May 2026

As we head into the fourth quarter, it’s hard to believe how quickly the school year is flying by! Spring is always one of the most exciting times in middle school, and we have so many great opportunities ahead for our students to learn, grow, and connect.

May has arrived, and with it comes one of the busiest and most exciting times of the school year! As we head into the final stretch, our students and staff are working hard, celebrating accomplishments, and preparing for many memorable end-of-year events.

This month brings important opportunities including state testing, spring activities, student celebrations, concerts, field trips, and promotion preparations for our 8th graders. We encourage all students to stay focused, finish strong, and continue showing the pride, responsibility, and kindness that make our school community so special.

Thank you for your continued partnership, support, and encouragement throughout the school year. We are grateful for our amazing families and look forward to a fantastic month ahead!

Let’s finish the year strong, together! 💪📚

Warmly,

Agnes Stewart Middle School

If you receive an attendance call after school, please connect directly with your child’s teacher through ParentVUE rather than calling the office. Our office staff aren’t in the classroom and don’t have the specific details for individual tardies or absences. Teachers are your best (and fastest!) source of information when it comes to attendance. Thank you for helping us keep communication smooth and efficient!

May 1:

Principal Appreciation Day!

May 4:

Agnes Night @ the Em's Game! See below for details.

May 4 - 8:

Certified Appreciation Week!

We are so thankful for our 31 Certified staff members!

May 8:

Early Release, 1:15

May 18 - 20:

Taste of Agnes - three elementary schools visit ASMS on a Field Trip to see the school with their peers.

May 22:

Early Release, 1:15

Leader of the Pack Breakfast, 7:45a

May 25:

No School - Memorial Day

May 26 - 29:

Book Fair! 📚

Students can shop 7:45am - 3:30pm

More info below!

May 28:

Incoming 6th Grade Orientation, 6:00pm

June 10:

Last Day of School for 8th Grade!

Students will participate in a Field Day of sorts during the day, followed by a Ceremony at 1:15pm.

More details below.

We’re excited to celebrate all of our amazing readers who completed the Sluggo Home Run Reading Challenge with the Eugene Emeralds! Because of their hard work, many of our students earned free tickets to an Emeralds game—what a great way to turn reading into a home run! 🎉📚

Our Sluggo Home Run Reading Challenge night is 5/2 but families can use their vouchers to redeem tickets on any of the designated Reading Program Nights, listed below:
April: 4/4, 4/5, 4/14, 4/18, 4/19
May: 5/2, 5/3, 5/4, 5/9, 5/10, 5/23
June: 6/23

We’ll include instructions on how to redeem your tickets—be sure to check those details so you can plan your night at the ballpark! Please call 541-342-5367 with any questions!

⭐ In addition - We have Agnes Night at the Ems on 5/4! ⭐
This is a special night to celebrate our school community. Students can absolutely use their Home Run Challenge tickets that evening, OR families can purchase additional tickets through our school link. Every ticket purchased through that link helps give money back to our school—so bring the whole family and invite friends! Click the button below for our special link to purchase tickets and share with family and friends or scan the QR code!

We’re so proud of our readers—way to knock it out of the park! 💚⚾

Each month, our staff proudly nominate students who go above and beyond in the areas of Attendance, Academics, and Behavior. These students stand out among their peers for their dedication, positive attitude, and commitment to excellence.

We’re excited to celebrate our April nominees—keep up the amazing work!

Yearbooks are sold online and in the Main Office. Order your yearbook now to

guarantee a copy! Cost is $13. Last day to purchase a Yearbook is May 20th!

ONLINE ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Click the button below and create an account.

2. Select 'Items at all Schools', then 'Middle Schools', then 'Agnes Stewart Middle School'

3. Select 'Student Items' and from there you can purchase a Yearbook and/or pay for a Music Fee.

Celebration Party:

• We will be hosting a celebration for our students during school hours and have fun activities planned for our awesome 8th grade students!

• We are looking for volunteers to lead stations & provide donations for the following:

• Student gift baskets

• Financial donations for activities such as inflatables, sodas, popcorn, ice cream, etc.

• Please reach out to amie.jarvey@springfield.k12.or.us to volunteer and/or donate.

Promotion Ceremony:

• 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony:
• When: Wednesday June 10, 2026 @ 1:15 pm. Doors open for entry @ 12:50 pm. Students are released from school at the conclusion of the ceremony, no need to check out.

• Who: 8th Grade Students and Families. Each student is allotted four guest tickets for the graduation ceremony.

• What: We will celebrate our current ASMS 8th Grade Students moving on to High School. Families are invited to attend and celebrate. Students are welcomed to invite four friends/family to witness their graduation ceremony in ASMS Gymnasium via tickets. If your family does not need all four tickets, please return any extras to the front office so they may be made available to other families.

*Due to a severe latex allergy, please do not bring latex balloons inside the school. Thank you for your understanding!

We are excited to announce that our upcoming Book Fair will be held May 26–May 29! This is a great opportunity to help students discover new books, grow their love of reading, and stock up for summer reading.

This year’s fair features a Buy One, Get One Free deal on all items (in person shopping only), making it the perfect time to grab extra books and fun reading accessories!

Families are encouraged to shop together before and after school, and students may also shop independently during their assigned library times and/or lunch times. Can’t make it in person? No problem! Families can also shop online at:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/agnesstewartmiddleschool

Every purchase helps support our school library and literacy programs. Thank you for helping us make reading exciting for our students—we can’t wait to see everyone at the Book Fair!

