Giving Tuesday Benefits the Staff Appreciation Fund
Support our amazing staff by making a donation to the TMS Staff Appreciation Fund! The suggested donation amount…
Support our amazing staff by making a donation to the TMS Staff Appreciation Fund! The suggested donation amount…
Gift Food-Insecure Families with a Happier Holiday Blessing Baskets help families in need at Avondale Elementary, The Museum…
Decatur, Georgia — Cognia® names The Museum School of Avondale Estates a 2024 Cognia® School of Distinction for…
Fall Fest is back Friday, October 25th! Join us for The Museum School’s annual Fall Fest on October…
TMS BOOK DRIVE! The Museum School wants to be sure that every TMS Explorer has a book collection at…
Shop Our Uniform Sale During Fall Fest! Our next Recycled Uniform Sale will be October 25th during Fall…
Join us October 11 from 4:30 – 6:30 on the TMS field to kick off Pride weekend in…
Don’t miss the Museum School Chorus sing the National Anthem prior to the Hawks v Wizards game on…
We will host two after school book clubs in October featuring books about Hispanic heritage and by Hispanic…
We are so excited that so many of you are enjoying The Museum School’s 2024-2025 dedicated online spirit…
Hold the Smartphone is a parent-led initiative to delay social media and/or smartphones for K-8 students. Learn more…
Please mark your calendar for curriculum night! Parents and Guardians of our K-4 Explorers will come on Wednesday,…
Join us for our Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Friday, October 18th 5:00pm to 7:00 p.m. on the TMS…
Middle Grades Houses sorted new and 6th grade Explorers this afternoon to much excitement! Mission Statement: The Museum…
SUSTAINABILITY IN THE CAFETERIA TMS is proud to announce our partnership with CompostNow! Your Explorers will be composting…
August 2024 marks the beginning of our 15th year! Let’s celebrate this milestone by elevating the unique, top-priorities…
S.T.E.P. stands for Stepping Toward Educational Progress. This unique after-school enrichment program focuses on the holistic growth of…
What: Removal and Replacement of Small and Large Diameter Pipes Where: At and Near The Museum School, Beginning…
First Grade Explorers have been working on an exciting project this spring in STEM class. During thier third…
Thank you for attending the 2024 State of the School presentation. In case you missed it, or want…
Students, join us July 30th for a kick off celebration with your new teachers while parents and guardians…
Do you know a dedicated parent who has great ideas for our growing and diverse school community? Someone…
The Museum School’s Katherine Kelbaugh, Ph.D. was awarded the Johnnye V. Cox Award on Tuesday April 23 by…
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month, and Jewish Heritage Month, and April was Arab…
Shop now for next year’s school supplies and a portion will be donated to TMS PTO. Supply kits…
Monday, April 8th’s Solar Eclipse Though DeKalb County Schools has announced that their students will have a virtual…
September 15, 2023 At a ceremony today in DeKalb County, State School Superintendent Richard Woods awarded the Musuem…
LET’S PARTY! PLEASE JOIN US FOR A CAREGIVERS AND KIDS DANCE! COME DRESSED TO IMPRESS! DJ *** Photobooth…
50th Anniversary of Hip Hop: The South Got Something to Say TMS Celebrates Black History Month Friday, February…
Save the Date: March1st Career Day at The Museum School Time: 9am-12pm Location: The Museum School Get involved!…
The Museum School is hosting a Prospective Educator Open House on February 6th, 2024 at 6:00 pm. This…
All kids deserve to learn in a safe, supportive and caring environment. The Great Kindness Challenge provides powerful…
Make plans to come out and support TMS Basketball this Winter! All Museum School HOME games are played…
Museum School parents, students, and teachers may be familiar with Camp Scene Environmental Adventures from their auction donation and…
EDUCATORS, COME CHECK OUT THE MUSEUM IN A BOX PROGRAM! You are invited to preview our K-5 grade…
Middle Grades Houses welcomed new and 6th grade Explorers this afternoon to much excitement! Mission Statement: The Museum…
Thank you for attending the 2023 State of the School presentation. In case you missed it, or want…
Return to School Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, July 25, 2023 – 7:00 pm (TMS Cafeteria) Please join school…
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS OVER THE SUMMER Children who receive free or reduced-price school meals can…
Celebrate Mr. Stewart Week! May 15 – Students and Staff: Grab a notecard from your teacher and write…
TMS PTO invites you to picnic with your TMS student during lunch on Friday, May 12th! Bring your…
Join us May 5th for a Broadway Variety Show presented by TMS Chorus and Musical Theater. A $2…
STEP 1 OF 3 “ACCEPTANCE” The attached checklist offers a detailed list of required documents to ensure acceptance, Step…
During Unit 3, Second Grade students participated in the representative process through a t-shirt design contest. Students were…
On Friday, March 31, we will celebrate reading at TMS by enjoying reading activities throughout the day. This…
Join us March 30th at 7:30 PM in the Cafetorium to learn how you can get involved with…
We are thrilled to announce The Museum School has been awarded a garden rejuvenation grant from the Captain…
