Daily Bulletin
Accompsett Middle School Bulletin for Wednesday, March 11, 2026
TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 - A "B" DAY
TODAY'S POSITIVE MESSAGE
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. - Submitted by Evan O.
REPORTING AN ABSENCE
If your child is absent from school, click HERE
AMS CALENDAR
PTA Fundraiser - Saint Patrick's Day Treats - Deadline to order is 3/13
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3/10 - After School Library is Canceled
3/16 - Cool to Read Week (see below)
3/17 - St. Patrick's Day - NJHS Bake Sale before school
3/18 - Parent University @ SHSE (7-9pm)
3/27 - AMS Spirit Day & Popcorn Friday
3/27 - Teacher for a Day
COOL TO READ WEEK ------ MARCH 16-20
This annual event aims to foster literacy and to inspire students to recognize the importance of reading.
This year the week will be based on March Madness. We will start with 16 books and the students will vote until we narrow it down to a winner.
Students will be filling out their favorite book quotes on basketball cutouts which will be displayed.
Throughout the week , we will have Stop, Drop, and Read, along with Caught Reading a Book. Students who are "caught reading" will be entered into a raffle.
It is a themed week for all students and staff:
Monday - College theme - wear college sweatshirts or apparel
Tuesday - Wear Green - Happy Saint Patrick's Day
Wednesday - Comfy/Cozy Day - cozy up with a good book
Thursday - Sports Jersey - "Pass" a peer a book
Friday - Read a Shirt Day - wear a shirt that can be read
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY APPLICATION
Students who have received an invitation to apply for induction into the Accompsett Middle School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society, click HERE to download an application. All applications are due no later than Friday, March 20,2026 by 3pm.
If you have questions regarding admission, you can contact the main office at 631-382-2305.
AMS CLUBS - THE WEEK OF MARCH 9
Monday -
Board Games
Select Chorus (until 4pm)
Technology (until 4pm)
Tuesday -
NJHS (7:15 am)
Drama - Full Cast Rehearsal (until 4pm)
Wednesday -
Brass Ensemble (7am)
Digital Media (7am)
Drama - Leads ONLY (until 4pm)
Thursday -
Jazz Ensemble (7am)
Community Service (7am)
Garden & Greenhouse (7:15 am)
FCCLA (check Google Classroom to see which groups are meeting)
Drama - Full Cast Rehearsal (until 5pm)
ENL Extension Program
Friday -
String Chamber Ensemble (7am)
Drama - Leads ONLY (until 4pm)
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Community Service Club is running a St. Paddy's Food Drive - 3/9 thru 3/17
For every 2 cans or boxes donated you will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a pot of gold. Students should donate during their lunch periods.
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Click HERE for the list of AMS Clubs
Click HERE for Club Start Dates
AMS SPORTS
AMS is accepting sport sign ups through FinalForms for Quarter 4 sports which include Baseball, Gymnastics, Boys and Girls Lacrosse, Boys and Girls Track, Softball, and Boys Tennis. Please try to sign up by March 20th. For current FinalForms users, simply review/update and re-submit your forms, and select the Spring sport. For new users, go to FinalForms to make an account.
3/10 -
Girls Basketball @ Finley MS (5pm)
3/11 -
Wrestling @ AMS (4:30 pm)
Boys Volleyball (Blue) @ West Hollow MS (5pm)
3/12 -
Boys Volleyball (White) @ GHMS (4pm)
Boys Volleyball (Blue) @ AMS (4:45 pm)
Girls Basketball @ Commack MS (5pm)
3/13 -
Wrestling @ AMS (4:45 pm)
3/30 -
Softball Tryouts will be held 3/30, 3/31, & 4/1 (3-5pm) - join Google Classroom: ce5lv36u
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Click HERE for a Health Exam Form
Click HERE for FinalForms
AMS YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW - ORDER DEADLINE IS 3/31
Purchase a yearbook and your 8th grade ads @ buytheyearbook.com AMS School
All photos to be considered for the yearbook can be sent to: amsyearbook26@gmail.com
REGENTS / FLACS REVIEW
This program is to assist our students in preparing for the June 2026 Regents and FLACS examinations.
The program offers ten unique hour-long sessions, with both morning and afternoon options available for Algebra, Biology, and all Languages. A full schedule for the program can be found by scanning the QR code, which can be found HERE.
SOCIAL STUDIES - LUNCHTIME EXTRA HELP
Mr. Abuin will be offering a "Lunchtime Learning Center" for extra help in Social Studies. Students will eat first and come the second half of the period. Students can signup using Google classroom or just show up.
Grade 6 - period 5 / room 131 - Tuesdays & Thursdays (Google Classroom: qg6wxtrt)
Grade 7 - period 6 / room 113 - Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays (Google Classroom: kz3g5q6f)
Grade 8 - period 7 / room 209 - Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays (Google Classroom: 5hhmqfwj)
HOMEWORK HELP
SHSW Honor Society is offering Homework Help this year to any students in need. They will meet on Thursdays, after school, from 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm in the AMS library. All interested students should sign up in the Counseling Center before the end of day the Wednesday before. If you do not sign up you can not stay.
AFTER SCHOOL LIBRARY
After school library is held Tuesday through Thursday ONLY, until 3:45 pm. Students can be picked up or take the 4:10 pm late bus home.
WALKER & BUS PASSES
If students wish to go home on a bus with another student, A NOTE IS REQUIRED FOR BOTH STUDENTS INVOLVED. If your child needs to walk home a note is required. Please have all notes brought to the Main office.
If your child will be a PERMANENT WALKER - please send a note to express permission to walk home during the 2025-2026 school year. It must be signed by a parent.
AMS SPIRIT WEAR FUNDRAISER
AMS has teamed up with Flow Society to bring you exciting new spirit wear! There are multiple options and items can be customized with name & number! Orders will be sent directly to customers!
**All fundraising supports the wonderful programs we have at AMS**
You can click HERE and scan the QR code or go directly to https://flowsociety.com/products/smithtown-bulls-logo-products