ASMS
Middle School Grades 6-8
Innovative Teaching
Student-Centered Learning
Student thoughts on ASMS
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!
A huge thank you and congratulations to everyone in our ASMS community who took part in this year's Wineglass Marathon events!
We are incredibly proud of the student volunteers who demonstrated outstanding leadership and school spirit by running the ASMS Water Station. Your energy, enthusiasm, and dedication kept the runners hydrated and motivated throughout the race.
We also want to send a massive shout-out to all the students, families, and staff members who laced up their running shoes to participate in the Wineglass 5K. Whether you were handing out water or crossing the finish line, your commitment to community service and wellness makes our school community shine. Way to go, ASMS!