Avon Park Middle School

Good evening Avon Park Middle School Families. This is just a reminder that your student will be taking the F.A.S.T. PM3 for ELA tomorrow morning. Students have been reminded and it is extremely important that your students arrive to school on time, get a good night's rest, eat a good breakfast and come to school with their chromebook fully charged in order to do their best on the test. We look forward to seeing the growth students have made this year!

APMS Families: Your students will be bringing home a letter today that contains information on the upcoming F.A.S.T. Assessments. Your student will be taking the F.A.S.T. PM3 for ELA on Thursday, May 1st and the F.A.S.T. PM3 for Math on Thursday, May 8th. Please make sure to review this information with your students. There are several important reminders on this paper in regard to Electronic Devices, Testing Rules, Discussion of Test Content after Testing, Leaving Campus during a Test, and Testing Accommodations. If you have any questions after reviewing this document, please feel free to contact Ms. Morgan or Ms. Lambert at (863) 452-4333.

APMS Families: We have noticed an increase in tardies to school in the morning. Our first bell rings for students to go to class at 8:11am. We want to take a moment to highlight just how important it is for students to arrive at school on time each day. Arriving on time: 1. Sets a positive tone for the day 2. Helps your child feel prepared and ready to learn 3. Minimizes disruptions to classroom learning 4. Builds strong habits that last a lifetime When students arrive late, they can miss key instructions, classroom routines, and valuable learning time. Every minute counts, especially at the start of the school day! Let’s work together to help every child start their day strong. We appreciate your continued support in making punctuality a priority!

APMS Families: Come out and show your support for our Boys and Girls Soccer Teams as they take on Lake Placid Middle tonight at 5:30pm. Tonight's game will be played at the Highlands County Sports Complex off of Sheriff's Tower Road in Sebring. We look forward to seeing you all there to cheer on our Red Devil Soccer Teams!

APMS Families: Please join us on Monday, April 14th, 2025 at 5:30pm in Room 201 for our Monthly SAC/PTO meeting. We look forward to seeing you there!

🎉🐸 Leap into Learning Family Night! 🐸🎉 📚✨ A Title I Sponsored Event for all SBHC Schools! Join us for a fun and interactive evening filled with learning, laughter, and resources to help your child succeed! Families will get expert tips, hands-on activities, and info on summer programs to keep learning going strong! 🗓️ Date: April 10, 2025 ⏰ Time: 5:15 – 7:15 PM 📍 Location: Memorial Elementary 867 Memorial Drive, Avon Park, FL 📬 Open to: All District Families 🎁 This FREE event includes: ✅ Hands-on activities & family resources ✅ Expert tips for student success ✅ VPK registration info ✅ Kindergarten "Round Up" registration ✅ A FREE book for each elementary student 🍕 Pizza & drinks will be provided! Don't miss this amazing night of learning and fun! 💚🐸 #LeapIntoLearning #SBHCFamilyNight #TitleIEvent

🎓✨ Attention 8th Grade Families! ✨🎓 Avon Park High School invites you to our 8th Grade Parent Night — a special evening to help you and your student Get a Glimpse into the FUTURE as part of the Class of 2029! 📅 Date: April 7, 2025 🕠 Time: 5:30 PM 📍 Location: APHS Auditorium 💬 Hear from our amazing team: Principal Mrs. Edsall Assistant Principals Mrs. Velasquez & Mr. Ballance School Counselors on class options, scheduling, and graduation requirements 🤝 Explore our programs and meet staff at info tables for: AP Capstone • Spanish • English 1 • AVID • AFJROTC • Choir & Band • Culinary Arts • Robotics • Cheer • FFA • Clubs & More! Whether you're curious about course options, extracurriculars, or future pathways, this night is all about YOU and your student’s success! 🌟 We can’t wait to welcome the next generation of Red Devils! ❤️🖤 #APHS #ClassOf2029 #FutureRedDevils #ParentNight #WeAreAP

APMS Families Reminder: Parent Night at APMS is tonight from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. This exciting Title I event will feature a scavenger hunt, pizza, and popcorn, with a special performance by the school band. Additionally, it will serve as Report Card Pickup Night, so be sure to attend and collect your child's report card. This is a great opportunity to meet with teachers, discuss progress, and learn about strategies for finishing the school year strong. There will also be valuable information shared regarding testing strategies. We look forward to seeing you!

Avon Park High School’s 8th Grade Parent Night will take place on April 3, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the APHS Auditorium. The event, themed "Get a Glimpse into the FUTURE," will feature presentations by Principal Mrs. Edsall and Assistant Principals Mrs. Velasquez and Mr. Ballance, along with school counselors discussing 9th-grade class options, scheduling forms, and graduation requirements. Parents and students can also visit meet-and-greet tables for various academic programs, clubs, and extracurricular activities, including AP courses, AVID, JROTC, band, robotics, athletics, and honor societies.

