Angola Middle School

AMS Boys CC This weekend Evan Kolar lead the way for the team in 6th place with a new school record time of 10:15! The previous record was set in 1999 by Gary May.

AMS Students Mr. Miller’s class showing support for his wife’s battle with breast cancer by wearing Mrs. Miller's “Mindset Is Everything” bracelets. 💕

Parent/Teacher Conferences @ AMS will be on Wednesday, October 8th from 3:30-7 PM. Please call 260-665-9581 to schedule an appointment.

AMS Student We want to congratulate Meara Parker for placing second and qualifying for state in the Special Olympics Cornhole competition over the weekend. Good luck at State

Arts in Education Week Spotlights Angola Middle School!
AMS students with a creative spirit can thrive in our Art, Drama, Choir, and Band programs. Whether painting, performing, singing, or playing an instrument, there's a place for every student to express themselves.

Here's a small peek into the inspiring work happening in our Art and Band classes!

Please see the attached flyer for information on a program offered by Boys & Girls Club. This program is free for this school year. There is no bus transportation offered at this time. If your student joins the program, parents/guardians will be responsible for pick up @ 5:30.

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) requires that all students in grades 3-8 participate in three ILEARN Checkpoints in addition to the ILEARN summative assessment in the spring each year. These Checkpoints are a component of the ILEARN through-year assessment for English/Language Arts (ELA) and Math. The window for the first Checkpoint opens the last week of September.

The Checkpoints occur seasonally in fall, winter, and spring, with an optional retest opportunity window opening concurrently. Each Checkpoint has 20-25 questions to show how an individual child is performing on key skills and concepts from the Indiana Academic Standards. Families may refer to the link below, which provides a flyer for each grade level, outlining the skills and concepts that will be assessed for each Checkpoint.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tda_grQsir5NpxvNMZIYp2IpoG_8dc0W?usp=sharing

Following all fall testing, your child's school will send you an email with directions to access the new Family Portal, where you will be able to access your child's results. Make sure your email is up to date in Final Forms so you can get your Family Portal access code following the test window.

Want to support Angola High School Basketball?
Here’s your chance! Our basketball teams are hosting a Golf Outing..
Funds raised will help purchase team travel gear, bags, practice equipment, and more.
You can get involved by sponsoring a hole or participating in the outing—either way, your support makes a big difference for our players.

Thank you for backing AHS Basketball!

Do you have a daughter in 2nd through 8th grade who loves basketball or wants to learn more?
If so, this camp is the perfect opportunity! Don’t miss out on a chance for her to build skills, confidence, and have fun on the court!

The Hornet Team Store is restocked and ready for you!
We will have the store open this Friday, September 5 at 4:30.
Come get your gear before the Fremont game.
It will be cool enough for a sweatshirt, so stop in and grab a new one before we run out!

7th grade students at AMS dove into hands-on learning while exploring the topic of energy. They investigated energy claims and worked to answer the question: Do all systems have energy? Using kits, students experimented with different types of energy to spin a propeller. They tested the system using a hand crank, a battery, and solar power. Hands On. Minds On.

Join us before the Angola High School football game to enjoy the Kid’s Zone! A big thank you to Cameron Health for this fun addition to our Friday Night Lights. AHS takes on Fremont High School with kickoff at 7:00 PM—don’t miss it!

🎭 Exciting Youth Theater Opportunity! 🎭
For Students Ages 10–15
APAA is thrilled to host a dynamic Theater Camp —a perfect chance for young performers to explore their creativity, build confidence, and have fun on stage!
📅 Details: See flyer for full information
📝 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeS9xMu9kJcUX6MSp4uSz6Z_LjRbgNuqKCNCi9p8HHyQ7FkLw/viewform?usp=header

Have you seen this week’s lunch options at our schools?
We're serving up healthy, affordable, and balanced meals your student will enjoy!
🍗 This week’s highlight: Chicken Sandwiches!

Meal Prices:
🥣 Breakfast (all schools) – $1.50
🍽️ AHS (High School) – $2.75–$3.25
🍽️ AMS (Middle School) – $2.55–$3.00
🍽️ Elementary Schools – $2.40

✨ Coming soon to AHS and AMS: Yogurt Parfaits!

Check out the full weekly menu on your school’s website.

Steuben County Families: We want to hear from you!
Help us understand your child care needs by completing this short survey. It takes
just 10–15 minutes.
Take the survey: Parent and Family Survey
(https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DDG5DNB)
Your voice matters as we work to improve early learning and care across the
county.
#SteubenFamilies #ChildCareMatters #ECEinSteuben

The plaque has arrived, school is back in session, and we are thrilled to celebrate the record-breaking performance of Owen Fletcher!

On May 24, 2025, at the Indiana Middle School Track Meet hosted on the Indiana State University campus, Owen set a new Angola Middle School record in the 1600-meter run. Owen, the son of Josh and Ashley Fletcher, is now a proud member of the Angola High School Cross Country Team.

The previous record of 4:43 was set in 1981 by Kent Mahnesmith, a standout athlete who graduated with the Angola High School Class of 1985. Kent went on to run for the University of Indianapolis and earned his Law Degree from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1993. Sadly, Kent passed away on October 30, 2011, due to an ATV accident.

Photos: Owen and his coaches from left to right - Molly Edgel, Shane Ross, Owen Fletcher, Josh Fletcher, Stephen Kays, Jim Penick, Bob Budak. (Jim Penick was Kent Mahnesmith’s coach)

Owen Fletcher with the Angola Middle School Cross Country Team, as well as his past and current coaches!