Wrestling Quad - January 19

The AJMS wrestling team will host a quad meet on Wednesday, January 19, with weigh in beginning at 5:00 PM in the AJMS gym. Eighth grade wrestlers will also be recognized during the meet. Please come out and support our team!

Winter Sports Photos

Winter team and individual photos will be taken at school on the afternoon of Friday, January 21, 2022. We would like to encourage parents to place an order with the photographer for photo packages. The photographer provides our school with the opportunity to waive any set up fees if we are able to achieve a minimum number of package orders. This helps keep the costs reasonable for our parents and is a great savings for our teams! The photographer we have selected is Mr. Josh Hanna. We are excited to be able to support a local business located in Cross Lanes, WV. We believe that Mr. Hanna’s work is high quality, reasonably priced, and will represent our students, team, and school well. Photo purchases are not a requirement, but we hope that you will join us in support of our teams by making a package purchase. Please feel free to visit the photographer’s website at the address below to view the sample quality you can expect to receive with your child’s photos.

Joshua Hanna Photography

Order Pictures Here

Thank you for your support!

AJMS Wrestling Team Competes in the Sissonville Wrestling Tournament

Fall Sports Awards Program

Please join us for the Fall Sports Awards program on Tuesday, November 30, at 6:00 PM in the AJMS Auditorium. Following the program, there will be a reception in the Commons area.

Boys Basketball Update for November 8

Please note that due to scheduling of our winter sports activities using the gymnasium, boys basketball tryouts will begin on Monday, November 8, after school from 3:30 - 5:15 PM. Coach Haynes will provide the remainder of the week's schedule to attendees.

Girls Soccer Team Named Regular Season Runner Up in Kanawha County Middle School Conference

Winter Sports Information

Boys Basketball – Flex conditioning will take place from 6:00 – 8:00 PM beginning Tuesday, October 26 – Saturday, November 6. Conditioning will not be scheduled for Sundays.

Boys Basketball Tryouts – November 8-11 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Any student trying out must have a current physical exam on file with the AD for this school year and have a copy of current proof of insurance.

Girls Basketball Tryouts – November 1-3 from 3:30 – 5:30 PM. Any student trying out must have a current physical exam on file with the AD for this school year and have a copy of current proof of insurance.

Wrestling - Please complete the information on the survey if you are interested in wrestling.

Wrestling Interest Survey

November 8 - 12 - Practice will be at the AJMS Field House at 4:30 PM. Any student trying out must have a current physical exam on file with the AD for this school year and have a copy of current proof of insurance.

Support Our Teams in the Tournaments This Week - October 25-27

VOLLEYBALL - Matches played at the Walker Convocation Center at WVSU

Monday, October 25th

7:00pm - (4) Andrew Jackson vs. (5) Elkview

GIRLS SOCCER - Games played at Shawnee Sports Complex (Field 1 - Without Football Markings)

Monday, October 25th

7:00 pm - (2) Andrew Jackson vs. (3) John Adams

BOYS SOCCER - Games played at Shawnee Sports Complex

Monday, October 25th

5:30 pm - (1) John Adams vs. (4) Andrew Jackson

Wrestling Interest Survey

Please complete the information on the survey if you are interested in wrestling.

Wrestling Interest Survey

Baseball Flex Days Scheduled

Baseball Flex practices will be held Friday 10/15, and Monday-Wednesday 10/18-10/20, from 5:30-8:00 PM at the AJ baseball field. More dates to follow throughout the fall. Students must bring a copy of their proof of insurance and a current physical, or they will not be allowed to participate. Current athletes should already have one on file. There are NO exceptions to this rule.

Please come prepared with a glove, ball hat, bat, helmet, and cleats. Cleats are preferred, but not required for flex. Prospective catchers are encouraged to bring their catchers gear. There will be a parent meeting after Friday’s 10/15 practice at 8:00 PM, which will last around 10-15 minutes.

Girls Basketball Flex Days Announced

Flex days are scheduled for September 25, October 9, and October 23rd. Girls interested must have a current physical exam and a copy of a valid insurance card on file with the Athletic Director. See Coach Beakes in school if you need additional information.

