🍎 Behind every great school is a principal who cares deeply about their students, staff, and community.
For Principal Appreciation Month, we're celebrating our wonderful principals who help make Ashland School District a special place to learn, grow, and belong. Each brings their own personality, perspective, and leadership to their school—and we're grateful for all they do!
🎃👻 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR MONSTER DASH! 👻🎃
Ready for some spooky fun? Today is the LAST DAY to register for our annual Monster Dash fundraiser! 🏃♀️🧡
Join us for a fun-filled event that brings our school community together while supporting our students and schools. Whether you're running, walking, or just ready to embrace the Halloween spirit, we hope you'll join us!
🕸️ Don't miss out—register today!
🔗 https://ashlandmonsterdash.com/
🐻 AMS Spirit Week is October 19–23! 🎉
Get ready to show your school spirit and have some fun!
🧡 Monday: Backwards Day
💛 Tuesday: Dress Your Best
🪩 Wednesday: Decade Day
❤️ Thursday: Dress as Your Favorite Teacher
💚 Friday: PJ Day
We can't wait to see everyone's creativity and school spirit! Go Cubs! 💜💛
October is National Bullying Prevention Month.
Our awesome AMS student council members are helping spread awareness and messages of kindness throughout campus. At AMS, we show care, respect, and compassion to others!
Ashland School District invites ELL students and their families to a fun evening of food, games, and community! Enjoy a FREE catered dinner, learn more about the English Language Development (ELD) program, ask questions, and connect with other families. There will also be games and prizes!
Wednesday, November 4
Time: 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Location: Ashland Middle School, Room 69
Please RSVP by October 28 with the number of adults and children attending so dinner can be reserved for your family.
Questions? Contact Dylana Garfas, Allen Lambert, or Kathleen Martin.
🌲🔥 Learning, Growing, and Connecting in the Great Outdoors!
Our 6th graders traveled to Myrtlewood Camp on the Oregon Coast in October for Resident Outdoor School (ROS)—an opportunity to step outside the classroom, try new things, and grow together as a community.
From practicing archery and learning how to make a fire to hiking outdoors and pitching in with camp chores (Kitchen Patrol!), students built new skills, embraced challenges, and discovered what it means to work as a team. Along the way, they made new friends and strengthened existing friendships, created memories, and experienced the kind of learning that happens when you explore the world together. 🌿
🧡 Orange Shirt Day at AMS 🧡
Today, AMS staff wore orange in recognition of Orange Shirt Day and its message that Every Child Matters.
Orange Shirt Day is a time to honor Indigenous children and families impacted by residential and boarding schools, remember those who never returned home, and recognize the lasting effects these schools have had on Indigenous communities.
We’re proud to stand together in remembrance, respect, and support. 🧡
Our Student Council leaders attended the OASC Fall Regional Leadership Summit! 💙💛
It was an interactive summit where students gained new ideas and made plans for a school year full of success and fun!
We are excited to celebrate AMS 6th grade math teacher Brittany Hardy, who was named the Rogue Credit Union KOOL 103.5 Teacher of the Week!
We already know how lucky we are to have Brittany as part of our AMS community, and we love seeing her recognized for the difference she makes for our students.
Congratulations, Brittany!
New Year, New Energy! 🎒✨
From campus tours and meeting our incredible staff to testing out the courtyard ramps, day one at Ashland Middle School was unforgettable. We are so excited to welcome our students back to the home of the Bearcubs for another year of growth, friendship, and learning. Let’s make it a great one! 🐻
Welcome Back to School!
The classrooms are ready, the teachers prepared,
The schools have been spruced up with updates to share.
The buses are rolling—we can't wait to greet you,
A new year begins...who knows what adventures will meet you!
Sports and back-to-school events are in full swing...it's that magical time—the start of another school year!
We are so excited to welcome everyone to the start of the 2026–27 school year. Here's to new friendships, new challenges, new discoveries, and endless possibilities.
It's a great day to be an Ashland student!
AMS Fall Sports Begin August 24!
Fall sports are almost here! If your student plans to participate, NOW is the time to register. Registration numbers help us make sure we have enough coaches in place before practices begin.
Fall Sports:
Football: 7th & 8th Grade
Volleyball: 7th & 8th Grade Girls
Cross Country: 6th–8th Grade, Boys & Girls
Early Start Practices: August 24–27, 4:00–5:30 PM
Students may register before completing their sports physical, but a current physical must be on file before they can participate in practice.
Register for AMS Sports:
https://www.familyid.com/organizations/ashland-middle-school
Sports Physical Form:
https://5il.co/rluf
Get in the game and represent AMS. Go Bear Cubs!
Back to School at AMS!
The start of the 2026–27 school year is almost here! We have several important events coming up for students and families:
August 26 & 27 | 1:00–3:00 PM
New Band & Orchestra students can come try instruments.
August 26 | 6:00–7:00 PM
7th Grade & New 8th Grade Team Orientation Night
August 27 | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Sixth Sense Fun Day – 6th Grade Only
August 27 | 6:00–7:30 PM
6th Grade Orientation Night
August 31 | 8:40 AM–12:00 PM
First Day of School – Orientation day for ALL 6th graders and new 7th & 8th graders only.
September 1 | 8:40 AM–3:05 PM
First full day of school for ALL students!
We’re excited to welcome our Bear Cubs back to AMS!
Summer Learning in Action!
We are two-thirds of the way through our summer learning program, and students have had the opportunity to practice homesteading, make pasta, learn lacrosse, try yoga and engage in many other fun activities!
We are grateful to the teachers and staff who have made this program possible, and especially to our students for bringing their curiosity, energy and enthusiasm each day!
#SummerLearning #AshlandSchools #Hands-On Learning
Grizzly Peak School Supply List
Families of students in the Grizzly Peak program can find the 2026–2027 Grizzly Peak School Supply List here.
📄 Download the 2026–2027 Grizzly Peak Supply List (PDF)
If you have any questions about the supply list or need assistance, please contact the Ashland Middle School office. We look forward to welcoming our Grizzly Peak students back for a successful school year!
7th & 8th Grade School Supply List
Get ready for the new school year! The 2026–2027 7th & 8th Grade School Supply List is now available.
A preview of the supply list is included below for quick reference. For the best viewing experience or to print a copy, use the link below to access the complete PDF.
📄 Download the 2026–2027 7th & 8th Grade Supply List (PDF)
If you have any questions about school supplies or need assistance, please contact the Ashland Middle School office. We look forward to welcoming our returning students back for another great year!
6th Grade School Supply List
Welcome to Ashland Middle School! To help your student start the school year prepared, we've posted the 2026–2027 6th Grade School Supply List below.
The image provides a quick reference, and you can also download or print the complete PDF using the link below.
📄 Download the 2026–2027 6th Grade Supply List (PDF)
If you have any questions about school supplies or need assistance, please contact the Ashland Middle School office. We look forward to welcoming our new 6th graders this fall!
