November 16, 2025
Good afternoon Western Alamance Middle School families,
I hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful Fall weather this weekend. We have several important updates and reminders to keep everyone on track, so please take a moment to review the information below. Let’s make this another great week!
PTO: There is still time to order Gobble Grams! Only $1 and they come with a small gift! We accept Venmo & Cash. We are hosting a duty-free lunch in December and need volunteers to bring in soup. Please see the sign-up genius link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044CADA622A4F58-60483866-duty
Don't forget to follow us on social media to stay up to date on all of the happenings at WAMS!
BAND: There will be a parade practice on Thursday November 20th for all students in band after school until 5:30. All band students should plan to attend and be picked up no later than 6:00. If there is a conflict, please let Mr. Babb know.
The band's first parade will be this Saturday, November 22nd in downtown Burlington! Details for the parade will be sent via email later this week. Please come out to have some fun and support the Western Middle School Band.
ABSS High School Specialty School Applications Now Open: Attention 8th Grade Families – the High School Specialty School Application is now open for students interested in one of the following programs:
ABSS Early College
International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
Pre-Collegiate Academy
Please note that teacher recommendations are required, so students should allow ample time for completion.
Application Deadline: Monday, December 15, 2025, by 12:00 PM (Noon)
Apply Here: ABSS Specialty School Application
Free and Reduced Lunch Application: Beginning Tuesday 10/7, if students have not submitted an application for this year 2025-2026, they will revert back to a full pay status.
Breakfast and lunch are not universally free for all students. If you would like your child to eat meals at school, you will either need to put money on their online account or you will need to secure a free/reduced lunch status by filling out the required form. Paper forms are available in the WAMS main office or you can fill it out online. Please make sure that you have been approved for free or reduced lunch or that your child has lunch money in their account.
Infinite Campus: As you are aware, ABSS transitioned from PowerSchool to a new student information system, Infinite Campus (IC), over the summer months. This new platform will now be used to access student schedules, grades, attendance, and more. On Monday, August 4, parents/guardians will receive a message from ABSS with instructions on how to create their Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. Please be sure to check your email to get started.
Become a Canvas Observer: Follow this link.