AFES PTA NEWS - May 23, 2025

Final PTA Meeting: Please join us on Tuesday, May 27 at 06:00PM in the AFES cafeteria for our last PTA meeting of the school year. We will be voting on budget and board officers for next school year. 

Spirit Night

Join us Wednesday, May 28, from 5:00-9:00PM at FRESH Local Ice Cream🍦located at 109 N. Salem Street in downtown Apex for our last Spirit Night of the school year! A part of your visit’s proceeds will go directly back to our PTA. We hope to see you there!

Parent Presentation - Social Media and Our Kids

Wednesday, May 28th, at 6:00pm, Apex Friendship Middle School - Auditorium 

Please join our school Social Worker, Mark Cowell, as he shares a presentation for both AFES and AFMS parents/guardians. This presentation will give parents an understanding of the impact that social media has on our society and our own mental health. You will leave with skills on how to find balance in your life and ways to protect you and your loved ones from the impact. The presentation is intended for parents/guardians only. If you have questions, please reach out to Mark Cowell, mcowell@wcpss.net.

Order a Yearbook

Yearbooks ordered prior to early May will be given out to students on Tuesday, May 27. Yearbooks can be purchased anytime. They will include a $5.99 shipping fee and be sent to your residence. Our yearbook is only possible through the work of both school staff and parents under the direction of Mrs. Tucker. Purchase yearbooks here: https://web.treering.com/create-account/1016681005914421?PassCode=1016681005914421

Thank you! 

Fun Fridays

June 6 - Occupation Day

EOG Remediation & Readministration Information

AFES 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will take the EOG State Test at the end of this school year. Should your child meet the criteria for our EOG remediation and re-administration program, you will receive an invitation for your child to attend the program after the EOG testing concludes. For your planning purposes, the program at AFES will take place on 6/16 and 6/17. For students that participate transportation will be provided if needed. More information will be shared about remediation & readministration with the families of students that meet the criteria once testing is completed.

Save the Date for Open House

Open House for grades 1-5 will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 4:00-6:00PM. 

Traffic during Open House: You will be able to park in the student lot at the high school and walk to the school. We will have a few spaces in front of the school for those who need a space close to the building.

Apex Friendship High School Patriot Sports Summer Camps

Registration is open for rising 1st-8th grade students (boys and girls). For more information regarding camp offerings and to sign up your child, please visit https://www.afhspatriotscamps.com/.

🗓️ 2025-2026 WCPSS Traditional Calendar 🗓️ 

https://www.wcpss.net/cms/lib/NC01911451/Centricity/Domain/19/25-26%20TRAD%20v3.pdf

Connect with us!📱💻

Email: afespta@gmail.com

Website: https://afepta.membershiptoolkit.2.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/458174920518122/

Instagram: @afes_pta 

Be a CHAMPION for your child by Joining The PTA!

Our PTA’s mission is to advocate for our children and provide outstanding programs that empower our community. Teachers, staff, parents and grandparents can join the PTA. Please contact AFES PTA President Amy Skorich at afespta@gmail.com, to learn how you can make a positive difference. Become a member today! 

You will be directed to GiveBacks for membership signup