Armada Middle School Newsletter

It seems like just yesterday we were planning Tiger Days and working on student schedules for the school year. In the blink of the eye, here we are flipping the calendar to November and planning for the winter months ahead. Due to the shortened school month in December, this newsletter will contain information pertaining to both the months of November and December. The next edition of the newsletter will be in January 2027. With that being said, we’d like to take this early opportunity to wish our Armada Middle School families a safe and enjoyable holiday season!

First trimester classes end on Friday, November 20th. Report cards will be finalized in PowerSchool the week of November 30th. Second trimester classes also begin on Monday, November 30th.

Congratulations to the AMS football, volleyball, sideline cheer, trap, and cross-country teams on their great fall seasons. All the teams worked incredibly hard and represented the school with pride!

Students are expected to exit the building in a timely manner after dismissal at the end of the day. If students are in the building after school hours for tutoring, athletic events, or meetings, they must be directly supervised by a staff member. A supervised study hall is available until 3:30 pm in Room 140 for students awaiting rides, practices, etc.

November 3rd - No School (Teacher Professional Development)
November 19th - Half Day all students - Exams (Hours 1-3)
November 20th - Half Day all students - Exams (Hours 4-6)
November 20th - End of Trimester 1
November 23rd - 27th - No School - Thanksgiving Recess
November 30th - School Resumes - Start of Trimester 2
December 8th - Half Day all students (Teacher Professional Development)
December 21st - No School (Winter Recess Begins)
January 4th - School Resumes

Congratulations to our new

2026-2027 NJHS Members

Student Advisory Committee

2026-2027

Communication is KEY

For some AMS students, facing responsibility is a daily challenge. If your child struggles academically and routinely states that, “they have no homework, they did it all in class, and/or have all their assignments turned in,” double-check with the online programs, PowerSchool and Schoology. You can check on their assignments and grades and then e-mail staff members from the PowerSchool site or call and leave voicemail messages on their phones. Come and check with the AMS office if you need a password and username for PowerSchool. If you do not have online access, please call or drop by the office and ask for a list of staff phone numbers.

Adolescent Outreach Counseling

Macomb Family Services provides free outside counseling services for those students who may be affected by family substance abuse issues. Licensed professional counselor, Dorothy Yope, can meet with students on a confidential basis during school hours for six to eight sessions free of charge. Students are required to make up any work they missed while in a session. Please contact Mrs. Husken in the AMS counseling center for more information, or you may call Macomb Family Services directly at 586-752-9696.

Congratulations to our October

Students of the Month

Character Trait: Responsibility

Eveline Vanderhagen

Hugo Hernandez

Emery Seaton

Austin Schmotzer

Mary Post

Noah Hampton

Community Chats

with Superintendent, Kelly Skokna

In an effort to connect with our community, share information, and have meaningful conversations about Armada Area Schools, Mrs. Skokna will be hosting “Community Chats” prior to upcoming Board of Education meetings. These events will take place from 5:30-6:30 pm in the Board of Education Room located at 74500 Burk Street on the dates listed below. We encourage our families and community members to attend, ask questions, share ideas, and stay connected with Armada Area Schools!

Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Tuesday, January 19, 2027

Armada Middle School Lunch ID Cards

Student ID cards are used in the cafeteria for breakfast and lunch, to check out books in the library, and to obtain free admission into any Armada athletic event. If a student loses their ID, a replacement card can be purchased for $5 in the Main Office.

Math Tutoring

Mrs. Milner is offering after school math tutoring for all students (grades 6-8). Tutoring will be available on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:30-3:30 pm in Room 106. Any student who is planning on attending tutoring is expected to come with specific math related questions from their homework, a test review, or to prepare for an upcoming assessment. The number of students for each session is limited and students must sign up at the link below prior to the session. Walk-in tutoring is not available. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Milner at lmilner@armadaschools.org. Click HERE to sign up!

*Tutoring for the last week of the trimester will be Monday, November 16th and Wednesday, November 18th due to the half days for exams.

Armada Music

The Armada Vocal Music Concert will be on December 3rd at 7 pm in the AHS Auditorium.

The Armada Middle School Band Concert will be on December 9th at 7 pm in the AHS Auditorium.

The Armada Middle School Orchestra Concert will be on December 10th at 7 pm in the AHS Auditorium.

Lunch Menus

Click HERE for the Lunch Menu!

Armada Theater

Tickets are now on sale for Freaky Friday. You can purchase tickets online at https://armada.ludus.com/index.php

This message is sponsored by Armada Robotics, nonprofit, as part of the Don’t Regret the Bet Booster Program. The Boosters Program is a statewide initiative led by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) to help organizations connected to Michigan schools raise awareness about youth gambling risks and promote responsible gaming education.

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