Our Mission

Arbutus Middle School embraces the challenge of ensuring success for every student. We strive to create opportunities for all students to experience academic, personal, civic, social, and vocational growth. We work together as a school community to provide a visibly safe, disciplined, inviting, and nurturing environment. At Arbutus Middle School, we believe that middle school is a time when students grow as creative and critical thinkers. Our mission is to help our students develop into life-long, 21st century learners who are college and career ready.

OUR Vision

Arbutus Middle School students will have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to reach their potential as middle level learners and be prepared to excel in their high schools and communities as respectful, responsible, productive, college and career ready  21st century learners and citizens.

 
Important Documents and Information for the 2021-2022 School Year

AMS Welcome Back Letter - Important information about the upcoming school year including information about the first day of school, PTA membership, Covid protocols, and new student early entry day can be found in this document.

AMS New Student Early Entry Day and Orientation Information

AMS Bell Schedule for the 2021-2022 School Year

AMS Opening of School Snapshot 2021-2022 School Year - This document has important information about arrival and dismissal procedures, face coverings, social distancing, breakfast and lunch procedures, visitor information, and many other important topics related to the opening of the school year. 

A-Day/B-Day Schedule for BCPS for the 2021-2022 School Year

Bus Stop Information

Coach Class Schedule - Students can check the coach class schedule to see when specific teachers are available for extra help before/after school or at lunch. 

INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC PROGRAM - Students can use this link to sign up for Interscholastic sports at Arbutus Middle School throughout the year.  Students need to complete the online forms.  In addition, a signed and up to date physical is required and will need to be turned into the Athletic Advisor, Ms. RT. 

Magnet School Application Information - The application deadline is November 5, 2021.

Quarantine Instructional Plan

Supply List

Virtual Teacher Tutoring - The Virtual Teacher Tutoring is an entirely virtual option where students who are quarantined because of COVID or returning back from quarantine and need help to get caught up on their work can attend tutoring sessions with AMS teachers of different content areas. The tutoring hours all occur outside of school hours on Google Meets. Students may sign up for tutoring time through the google form posted on the AMS Website. Each tutoring session has different content areas in which your student may sign up.  See the Schedule for available sign up times. 

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