UPDATED 8/5/24 In alignment with the CDC, The Museum School is updating its COVID-19 policy. Effective immediately, anyone who…
All kids deserve to learn in a safe, supportive and caring environment. The Great Kindness Challenge provides powerful…
The Museum School is hosting a Prospective Educator Open House on January 31st, 2023 at 6:30 pm. This…
You’re Invited December 5th 5:00 – 7:00 PM The Stratford Pub, Avondale Come out to enjoy holiday chamber…
Our TMS 2022-2023 calendar has been updated to include Explorer Days. Explorer Days will be five independent learning…
Hi TMS Families, If you need assistance with food or gifts this holiday season, The Museum School would…
If you need assistance with food or gifts this holiday season, listed below are agencies within the metro…
Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir is a…
Nine public charter schools to receive aid to open or expand. ATLANTA, GA (statewide) – Sept. 8, 2022…
National Red Ribbon Week Red Ribbon Week takes place each year from October 23 through 31st. Join us…
Environmental Ed students have been working hard on a “Be Idle Free” project to raise awareness in our…
Dear Parents, During the week of January 31st through February 4th we will be focusing on the importance…
Greetings 8th Grade Parents, TMS 8th grade students had the opportunity to take the PSAT 8/9 in October.…
TMS Athletics in conjunction with the Music Program is again offering an amazing day and night at State…
We are excited for our TMS 2021 Grandparents’ Day! All grandparents, relatives, or family friends are invited to…
Middle Grades Houses welcomed new and 6th grade Explorers Friday afternoon on the TMS field, our first in…
Girls on the Run will be returning to TMS this fall! Early registration for Girls on the Run…
The 2022 State of the School Presentation slides and recording are available by clicking the links. Thanks to all of the families…
Dear Families, Today was the culmination of our Black History Month celebration. Over the course of the last…
The Museum School is committed to ensuring that all students have access to the materials, supplies, and resources…
Committee members are responsible for ensuring the school is on track to meet its strategic and charter goals…
Give TMS a (Virtual) High Five! Help us boost our parent participation rate for the 19-20 school year…
Hello Parents, During the last week of school, students will be able to participate in specific activities each…
Contact your School Social Worker to address your family being displaced, and/ or any social, behavioral or emotional…
As we know, diversity and cultural responsiveness are embedded in our daily life here at TMS. During some…
We are excited to announce a new partnership with Art in Schools. We have been working with the…
The Museum School is hosting a Prospective Educator Open House on February 11th, 2020 at 6pm. This open…
The Museum School is doing our part to give back this holiday season by hosting a toy drive…
Overview: We’re Girl Scout Troop 4044, and we are raising money for our school garden. The Museum School…
The DeKalb Branch of the NAACP selected Dr. Katherine Kelbaugh as one of five nominees for the Narvie…
Presented by The Museum School Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best…
What is it: The mission of the PCDE is to advance diversity at The Museum School of Avondale…
October 25th – November 22nd Statistics show that 1 in 7.5 people, or an estimated 755,00 people, in…
Grandparents, relatives, or family friends are invited to join their student for an Expedition to TMS on Friday,…
FUNdraiser: October 23rd Picnic in the TMS Field with your Explorer on Wednesday, October 23rd! Join your student…
At the Museum School there are many ways you can be engaged with our efforts to build a…
The Museum School believes in the importance of diversity, inclusiveness and equity and is committed to developing good…
Diversity. Inclusiveness. Equity. These are core tenants of The Museum School and are essential to the success of…
DeKalb County School District (DCSD) parents will have another opportunity to earn their General Education Diploma (GED) through…
Middle Grades Houses welcomed new and 6th grade Explorers Friday afternoon amid cheers and a few (happy) tears.…
Please review the “Application Instructions” section at the bottom of this release if you would like to apply.…
Girls on the Run will be returning to TMS this fall. Lottery registration for Girls on the Run…
The Museum School of Avondale Estates opened its state-of-the-art media center last week with a ribbon cutting ceremony…
Help Students Start the Year Off Right! The Lost Druid is sponsoring a school supply drive to benefit…
The Board of Directors of The Museum School of Avondale Estates unanimously appointed Mike Stewart, currently principal at…
By Emily Halevy I’d heard about Adela Yelton long before I met her. Stories of a local hero…
Please support our 7th grade service project by sponsoring a student for each kilometer he/she completes in our…
Ice Cream Social Friday, May 24th Kindergarten – 5th Grade: GYM Students will build their sundaes in the…
Dear Prospective Career Day Participant, Career Day at the Museum School will be held on Friday, May 10,…
Register now for the Explorer Dash 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Sunday, April 14th, 2019 Routes will…
In response to the school’s growth and in support of its strategic plan, The Museum School of Avondale…