Fall Sports Photos - Make Up Scheduled

The photographer will be at AJMS for the volleyball team and for make up fall sports photos on Monday, September 20, at 1:30 PM. This will be the only day photo make ups will be offered in order to appear in the team photo.

On this day, we celebrate a special occasion – the 50th anniversary of our school. When Andrew Jackson Junior High opened on August 30, 1971, 675 students walked in the door for the first time with a red carpet welcome. The cost of the new school was $1.7 million dollars. Here we are now, 50 years later remembering our history and looking forward to our school’s future. What makes a school? Is it the classrooms, the lunchroom, the bricks and blocks? No, it’s the students, teachers, staff, and community who are the culture of the school. We say thank you to our alumni, whose legacy established many of our AJ traditions, and for those who have graduated and gone on to help build our community and our world. Now we, the student body, staff, and community are building the future of Andrew Jackson Middle School and setting the path for the next 50 years.

Rhonda L. Donohoe, Ed.D. - Principal

AJMS 50th Anniversary

Fall Sports Photos Scheduled

Fall team and individual photos will be taken at school on Tuesday, August 31, in the afternoon. Students will need to bring uniforms and related sports equipment for the photo session. Please see the attached letter with details and examples of the photographers work, along with the order form.

Fall Sport Photos Parent Letter

Order Form

Team Vaccinate Incentive

The Kanawha County Commission has invited our fall school teams to participate in a financial

incentive program to reward school teams who achieve a 90% vaccination rate. The West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission has determined that if a student-athlete is exposed to Covid-19, but is vaccinated, they do not have to quarantine. This voluntary program will provide rewards to bands, cheer squads, and athletic teams. Students who are under the age of 12, and not eligible for the vaccination, will not count against the 90% vaccination rate, but should still be included in Team Vaccinate. Please help your school team in achieving the 90% vaccination rate by having your parents complete the Team Roster Form below. All information provided remains confidential.

Update the Team Roster

Volleyball Fundraiser

The girls volleyball team has an online portal to order volleyball gear. This is a great way to support your school team and show your team spirit. The portal is open through August 29. Orders will be delivered approximately September 10th.

Volleyball Store

Soccer Fundraiser

The boys and girls soccer teams have an online store to purchase items to help support the team. If you are interested in purchasing any of these items please use the link below.

The last day to order items is August 22nd and it will take approximately 2 weeks to receive your items after the store has closed. Thank you for your support.

Online Store

Athletic Support Meeting - Fall

The fall Athletic Support meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 24, at 5:30 PM in the school commons. Parents are invited to attend and meet with the athletic director, administration, coaches, and other parents to plan and discuss the upcoming fall athletic season, fundraising, and dates for special events such as 8th Grade Night, homecoming week, and fall sports award programs.

Fall Sports Information

Fall sports tryouts and practices begin on the dates indicated below. All athletes are required to bring a completed sports physical, unless one is already on file with the Athletic Director from summer conditioning. Additionally, athletes will need to bring a copy of current insurance coverage. Students who do not have insurance may purchase it for the season at a very reasonable cost. Please see the coach, or AD, for more information.

Athletes should arrive to tryouts, or practices, on time and as outlined by the coach. Athletes are not permitted to leave school grounds to visit local businesses between the end of school day and the start of tryouts, or practice. Please bring appropriate clothes and shoes to workout in for the sport, along with any necessary equipment. Sports bags should be labeled with the athlete’s name and are stored for the day in a common location across from the office. Bring a snack if needed, and plenty of water. Water containers should be labeled with the athlete’s name.

Cross Country - August 2

Football - August 9

Cheer - August 9

Soccer (Boys and Girls) - August 9

Volleyball - August 16

WVSSAC Sports Physical Form Download

Volleyball

Volleyball tryouts will begin on Monday, August 16, through Tuesday, August 17 immediately after school in the gym from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. Athletes selected for the team will practice the remainder of the week (Aug.18-20) from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. Bring water, knee pads, and tennis shoes. The coach will communicate the practice schedule and game schedule for the remainder of the season to players and parents.

Boys’ Soccer

Boys soccer will practice starting August 9 in the evening from 5:30-7-30 PM, M-F, for the first two weeks. The coach will communicate practice schedules for the remainder of the season to players and parents. Boys will need shin guards, soccer cleats, and a water thermos labeled with the player’s name with plenty of fluids. Boys should also wear a white shirt to practice in. Athletes should be conditioning on their own to get ready for the startup of the season.

