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August 2025

Welcome Back

Mark Your Calendar!

August
4-
7th and 8th Grade Parent Meeting @ 5:30-6:30 pm

6- Gator Camp @3:00-7:00 pm
9- Gator Walk-@10:00-12:00 pm- 6th grade and new students ONLY!
13- First Day of School - The doors open at 8:00 am
26- Open House @5:30-7:30 pm

September
16-
Title 1 Meeting @ 500:3-6:30 pm
25- Title 1 Meeting @ 8:00-9:00am

*Dates & Events Subject to Change

*Special Reminders: Gator Walk is for 6th grade students and new to ARMS ONLY! Students must attend with a parent or guardian and schedules will need to be accessed via the Parent's HAC Account.


Principal's Welcome Message

Welcome to the Swamp!

I am thrilled to welcome both our new and returning Gators back to campus. This year, our theme is "Raise Your ARMS: Grow, Gators, Grow!" and we are excited to embrace a fresh start filled with growth, challenges, and success.

As the new principal of Autumn Ridge, I hold high expectations for our students, our staff, and most importantly, for myself. I truly believe that by working together and keeping open lines of communication, because communication is key, we can create an environment where every child thrives both academically and personally.

I’m honored to lead this incredible campus and am committed to moving us to even greater heights. Thank you for trusting us with your student(s). It is a responsibility we do not take lightly.

Let’s make it a great year.

Go Gators!

Shalanda Burks

Shalanda Burks

Principal

Autumn Ridge Middle School

Meet ARMS Assistant Principals

Mr. V
Ms. Brooks

Jose Villarreal
6th Grade Assistant Principal

Jose.Villarreal@humbleisd.net

Stephanie Clarke-Brooks
7th Grade Assistant Principal

Sdclarke@humbleisd.net

Mr. Johnson
Ms. Williams

Demerick Johnson
8th Grade Assistant Principal
Demerick.Johnson@humbleisd.net

Amber Williams
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Academic AP Amber.Williams@humbleisd.net

Counselor's Corner

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Amber Lister
Lead Counselor
Grade 7th

8th Counselor

Latonia Tucker
Grade 8th

McCord 7th GradeCounselor

Keyshia McCord
Grade 6th

Counselors Message:
Welcome back new and existing GATORS! We hope you had an amazing summer and are looking forward to another wonderful year at The Swamp! We can't wait to get to know each of you better during our Personalized Counseling Meetings. If you need any help and support adjusting to the new school year, please do not hesitate to contact your grade-level counselor!

Student Registration and Withdraws

Enrollment for the 2025-2026 School year is OPEN

Prior to enrolling, please verify your address and ensure you are zoned to ARMS for the 2025-
2026 school year. The schools zoned to your address will be listed. If none are shown, you do
not reside in Humble ISD attendance zone. Please visit: “LIMITED OPEN ENROLLMENT PROCESS.”

2025-2026: New Student Enrollment
Complete the Online Registration process and upload ALL required documents list below. Click here: 2025-2026 New Student Enrollment . Prior to enrolling, please verify your address and ensure you are zoned to ARMS for the 2025-2026 school year.

Completing the online application does not mean the student is enrolled. The parent/guardian will need to come to the campus to finish enrollment once all documents and immunizations have been received and verified. Click here to make an appointment with the Registrar!

Required Documents:
 Student(s) birth certificate (listed as student age and Identity)
 Student(s) Withdraw slip or last report card that states the grade level promoted to.
 Student(s) immunization record (must be signed or stamped by the doctor).
 504/IEP Plan If applicable (Listed as test scores)
 Parent/Guardians ID (if not the biological parent(s) listed on the birth certificate,
please provide court documents showing proof of guardianship)
 Proof of Residency (House-Gas/Water/Light bill) (Apartment- Lease agreement ONLY
Parent or Guardian must be listed on the lease).
 Legal Documents if applicable (Adoption/ CPS/ Divorce decree/ Power of
attorney/Guardianship).

If you are missing any of the required documents you will need to schedule an
appointment with Mrs. Mitchell to be completed in person. Click here to make an appointment with the Registrar!