Be careful what you wish for, as Stephen Sondheims and James Lapines cockeyed fairytale comes to life in…
The Georgia Charter School Association (GCSA) announced Friday, February 15, that The Museum School of Avondale Estates has…
Over the past year and a half, our Museum School Staff and Governing Board have been engaging in…
STEP 1 OF 3 “ACCEPTANCE” The attached checklist offers a detailed list of required documents to ensure acceptance, Step…
Our open enrollment for 2019-2020 closed in February and our lottery was run immediately thereafter. We are currently…
A message from DeKalb County School District Dear Students and Parents: We are pleased to offer the Scientific…
PTO is running a special fundraiser to purchase appreciation gifts for those teachers and support staff who are…
Did you know that students will be participating in the Great Kindness Challenge this week? Your child will receive a special…
The Museum School Board of Directors is seeking volunteers for its various committees and candidates for several upcoming…
School Lunch Over Winter Break DeKalb County Public School System will be offering free lunch to students on…
Open enrollment will begin in January 2019 The Museum School of Avondale Estates, a free, innovative K-8 public…
TMS Beta students are raising money this month for Heifer International’s “Milk Money” program that provides milk at…
Welcome to the very first “Battle of the Giving” between Staff and Students! Staff: Pet Drive for Lifeline…
We are super excited to announce that TMS will have an author visit for 4th, 6th, and 7th…
Middle School Chorus and Orchestra students are now selling buckets of pre-portioned cookie dough (drop and bake!) as…
“My favorite part of the house system is getting to know other middle schoolers, and dress up in…
Curriculum night offers parents an opportunity to learn about classroom routines and procedures, class values and expectations, curriculum, and…
GREENER GRASS ICE CREAM SOCIAL Greener Grass is Filming a Movie at The Museum School Sunday, August 12th…
In addition to having a theatre class this year, we are offering free Drama Clubs as an after…
Ice Cream Social Friday, May 25th Kindergarten – 5th Grade: GYM Students will build their sundaes in the…
By Emily Halevy I recently had a meeting with Principal Kelbaugh to discuss fundraising efforts for the school.…
STUDENTS SELECTED FROM THE WAITLIST SUBSEQUENT TO THE 2018-2019 LOTTERY STEP 1 OF 3 “ACCEPTANCE” The attached checklist…
Join us for the most fun family event of the year! PTO will be providing entertainment, water &…
You can’t stop the beat in this big and bold adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical about one…
The Museum School is having its annual Career Day Event on Tuesday, May 8, 2018! It is our…
Little Shop of Stories Book Fair 3/27 – 3/30 Please sign up to volunteer as we will need…
Photo: Museum School of Avondale Estates Principal Katherine Kelbaugh, center, celebrates being named the Georgia Charter Schools Association…
The shuttle (our school bus partner School District Services) will run a loop from the parking lot of…
As we know, diversity and cultural responsiveness embed our daily school days here at TMS. During some months…
Join us for the 5th Annual Explorer Dash 5K and 1 mile Fun Run Location: The Museum School…
Due to filming, Willis Park will be closed to all pedestrian traffic on March 12th and 13th. The…
Friday, February 9th | 6:00-8:30pm Do you want a date night without the price of a sitter? Look…
Want to give your favorite teacher/staff member or a friend flowers for Valentines Day? The TMS 8th graders…
By Emily Halevy “History is made by the persistent, who know that their efforts pile up, day by…
In 2018, TMS representatives were featured in a segment on Focus Atlanta to discuss the school’s uniqueness and…
Why is TMS focusing on increasing diversity across the student population? In our new charter, the TMS board of directors,…
The new report shows that 1 in 7.5 people, or an estimated 755,400 people, in metro Atlanta and north…
Show your Museum School spirit with long and short sleeve shirts, coozies, pop sockets, hats, and so much…
Friday, November 10th | 6:00 – 8:30 PM Middle School Chorus and Orchestra are hosting a movie night…
By Emily Halevy Nearly everyone who lives in the South, and most certainly everyone in the Decatur/Avondale area…
Join us for Carnival Games & Family Fun From 5-8 PM Fall Fest 2017 will feature carnival-style games which…
TMS is welcoming a very exciting guest in October, thanks to the wonderful Little Shop of Stories! Kimberly…
Do you have life experience or tips for navigating the world that you’d like to share with our…
Attention Middle School students and parents! The Silent Auction is asking for Middle Schoolers to give back! Students…
On Monday, August 21, a solar eclipse will be visible everywhere in North America for the first time…
We are excited to announce auditions for Seussical the Musical. All motivated 3rd-6th graders are invited to audition!…
The Museum School Music Department is looking to purchase a class set of ukuleles, and you can help!…
Grades 6-8 follow the Core Values of The Museum School, but additionally participate in a program called 7 Mindsets that elaborates on our Core Values and provides the social and emotional framework middle schoolers need to grow as they approach adulthood.