Girls’ Soccer

Girls soccer tryouts will begin on August 9 at the AJMS field. Tryouts will be from 5:30-7:30 PM on Monday and Tuesday. JV players selected for the team will practice from 3:30-5:30 PM and varsity will practice from 5:30-7:30 PM. Players should bring shin guards, a size 5 soccer ball, running shoes, and cleats. Also be sure to bring a water thermos, labeled with your name, with plenty of fluids.

Football Practice Schedule

Players will dismiss with the “all remaining students” end of the day announcement and report directly to the field house. The football team will practice on one side of the athletic field (the side closest to the field house) and the remaining half will be available to the boys, or girls soccer team.

August 9th – August 13th: 3:30-5:30 (Helmet only)

August 16th – August 20th: 3:30-5:30

August 23rd – August 27th: 3:30-5:30

August 30th – September 1st: 3:30-5:30

September 2nd is the first game.

Cross Country (Boys and Girls)

Cross Country practice will begin Aug. 2nd. Please meet at Ridenour Lake at 6:00pm in Nitro. Athletes must have a sports physical and copy of insurance in order to practice. Please wear comfortable clothes and running shoes. You also need to bring your own water. We will not have a shared water cooler.

Cheer

Clinics: Monday through Wednesday, August 9-11th from 3:30-5:00 PM.

Meet in the gym appropriately dressed and ready by 3:30.

Hair must be pulled back and clothing must be traditional cheer clothing and shoes.

Tryouts will begin at 3:30 on Thursday, August 12th.

Bring a hard copy (xerox) of the front and back of your insurance card and your recent physical from your doctor. You will NOT be allowed to participate without these documents.

Additional fall sports information will post here when it is received.

Summer Conditioning/Flex Schedules Announced

Summer conditioning and flex practices will be announced as information becomes available from the coaches. Students in grades 6-8 for the 2021-2022 school year may participate with a current physical exam and proof of current insurance. Students who are new to the area and have not enrolled in the school cannot participate until residency verification and enrollment in the school are satisfied. Students should arrive ready to condition/practice, dressed accordingly for the sport, and have plenty of water, or sports drink, for proper hydration. If you do not see information about a specific sport, please continue to check this site as coaches release information.

Football

Athletes who attend must have a current physical exam and a copy of proof of insurance.

July 6- 9 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

July 12-16 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

July 19-23 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Girls' Soccer

Athletes who attend must have a current physical exam and a copy of proof of insurance.

July 12 - 15 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM

July 19-22 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM

July 26 -29 (Flex Practices) from 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Boys' Soccer

Update 07/08/21 - Coach Jordan has added a few additional summer conditioning dates for next week. Monday and Tuesday, July 12-13 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM at Nitro High School football field, and Wednesday, July 14 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the AJMS field.

Boys Soccer Flex practices are scheduled for Monday, June 28 and Tuesday, June 29 from 9:00 – 11:00 AM. Flex practices will be held at the Nitro High School football field. Athletes who attend must have a current physical exam and a copy of proof of insurance. Please contact Coach Jordan at (304) 541-1378, if more information is needed.

Boys Basketball

Athletes who attend must have a current physical exam and a copy of proof of insurance.

July 5 - 9 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM

July 12-16 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM

July 19-23 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Girls Basketball

Athletes who attend must have a current physical exam and a copy of proof of insurance.

July 12 - 15 from 12:00 - 2:00 PM

Additional days may be added/determined by the coach.

Cross County (Boys and Girls)

These practices are optional. A sports physical and copy of insurance is required to participate. Please bring your own water, wear comfortable clothes and wear running shoes.

Week 1

Monday, July 5th 8:30am at Ridenour Lake

Wednesday, July 7th 8:30am at Ridenour Lake

Thursday, July 8th 8:30am at Ridenour Lake

Week 2

Monday, July 12th 8:30am at Ridenour Lake

Wednesday, July 14th 8:30am at Ridenour Lake

Thursday, July 15th 8:30am at Ridenour Lake

Week 3

Monday, July 19th 8:30am at Ridenour Lake

Wednesday, July 21st 8:30am at Ridenour Lake

Thursday, July 22nd 8:30am at Ridenour Lake

1st Official Practice will be Monday, August 2nd.

