Volleyball finishes up the regular season this week as they host South Middle on Tuesday and travel to York Prep on Thursday.
Football travels to Lancaster with a game against A.R. Rucker on Wednesday.
All games begin at 5:30 p.m.
Kona Ice will be here on Wednesday for all lunches.
Yearbooks are now available to purchase. Please visit our school website for the link to purchase or ask your student for the yearbook flyer that was sent home last week.
Our fall fundraiser items should be in this coming week and will be sent home when received.
8th grade students who plan to participate in the PSAT must return the registration form and $15 by Friday, October 11. There are additional registration forms available in the front office.
The Andrew Jackson baseball program will have its ANNUAL PARENT/PLAYER MEETING on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, at 9:00 a.m. in the Andrew Jackson High School auditorium and should conclude around 10:00 a.m. The meeting is extremely important and designed for all 7th-12th grade students and their parents who are planning on playing school baseball in the Spring of 2025. This organizational meeting will be used to gather contact information, determine new-style hat fitting for players, provide fundraising information, and answer general questions pertaining to the program.
Reminder, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is working with our school district to provide flu vaccines at AJMS on Wednesday, October 16. This year DPH is offering both the flu shot and the flu nasal spray. It is important that all children get vaccinated every year. There will be no cost to you or your child for the flu vaccine/nasal spray at school. If applicable, payment from Medicaid will be made to DPH on your behalf. The link to register can be found on the Andrew Jackson Middle School website and Facebook page.
Girls Basketball tryouts will be held October 28 from 3:45--5:15 in the middle school gym. Those interested must have a current physical and the parent permission form in order to try out.
Finally, Red Ribbon Week is coming up October 28th through November 1st. Here are our fun theme days if your student would like to participate.
Monday, October 28: Twin Day - "Friends don't let friends do drugs." - Dress like a twin with a friend.
Tuesday, October 29: Mix and Match Day - "Drugs mix up your mind." - Wear mismatched clothing.
Wednesday, October 30: Camo Day - "Drugs can't find me." - Wear camo.
Thursday, October 31: AJ Spirit Day - "Keep your mind, body, and spirit healthy by saying no to drugs." - Wear AJ clothing or school colors.
Friday, November 1: Hat Day - "Keep a lid on drugs." - Wear a hat.
Here are a few important reminders: All clothing must be school appropriate and fit the dress code. Hats may only be worn if they match the theme. No coverings may be worn over your face (no masks, sunglasses, etc.). Pajamas are not allowed per the school dress code.