Rising 7th graders, Izzy Sears, Avery Grace, Maggie Reetz, Zoe Daniel, and Scout Fletcher (not pictured) are in Washington,…
The Delta Community Credit Union Youth Month Essay Contest asks students why it is wise to save money.…
This semester, fifth graders at The Museum School tackled a variety of community improvement projects. Working with guidelines…
Garden Club really grew this year! Here’s a look back at the numbers: Don’t Miss… Garden Club’s healthy…
By Emily Halevy It’s hard to be a parent at The Museum School and not hear the name…
The Explorer Volume 7 was produced by the Museum School’s student yearbook club and a team of teacher…
Students and staff are excited to show off their last unit of study for the year on Exhibit…
You can read anywhere, anytime, and virtually anything this summer, because Get Georgia Reading partner myON is delivering…
Thank you everyone who volunteered for Career Day at The Museum School! Students enjoyed hearing from such a wide…
Ice Cream Social Friday, May 26th Kindergarten – 5th Grade: GYM Students will build their sundaes in the…
A message from board chair, Andy Huff: Great News for The Museum School During the state of Georgia’s Board…
Congratulations sixth grade orchestra for earning first place in Orchestra Division IA at the Music in the Parks…
Watch The Video! Sunday, April 30, 2017 Come rock out with the dads from The Museum School! All…
PARENT CAMPAIGN The Foundation’s inaugural 2016-2017 Curator Circle annual fund replaces the Parent Campaigns of years past. The goal…
Save the date for upcoming TMS Chorus performances! Friday, April 28th: Junior Chorus performance The Movies the Music, Celebrating…
We are writing out of concern after learning that teens and pre-teens both here and across the nation…
By Emily Halevy I met Shirley Harris late last year at a Curator’s Circle event. After a brief…
Middle School Chorus and Orchestra are hosting a movie and game night Friday, April 14th from 6:00-8:30pm. You…
Support The Museum School Garden Club at Opening Day of the Avondale Estates Farmers Market! Sunday, April 23rd…
Friday, March 31st The entire school will spend an entire day devoted to reading. Kindergarteners through Fifth Graders…
In a winter full of exploration, our middle school students have been making scientific discoveries, relating math lessons…
A club to learn about local and migratory bird language and behavior. What are those sounds? All those…
TMS is organizing another school-wide “On the Same Page” program like we did in conjunction with Little Shop…
The Board of Directors of The Museum School is responsible for ensuring that the academic program of The…
These past weeks in STEM, students in grades 3,4,and 5 are researching a famous STEM figure and presenting…
WE’RE BACK!!! This spring, The Kilometer Kids Running Club will be back at The Museum School. Due to…
We will be celebrating our amazing teachers and staff the week of February 6-10. There are tons of…
In our blog series, “Why The Museum School Works for Us,” aimed at prospective TMS families, we introduce…
The Museum School ranks third of 709 Georgia schools in raising the most money in this fall’s Pennies…
Please check out these helpful links… Greatschools.org has put together 10 key questions to ask when choosing a…
On Friday, November 11th, the Founders Club, parents, donors and foundations, and TMS staff members, gathered together to…
By Emily Halevy Brian and Lisa Deutsch have been a part of the TMS family since the very…
The Museum School of Avondale Estates has been named one of the top performing middle schools in the…
Congratulations, TMS girls who crossed the finish line at the recent Girls on the Run 5K at Turner…
By Emily Halevy You all may recognize the Crownover name from TMS Auction Night. Dean Crownover is the…
In our blog series, “Why The Museum School Works for Us,” aimed at prospective TMS families, we introduce…
“You are smart. You are kind. You are intelligent. You are amazing!” Many students hear these positive affirmations…
Dear Parents and TMS Community, This evening during its regularly scheduled public Business Meeting, the DeKalb County School…
Want to spread some joy this holiday season? The TMS Beta Club is collecting toys for Toys for…
WHO is The Museum School Foundation? We are supporters. We are the ambassadors of our children’s success –…
By Emily Halevy As a new parent at The Museum School, I understood that the school was special.…
Back by popular demand, the PTO is hosting a Builder Bunch Parent’s Night Out on Friday, December 9,…
IS YOUR FAMILY PREPARING FOR HIGH SCHOOL? Did you know that most high schools have admission requirements –…
Each year, we dedicate a certain portion of funds raised at the auction to a special cause. We…
