AMS Weekly School Bulletin for Friday, August 28, 2026

Good evening, 

We had another great week at Albany Middle School! Fall sports are officially underway, classes are in full swing, and the famous Blue Cart is up and running. It’s great to see our students settling into their routines, getting involved, and enjoying all that AMS has to offer.

There is a lot happening on campus, and we’re excited about the year ahead. Thank you to our students, staff, and families for helping us get the school year off to such a strong start. As we head into September, I want to remind everyone about a few important upcoming events and safety reminders.

Back to School Night is Wednesday, September 2nd! The evening will begin with our first PTA Association Meeting at 5:45 p.m. in the AMS Library. Back to School Night begins at 6:30 pm and ends at 8:10 pm. Following Back to School Night, we will have our Fall Parent/Caregiver Sports Meeting in the AMS Gym.

And remember, Back to School Night is an adult event. Your child(ren) gets to stay home! Your child will be bringing their class schedule home on Tuesday so you can know where to go on Wednesday. We will also have members of our counseling team in the main office to assist anyone who needs a copy of their child’s class schedule

As we head into September, I also want to encourage families to have a serious conversation with your child if they go to El Cerrito Plaza after school, especially on Wednesdays and Fridays. There have been numerous incidents after school involving both middle and high school students. Please talk with your child about making good decisions, staying with friends, and knowing when to leave an area if a situation begins to feel unsafe.

I also want to remind everyone about traffic safety around AMS. If you are dropping off or picking up your child, please drive slowly, come to a complete stop at all stop signs, and do not make U-turns in the middle of the street. We want to make sure our students, staff, families, and neighbors are safe.

Please click on the link for a more detailed list of family reminders and important information.

Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our school community safe.

Go Cobras!

AMS School Calendar for 08/31 – 09/04

Join the PTA! Big kids need the PTA too -- join to support AMS students and teachers, connect with other families, and strengthen school spirit! It's so simple, and it's just $37. We currently have 118 members and are 39% of the way to our goal of 300. With over 950 families at AMS, we know we can get there! Join or renew today!

Interested in volunteering? Fill out this quick form to learn more about AMS volunteer roles coordinated by the PTA and get your name on the contact list. 

Good with finances? Join the PTA board! We are looking for a Financial Secretary to start right away for the 2026-27 school year. This is an essential role that helps us distribute funding to the school. Reach out to president@ams-pta.org if interested.

PTA Meeting on Back-to-School Night. Join us for the first AMS PTA association meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 2 from 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm in the AMS library to kick off Back-to-School Night. We need YOU there to vote on our budget!

Sixth Grade Potlucks! Sixth grade students and their families are invited to join us later this fall to meet and mingle. The PTA will provide pizza and we welcome nut-free potluck contributions. Come to the potluck associated with your sixth grade student's homeroom teacher, as follows:

• Wednesday, September 16, 6-7 pm, AMS courtyard: Families of 6th graders who have Bruckman-Harmann, Barstad, Nolen, or Backowski for advisory/homeroom

• Thursday, September 17, 6-7 pm, AMS Courtyard: Families of 6th graders who have Fryer, Angeloni, Richardson, or Duran for advisory/homeroom

• Thursday, September 24, 6-7 pm, AMS Courtyard: Families of 6th graders who have Gripman, Hilts, Miller, Gray, or Corpuz for advisory/homeroom