Attention ALL New and Returning 2013-14 YMS Families: Enrollment and Registration is Necessary (see flyer here)

As Atlanta Public Schools and Young Middle School Prepare for our students' arrival, ALL new and returning students must be enrolled and registered for the upcoming school year. Families who did not complete Spring Registration must complete Summer Registration and Enrollment. In order to ensure that you have ample time to register/re-register your scholar, APS SUMMER CENTRALIZED ENROLLMENT AND REGISTRATION CENTER will be open at 1442 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30310 June 24th. See full schedule/flyer by selecting annoucnement header above.

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Sizzling Summer Reading List (see list here)

During the summer break, YMS strongly encourages scholars to dive into a good book! Summer is the perfect time to get a jump start on the upcoming school year! The Media Team (comprised of media speacialists, students, parents, and teachers) have comprised a list of required readings for the Fall.

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Young Middle School Awarded APS Cafeteria of the Year (see collage here)

Jean Childs Young Middle School was awarded the 2012-2013 Nutrition Department's School of the Year. This award recognizes the school that stands out for showing leadership, outstanding numbers, food quality, cleanliness, and just going above and beyond for the school year in regards to Nutrition. Throughout the year, cafeterias were closely monitored through unannounced visits to ensure that nutritional standards were being upheld. Mrs. Mixon, cafeteria manager, and her staff were rated 'Excellent'.

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YMS Hosts Another Fantatstic No Place For Hate Program (see pictures here)

Special thanks to Severe OutRAGEoUS Extreme Outreach for their motivational presentation on achievement and anti-bullying.

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YMS Counselors Bring Home District-Wide 2nd Place Trophy (read more & see pictures here)

Counselors Allen & Wright bring home district-wide 2nd place award for College & Career Readiness. We are so proud of our counselors for the unquestionably fantastic week. Young Middle School celebrated College and Career Readiness Week in grand style! (read more)

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YMS Boys Track Team Led by Coach Thompson Bring Home Districtwide MS Trophy (read more here)

Young Middle School athletes are no strangers to Excellence! Young Middle School was a force to be reckoned with in sports playoffs this year with the YMS Football Team playing in this year's Domecoming, Young's Softball team competing in the playoffs and both Young's Girls and Boys Basketball team playing in the Championship walking away with the APS Middle School Girls Champion title. Young Middle School Boys Track team added to the list of amazing athletic feats....(read more by selecting title)

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YMS Music Department Receives Superior Ratings on LGPE

We are pleased to announce that YMS Orchestra (led by Conductor Erick Herndon) and YMS Band (led by Maestro Robert Jeffrey) received Superior Ratings on the Large Group Performance Evaluations! Way to go!

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Let's Come Prepared for a World Class Education (see School Supply List here)

Young Middle School doors opened to welcome scholars on August 7th at 8:15am. The official Young Middle School start time is 8:45am. Please come prepared for a world class education by taking advantage of back to school sales now!

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PTSA Summer Planning Meeting will be announced soon!

PTSA President, Councilman H. Lamar Willis is still hard at work with Parents to Move Young From Good to GREAT! We salute you for going above and beyond your commitment to Young Middle!

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8th Grade Moving On Ceremony

A special thanks to Councilman Willis for speaking at the 8th Grade Recognition/Commencement Ceremony on May 22nd! Students have accepted the charge to make a difference!

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Yearbook Sales are Open to All YMS Students (see order form)

YMS Yearbooks are being sold at the ridiculously low price of $26! Don't you dare miss the opportunity to own a copy of the best yearbook of all times! Some of this year's best memories have been captured and recorded for your enjoyment. Please see Mr. D. Harrison in Room C209 for additional details/purchase or use the yearbook order form to secure your copy.

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Seize these Super Summer Camp Opportunities Now (see Summer Camp Opportunities here)

As always, Young Middle School Counseling Department is offering us the edge on summer opportunities. See the directory of summer camps and submit your applications now! The early bird catches the worm!

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All We Do is Win! (see pic here)

We work hard and play harder! Young Middle is home to 2012-13 APS Staff and Parents Softball One Pitch Champs trophy!

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2nd Annual Afterschool All-Stars Carnival

All Stars Program Families, Thanks for joining us Wednesday, May 8th 4:00pm-6:00pm for the 2nd Annual Afterschool All Stars Carnival in the YMS Amphitheatre! The carnival was a blast!

