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Middle School Forensics Competition Scheduled for Thursday, March 11
2010, Mar 9 – On Thursday, March 11, the Amelia Academy Middle School Forensics Team will depart from school at 8:10 a.m. for the competition at Blessed Sacrament Huguenot. The bus will return to school at approximately 2:30 p.m. Please be sure to use the following dress code: boys should wear a sport coat or sweater with a dress shirt and tie, dress slacks (no jeans), dress shoes or nice dark shoes (no flip flops); girls should wear their best school dress (church attire), pantsuit or dress slacks may be worn for monologue (oral interpretation) only, and dress shoes (no flip flops). Practice, practice, practice and we’ll see you on Thursday ready to roll!
Middle School Lady Patriots Back-to-back Champions!
2010, Mar 5 – Our Middle School Lady Patriots are back to back champions in the Millwood League. Our team beat Central Virginia Home School 22 to 11 Thursday night in the championship basketball game. Way to play with heart and passion girls! We are so proud of you!
AA Cheerleader Receives Recognition
2010, Mar 1 – Congratulations Rebecca Benson for receiving the all-academic award for JV Cheerleading. Great job!
AA Basketball Players Receive VCC Honors
2010, Mar 1 – Congratulations to the following basketball players in receiving honors from VCC play:
Kirill S. – All Conference
Chris H. – Honorable Mention
Austin H. – All Academic
Lexi P. – All Conference
Nina B. – Honorable Mention
Kristyn C. – Honorable Mention
Dasha S. – Honorable Mention
Lexi P. – All Academic
Lexi P. also made the all-tournament team.
Congrats everyone. You make us proud!
Southside Pride versus the Harlem Ambassadors Basketball Show
2010, Feb 24 – Several members of the Academy family will be participating in the “Southside Pride” Amelia Lions Club versus the Harlem Ambassadors Basketball Show on Wednesday, March 17, at 7 p.m. in the Amelia County High School Gym. Come out and enjoy a night of family entertainment featuring a high energy basketball matchup. The Southside Pride is coached by Dave Robbins, VUU head men’s basketball coach, and players include many former VUU college players and our own alum, Will Femeni. Advance tickets are $6 for students and $7 for adults. Purchase tickets at Cox & Company, Dick’s Place or Amelia County High School. Donate a pair of eye glasses and get a free drink at the game. For more information, visit the Harlem Ambassadors’ Web site at www.harlemambassadors.com.
Mark Your Calendars for Our Upcoming LPT Meeting
2010, Feb 4 – Please join us for our upcoming LPT meeting that has been rescheduled for Monday, March 1, at 7 p.m. Trooper Watson and Sheriff Walker will be drugs and gang activity. Trooper Watson said they were very excited about coming. They plan to bring materials for discussion and will leave time for a question/answer session.
Sending Out a Great Big Thanks!
2010, Jan 29 – The Amelia Academy family would like to thank Mrs. Wendy McClure and Mr. Rocky DeMascio for the wonderful bright clean Café — the good scrubbing and some new chairs made it look brand new.
Mark Your Calendars for Our Upcoming LPT Meeting
2010, Jan 25 – Please join us for our upcoming LPT meeting on Monday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. Trooper Watson and Sheriff Walker will be drugs and gang activity. Trooper Watson said they were very excited about coming. They plan to bring materials for discussion and will leave time for a question/answer session.
Register for the Annual "Patriot Swing" Golf Tournament
2010, Jan 19 – The League of Parents and Teachers is taking registrations for the annual "Patriot Swing" Golf Tournament to be held on Saturday, March 20, at the Manor Golf Club in Farmville. Come out and play while supporting Amelia Academy! Find out more 
Amelia Academy Hosts Australian Basketball Teams
2010, Jan 11 – During the past week, Amelia Academy students, parents and teachers hosted Australian basketball teams. The girls and boys varsity teams played their Aussie counterparts in games on January 6 and January 9. Read more
Amelia Academy Enrichment Class Tours Wilton House
Participants in the Amelia Academy Lower School enrichment class visited Wilton House on Dec. 18, 2009, where they experienced an 18th century Christmas at the historic James River plantation that was moved to the west end of Richmond. Read more
Beef Festival Committee Needs Your Help
The Beef Festival Committee needs your help and support A.S.A.P.! With the help of Alumni, patrons, parents, and students the festival has raised more than $700,000 for the Academy over the last 30 years. This contribution to the school is put to use in several ways, the most important is that it helps keep tuition cost competitive. Read more
Let's Make this Holiday Special
2009, Dec 7 Update – We also are collecting non-perishable food items. Both parents wear size large.
2009, Dec 2 – The Student Government Organization is once again asking for your help in making Christmas a special time for a special family. This family has three children:
- Boy age 11. He wears size 10-12. He likes Jeff Gordon and racing. He likes to play with Air Hogs (action toys which can be purchased at Walmart or Target).
- Girl age 9. She wears size 10-12. She loves to read. She is a girly-girl.
- Girl age 6. She wears size 7-8. She is also a girly-girl. She likes dolls and dress up, frilly things.
Thank you all for your spirit of giving at this time of year. The families that we help are very appreciative. You make Christmas come alive for them.