Once your application is received, reviewed, and completed you will receive an email:
“Welcome to Autumn Ridge Middle School”.

Annual Update is required for ALL STUDNETS to be completed before students receive their schedules on August 13. Please take these next few weeks to ensure that you have completed the Annual Update Process by reviewing and updating your information, uploading your proof of residency and immunizations records through your HAC account. If you are not able to complete the Annual Update at home we will host a Gator Camp on August 6, 2025 from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM- FOR RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY!

Gator Camp is an exciting time where we get to welcome our students to “The Swamp”, complete Annual Update, sign up for HAC accounts, learn more about the meal plans/accounts, purchase school spirit items & shirts, join the PTO, take ID badge photos, complete free & reduced meal applications, hear about our Fine Arts & Athletic programs, and get your child’s course schedule. 

All returning students are required to attend Gator Camp with a parent/guardian if you have not completed the process online.

Please verify your Address: Find My Bus to ensure you are zoned to ARMS for the 2025-2026 school year.

Gator Walk: August 9, 2025 form 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Gator Walk is only for all new enrollments or new to Autumn Ridge Middle School ONLY.

Withdrawing your student: Click here: Autumn Ridge Middle School Withdraw Form. Withdraws are processed within 48 hours of receiving the WD request.

2025-2026: Returning Student Registration: Complete annual update through parents HAC. Please follow this link to complete your annual update, which is required every year and upload your current proof residency and Immunizations records.

** ALL registered students must be in attendance on the first day of school (August 13, 2025) or they will be withdrawn. **

Veronica

Campus Registrar, Veronica Mitchell

Contact Information:

Phone: 281-641-8519

Fax: 281-641-8517

Nurse News

Nurse

Contact:
Nurse Ashley Bretzke

Email: abretzk@humbleisd.net
Clinic Phone: 281-641-8505
Office Fax: 281-641-8617


For information in regards to immunizations, click here.

HEALTH SERVICES: Permission to Administer Medication/Health Services Forms

CLICK HERE: Permission to Administer Medication

Reporting Absences

Tracy


If your child is absent, you may contact Ms. Fryerbullard at 281-641- 8503 or email her: Tracy.Fryerbullard@humbleisd.net.

Signed notes from parents/guardians or an excuse note from a medical facility are accepted in the front office. Your child can drop off the note when he or she returns to school.

Thank you!

Campus Bell Schedule

Bell Schedule, 2025-2026
Late Arrival Schedule

PTO

PTO 1

Autumn Ridge PTO Officers

*President: Christella Mcall-  armsptopresident@gmail.com

*Vice President: Araceli Arevalo- armsptovicepresident@gmail.com

*Treasure: Tovah Lewis-  moneyatarms@gmail.com

*Secretary: Ty Fletcher-Beals - armsptosecretary@gmail.com

Birthday Gator

Birthday Announcements
is only $20, you can send a special “Happy Birthday” message to your child. The birthday message will run from Monday through Sunday of the week of your child’s birthday. Marquee messages can be purchased on our PTO website each month and will be due 1 week before the upcoming month. Click on the links below to send your child a birthday message: Marquee Birthday Requests and the PTO website.

Become a Volunteer and Support PTO With a $10.00 Membership Fee

You don't have to be a PTO Officer to volunteer at our campus. Volunteering at schools allows you to contribute to the community and make a positive impact on students' lives. If you are interested in being a volunteer, you must be approved by Humble ISD. Please follow the easy steps to become a campus volunteer. The first step is completing a short online volunteer application. As a part of this process, a background check is completed and within 72 hours, you will receive an email notification regarding the status of your application. Next, contact Antoinesha Cormier, ARMS Campus Secretary (281-641-8501). Email: Antoinesha.Cormier@humbleisd.net. She will add your name to our volunteer list, once you've been approved.

Click Here: Start your application today!
Click Here:
Presione aquí para comenzar su aplicación!

We understand that not everyone has time to be a volunteer at our campus. However, you can make a huge difference by paying the membership fee of $10.00. The membership fee will celebrate the amazing teachers and staff at Autumn Ridge Middle School. Furthermore, it will help coordinate events for our students. Click on this link to join PTO: PTO dues here.

