in their classrooms, and their bright smiles make our building shine :)
6th grade - M. Tate, C. Clockner
7th grade - B. Haslouer, S. Brooks
8th grade - P. Evans, L. Thacker
6th grade - M. Tate, C. Clockner
7th grade - B. Haslouer, S. Brooks
8th grade - P. Evans, L. Thacker
Longhorn families! Here are some reminders of upcoming events and important dates over the next couple weeks.
🏐 Monday, September 15: Volleyball
8th Grade Volleyball plays a quad in Manhattan. Matches start at 3:30.
🏃Tuesday, September 16: Cross Country
7th/8th Grade Cross Country runs at Clay Center. Races start at 4:00.
🏈 Thursday, September 18: Football and Volleyball
7th/8th Grade Volleyball plays at home against Concordia. Matches start at 4:30.
7th/8th Grade Football plays at home against Concordia. 7th grade game starts at 4:30 with the 8th grade game following.
🏐 Saturday, September 20: Volleyball
7th Grade Volleyball plays at Junction City with matches starting at 8:30 in the morning.
8th Grade Volleyball plays at Solomon with matches start at 9:00 in the morning.
🏐 Monday, September 22: Volleyball
7th Grade B-Team Volleyball plays a quad at Rock Creek. Matches start at 4:30.
8th Grade Volleyball plays a quad at home against Sacred Heart, Southeast of Saline, and Smoky Valley. Matches start at 4:30.
🏐 Monday, September 15: Volleyball
8th Grade Volleyball plays a quad in Manhattan. Matches start at 3:30.
🏃Tuesday, September 16: Cross Country
7th/8th Grade Cross Country runs at Clay Center. Races start at 4:00.
🏈 Thursday, September 18: Football and Volleyball
7th/8th Grade Volleyball plays at home against Concordia. Matches start at 4:30.
7th/8th Grade Football plays at home against Concordia. 7th grade game starts at 4:30 with the 8th grade game following.
🏐 Saturday, September 20: Volleyball
7th Grade Volleyball plays at Junction City with matches starting at 8:30 in the morning.
8th Grade Volleyball plays at Solomon with matches start at 9:00 in the morning.
🏐 Monday, September 22: Volleyball
7th Grade B-Team Volleyball plays a quad at Rock Creek. Matches start at 4:30.
8th Grade Volleyball plays a quad at home against Sacred Heart, Southeast of Saline, and Smoky Valley. Matches start at 4:30.
When the weather is nice, all of our Longhorns get an opportunity to get outside during their lunch periods. They often play football, basketball, four square, or volleyball; otherwise, they just get a chance to hang out and get some fresh air.
This is another new Longhorn that has joined our team from a different building in the district. We are so happy to have Mr. Whiteley on our 7th grade team!
The Boys Town skill that the middle schoolers have been working on over the last two weeks is Caring for Your Own Belongings. The four steps of this skill are:
1. Avoid damaging your possessions
2. Use items as intended
3. Put things away
4. Report damage
In an effort to help them with this skill, especially the step of putting things away in the right place so the item is not lost, please take a look at what's currently on the Lost and Found table. If you see something that belongs to your child, have them grab it while at school tomorrow!
1. Avoid damaging your possessions
2. Use items as intended
3. Put things away
4. Report damage
In an effort to help them with this skill, especially the step of putting things away in the right place so the item is not lost, please take a look at what's currently on the Lost and Found table. If you see something that belongs to your child, have them grab it while at school tomorrow!
Our AMS FACS (Family and Consumer Sciences) room is full of wonderful smells again this year. The students have been working on knife skills, food safety, and following a recipe, and now they have made cherry kolaches, apple pie, bubble bread, and apple crisp. The 8th graders are learning how to fry chicken today!
The Abilene Middle School yearbook staff attended a workshop at the Topeka Zoo this week. During the workshop they worked with a cover artist to design this year's yearbook cover, learned about team building, coverage strategies, and photography tips. An added bonus was visiting the animals at the zoo when they were finished!
Don't forget! A special yearbook offer is going on NOW until September 19th! You can order your yearbook here: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1071176/Abilene-Middle-School/2026-Yearbook/20250814151511903118/CATALOG_SHOP/
Don't forget! A special yearbook offer is going on NOW until September 19th! You can order your yearbook here: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1071176/Abilene-Middle-School/2026-Yearbook/20250814151511903118/CATALOG_SHOP/
Help us welcome another new Longhorn! Mrs. Kough is joining us from another building in the district.
