Our Mission

The mission of Armuchee Middle School is to provide a quality education through shared responsibility in a safe supportive environment for all students to meet the challenges of a global society.

We are “Committed to Excellence,” and we work hard to make the site a primary source for timely information for all users, and a main gateway for improved communication between parents, teachers, students, and other members of our community. Our goal and responsibility is to help each student develop an enthusiasm for learning, a respect for self and others, and the skills to become a creative independent thinker and problem solver.

              About AMS

Armuchee Middle School (AMS) is one of four middle schools in the Floyd County School System. Located in northern Floyd County on Highway 140 in an area called Armuchee, AMS has a reputation of being one of the best middle schools in northwest Georgia. With high expectations and strong support from all stakeholders, AMS is leading the way in providing a quality education and meeting the challenge of leaving no child behind.

Since 2002, AMS has been located at it present location. Before 2002, AMS was on the campus of Armuchee High School, having once been combined with the high school to make up a junior high and high institution.

Mrs. Brenda Atkins was the first principal of AMS, serving from 2002-2005, with Albert Watters and Debra Jarvis serving as the school's first assistant principals. From 2005-2008, Bill Gilbert served as principal, with Albert Watters, Debra Jarvis, Mike Slinkard, and La Donna Turrentine all serving as assistant principals. From 2008-2011, Albert Watters served as principal, with Adam Clemons and Becky McCoy serving as assistant principals. In 2009, Jill Thacker replaced Becky McCoy as an assistant principal. In 2011, Steve Turrentine was named principal.

Dr. Lynn Plunkett is currently serving as Superintendent of the Floyd County School System. Mr. Terry Williamson is currently serving as the Floyd County Board of Education member for the Armuchee area.

The 2012-2013 members of the Local School Governance Team are Suzette Davis (elected by parents), Thomas Reese (elected by parents), Laura Stallins (elected by teachers),  Robina Gallagher (elected by teachers), Reverend Mac McCurry (appointed by fellow members), Kim Durall (appointed by fellow members), and Principal Steve Turrentine.

Former Judge Larry Salmon, an Armuchee native and local historian, has written that the meaning of the Cherokee word "Armuchee" could mean "Land of Beautiful Flowers" or "much water," but the exact meaning is not known. Regardless, Armuchee is one of the best locations to live in northwest Georgia and one of the fastest growing areas of Floyd County.

Celebrate! 

Congratulations to AMS 8th Grader Sarah Beth Wheeler (first on the left) for being honored by the Optimist Club in their Student of the Semester Award. 


The AMS Beta Club members brought canned food to the Davies Homeless Shelter in Rome as part of their service to the community project. In addition, the students raise over $600 to give to the shelter. 


Congratulations to the AMS Math Team. Our 8th grade swept the competition.  In individual competition:  Jack Stallins & Rachel McCurry tied for 1st place, Jayme Barrett placed 2nd, and Saabiq Dewan placed 3rd.  In team competition, our 8th grade is currently in first place.  While our 6th and 7th grade teams did not place 1st or 2nd, they competed well. Our school is currently in 2nd place overall!



Congratulations to the following students who were elected to the Indian Council Executive Committee:  Alyssa Brock (Chief), Dakota Thurston (Vice Chief), Lindsay Hamby (Treasurer), and Emma Clair Wells (Secretary). 


Congrats to Dr. Miriam McGhee. She recently earned her doctorate.


Congratulations to the students who were elected to be the senators and representatives of the AMS Indian Council. 


Congratulations to the AMS Competition Cheerleaders for receiving $1000 from Sam's Club for the Walmart Foundation's Local Community Contribution/Hunger Outreach Grant Program.