Title 1

Fall Title 1

Departments

Social Studies: "Bringing History to Life!"

Social Studies Team 25-26
Bringing History to Life

Math

Math Team

Science

Science August 2025

CTE

Welcome Back! We are excited to start exploring and creating this year in our Career & Technical Education (CTE) classes! Please look out for a Welcome Letter from your CTE teacher with the class syllabus and required supplies. Additional information and events will be posted in the Gator Gazette and our CTE Webpage. We look forward to an amazing year!!!

Meet the Team:

Audranna Pennamon (Department Lead) - Intro to STEM | Intro Engineering & Tech | Principles of Applied Engineering

Amanda Dickard - Culinary | Principles of Human Services | Food, Nutrition, & Careers

Kari Winebrenner - Intro to Programming | Keyboarding

TBA - Business, Marketing, Finance | Graphic Design

Geoff Widmier - 6th Grade CTE Wheel (1ST 9 WEEKS)

Fine Arts

Theatre Arts

Join us for The Actor's Studio Ice Cream Social. We're looking for new members.

Where: ARMS Cafeteria
When: August 15
Time: 4:00-6:00 pm

Ice Cream Social

We are having our first production: "Matilda." Please check out the flyer below in regards to tryouts. If you have any questions about the theatre department, please contact the Theatre Director: Shatara Hale. Her email is Shatara.Hale@Humbleisd.net.

Auditions

Clubs and Organizations

Student Council

If you're interested in helping out around school, becoming a campus leader, and making a difference, come learn more about joining Student Council at our interest meeting on September 2nd after school in Room B318. You'll get the chance to be a voice for your classmates, help plan events, and make a real impact. We’d love to have you there!

September 2, 2025
Where: Room B318
Time: 4:10-5:00 pm
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Bratcher: Linda.Bracthcer@humbleisd.net

The Battle of the Books

Do you like to read, have fun, and meet new friends? Join the Battle of the Books! We will have field trips, celebrations, coding sessions, and our very own podcast. We will also mentor students from Ridge Creek Middle School. At the end of the year, we will participate in the district middle school competition. If you have any questions about the club, don't hesitate to get in touch with Mrs. Badrock at Takara.Badrock@humbleisd.net. Be sure to scan the QR code below to sign up!

Our first meeting: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Where: Library
Time: 4:05- 5:00 pm

Battle of the Books 2025

Yearbook

This year’s yearbooks are on sale! Get yours now for the cheapest price of the school year. In addition to getting the cheapest price, you can also get free personalization (for the first two weeks only). Ad space is also on sale (first come, first serve)! Buy your yearbook and ad space at www.jostens.com!

If you have any question, please contact: Stephanie.Cox@humbleisd.net.

Yearbook 2025

Athletics

Volleyball

Calling all girl athletes to attend the ARMS Volleyball Team Try-Outs. They will take place in the Gator Competition Gym on August 15th, 18th, 19th. There will be a 7th Grade A/B Team and an 8th Grade A/B Team. Anyone who wishes to try-out will need to have a physical on file. Athletes will need to dress in athletic wear with modest bottoms and court shoes. There will be a parent meeting for all who make the team on Wednesday, August 20th at 5:15pm in the competition gym. The first match of the season is on Thursday, August 28th. Please email Coach Newman, Girls Athletic Coordinator at trnewman@humbleisd.net with questions.

Girls Athletic Coordinator: Coach Newman

Tamika Newman
ARMS Volley Ball

Cross Country

Calling all 7th and 8th grade girl athletes to attend the first ARMS Cross Country practice! Practice will start Monday, August 18th at 7:00 AM in the Gator Competition Gym, where athletes will meet Coach Flowers. All participants must have a current physical on file in order to take part. Athletes should come dressed in appropriate athletic wear, including modest bottoms and running shoes. A parent meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 20th at 5:15 PM in the Competition Gym. The first meet of the season is scheduled for Saturday, September 6th. For any questions, please contact Coach Newman, Girls Athletic Coordinator, at trnewman@humbleisd.net.