Katherine Applegate Friday, November 11 We are so excited to announce that our school has been chosen to…
We need your old tennis shoes! The TMS Girls on the Run team is collecting used running shoes…
One of The Museum School’s most popular events is evolving! Take your parents to Lunch this year was…
Well over 700 attended Fall Fest this year, nearly double the number of expected attendees! Thank you to…
The Museum School of Avondale Estates has been named a recipient of the 2016 Governor’s Awards for the…
Make plans to join your student for lunch on Wednesday, October 26th. Feel free to bring a lunch…
Thrive Homes would love to be one of the small things that contributes to the greatness of The Museum School. Thrive is…
Each year, the school successfully operates on the annual per-student allotment we receive from the DeKalb County School…
Learning expeditions are well underway at The Museum School! Recently, our first grade explorers visited the Tellus Science…
8th grade is kicking off their second annual clothing drive starting this week! We are collecting child and…
Save the date October 11th for the music department fundraiser at Kimball House. Dine at the restaurant that…
Join us for Carnival Games & Family Fun From 5-8 PM Pick up your activity wristbands and concessions punch…
TMS will be participating in Atlanta Humane Society’s Walk for the Animals on October 16th in Atlantic Station.…
Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming!!! Plan to shop beginning at 3:00pm on Tuesday, September 27 in the media center! Hours: Tuesday,…
We need your help in preventing the spread of lice! Read more about head lice here. Despite popular belief, lice/nits can…
It’s time to register for fall electives from Connect After School. All classes begin the week of August 22nd…
This fall TMS will have teams in the following sports: Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country Running Girls’ Volleyball…
It’s been a busy summer of construction at The Museum School and things are still a little…dusty! As…
As we begin year 7 and welcome new families to our school community, now is a great time to gain…
Yearbooks have arrived and will be ready for pickup during Open House on Tuesday, August 2nd. Yearbooks are customized,…
The Museum School of Avondale Estates held a bridging ceremony on May 26 to celebrate the first eighth…
Founders Club Remarks By TMS Board of Directors Chair Andy Huff Made during 8th Grade Bridging Ceremony May…
Ice Cream Social Friday, May 27th Kindergarten – 5th Grade: GYM Students will build their sundaes in the…
Third graders at The Museum School are excited to share the fruits of their labor during Unit 4…
A statewide scoring system places The Museum School of Avondale Estates within the top 6 percent of public…
TMS staffer, Erin Johnson, was honored for her volunteer efforts, including her work with the Winnona Park Elementary…
TMS Annual Middle School Dance will be held on May 7, 2016 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm. Come out…
Thank you Life on Film Photography for taking our class and student portraits. If you have questions about…
The Museum School was recently featured in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, for our unique museum model curriculum and curricular partnerships. Read…
Second Grade at The Museum School explored the sun, moon and stars during Unit Three. See how they…
Register now for the Explorer Dash 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Sunday, April 17th, 2016 Route will…
Phase V Renovations Scheduled for Summer 2016. The Museum School Foundation is proud to announce that the Exceeding Expectations…
The Think Lab and Makerspace project will provide K-8 students and local community members an opportunity to share…
Artifact Interactive in collaboration with The Museum School will guide forty sixth-grade students this week through a series…
Five charter schools from across the state have been selected as finalists for the annual charter school of the…
Dine out and support The Museum School at the same time! Area restaurants love supporting The Museum School,…
Our students have an opportunity to use creativity at every step of the museum process. Students identify their…
Surprise Award Recognizes Excellence in Teachers, School Leaders Decatur, Ga Aug. 27. 2015 Two Museum School of Avondale…
During the 2014/15 school year, Museum School Explorers went on 139 expeditions. These are no ordinary field trips.…
At its heart, ours is a community school. Built by a grass-roots effort, it has, from its inception, enjoyed…
SUSTAINABILITY AS A CORE VALUE The Museum School is dedicated to principles of sustainability – the idea that…
Tamara Kay Willadsen Dec. 5, 1970 – April 12, 2014 Jess Seda Willadsen Sept. 28, 2003 – April…