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YMS Fine Arts Department Presents "The Oz"

our fantastic Fine Arts Department will present a grand performance, one night only production of "The Oz" May 9th at 7pm in the JCY Fine Arts Auditorium. $5 Admission

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Young Students Host Their 1st Annual Art Show...Etcetera! (see flyer here)

You are cordially invited to "Etcetera! A Celebration of Art" an exhibition featuring the artwork of the Wolf Pack of Artists as well as some colorful creations by Ms. Crump! The art show will be held Friday, April 26, from 7:00 p.m. to midnight at PLAT4M Studios on Auburn Ave. Donations will be accepted at the door to benefit the JCY Art Program if you wish to contribute.

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Spring Break was the Perfect Time to Study but It's Not Too Late!

YMS Fam, We hope you had a safe & enjoyable break! Don't forget to complete packets and login to Study Island & GA OAS online to prepare for the CRCT and boost grades! The great part is that Study Island can even be accessed via cell phone and for students with no online access over the break, practice packets were provided. Let's get our Study On!

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YMS PTSA & Instructional Staff Host a CRCT Lock-In

You just got LOCKED IN..... to Laughter, Food, Drinks, and Lots of Learning!! YMS PTSA challenge the YMS Scholars to lock & learn at YMS CRCT Review Lock-In April 19th 4pm-7am. $10 Reservations must be made by April 5th!

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JCY Chapter of National Junior Beta Club Prepares for Induction Ceremony

The JCY Chapter of the National Junior Beta Club, sponsored by Ms. Stacker Hill, announced its new members this week for the 2013-2014 school year! Induction Ceremony will be held in April. Congratulations!

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Young Baseball is in Full Swing (see full schedule here)

Come on out in all your red and gold paraphernalia to support WolfPack Baseball! The athletes appreciate your support!

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YMS Takes a Step Back to Civil War Era (read more here)

In perfect timing as we prepare for Black History Month, two Civil War Historians donned in Civil War Uniforms visit Young Middle School 8th Grade GA Studies Class to share Civil War causes, artifacts, as well as contributions of African Americans during the Civil War Era. One of the Civil War Historians/Reenactors, Brad Quinlin, played a role in the oscar-winning movie "Glory".

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Wolf Pack Soccer is Back! (see schedule)

Wolf Pack Soccer Fans Rock! We can't wait to see you in the stands supporting us in your yellow and gold! See 2013 Soccer schedule by selecting the header!

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Wolf Pack Track is on the Move (see schedule)

Please come out in all your YMS Paraphernalia and support Wolf Pack Track Teams! Please select title for full schedule.

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8th Grade HS Transition Night with Mays

Mark your calendars for 8th Grade High School Transition Night held Thursday, March 21st in the YMS Auditorium. The YMS Counseling Department cordially invites parents of eighth grade students attending Mays High School during the 2013-14 school year to discuss Smaller Learning Communities and course selections for next year. Mays High School Administrators and Academy Leaders will be in attendance to answer any questions that you might have. Again,8th Grade Transition Night will be held Thursday, March 21st at 6:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium. We look forward to seeing you there!

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YMS Celebrates College & Career Motivation Week (see schedule here)

This week, January 28th - February 1st, YMS is celebrating College and Career Motivation Week with a varied schedule of readiness activities to inspire students to set goals and accomplish them.

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Are You in the YMS News Loop? (see February newsletter here)

The February WolfPack Press is hot off the presses!

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JCYMS Received Holocaust Chest from Mayor Kasim Reed & GA Commission on the Holocaust

Mayor Kasim Reed has selected JCYMS as the site for receiving the Holocaust Learning Trunk by GA Commission on the Holocaust to teach about the consequences of hate, prejudice and discrimination. We gladly accept this honorable charge and will recive the chest from Mayor Reed on November 29th!!

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Please Support Your Phenomenal PTSA

Meetings are held in the YMS Auditorium at 6:30pm! Thanks Councilman Willis for leading our fantastic PTSA and for all you do to support Young!

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Hope Business in a Box Paricipants and Winners Shine (see winners, video, and program highlights here)

A special thanks to Operation Hope for Launching their Hope Business in a Box Program, in which students pitch businesses to Atlanta businessmen and businesswomen, here at Young. Judges deliberated on the winners and these students will move on to the next phase of the competition.