Amelia Academy Juniors and Seniors Attend University of Richmond Classes
2009, Nov 30 – The junior and senior classes at Amelia Academy attended Professor Patti Carey's communications classes at the University of Richmond last Monday, November 23. Read more 
Student Handbook Available Online
2009, Nov 30 – The Amelia Academy Student Handbook contains information students and parents are likely to need to ensure a successful school year. Please visit the handbook site using the link in the blue bar above. If you have any questions, please contact us at contactus@ameliaacademy.com or (804) 561-2270.
Fall Festival Proceeds Go To Amelia Christmas Mother
2009, Nov 16 – As the season of giving approaches, Amelia Academy made a donation to the Amelia Christmas Mother, Mrs. Sylvia Reid, which represented the proceeds from this year's November 7 Fall Festival. "Admission" to the event was a can of food. The annual festival is a project of the Academy's LPT. Read more
AA Honors Local Veterans
2009, Nov 16 – Veterans from the area were honored by Amelia Academy at the annual Veteran's Day program held on Saturday, November 14, in the school gymnasium. Masters of ceremonies were members of the junior class, Bob A., Nina B., and Lexi P. Read more
Amelia Academy Students Compete in Science Fair
2009, Nov 16 – Through the fall, Amelia Academy students in grades six through nine have been developing hypotheses and testing their predictions. As seventh-grader Tyler M. said, "it [his project] was fun and interesting." The results of his and the other students' work comprise the annual Science Fair competition. Read more
All VCC Soccer Team
2009, Nov 6 – Congratulations Chris H. for being named the VCC Most Valuable Player for the Fall 2009 Varsity Soccer Season. Also, congrats to Chris H., Austin A. and Tucker L. for making the All VCC Team. Our academy team had a great season and you all made us proud!
MS Patriots Soccer Win vs. Steward
2009, Oct 7 – AA Middle School Patriots Soccer team defeated Steward School 1-0 on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Congratulations Coach Queen, Daniel and the squad for your awesome teamwork.
Veterans Day Program in November
This year the Academy's Veterans Day program will be on November 14 at 7 p.m. Call to Parents
Lady Patriots Victory
2009, Oct 5 – Congratulations Lady Patriots on your victories over New Community School on Monday, Oct. 5 (JV 2-0 and Varsity 3-0).
Varsity Soccer Defeats WECS 7-2
2009, Sep 22 – Congratulations to the varsity soccer squad as they defeated West End Christian School 7-2 Tuesday, Sept. 22. Goals were scored by Chris (4), Bob, Taylor and Holt.
Our Book Fair is Coming Soon!
Amelia Academy is excited about our upcoming Book Fair from Oct. 23 to Nov. 4. An amazing selection of books is headed our way! At the Book Fair you will find the latest and finest titles for kids, as well as books of interest to parents. Mark your calendar for our Family Event where the whole family can join in the fun. And, you can contribute books to your child's classroom library. The Book Fair is a great way to get everyone excited about reading. See you there! Find out more
– Mrs. Berry, Library Media Specialist
AA wins Battle of the Brains!
2009, Sep 21 – Amelia Academy wins the first Battle of the Brains competition on Monday, Sept. 21, with a score of 220 to 140 against Thomas Jefferson High School. The competition will be aired on Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. on WTVR 6. Congratulations Tucker, Nathan, Josh, Nathan, Mr. Farnitano, Lexi, Evie, Sarah and Jack! Read more
AA Varsity Soccer Takes Stewart with 2-1 Victory
2009, Sep 17 – Amelia Academy's Varsity Soccer team beat Steward School 2-1 (our first in school history) in their game on Thursday, Sept. 17. The team played an awesome game with Pake and Chris taking the goals. Keep watching, there's much more to come from our Varsity Soccer team.
AA Begins Varsity Soccer Season
2009, Sep 15 – Varsity soccer season began on Tuesday, September 15, as AA gave Christchurch a run for their money with the final score of 1-2. We'll get them next time guys! Check out our schedule
Grandparents – We Love You!
2009, Sep 14 – AA celebrated Grandparents' Day with a luncheon on Monday, Sept. 14. Thanks to all for coming out and enjoying lunch with us. There was wonderful entertainment provided by the lower school, service provided by middle and upper school and scrumptious food made up special by our in-house café – YUM! Thanks again to all who visited and assisted with this grand event!
Students Remember Victims of 9/11
2009, Sep 11 – Before dawn, last Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, Amelia Academy students placed 2,993 American flags on the front lawn, each representing a life lost in the 9/11 tragedy. Later that morning, students, faculty, parents, and other local citizens held the Academy's second Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. Read more
Volleyball Season is Underway
2009, Sep 2 – Patriot fans got a glimpse of everything we were hoping to see for the 2009-10 Volleyball season Tuesday evening. Although losing the season openers to Southampton Academy, both the JV and Varsity teams came out with strong first games. We look forward to a very exciting season! Check out our schedule
Welcome to the new Amelia Academy Web site!
2009, Aug 24 – While still a work in progress, we hope you like our Web site's new look. In addition to improving the site navigation, we've added a number of features to the home page: a feature image of a student, teacher or alum that will soon be accompanied by a profile story; areas for news stories and photo galleries; and an events section to keep you up-to-date on everything happening at the Academy.
From the home page to the interior pages, more is still to come. If you have suggestions as we add photos and content to enhance the new site, please send them to us at contactus@ameliaacademy.com. And, stay tuned!