Good evening, AUSD families, students, and staff!
As we begin this week, Veterans Day holds a special place in my heart.
Having had the honor of serving in both the United States Air Force and the California Army National Guard, I understand firsthand that service is more than wearing a uniform. It is about sacrifice, commitment, responsibility, and being part of something greater than ourselves.
Those same values are essential to building strong schools and communities.
This Wednesday, as we honor our veterans, I encourage everyone to remember not only those who served, but also the families who stood beside them.
And as the holidays approach, let's remember that while this season brings joy to many, others may be navigating difficult times.
🌟 This Week's Challenge: Show Gratitude Through Action.
Thank a veteran, recognize someone's sacrifice, or simply check in on someone who needs encouragement.
💭 Reflection Question: How can we demonstrate the spirit of service through kindness and compassion toward others?
From one veteran to another, thank you for your service. And to our entire AUSD family, may we continue serving one another with gratitude, kindness, and respect.
Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful week! 🇺🇸💙
With Gratitude,
KR
Dr. Kofi Rogers
Director, Culture, Climate & Safety
Antioch Unified School District
Proud U.S. Air Force & California Army National Guard Veteran
As we begin this week, Veterans Day holds a special place in my heart.
Having had the honor of serving in both the United States Air Force and the California Army National Guard, I understand firsthand that service is more than wearing a uniform. It is about sacrifice, commitment, responsibility, and being part of something greater than ourselves.
Those same values are essential to building strong schools and communities.
This Wednesday, as we honor our veterans, I encourage everyone to remember not only those who served, but also the families who stood beside them.
And as the holidays approach, let's remember that while this season brings joy to many, others may be navigating difficult times.
🌟 This Week's Challenge: Show Gratitude Through Action.
Thank a veteran, recognize someone's sacrifice, or simply check in on someone who needs encouragement.
💭 Reflection Question: How can we demonstrate the spirit of service through kindness and compassion toward others?
From one veteran to another, thank you for your service. And to our entire AUSD family, may we continue serving one another with gratitude, kindness, and respect.
Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful week! 🇺🇸💙
With Gratitude,
KR
Dr. Kofi Rogers
Director, Culture, Climate & Safety
Antioch Unified School District
Proud U.S. Air Force & California Army National Guard Veteran
Happy Friday, AUSD families and staff!
As we enter the holiday season, remember that while this time brings joy to many, it can also bring stress, sadness, and loneliness to others.
Be mindful of changing moods, lead with kindness, and take time to listen. Remember, every voice matters.
Celebrate your blessings, appreciate your journey, and never compare your life to someone else's. We all have different stories.
Wishing everyone a safe, peaceful, and restful weekend! 💙
Dr. Kofi Rogers
Director, Culture, Climate & Safety
Antioch Unified School District
Building Safer Schools. Strengthening Our Culture. Connecting Our Community.
As we enter the holiday season, remember that while this time brings joy to many, it can also bring stress, sadness, and loneliness to others.
Be mindful of changing moods, lead with kindness, and take time to listen. Remember, every voice matters.
Celebrate your blessings, appreciate your journey, and never compare your life to someone else's. We all have different stories.
Wishing everyone a safe, peaceful, and restful weekend! 💙
Dr. Kofi Rogers
Director, Culture, Climate & Safety
Antioch Unified School District
Building Safer Schools. Strengthening Our Culture. Connecting Our Community.
Dear AUSD Families and Staff,
As we put away the Halloween costumes and turn our clocks back, we welcome a new week with an opportunity to reset, reconnect, and look out for one another.
With daylight saving time ending and darkness arriving earlier, please take a moment to review your family’s travel and pickup plans. Encourage students to use crosswalks, stay alert, and make themselves visible when walking or biking. Drivers, please slow down near our schools and watch carefully for students and families.
The time change can also affect sleep, energy, and patience. Returning to consistent bedtime routines and preparing for school the night before can help everyone start the day feeling ready.
Most of all, let’s begin this week with kindness. Greet someone warmly, check in with a student or colleague, and remind our children that they belong and have trusted adults ready to help.
Our clocks may fall back, but together, we keep moving forward.
Have a safe, connected, and strong week!
KR
Dr. Kofi Rogers
Director, Culture, Climate & Safety
Antioch Unified School District
As we put away the Halloween costumes and turn our clocks back, we welcome a new week with an opportunity to reset, reconnect, and look out for one another.
With daylight saving time ending and darkness arriving earlier, please take a moment to review your family’s travel and pickup plans. Encourage students to use crosswalks, stay alert, and make themselves visible when walking or biking. Drivers, please slow down near our schools and watch carefully for students and families.
The time change can also affect sleep, energy, and patience. Returning to consistent bedtime routines and preparing for school the night before can help everyone start the day feeling ready.
Most of all, let’s begin this week with kindness. Greet someone warmly, check in with a student or colleague, and remind our children that they belong and have trusted adults ready to help.
Our clocks may fall back, but together, we keep moving forward.
Have a safe, connected, and strong week!
KR
Dr. Kofi Rogers
Director, Culture, Climate & Safety
Antioch Unified School District
Antioch Unified School District is hosting a winter clothing drive. We are looking for new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, blankets, umbrellas, scarves, and socks. The Donation dates will be from November 2nd through November 20th. Drop off locations are the Mission Elementary School, Carmen Dragon Elementary School, Belshaw Elementary School, and Deer Valley High School Front Offices. You can also drop them off at Prospects High School with the counselor, Wanema Cornell. Finally, you are more than welcome to drop them off at the District Office with Barbara Aguilar located in Portable D in the back. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Barbar directly at 925-779-7500 ext. 53402 or email her at barbaraaguilar@antiochschools.net.