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Help Young Raise the Roof in Boxtop Funds! (see more info here)

Young Middle School is participating in the Box Tops For Education program. Students collect Box Tops from a variety of products to earn cash for our school. This is a great way to help raise funds by sending in something that you would normally discard from products you probably already have in your home. Don't throw away a valuable resource!

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We Salute our Very Own, Eric Herndon, for Receiving a Prestigious Award

Eric Herdnon is a 2012 - 2013 Families Atlanta Families’ Awards for Excellence in Education. As a winner, he received $7,500 to fund a school project and professional development opportunity. Congrats once again, Mr. Herndon. This award is well-deserved as Mr. Herndon has demonstrated a passion for teaching and serving the students at Jean Childs Young Middle School for seven years.

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Enjoy the Fine Arts Winter Extravaganza at Young Middle School (Enjoy Video Here)

YMS Fine Arts Department thanks its supporters!

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Thanks for Helping Young Middle Raise the Roof in Sales at the 2nd Annual Barnes & Noble Book Fair

Thanks for Joining us Saturday, December 8th for the JCY Barnes & Noble Book Fair at Camp Creek Marketplace

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Atlanta Public Schools Ask Community Stakeholders for Input (See Flyer Here)

APS Invites You to Offer Ideas on How to Enhance School Culture, Climate, Safety and Student Transportation at One of Four Community Listening Sessions January 8th at Therrell High School!

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We're Excited About YMS Cluster Schools Night at Mays High (see flyer here)

We can't wait to see you out in your red & gold paraphernalia to celebrate your students at Clusters Schools Night Friday, January 18th at the Mays High school basketball game!

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8th Graders Get Geared Up with Writing Boot Camp

The time has arrived for YMS 8th Graders to Celebrate their Knowledge with 8th Graders Statewide on the GA Writing Assessment January 23rd & 24th. Final preparation is undrrweigh! YMS 8th Grade Literacy Teachers are conducting a Boot Camp Wednesday, January 16th from 4pm-6pm!

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It was Fine Arts Winter Extravaganza Featuring Our JCY Fine Arts Department

Thanks for coming out to enjoy our delightful Fine Arts Department December 13th & 14th in the JCY Auditorium. The Dance & choral Department will be featured on Thursday ($5 advance tickets) and the yuletide spirit of our JCY Band & Orchestra will be featured Friday (Free Admission)! See you there!

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Join Us for the YMS School-Wide Spelling Bee (see finalists here)

Congratulations to the Fifteen Spelling Bee Finalists! On January 22nd, YMS will conduct the annual School-wide Spelling Bee! A special thanks to Coordinator Julian Siah!

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From the Administration and Faculty at JCYMS (see upcoming dates & projects)

Winter Break is an excellent opportunity to enjoy family, friends, and complete assignments and projects! Have a safe and prosperous winter break filled with the warmth of family! YMS Students and Staff will enjoy their Winter Break December 20th - January 6th. School resumes Monday, January 7th, 2013

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4th Annual Fall Festival Sponsored by Our Community's Own, Councilman H. Lamar Willis Provided Community Enjoyment

Parents, students, family and friends joined Atlanta City Councilman H. Lamar Willis for a FREE afternoon of games, inflateables, live animals, face painting and giveaways at the 4th Annual Fall Festival!!

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YMS Wolf Pack is Ballin' (see full basketball schedule here)

Please come out in your Red & Gold Wolf Pack Paraphernalia to support our Wolf Pack Basketball Teams as they take APS Middle Schools to the hoops!

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Young Middle School Celebrates Our 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year Nadine O'Connor Smith

Young Middle School celebrates our 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year, Nadine O'Connor Smith, Friday, November 16th in the YMS Gymnasium. Coach O'Connor Smith was voted by her peers as 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year. We appreciate your dedication, commitment, collegiality, and spirit.

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Congratulations to the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama

We respect and salute our leaders of this great country who support Education initiatives every day!

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YMS Family Thanks You for the Outpouring of Support during our Loss of Ms. Gertrude Guy

On October 29, 2012 Young Middle School suffered a tragic loss with the passing of Ms. Gertrude Guy, Media Specialist/Paraprofessional. Thanks for your thoughts, prayers, and outpouring of support!

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How would you like to have the opportunity to help establish the next school calendar year? Here's your big chance! (download survey here or take online survey)

Atlanta Public School is affording you, the stakeholder, the opportunity to provide input that will help develop the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 School Year Calendars. The data gathered through this survey will assist the APS Calendar Committee in designing a calendar that meets the requirements of state law, that supports student attendance and achievement, and that considers the preferences of families.

