ASMS
Middle School Grades 6-8
Innovative Teaching
Student-Centered Learning
Student thoughts on ASMS
Sixteen talented ASMS students proudly represented our school at the Junior High Area All-State Festival on November 6-7, performing alongside outstanding musicians from across NYSSMA Zone 15. This festival, held at the Cuba-Rushford Central School District in Cuba, NY, brought together the region's best young musicians, showcasing their dedication and skill. Our students’ journey began with impressive NYSSMA solo performances in April, earning them this prestigious honor. Congratulations to all of our participants for sharing their passion and talent with the community!
Chorus Participants:
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Clara Harris (8)
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Amulya Kodali (8)
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Chinny Okoro (8)
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Natalie Reimel (8)
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Adelaine Swanson (8)
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Quinley Terry (8)
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Zuriel Egboiyi (7)
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Jonathan Fu (7)
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Zoe Merchant (7)
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Luke Robinson (8)
Band Participants:
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Henry Schaut (8)
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Angela Shang (7)
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Annabelle Sun (8)
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Adam Zhou (8)
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Levon Willette (8)
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Ally Galinski (8)
Our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are out in the community, proving that learning at The Alternative School for Math and Science goes far beyond classroom walls! This month, we are thrilled to continue our proud tradition of active citizenship by partnering with local organizations across Corning and the greater Southern Tier.
From packing and sorting at the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, to supporting the Southeast Steuben County Library, to engaging with our friends at the Corning Museum of Glass, our students are rolling up their sleeves to make a tangible impact. These monthly service days are core to the ASMS mission, helping our students develop compassion, practice teamwork, and understand the power of local connection.
We are incredibly grateful to our diverse network of partners—including Dayspring, Spencercrest Nature Center, the YMCA at Watson Woods, local food pantries, and the Corning Children’s Center—for welcoming our students and showing them how small actions create meaningful change.
Mrs. Killian’s 7th-grade scientists have successfully kicked off the year with our highly anticipated Rubber Band Car Rally! Merging the Engineering Design Process with the Elements of Art and Principles of Design, students spent the last few weeks mastering computer-assisted design (CAD) to engineer and 3D print their own custom vehicles.
To qualify for the rally, students had to think critically to meet three strict constraints:
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Fit perfectly within a 180cm x 120cm x 120cm sizing box.
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Travel a minimum of 3 meters using only the stored energy of a rubber band.
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Demonstrate thoughtful, visually compelling aesthetic choices.
After weeks of prototyping, evaluating performance data, and fine-tuning their designs, our student engineers finally put their cars to the ultimate test. It was a thrilling showcase of cross-curricular learning and fast-paced problem solving. This year's 7th graders beat Mrs. Killian's design, winning doughnuts for all!