More details to come closer to season.

Volleyball

These practices are optional. A sports physical and copy of insurance is required to participate. Please bring your own water, and wear appropriate clothes for volleyball in the gym.

Monday, July 19 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM

Wednesday, July 21 from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Thursday, July 22 from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Friday, July 23 from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cheer

No summer sessions. Tryouts will be held in August after school resumes.

Summer Conditioning

Dates are July 6 – July 24

Coaches will provide additional information which will be published on this site when available. Student athletes will need a current physical exam dated May 1 or after and a copy of current insurance.

Physical Form

Football Planning Meeting Scheduled

There will be a football planning meeting on Monday, May 3rd at 6:00 PM in the AJMS Commons area. Please see the attached informational flyer and link to sign up for the Fall Team!

Football Flyer

Sign Up Form

Winter/Spring Athletic Pictures Make Up Day

The photographer will be at AJMS on Friday, April 30th from 8:00 – 9:00 AM to complete make up pictures for any athlete who missed the picture day on April 15th. Please come dressed for your photo on picture day. You may order photo packages online atTeam & Individual Sports Photos

Winter and Spring Athletic Pictures

Winter and Spring team photos are coming up on Thursday, April 15th and we would like to encourage you to place an order for team and individual photos. Coaches have shared information with their team members regarding pricing and ordering of various packages.

We have selected a local photographer in order to further support our community and local business owners. We believe this photographer is able to achieve the high standard of quality needed to represent our students, team, and school well. As always, photo purchases are not a requirement, but we do hope that you will support our team(s) by making a purchase.

Please feel free to visit the photographer’s website at the address below to view samples of the quality you can expect to receive with your child’s photos.

Josh Hanna Photography

It Takes a Village

After baseball practice this morning a group of us stayed and worked on the baseball field. I am so appreciative of the parents and players that put in their own time and helped the program continue to grow and get better. Thank you so much! - Coach Inglish

Track and Tennis Gear Available

Anyone interested in purchasing AJ or AJ Tennis gear may do so using the following link. The Boys' Tennis team will be wearing either the cotton blend or the dri-fit shirt as their uniform.

Anyone interested in purchasing AJ or AJ Track gear may do so using the following link.

Ordering will close on April 4th.

Spring Sports Information

Spring sports, which include baseball, softball, track, and tennis may begin practices on March 22. If an interested student has not already participated in a sport this school year, the student will need to have a physical exam and copy of a current insurance policy. Sport physical forms are available in the main office and on the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission website. Sport specific information will be shared by coaches in school and on this website closer to the date practices may begin.

Physical Form Downloadable Form

Softball Information:

Update - March 19. Softball tryouts start Monday 3/22/21. Practice is from 3:30pm to 5:00pm. Practice will be outside, so dress appropriately. Players must bring their own equipment; bats, glove, helmet, etc. All must have a physical and insurance card on file with the school. Practice will be at the AJ. Report to the gym.

Softball practice and tryouts will start on March 22. Anyone interest in trying out must have a 2.0 GPA. Girls will need to have their own equipment (gloves, cleats, bats, etc.). There will be no sharing of equipment due to Covid. Face coverings are required at all times except in the course of play on the field. Face coverings must be worn correctly and social distancing will be enforced. For those that have not participated in any other sport this year, you must have a current physical form completed and a copy of your insurance card on file with the Athletic Director of the school. Games can start as early as April 12th. Please bring your own water in a labeled bottle with your name to all practices and games.

Virtual Archery: Andrew Jackson is going to participate in its first ever virtual Archery Competition. There will be a voluntary practice on March 8th, right after school, for those students interested in competing. The competition will take place on March 15th right after school. We will have a few rounds of shooting to warm up and then we will record the scores. You will need to bring $10 on March 15th in order to compete.

Please complete the survey below if you are planning to participate.

Tennis Information: Boys and girls tennis practice will begin on March 22 after school. Practice will be from 3:30 - 5:00 PM. Students who wish to participate must have a 2.0 GPA and have a current physical exam form on file at the school, or in hand when they show up for practice. Students will also need a copy of a current insurance card/policy. Coaches recommend that students begin conditioning on their own before March 22.