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Coffee & Conversation with Dr. Kelvin Griffin

Join Dr. Kelvin. L. Griffin in the Parent Center Every 1st Friday at 9am for Coffee & Conversation

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Thanks for Supporting Young Middle School Cheerleaders as they Competed at Mays

Thanks for support ing the YMS Wolf Pack Cheerleaders as they competed at Mays High School Saturday, Oct. 20th at 3pm! Our YMS Cheerlears led by Breverly Littles are on point!!

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Mark Your Calendars for Thanksgiving Break Nov.19th-23rd

APS will be closed November 19th-23rd. Please mark your calendars.

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Wolf Pack Football was On Fire!! We went to The Dome! (see 2012 schedule here)

Our Wolf Pack Football Team played Price at the Georgia Dome Saturday, October 13th at 11am in the APS Middle School Championship Game! Way to go on a great season guys! WolfPack Football was back this season with a new Coach & new fantastic lineup! The season was off to an exciting start at the fabulous newly renovated Lakewood Stadium! We appreciate you, the fans, for being there in your YMS paraphernalia! Thanks for Supporting Coach Wade & the Mighty Wolfpack!

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Interested in How Your Child is Measuring Up Nationally as it Relates to College Prep? (...more)

The PSAT is an excellent way to find out. This standardized test will be administered at Young Middle School Registration Deadline Oct 5th. The cost is $14.00 cash. Please see your grade level counselor for registration. It's not too late!! Counselors will be here Tuesday to receive registrations.

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Homecoming Week was a Blast! Thanks PTSA led by President Willis!

YMS Homecoming Week was September 17th-22nd. The Back to School Rally led by the Mayor's Office highlighted academic achievement and acknowledged YMS Athletics!

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Young Offers Before School Care

YMS is committed to assist in ensuring that our students are safe before and after school. The Sunset Seekers Program is available for parents who need to drop students off before 8:15am. Online applications are forthcoming. In the meantime, please pick up applications in the front office or see Ms. Joy Thomas (Program Coordinator) or Phillip Thompson for more information.The fee is minimal for your peace of mind.

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Art Teacher, Ms. Crump, Needs Your Recyclables (see list)

Before you think about throwing away unneeded items, think twice. Ms. Crump is excited about enhancing our students' art experience with recyclables.

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Not sure what your Bus Route is this year? (see trasnsportation changes here)

Atlanta Public Schools has adopted a new transportation policy for the 2012-2013 school year. We want to ensure our scholars have safe and reliable trasnsportation to and from school. Please observe the updated transportation routes and schedules at the APS Transportation link. Select above header to view schedules.

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Plan on attending Young Middle this school year? Mark Your Calendar for YMS Registration (see list of Registration Documents here)

All new and returning Young Middle School students must be registered. Parents, please fulfill this Atlanta Public School requirement by completing registration with one of our Young Middle School Counselors, Sharon Allen or Sonya Wright. Students will not be admitted without completed registration for the 2012-2013 school year. Please take care of your registration today to avoid long delays in starting school this fall.

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Attention New Young Middle School Families!

We look forward to welcoming you to the YMS family August 2nd & 3rd at 6:30 pm. Mark your calendars for New Student Orientation! 6th Grade Orientation will be held August 2nd at 6:30pm in the YMS Auditorium. 7th & 8th Grade Orientation will be held August 3rd.

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Thanks for Joining the JCYMS Band at Chick-fil-A for our “Spirit Night”

We appreciate your support with the JCYMS Band / Chick-fil-A “Spirit Night” Thursday, June 28th 5-8pm at Chick-fil-A Camp Creek! You helped our organization raise funds! 20% of the ticketed sales were donated to our band by Chick-fil-A! Thanks Chick-fil-A 3410 Camp Creek Pkwy East Point, GA 30344!

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Have a Safe & Productive Summer Break. School Begins August 6th! (see suggested websites and reading list for the summer)

Summer Break is a great time to enjoy family activities and trips, relax, and reflect. Don't forget to polish up on your academic skills and plan for the next school year. For example, if you plan on participating in athletics and/or having perfect attendance, summer may be the best time to schedule doctor and dentist appointments!