We are so proud of our 8th grade vocal students and the work they are putting in. We are already seeing big gains in the awesome sounds they are making!
Congratulations to this week's AMS Students of the Week! This group is full of very kind, respectful, and diligent students who have shown strong work ethic and perseverance through the first few weeks of the year. Teachers really appreciate their peaceful presence in the classrooms along with their contributions to daily lessons. Way to go Longhorns!
6th grade - H. Greene, H. Savery
7th grade - T. Dixon, C. Tokoi
8th grade - B. Mintner, J. Ottensmeier
6th grade - H. Greene, H. Savery
7th grade - T. Dixon, C. Tokoi
8th grade - B. Mintner, J. Ottensmeier
AMS Families - don't forget our AMS Site Council meeting is tonight from 6:00-6:40 in the AMS Conference room. We look forward to seeing our members from last year AND any new parents/guardians who would like to join our group!
Longhorn families! Here are some reminders of upcoming events and important dates over the next couple weeks.
🧡 Monday, September 8: AMS Site Council @ 6-6:45
This group meets four times a year and serves as a parent advisory board for the middle school. If you’re interested in joining us, please contact Dr. Delay through phone or email.
jdelay@abileneschools.org
785-210-4117
📖 Tuesday, September 9: Longhorn Schedules Start
Tuesday marks the first day of the year where students will have a Longhorn schedule. On Longhorn days, students receive additional support for reading and math based on individual needs. Longhorn schedule will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday with STAR schedule taking place on Monday and Thursday.
🏐 Tuesday, September 9: Volleyball
7th Grade Volleyball will play at home with games starting at 4:30.
8th Grade Volleyball will play at Riley County with games starting at 4:30.
🏈 Thursday, September 11: Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country
7th/8th Grade Football will be playing at home vs. Wamego. 7th grade game starts at 4:30 with the 8th grade game following starting at approximately 6:15.
7th/8th Grade Volleyball will be playing at home vs. Wamego with games starting at 4:30.
AMS Cross Country will be at Holton with races starting at 4:00.
🏐 Monday, September 15: Volleyball
8th Grade Volleyball will be playing at Manhattan with the quad starting at 3:30.
🧡 Monday, September 8: AMS Site Council @ 6-6:45
This group meets four times a year and serves as a parent advisory board for the middle school. If you’re interested in joining us, please contact Dr. Delay through phone or email.
jdelay@abileneschools.org
785-210-4117
📖 Tuesday, September 9: Longhorn Schedules Start
Tuesday marks the first day of the year where students will have a Longhorn schedule. On Longhorn days, students receive additional support for reading and math based on individual needs. Longhorn schedule will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday with STAR schedule taking place on Monday and Thursday.
🏐 Tuesday, September 9: Volleyball
7th Grade Volleyball will play at home with games starting at 4:30.
8th Grade Volleyball will play at Riley County with games starting at 4:30.
🏈 Thursday, September 11: Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country
7th/8th Grade Football will be playing at home vs. Wamego. 7th grade game starts at 4:30 with the 8th grade game following starting at approximately 6:15.
7th/8th Grade Volleyball will be playing at home vs. Wamego with games starting at 4:30.
AMS Cross Country will be at Holton with races starting at 4:00.
🏐 Monday, September 15: Volleyball
8th Grade Volleyball will be playing at Manhattan with the quad starting at 3:30.
Congratulations to our September Staff Member of the Month - Mr. Weishaar!
Staff Member of the Month is voted on by students, and students are given the option of sharing why they believe their chosen staff member deserves recognition. Along with being kind, caring, and funny, these are some of the things that students had to say about Mr. Weishaar:
“He always puts a smile on my face.”
“He was really encouraging when I did my speech in music appreciation.”
“He deserves it cause he always works hard on the first start of the year.”
We are so grateful to have Mr. Weishaar as part of our Longhorn team!
Staff Member of the Month is voted on by students, and students are given the option of sharing why they believe their chosen staff member deserves recognition. Along with being kind, caring, and funny, these are some of the things that students had to say about Mr. Weishaar:
“He always puts a smile on my face.”
“He was really encouraging when I did my speech in music appreciation.”
“He deserves it cause he always works hard on the first start of the year.”
We are so grateful to have Mr. Weishaar as part of our Longhorn team!
Hello Longhorn Families,
Two HUGE thank yous go out to all of you!
First, THANK YOU for coming to last night's Open House and Technology Night. It is always lovely to meet our Longhorn parents, relatives, and siblings. I have attached the technology presentation Mrs. Berns gave - it is beneficial for everyone to learn about PowerSchool, Canvas, and Notability and how your students use these on a daily basis. Please always reach out if you need help with any of these.