Cross Country

Football

Football Practice Starts 8/13 @ 6:30 AM
Boys Athletics Parent Meeting 8/13 @ 5:30 PM

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Coach Jack. His email is Kevin.Jack@humbleisd.net.

Boys Athletic Coordinator: Coach Kevin Jack

Coach Jack

Congratulations!
ARMS athletic department won the HCup for 8th-Grade!

HCup for 8th Grade
Joy

ARMS Schoology Administrator

If you need any assistance with Schoology, please click on the button below. You may also, email Ms. Holbert if you have any questions. Joycelyn.Holbert@humbleisd.net

Testing Updates

Access to the Family Portal for STAAR Results Directions on accessing student results in the TEA Family Portal.

For campus questions regarding testing, you may contact the ARMS Campus Testing Coordinator, Ms. Roland (Shannon.Roland@humbleisd.net).


Rolland

Special Education

Did you know that Autumn Ridge has a Special Education Campus Specialist? Mrs. Maddox oversees all special education programming on our campus and provides support to staff, parents, and students. Please reach out to Mrs. Maddox with any and all questions related to special education, services, paperwork, etc. She can be reached at kirsten.maddox@humbleisd.net or 281-641-8528.

Ms. Maddox
Lunch Time
School Bus

Child Nutrition

Click the School menu
to see what's for lunch!

Transportation

Click Here to Find My Bus

Traffic Flow

Please review this GIF for an overview of how traffic will flow during arrival and dismissal. Students will be allowed to enter the building at 7:50 a.m. (Late Arrival Days: 9:30 a.m.). Dismissal will begin at 4:00 p.m. each day.

ARMSTraffic Flow

CAR RIDER LOOP / WALKERS

For the safety of our students, please do not move our parking cones in any area that is placed to direct traffic. Our traffic signage is expected to be completed soon. Just a few reminders for safety…
1 - The front car rider loop is a “ONE WAY” at all times. Please do not exit the front parking lot, turning right. It is a “left turn” only to follow the car rider loop. Our car rider loop is a double-stacking lane in one direction at all times. “ONE WAY” signs will be posted soon!
2 - The stop sign in the curve of the car rider line was placed there on accident. You may disregard this sign and continue to proceed around the car rider loop to help continue to flow of drop-offs/pick-ups. Please be patient and kind as you merge into one lane in the car rider loop.
3 - Do not drive through cones in the parking lot. We have had to replace several cones that have been destroyed by cars running over them.
4 - In the car rider loop, please encourage your child to be ready to “unload” as soon as your car stops in front of the school (Under the awning area). This helps us move the line faster, get you through the car rider loops faster, and get kids in the building on time. We appreciate you for always “pulling all the way down” before you stop! The thumbs up, smiles, and waves are all in appreciation!!!
If your child is a walker, remind them to proceed home as soon as they are dismissed. We have too many students that are hanging out in front of the school/on campus that should be leaving the campus when they are dismissed. Students found not leaving the campus immediately will receive consequences.

Get Your Swag ON!

Swag 2025-2026

We are just 1 week(s) away from the Autumn Ridge Back-to-School Sale! Your custom flyer and details are below.

Sale Details

  • Sale Dates: 8/4/2025 - 9/9/2025

  • 25% off all merchandise

  • Free shipping on orders over $100

  • Use code SCHOOL25 at checkout

Important Links:

  • Store Link: https://1stplace.sale/115660

  • Social Flyer: JPG

  • Printable PDF Flyer: JPG | PDF

District News

Humble ISD-25-26 Claendar
No Phone Policy

For more information on the phone policy, click on this link.

Athletic Tickets

Click here to get more information on how to purchase athletic tickets.

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Location:
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Phone:
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Principal: Shalanda Burks
6th Grade Assistant Principal: Jose Villarreal
7th Grade Assistant Principal: Stephanie Clarke-Brooks
8th Grade Assistant Principals: Demerick Johnson
6th, 7th & 8th Grade Academic Assistant Principal: Amber Williams