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Congratulations to YMS 2011-2012 8th Grade Class & Faculty on a Successful Recognition Program

Speaker Derrick Boazman whose lectures and efforts promoting the growth of African Americans and community empowerment spoke to 8th Graders about accomplishing goals and becoming productive citizens.

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After School All Stars Carnival

Thanks to All Stars Program Families for joining us Thursday, May 17th 6:00pm-8:00pm for the Young Middle School Afterschool All Stars Carnival! We enjoyed games, food, drinks, rides, and prizes! We appreciate your support! Shout out to Mr. Rawls for a spectacular event. Pictures forthcoming!

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JCY Band Featured at 35th Annual Jazz Festival at Piedmont

Great News JCY Family!! You are welcome and encouraged to bring your coolers and sunhats and enjoy the smooth grooves of the JCY Jazz Band at the 2012 35th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival at International Stage at 12:30pm on Sunday, May 27th

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Congratulations to 8th Grade Teacher Ms. Stevens and Scholars Nicole Anthony (Ms. Smith's Class) & Collice Watson (Ms. Stevens' class) for being selected as honorees at the Do the Write Thing Banquet held May 11th!

Ms. Stevens', Literacy Teacher and sponsor for Collice Walton (National Finalist) was awarded a trip to Washington, DC to the Do the Write Thing Summit that will be held this summer! These students' submissions were selected from hundreds of submissions in the district. The “Do the Write Thing” program challenges students to reduce violence and its impact on their lives. Collice Walton (former YMS Student) was selected as the National male finalist from APS. His sponsor, Ms. Stevens, will attend the DTWT week long summit in Washington, DC as a prize for being selected! Way to go!!

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General Administrative Transfers (see flyer)

Parents and Legal Guardians may apply on any of the following dates May 19, 2012 (Saturday) May 21, 2012 - June 15, 2012

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Please join Young Middle School in Honoring the Jr Beta Inductees (see Inductees List)

The National Beta Club Mission: To promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students. YMS National Junior Beta Club Induction Ceremony took place Thursday, May 10th at 7pm in the Young Middle School Auditorium. Congratulations to Co-Sponsors Gladden and Rouse.

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YMS Celebrates NASA Explorer Day May 4th

Inspiring the next generation of explorers, scientists, engineers and educators to "Dream Big" is the goal of this year's NASA Explorer Day.

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Congrats to the Best Middle School Band in the Country on their 3rd Annual Spring Concert

JCYMS Band presented: Young Musician Showcase! The evening of Live Music, Dinner, Dancing, and Games was a great succes!! Thanks to all who donated items and came out to support!

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Young Middle School Partnered with Atlanta Community Food Bank to Stomp Out Hunger May 19th-30th (....read details)

The Young Middle School canned food drive was a great success! We donated canned goods and nonperishable items to the Atlanta Community Food Bank! YMS Communities in Schools Grad Coach K. Smith is spearheaded the effort from May 19th-30th. (see additional details by selecting the title above)

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The Young Middle School Band performed at Box Top Town Hall Meeting hosted by Steve Harvey at Morehouse King Chapel March 15th at 7pm (see pics here)

Wolf Pack Family, Thanks for coming out to support your wonderful Young musicians led by our Maestro Robert Jeffrey! Artists such as Chili, Monica, Tisha Campbell and Steve Harvey were present and vocal at the Town Hall Forum that focused on issues surrounding student achievement.

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Move On When Ready Dual Enrollment Program

Move On When Ready is a dual-enrollment opportunity for students to attend a postsecondary institution full-time during their junior and/or senior year of high school. Students will receive high school credit simultaneously while attending college classes on the collge campus full-time. Approved college online classes can be taken that meet high school graduation requirements.

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Young's Emerging Young Leaders Enjoy an Energizing EYL Pamper Me Pretty Night (see pictures-click here)

The EYL Pamper Me Pretty Lock-In was held Friday, March 16, 2012. Pamper Me Pretty was all about encouraging girls to believe in themselves, have high self-esteem and make good life choices. The program began at 4pm with Zumba. Next there was Self-Esteem, Etiquette, and dinner. Pamper Me Pretty ended at 10pm after the breakout sessions that included:Nail Care, Make-up/Skin Care, and Fitness.

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Congratulations to Two of Young's Upstanding Teachers!