Antioch Middle School
School Site Council Meeting Agenda
November 18, 2025, at 3:15pm
Location: Virtual (Microsoft Teams): https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YmY4NWZlOTMtMWViYy00NjViLWExY2ItZWNkZmZmZmI3MTcw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%227b301d3f-6b3d-433b-83c9-82b12db4fb6a%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%220425ef2f-d185-461f-bde8-dae46690a4b3%22%7d
1) Call to Order
2) Welcome and Introduction
3) Approval of minutes from previous meeting
4) Bylaw Review
5) Principal report
6) Old business
A. None
7) New business
A. SSC Training and Guidelines
B. Membership
C. Officers
8) Review District goals and AMS data
9) Carryover Funds: Present and discuss changes to SPSA
A. Vote to approve changes
10) Future Meeting Dates
A. Vote to approve schedule
11) Adjournment
REMINDER: AMS Eagle Families! Join us for the first AMS School Site Council meeting for the 2025-2026 school year at 3:15pm TOMORROW via Microsoft TEAMS! Link to join the TEAMS meeting can be found on the AMS website under "Events". During the SSC Meeting, we will discuss membership, bylaws, as well as how funds are used at AMS. We need YOUR input! We look forward to seeing you there!
AMS Families!
Please use the link below to complete the ballot to choose parent/guardian SSC members. Voting closes 4pm on Wednesday, October 29th. Thank you!
Utilice el enlace a continuación para completar la votación para elegir a los padres/tutores como miembros del SSC. La votación cierra a las 4 p. m. miercoles 29 de octubre. ¡Gracias!
Click HERE
Good afternoon AMS Eagle families! Join us for the first AMS School Site Council meeting for the 2025-2026 school year at 3:15pm on October 30th via Microsoft TEAMS! Link to join the TEAMS meeting can be found on the AMS website under "Events". During the SSC Meeting, we will discuss membership, bylaws, as well as how funds are used at AMS. We need YOUR input! We look forward to seeing you there!
Hey AMS Eagle families! 2025-2026 yearbooks are available for purchase! See the attached flyer for more info!
8th Grade Girls Empowerment Day is coming Friday, October 24th! Permission slips will be sent home with 8th grade girls this week! Students can return signed permission slips to their History teachers, or the AMS office.
Hey AMS Eagle families! If your student took their school photo on 10/2, they can be viewed/ordered using the info below:
View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
• ANTIOCH MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Event Code: FE278825
• Also Needed: Aeries Student ID
If your student has not yet taken their yearbook/student ID photo, there is a makeup day on 10/23 during their PE classes. Have a wonderful week!
View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
• ANTIOCH MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Event Code: FE278825
• Also Needed: Aeries Student ID
If your student has not yet taken their yearbook/student ID photo, there is a makeup day on 10/23 during their PE classes. Have a wonderful week!
AMS Harvest Festival
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time: 1:45–3:00 p.m.
Hey Eagles! We’re excited to host our annual AMS Harvest Festival and would love your help in making this event a success!
We are currently seeking donations of the following items:
Halloween candy
Raffle prizes (valued at approximately $10 each)
Halloween decorations and pumpkins
Please drop off all donations at the office by Friday, October 24.
Thank you for your generosity and continued support!
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time: 1:45–3:00 p.m.
Hey Eagles! We’re excited to host our annual AMS Harvest Festival and would love your help in making this event a success!
We are currently seeking donations of the following items:
Halloween candy
Raffle prizes (valued at approximately $10 each)
Halloween decorations and pumpkins
Please drop off all donations at the office by Friday, October 24.
Thank you for your generosity and continued support!
Happy Fall AMS Eagles!
As a reminder, Fall Break is next week! Students will be out of school from Monday, October 6th, through Monday, October 13th. Students will return to school Tuesday, October 14th! Enjoy your break!
As a reminder, Fall Break is next week! Students will be out of school from Monday, October 6th, through Monday, October 13th. Students will return to school Tuesday, October 14th! Enjoy your break!
Hello Eagle Families! Join us for the ABC Party on October 17th! See attached flyer for details!
AMS Picture Day is coming 10/2/2025! These photos will be used for AMS student ID's and the 2025-2026 yearbook!
Greetings AMS Eagle families! Reminder: Next week is Fall Conference Week! Students will be on a Early Release schedule (1:15pm release ) from Tuesday, 9/23 through Friday, 9/26.
Greetings AMS Eagles families!
AUSD presents Parent Seminars for Dual Immersion (DI) families! See attached flyer for more information!
AUSD presents Parent Seminars for Dual Immersion (DI) families! See attached flyer for more information!
Good afternoon, AMS Eagle Families,
At AUSD, we are committed to supporting student success—and it all starts with strong attendance. Every Day Counts: Show Up, Stand Out, Succeed!
We kindly ask for your partnership in ensuring your student is present at school each and every day. Consistent attendance builds good habits, supports academic achievement, and helps your child thrive.
Thank you for being an essential part of our students' journey to success!
At AUSD, we are committed to supporting student success—and it all starts with strong attendance. Every Day Counts: Show Up, Stand Out, Succeed!
We kindly ask for your partnership in ensuring your student is present at school each and every day. Consistent attendance builds good habits, supports academic achievement, and helps your child thrive.
Thank you for being an essential part of our students' journey to success!
Hey AMS Eagles! Just a quick reminder that school will be closed Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy your long weekend!
TONIGHT is Back to School Night! Look for our Eagle feathers display and help our Eagles soar!! See you there!