Alexander Middle School is dedicated to providing an enjoyable and safe co-curricular experience, while recognizing the developmental characteristics and needs of the young adolescent.

The staff of AMS strives to facilitate the development of students’ interests, and challenges students to explore new opportunities.  Sports and clubs are co-curricular activities that supplement the academic curriculum.  We encourage students to participate!

Students (6th -8th) wishing to participate in sports or clubs at AMS will be regulated by the Co-Curricular Activities Code of Conduct.  More information about participation guidelines and schedules can be found on the AMS web page: www.nekoosaschools.org/alexandermiddle.php

Sports
AMS offers a variety of athletic programs for 7th and 8th grade students.  Students may compete in one athletic team per season.  NOTE:  6th grade students may join wrestling.

Clubs
Book Battle Club
Book Battle club is open to any 6th, 7th or 8th grader who enjoys reading in a social atmosphere. The club meets monthly from September through April.  Members read books from a list of 15-20 titles. Students select their own teams. Teams of 2-4 members are formed to compete against other teams from the club. Competition consists of correctly answering questions regarding characters or events from the book list.

Chess Club
Are you in grades 6-8 and interested in chess? If so, you'll want to consider being part of the AMS March Madness Chess Classic. This after school chess tournament takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the month of March.

Forensics
Public speaking can be fun! Forensics is open to any 6th, 7th or 8th grader who wants to build their knowledge, confidence and interest in speaking as a life-long skill.  Club meetings begin in October.   Students become familiar with speaking techniques, and explore the 14 various categories. Coaches help you prepare your piece for competition and practice outside of meetings is required. Level I and Level II Competitions are held in January and February at AMS.

Math Team
An opportunity exists for 7th and 8th grade students, who are selected by their teachers, to participate in math competitions against a variety of school districts.

Music Listening Team
The music listening team is a group of eight sixth grade students who represent AMS at various competitions.  The students who earn the top eight scores on a series of exams in music class are chosen for the team.

Science Club
The science club, only open to 8th grade students, works individually and/or together on special science-related projects.  Students do recycling projects and take field trips.

Reader’s Club (4th Grade only)
The Reader’s Club program is an at-home reading incentive program.  We encourage students to read 15 minutes per day.  They may read an assortment of materials from library books, textbooks, magazines, cookbooks, etc.  For each day they read 15 minutes, they earn five points toward a 100 club certificate and a small prize.  They may earn up to the 600 club.  Half way through the year,  everyone starts over again at the 100 club level.  Any student who earns their way to the 600 club twice in  one year receives a reading medal and special certificate of achievement.  Our hope is to help foster a regular reading habit with our students.

S.H.O.P. (Students Helping Others Positively) Club - 7th & 8th Grade:
Students interested in working to maintain a positive atmosphere at Alexander Middle School, trough projects and fun activities, are encouraged to join this club.  Students will promote a system to maintain and continually improve district morale and pride, focusing on individual self-esteem and characteristics of positive thinking.  Students may also organize and participate in community service events.  Previous projects have included:  Red Ribbon Week (sock hop) dance, fundraisers for disaster relief, Thanksgiving Gotcha, Christmas tree decorating project, Valentine’s Day flower sale and student treats, May baskets for elderly, fun with elementary school students, Wakely site cleanup, and more.  Meetings are held approximately two times a month, on Wednesdays, during lunch.

Student Council
Students in grades 6-8 have the opportunity to serve their classmates in an elected capacity.  Student Council members work together to address the needs of building.

Yearbook
If you are a student who is in 6th, 7th or 8th grade and interested in photography and graphic design, then you may want to join the yearbook club.  An annual book of AMS memories is produced each year.

Calendars

AMS Baseball 2011

AMS Boys Basketball 2010

AMS Cross Country 2010

AMS Football 2010

AMS Girls Basketball 2011

AMS Soccer 2010

AMS Softball 2011

AMS Track 2010

AMS Volleyball 2010

AMS Wrestling 2011