7th grade teacher, Dr. Sandra Canterbury and 8th grade teacher, Mr. Donald Johnson for being selected as Resident Advisors for the 2012-2013 Atlanta Urban Teacher Residency (AUTR) program. Our teachers were chosen from a large pool of candidates and had to undergo a rigorous interviewing process before being selected as Resident Advisors. Read more by selecting title.

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Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) is April 17th-27th. Use your online tools to gear up! (click here to see Counseling Dept. Testing Newsletter)

Students are being assessed this week in Reading,Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies. The main administration is outlined as follows: Tuesday–Reading, Wednesday–ELA, Thursday–Math, Friday–Science and Monday–Social Studies

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YMS GA State All Stars Afterschool Enrichment Program Features Character Education Segment Presented by Former Atlanta Falcons (see pictures-click here)

Former Atlanta Falcons Bobby Butler and Buddy Curry visited the YMS After School All-Stars Program to teach Character Skills! Through their unique Youth Football Experience, these gentlemen encourage our students and shared with them character development skills that will benefit our All Stars throughout the course of their lives. They spoke to over 200 scholars for an hour, and Starbucks provided all students and faculty members with refreshments. They gave away over $100 in Starbucks gift certificates and left a lasting impression on our students.

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YMS School-wide College Expo a Huge Success

YMS Counselors coordinate a School-wide College Expo February 22nd that entailed guests speakers for every class and a panel discussion/forum by grade level. Scholars were actively engaged and openly discoursed with professionals from colleges across the country.

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YMS Male Scholars Register Today for Hands on Future Tech 2012 offered by GA Tech Rescheduled for April 14th (see attached)

Do you have an interest in Science, Technology, Engineeriung, or Math? Come interact with STEM students and professionals and gain exposure to the various careers in these disciplines.

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YMS Ochestra Represents Young with Stellar Reviews at Festival

The YMS Orchestra represented Young at a metro Atlanta Orchestra festival February 14th at Alpharetta High School in Fulton County with Straight "Superior" ratings.

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Young Scholars Attend the 2012 HBCU College Expo at Cobb Galleria

Young Scholars Attend the 2012 HBCU College Expo at Cobb Galleria Saturday Feb. 11th with EYL Club Co-Sponsored by Counselor Wright . The expo featured Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other colleges throughout the country. Students thought the expo was informative, as well as, entertaining.

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JCY Jazz Ensemble Featured on 11 Alive

Did you Tune in Tuesday, December 20th to watch our JCY Jazz Ensemble, led by Maestro Robert Jeffrey, on 11 Alive Morning Show. 11 Alive Morning Show? If not, we've got you covered, see the performance here!

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Saturday Academy Kicks Off at Young (...read more)

The Saturday Academy is an academic support program designed to provide opportunities for students in grades 3–8, who need additional support with deepening their application and understanding of mathematics and/or developing grade level literacy skills outside of the traditional academic day. For additional information, please see Assistant Principal Rouse, Site Coordinator.

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JCYMS Barnes & Noble Book Fair was a Huge Success!

A special thanks to parent, S. Ragland for leading the efforts to add hardback books to our shelves in the YMS Media Center. The Book Fair held onsite at the Barnes & Noble at Camp Creek & online yielded over $1,000 in hardback books being donated to YMS Media Center!!

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VIVA Technology, International STEM Program, Back at Young for the 7th Consecutive Year...(read more)

VIVA served 100 8th Graders Friday, Dec. 2nd. Students won prizes such as gift bags, printers, netbooks, ipods, etc.

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Meet Superintendant Davis Wed., Jan. 25th at Brown

SRT1 Family, See you at the meet and Greet!

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Young Middle School Welcomes Parent Liaison Ms. Tonya Buford (...read more)

Meet Ms.Buford at the Coffee & Conversation Friday, Feb. 3rd

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JCYMS Band Students Recognized for Tremendous Musical Talents (see list)

JCY had twenty-four students to participate in the 1st round of all-state auditions. Of the twenty-four, four advanced to the second round. Please join us in congratulating them! Also see pictures of 2011 Holiday Concert at Greenbriar inside!

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Writing Workshop for 8th Grade Parents was a Success

8th Grade Parents, who wanted to help prepare their child for the 8th Grade Writing Assessment came out and participated in a Writing Workshop delivered by Literacy Teachers A. Smith & W. Stevens.

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We Salute the All Star Football Athletes from Young

All Star City Football Team Members from Young are Aaron Dowdell, James Collier, Jamauri Elliott, Tobias Little

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Young Middle School Staff Thinks Pink

Young Middle School Staff stand together wearing pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness.