APMS Families: Parent Night at APMS is scheduled for April 3rd from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. This exciting Title I event will feature a scavenger hunt, pizza, and popcorn, with a special performance by the school band. Additionally, it will serve as Report Card Pickup Night, so be sure to attend and collect your child's report card. This is a great opportunity to meet with teachers, discuss progress, and learn about strategies for finishing the school year strong. There will also be valuable information shared regarding testing strategies. We look forward to seeing you there!

📢 Attention 8th Grade Parents! 📢 Join us for 8th Grade Parent Night at Avon Park High School on April 7, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the APHS Auditorium! This is a great opportunity to get a glimpse into your student’s future as they transition into high school. 🎤 Presentations by: ✅ Mrs. Edsall, Principal ✅ Mrs. Velasquez & Mr. Ballance, Assistant Principals – Welcome & Opening Remarks ✅ School Counselors – 9th-grade class options, scheduling, and graduation requirements 👋 Meet and Greet Tables featuring: 📚 AP Capstone, AP Spanish, English 1, AVID 🎶 Choir & Band 🏆 Cheerleading, National Honor Society 🎓 Future Farmers of America, Key Club, Interact, STEAM Club 👩‍⚕️ Allied Health Assisting, Culinary Arts, Veterinary Assisting 🤖 Applied Robotics, Drone Club, Highlands Aviation/Aerospace 💡 Principles of Teaching, Florida Future Educators of America 🚔 School Resource Officer Harris & Explorers 🎾 Tennis and more! Don’t miss this chance to learn about all the amazing opportunities available for your student at APHS! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉 #APHS #8thGradeParentNight #FutureRedDevils

APM & APH Families: Please take 90 seconds to let us know how we are doing. We want to know what you think about your child’s school. The information from the survey will help us improve student relationships, learning conditions, and the school’s overall environment. Your answers are confidential, and this survey is voluntary. sbhcschools.org/2025parentsurvey

Good evening Avon Park Middle School Families. This is just a reminder that your student will be taking the B.E.S.T. Writing test tomorrow morning. Students have been reminded and it is extremely important that your students are to school on time, get a good night's rest, eat a good breakfast and comes to school with their chromebook fully charged in order to do their best on the test.

APMS Families: Your students will be bringing home a letter today that contains information on the upcoming Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Writing Assessment on April 1st, 2025. Please make sure to review this information with your students. There are several important reminders on this paper in regard to Electronic Devices, Testing Rules, Discussion of Test Content after Testing, Leaving Campus during a Test, and Testing Accommodations. If you have any questions after reviewing this document, please feel free to contact Ms. Morgan or Ms. Lambert at (863) 452-4333.

Be College and Career Ready!  Are you looking to surround yourself with peers prepared to help support your journey to college and career? AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is an elective class designed to provide academic support and ensure students are COLLEGE & CAREER READY.  We build our AVID FAMILY by having extended learning opportunities including career projects, college field trips, and team building activities. If you are ready to build your college resume... apply to AVID today. Applications are open to students enrolling at Avon Park High School for the 25-26 school year until April 25th. Link for application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYDJDOakTYMZm-i0ZcSZ9LkKcBIt4SLPtw0rt8H58BcljL6Q/viewform

Avon Park High School’s 8th Grade Parent Night will take place on April 3, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the APHS Auditorium. The event, themed "Get a Glimpse into the FUTURE," will feature presentations by Principal Mrs. Edsall and Assistant Principals Mrs. Velasquez and Mr. Ballance, along with school counselors discussing 9th-grade class options, scheduling forms, and graduation requirements. Parents and students can also visit meet-and-greet tables for various academic programs, clubs, and extracurricular activities, including AP courses, AVID, JROTC, band, robotics, athletics, and honor societies.

APMS Families: Next Tuesday, April 1st, students will be taking the Florida B.E.S.T. Writing Test. Testing will begin promptly at the first bell. Please ensure that your student(s) arrive on time, eat a good breakfast either at home or school, and bring their chromebook charged and ready to go. Below are some other important testing dates coming up! Thank you for partnering with us to ensure our students are set up for success!

APMS Families: We will be hosting our Spring Dance on Friday, March 21st, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the Commons. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased in the mornings in the cafeteria from Mr. Farless or during lunch from Mr. Harden. Students will NOT be authorized to walk home after the dance. Students MUST be picked up by a parent or guardian. Dress Code: Wear your Sunday Best! There will be No Shorts, No Crocs, and School Dress Code Still Applies Eligibility: No Referrals between March 5th and March 21st Pizza, Snacks, and Drinks will be sold during the dance.

APMS Families: This is just a reminder that our SAC/PTO Meeting for today has been canceled. Our next meeting will be held on April 14th.

APMS Families: The SAC/ PTO meeting that was scheduled for tomorrow, March 17th, has been canceled. Our next meeting will be held on April 14th. We hope everyone has had a restful break and we can not wait to see everyone tomorrow!