We would also love to have parent volunteers help make our Book Fair a success! If you are available to assist during the week, please contact our librarian for more information, heidi.thomas@springfield.k12.or.us. Your time and support are greatly appreciated.

Register and Review for the 2026-27 school year opens May 4. To prepare, visit our Enrollment page, start gathering any needed documents and log into ParentVUE. Have questions or can't remember your ParentVUE password? Contact your school's secretary for help!

Help us best prepare for next school year by completing your Register and Review before the end of the school year.

Bus registration will open in summer and be completed with a separate form.

We have important info about the change to the ParentVUE App. In early August, we will be adopting Synergy v2027 which will replace the old ParentVue App.

• ParentVUE (new) – Purple - Hollow Swirl – adopt anytime
• ParentVUE – Colorful Swirl – won’t work past Aug – uninstall once the new one is working

The purpose of the parentVUE app is to support monitoring your students’ grades and attendance as well as connecting with their teachers. This app highlights your student’s academic progress, missing assignments, e-mail communication from teachers, and current scores in all classes.

• ParentVUE App can be found here.

• If you need help activating your account, please reach out to our School Registrar - Chelsea Wilmot

• chelsea.wilmot@springfield.k12.or.us or 541-988-2520

If you are having issues with your app, please delete the app and re download!

*As a reminder - please have your student bring their chromebook and charger with them to school*

Springfield Public Schools welcomes in the Class of 2039 at its May Kindergarten Welcome Nights!

Kids who turn five on or before September 1, 2026 are ready to start kindergarten in the 2026-27 school year!

At Kindergarten Welcome Night, you and your incoming kindergartener will:

• Tour the school.
• Meet teachers.
• Get registration help.
• Get ideas for preparing for kindergarten.
• Have fun!

We are so excited to get the Class of 2039 started on their school journey and can't wait to meet you! Reach out to your local elementary school with any questions!

Dear families,

We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming trip to Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cuzco, extension to Iquitos and Amazon Lodge in Summer 2027, and your student is invited! 🇵🇪 This life-changing experience will help students build confidence, independence, and global perspective.

We’re holding a one-time informational meeting to share everything you need to know—and spots on this trip are limited:

👉 Find meeting info and RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/zrm95gn

-Thursday, May 7, 6:00pm @ TMS Library

Why attend?

- Learn how to save $100 with early enrollment.

- Get first access to limited spots.

- Learn about what we’ll see and do, academic opportunities, trip cost, and more.

In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.

I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!

Best,

Kate Mather

kate.mather@springfield.k12.or.us

✨Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip.

The year is coming to an end and our Lost & Found is very full! Please encourage your student to stop by the Lost & Found to look for any missing items. We have many jackets, water bottles, and other belongings that are waiting to be claimed! Since many items look alike, please double check your students belongings to ensure the item they take truly belongs to them. Thank you for helping us return items to their rightful owners!

We also welcome parents to look through the Lost & Found on behalf of their student!

We have several Student Unions here at Agnes Stewart who meet on most Early Release days. Last week, the NASU met and created their very own medicine bags.

The process to make a medicine bag could include stitching two pieces of leather together, adding fringe or beading for decoration, and creating a drawstring closure for a necklace, focusing on intention and personal significance.

Last Friday, students from across Springfield Public Schools came together for our district-wide Black Student Union Conference, Black Brilliance in Motion . Throughout the day, students engaged with community leaders, artists, and educators in spaces that centered identity, leadership, and possibility.

Lexi Shardé, local comedian and owner of Lexi’s Comedy Club, served as an exceptional master of ceremonies, bringing energy and connection to the entire event. The West African Cultural Arts Institute once again delivered a powerful performance that grounded the day in movement, culture, and shared experience.

Students built strong connections with one another and with community partners, engaging in conversations that extended beyond the sessions themselves. They also connected with representatives from the University of Oregon and Oregon State University—reminding us that even longtime rivals can come together in support of students.

This event was supported through strong community partnerships, including the Springfield Education Foundation and several local organizations who continue to invest in our students. Thank you to everyone who helped bring it together!

We have some volunteer opportunities coming up and we would love to see you there!

• Dances
• Socials
• Field Trips
• Outdoor School

Click the link below to fill out a volunteer application for the district. Once approved, you can bring your ID to the Main Office at the school to enter into our on site Raptor system. Then, you will be ready to join your student for an activity!

School starts at 8:15am and students are released at 3:05pm.

In addition to enrolling for school each year, students eligible to ride the bus will need to be registered to ride the bus for each school year. Bus registration will be completed with a separate form. All transportation is organized & executed by the Transportation Department. You can call their office to register your student to ride the school bus 541-744-6373 or you can now do that online as well! Follow the link below!

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Parenting Healthy Preteens is a supportive new program for the Parents of Preteens (4th-6th graders). There are few resources out there for families of children this age and we are excited to offer the program again this summer. Weekly groups focus on supporting our preteens' self-esteem, mental health, and success at home and school, as well as ways to take care of ourselves as parents.

Have questions or want to get involved? Contact our PTSO at agnesstewartptso@gmail.com or visit their social media for the latest news and updates.

Go Wolfpack!

ADDRESS:

Agnes Stewart Middle School

900 S. 32nd Street

Springfield, OR 97478

(541) 988-2520

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