News from the Nest

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are so proud of the effort our students and staff gave last week as we settled into the new school year and worked to build consistency with our routines and expectations. It was a great week getting to know our students and watching them learn this year's procedures and expectations. Whether they are navigating middle school for the first time or returning to AMMS, we appreciate the positive energy they have brought to the campus so far!

Our counselors continue to work diligently to address student schedules and ensure students are in the appropriate classes. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through these beginning-of-the-year adjustments.

We will have grade level assemblies this week to reinforce expectations and talk about what it means to be successful as an AMMS Falcon.

We are excited to begin recognizing students who demonstrate our Falcon GRIT Values: Growth, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork. Students will have opportunities to earn Minga points when staff members see them demonstrating these values throughout the school day. We want our students to know that the positive choices they make each day matter—and we want to celebrate them for it!

As we move into another week together, our focus remains on building strong routines, strengthening relationships, and creating a school where every student can grow and succeed. Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We are Grounded in GRIT and Ready to Soar!

With Falcon Pride,

Christina Harris
Principal
Audie Murphy Middle School

The application for free and reduced-price school meals is still open for the 2026-2027 school year.

Apply today through SchoolCafé: https://www.schoolcafe.com/Killeenisd

Completing an application is quick and secure. We encourage all Killeen ISD families to apply, even if you're not sure you qualify.

General Updates & Reminders:

All students should have received their ID cards. Please help to ensure that they have it and are wearing it appropriately every day. Having their IDs helps to improve the timing for riding the bus and for getting their lunch. If your student did not receive an ID, please have them stop by the AP office to let them know.
All students have also been issued a YONDR pouch and should be placing their electronic devices inside the pouch during morning entry. Electronic devices should not be seen nor heard at any time during the school day.
One of the most important habits we can help our students develop is being where they need to be, when they need to be there, and ready to learn. Please remind your student of the importance of arriving to class on time—every minute of instruction matters!
Students are expected to be in dress code when they arrive on campus and remain in dress code throughout the school day.
We can only accept food deliveries for students from a parent/guardian or contact listed on the student's account.

As always, we are here to help and support you and your student in every way possible. Please reach out to us with any concerns or use the online reporter method at the following link should you have a safety concern: https:/ /forms.killeenisd.org/Forms/BullyReporter

It is our pleasure to serve you and your student every day! Please understand if you come during

specific times of the day (ex: morning duty, lunch duty, passing periods, or after school duty), you may have to wait for a short time as supervision is a top priority, and our leadership team will be on duty in the halls/bus loop/etc. Every process and system we have in place focuses on providing the safest and most positive experience that we can for our students.

We greatly appreciate your support, and look forward to seeing you at many of our upcoming events!

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What's going on at AMMS during the week of Aug. 17th-21st?

Monday, August 24th –

8th Grade Assembly

Cross Country & Volleyball Parent PLC @ AMMS Gym (5:30PM)

Tuesday, August 25th –

Beginning Band Parent/Rental Night @ AMMS Cafeteria (5:00PM)

School Board Honors & Recognition (5:30PM)

Wednesday, August 26th –

7th Grade Assembly

Thursday, August 27th –

6th Grade Assembly

Friday, August 28th –

It will be a fabulous Friday!

Athletics Information

Arrival & Dismissal

Clear Expectations Ensure a Successful Start and a Great Year!

We want to keep our Falcons learning and growing here at AMMS, so please take time to talk with your students about the KISD Student Code of Conduct and the impact and consequences of their choices. Discipline is about teaching responsibility, accountability, and respect for others. When students understand expectations and take ownership of their actions, they are better able to stay focused on learning and enjoy a safe, positive school environment.

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Lighter Loads. Smoother Transitions. More Time to Learn.

Students will not be assigned a hallway locker. They will be assigned a locker for PE/Athletics.

Dress Code Expectations

We will follow KISD Student Code of Conduct Dress Code.

Food and Drink Expectations

Students may bring plastic water bottles only. Any drinks brought to school must have a lid that screws on and is secure. Any food or drink that students bring is limited to single serving size.

Transportation

Expect transportation delays the first few days of the school year. However, Killeen ISD provides

the Smart Tag app to help you receive information about your student's bus ride. The app allows you to see real-time information about the location of your student's bus.