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Afterschool Tutorial Buses Available

Tutorial Buses are available on Mondays and Wednesdays to students zoned for Young Middle who are staying afterschool for tutorial.

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Young Middle School Celebrates 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year Joy Thomas (see slideshow)

Young Middle School's Teacher of the Year was honored November 11th in YMS Gymnasium with a beautiful program.

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2011-2012 YMS Junior Beta Club on Track (...see Jr. Beta participants)

YMS Junior Beta Club new inductees announced! Thanks Ms. Gladden & Ms. Rouse for sponsoring Jr Beta!

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Morehouse Project Identity Program Offered to Young Male Scholars (... download application here)

We are excited about the offer extended to Young male scholars to apply for Project Identity’s Saturday Institute which is an enrichment program that provides academically talented African American males and other males of color in grades 4th through 12th with opportunities to learn and enjoy topics that they may not have been exposed to in their current academic settings. See your fantastic YMS Counselors for an application today!

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Usher Raymond's New Look Program Powered by Service Workshop selects Participants from Young Middle (... read more)

Congratulations to students selected for The Usher's New Look Powered by Service Workshop!

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Young Students and Staff Generously Rewarded for their Dedication

The Jay Z/Kanye West concert was amazing! Thanks Young Middle School partners for bestowing us with tickets to the "Watch the Throne" Concert!

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Mayor Kasim Reed supports Young Middle School at Pep Rally to Kick Off the 2011-2012 School Year (...read more)

See video link...

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Young's All Stars Program Recognizes Students for their Achievements (...see scholars here)

Congratulations to our All Stars Scholars.

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History Makers Program Visits Young Middle School (...more)

See article in Huffinton Post about how Ambassador Andrew Young and Other Leaders Visit Young Middle School to share Civil Rights experience with students and encourage them to take full advantage of their opportunity to learn (link inside).

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HBCU Positive Image Program Visits Young Middle

Miss Clark Atlanta University, Miss Delaware State University, Mr. Delaware State University and Mr. HBCU/ Mr. Winston-Salem State University share experience with 8th Grade students at YMS.

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JCY Cheerleaders are Tick,Tick,Tick Boom! Dynamite!

Please click on heading above to view th 2011-2012 Cheerleaders led by Ms. B. Littles.

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Thanks Lady Wolf Pack Softball Team!!

We had a great season! Shout out to Coach Moss & the Lady Wolf Pack for a great game last week!

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STEM Program Offered Tuesdays & Thursdays at Young (...more info)

STEM Program began Tuesday, Sept. 27th at Young! Students are off to a phenomenal start!

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Georgia Founder, James Oglethorpe, Visits Young

This is actually our very own 8th Grade GA Studies teacher, Mr. Harrison, providing the students with a visual representation of GA founding fathers' attire as he teaches GPS on Colonial Era.

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Emerging Young Leaders Program Takes Flight (...more)

Emerging Young Leaders Program begins Monday Sept. 26th 4pm-5pm in the Media Center

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Uniform Donations Needed

Please donate all new and gently-used uniforms to Young Middle School. We need your support!

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Athletic Tryouts & Participation

You must have a physical and proof of insurance turned in to the Athletics Dept. before you may tryout for athletics. Physicals are available at CVS Minute Clinic for a nominal fee. Please see Athletic Director O'Connor for forms.

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No Electronic Devices are allowed at APS schools

Cell phones, ipods, music players, gaming systems, etc. will be confiscated. A $25 fee will be assessed to parents in order to retrieve confiscated items.

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Ms. Gaither, YMS Media Specialist, procures a $5,000 Book Grant

Thanks Ms. Gaither for supporting Young Middle School's Reading Initiatives

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Congratulations to our former PTSA President Ms. Daphne Enmon

Ms. Enmon was awarded Outstanding Mom of the Year for 2011-2012 for supporting General Mill's Box Tops for Education Program during her tenure as YMS PTSA President during the 2010-2011 school year.

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Native American Visits YMS for GA Studies Lesson

This is the enthusiatic 8th Grade Social Studies teacher, Mr. Donald Harrison, dressing the part as he teaches GPS Standard on Native American Cultures.

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Registration (see list of documents required to register)

Parents, new and returning students must register. Please see counselors Sharon Allen and Sonya Wright for additional information.

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