Track Information: Boys and girls track practice will begin March 22nd. Practice will start at 4:30 PM and end at 5:30 PM. Students would be expected to go home after school and then return for practice. Participants may not remain after school, or “hang out” around the community and then return. Students who wish to participate must have a 2.0 GPA and have a current physical on file at the school, or in hand when they show up for practice. Students will also need a proof of insurance copy. Track meets will be limited for number of teams and number of participants this year. Track meets are held after school and are usually at Laidley Field and run until about 9:00 PM.

WVSSAC Update on Non-Participation Rule for Winter/Spring Sports

WVSSAC Information

Winter Sports Update

Following an executive order from the Governor on November 13, winter sports will be delayed until January 11, 2021. Currently all practices and athletic competitions are canceled until January. Additional details regarding winter sports will be communicated by coaches.

Update January 2021 - The Governor extended the delay of winter sports until March 1, 2021.

Update February 2021 - Winter sports will be starting very soon. Team members will be receiving information regarding conditioning, practices, and schedules in the next few days from their coaches.

Attendance will be limited to parents, grandparents, and household members for all winter sports contests. If school is canceled, all practices and games are canceled.

Boys' Basketball Tryout Information

Boys’ basketball season is fast approaching. Tryouts will start November 9th (Monday). There will be two days of tryouts. All boys must have a current physical exam and copy of a current insurance card in order to participate in the tryouts. Athletes will not be permitted on the gym floor without those two documents on file at the school. Please fill out the Google form and submit indicating your interest.

Boys Flex Practice - November 5 at 6:00 PM

Boys Flex Practice - November 6 at 6:00 PM

Boys Tryouts - November 9 from 3:30 to 5:00 PM.

Boys Tryouts - November 10 from 3:30 to 5:00 PM.

Boys' Interest Form

Girls' Basketball Tryout Information

Girls’ basketball season is just around the corner. Tryouts will start November 2nd (Monday). There will be three days of tryouts. All girls must have a current physical exam and copy of a current insurance card in order to participate in the tryouts. Athletes will not be permitted on the gym floor without those two documents on file at the school. Please fill out the Google form and submit indicating your interest.

Middle School Athletic Event Attendance Information

Volleyball Gear Online Store - August 25

Fall Sports Update - August 14, 2020

Fall Sports Information

Soccer Fundraiser

Help support our boys and girls soccer teams by purchasing a face mask with our school logo! Orders close on August 5th.

Athlete Insurance and Physical Information

Listed below is a link for access to the voluntary student insurance for the 2020-2021 school year. Parents are encouraged to purchase this policy to help cover their children as a supplemental insurance. Kanawha County Schools does not cover any practice injuries, or game participation injuries, and deductibles are not paid by Kanawha County Schools. Student athletes are required to provide proof of health insurance before a student is allowed to participate in a sports activity. If students do not have health insurance, parents will need to purchase insurance in order for their child to play. Parents who purchase this insurance will need to print out the page where the policy was paid for as proof that it was purchased for their child.

K12 Student Insurance

All student athletes are required to have a physical for each school year to participate in athletics. Physicals completed after May 2020 are good for the entire upcoming school year for all athletics the student athlete may choose to participate in during 2020-2021. The form below is the required form for Kanawha County Schools.

WVSSAC Physical Form

Football 2020

Attention Athletes:

If you are interested in playing football for the 2020 season the first practice will be August 10th. We will not be conducting voluntary practices this June/July. The schedule to the left is the current projected scheduled for Fall 2020.

Coach Halstead

Wrestling Coach Needed

All coaching positions for Fall 2020 have been advertised and filled with the exception of wrestling. Please contact Dr. Donohoe, Principal, at (304) 776-3310, if you have an interest in coaching this middle school sports team. All applicants must have the coaching credentials listed in our school publication for coaching which may be found on this website under the tab "Coaching Interest."

Girls Basketball Flex Days Announced

Flex days for girls basketball will be held on September 25, October 9, and October 23rd from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Girls interested must have a current phsycial form on file with theAthletic Director and a copy of current insurance. For more information see Coach Beakes during lunch.