Second, THANK YOU so much for all of your support of our school-wide fundraiser. We still have two days left, and we have already crushed our sales goals with just the online portion! I can't wait to see how much more we have sold on the paper order forms! I cannot tell you how much your support means to our AMS family! Order forms and money are due to STAR teachers this Friday.
With gratitude,
Dr. Jenna Delay, AMS Principal
jdelay@abileneschools.org
785-210-4117 (cell)
Two HUGE thank yous go out to all of you!
First, THANK YOU for coming to last night's Open House and Technology Night. It is always lovely to meet our Longhorn parents, relatives, and siblings. I have attached the technology presentation Mrs. Berns gave - it is beneficial for everyone to learn about PowerSchool, Canvas, and Notability and how your students use these on a daily basis. Please always reach out if you need help with any of these.
Second, THANK YOU so much for all of your support of our school-wide fundraiser. We still have two days left, and we have already crushed our sales goals with just the online portion! I can't wait to see how much more we have sold on the paper order forms! I cannot tell you how much your support means to our AMS family! Order forms and money are due to STAR teachers this Friday.
With gratitude,
Dr. Jenna Delay, AMS Principal
jdelay@abileneschools.org
785-210-4117 (cell)
Longhorn families! Here are some reminders of upcoming events and important dates over the next couple weeks.
📣 Monday, September 1: No School
Happy Labor Day! Enjoy your 3-day weekend!
🧑💻 Tuesday, September 2: Tech Night and Open House @ 6-7 p.m.
Please join us to learn more about our various online systems including Canvas, Powerschool, and Notability. This is also an opportunity to come meet your child’s teachers!
📸 Thursday, September 4: School Picture Day
Students will be taking their school pictures throughout the day. Encourage students to bring their best smiles!
🏈 Thursday, September 4: Athletics
7th/8th Grade Football will be playing at Clay Center. 7th grade game starts at 4:30 with the 8th grade game following starting at approximately 6:15.
7th/8th Grade Volleyball will be playing at Clay Center as well. Games start at 4:30.
AMS Cross Country will be competing at home. Races start at 4.
🧡 Friday, September 5: Fundraiser Orders and Money Due
Thank you so much to those families that have been participating in our fundraiser! Our Longhorn family is rocking this one!!! Fundraiser orders and money need to be brought back to school on September 5.
📣 Monday, September 1: No School
Happy Labor Day! Enjoy your 3-day weekend!
🧑💻 Tuesday, September 2: Tech Night and Open House @ 6-7 p.m.
Please join us to learn more about our various online systems including Canvas, Powerschool, and Notability. This is also an opportunity to come meet your child’s teachers!
📸 Thursday, September 4: School Picture Day
Students will be taking their school pictures throughout the day. Encourage students to bring their best smiles!
🏈 Thursday, September 4: Athletics
7th/8th Grade Football will be playing at Clay Center. 7th grade game starts at 4:30 with the 8th grade game following starting at approximately 6:15.
7th/8th Grade Volleyball will be playing at Clay Center as well. Games start at 4:30.
AMS Cross Country will be competing at home. Races start at 4.
🧡 Friday, September 5: Fundraiser Orders and Money Due
Thank you so much to those families that have been participating in our fundraiser! Our Longhorn family is rocking this one!!! Fundraiser orders and money need to be brought back to school on September 5.
Please plan to join us next Tuesday, September 2nd from 6pm-7pm for the AMS Open House (6:00-6:30) and the Technology Information Night (6:30-7:00). Learn all about Canvas, PowerSchool, and Notability from the parent/guardian perspective. Please bring your student and his or her iPad. See you then!
Congratulations to our first AMS Students of the Week for the 25-26 school year! This is a group of kind, hardworking students who have started the year off strong - being model students in the classroom and helping troubleshoot when technology issues arose. Way to show respect and perseverance, two of our Five Star Values!
6th grade - A. Grizzle, E. Holman
7th grade - W. Black, A. Holt
8th grade - Z. Bogart, C. Cormack
6th grade - A. Grizzle, E. Holman
7th grade - W. Black, A. Holt
8th grade - Z. Bogart, C. Cormack
AMS Parent Planning Committee Meeting will be Monday, August 25 at 5:30 in the AMS Library. This is our version of Booster Club, and we need as much help as we can get. This group also helps plan Night of the Stars. Christina Scherberger is this year's president, and you can reach her here at AMS at 785-263-1471 with questions.
Please help us welcome another new Longhorn!
