Mrs. Shirley Booker, ACMS Principal, recognizes students for outstanding participation in the VCU Market Day. Pictured left to right are: Katelyn Williams, Harley O’Hara, Jordan Garza, Seth Hawkins, Paul Moore, Hunter Stern, Jackson Coleman, Zachery Shiflett, Joseph Talley, and James Garza. Absent from the picture is Kevin Warren.

These 7th grade students were chosen “Student of the Week” by their teachers for having exemplified the core values of respect, responsibility, and high academic achievement. Shown here are Joshua Williams, Shakia Fowlkes, Destiny Woodley, Dylan Lloyd, Nickolas Morris and Hailey Samuels.

Eighth grade students Amanda Berger, Alisha Owens, Liam Rupkey, Cody Hawkins, Bryan Harris, MaKayla Hampton and Kayla Williams were recognized by their Spanish I teacher for consistent academic performance and other outstanding qualities. Not featured is Ryan Dawson who was absent when picture was taken.

Amelia Middle School placed 1st in the recent Southside Virginia Middle School Forensic Competition and was the only school to place in each category. Individual winners shown: (left to right) Justin Tolley – 3rd place Extemporaneous; James Bailey – 2nd place After Dinner Speaking; Angel Rather – 2nd place Prose; Kayla Williams – 2nd place Demonstration; Daphne Nastasi – 1st place Poetry; Bryan Harris – 2nd place Original Oratory.

The Drama team placed 3rd in the Forensic Competition. Pictured are Emily Miller, Denzel Pulver, Anthony Vega, Cassidy Clary, Patrick Tanner, Mylinda Hall, Isabelle Wilson, Rebecca Davis and Grace Holder.

The Debate team, consisting of Caleb Gowin, Jackson Zerick, Skylar Revels and DeAnna Campbell, placed 4th overall in the Forensic competition.

These students made all A’s for every grading period this school year. Recognized for consistent outstanding academic performance are: Katie Costley, Danielle Jones, Rachel Wells, Emily Miller, Curtis Gore, Hailey Samuels, Jared Hensley, Regina Kim, Paul Moore, James Garza, Jackson Coleman and Zachary Shiflett.

Mr. Hawkins, Athletic Director, presents the ACMS Lady Raiders basketball team. These young ladies finished 2nd in the Division Semi-Finals. Pictured left to right are: Megan Baker, Jayda Jefferson, Darnae Jones, Taylor Rather, Kierra Delaney, Elizabeth Landers, Tiara Harris, Hailey Samuels, Olivia Hawkins, Makayla Davis, Deanna Dorton, Kayla Harris and Daphne Nastasi. Not shown is Shamia Jackson.