ASMS
Middle School Grades 6-8
Innovative Teaching
Student-Centered Learning
We are pleased to share that representatives from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) recently visited The Alternative School for Math and Science to provide an informative session for students on Hands-Only CPR and heart disease awareness. This initiative is part of LECOM's ongoing commitment to community health education and aligns with their collaboration with the American Heart Association to promote life-saving skills.
During the presentation, students learned that approximately 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in homes and residential settings, highlighting the importance of immediate response. The LECOM team emphasized that Hands-Only CPR, which involves calling 911 and pushing hard and fast in the center of the chest, can double or even triple a victim's chance of survival.
In addition to the student session, ASMS faculty and staff members also completed CPR certification training as part of the school’s broader commitment to health and safety. By equipping both students and adults in our community with essential emergency response skills, we are building a safer and more prepared environment for all.
We extend our gratitude to LECOM for their dedication to community outreach and for empowering our students and staff with the tools to respond effectively in emergency situations.
For a visual demonstration of Hands-Only CPR, you can watch the following instructional video:
Over the weekend of March 21, ASMS 6th grader Emerie and 7th grader Maryn lit up the stage at the Moxie Dance Competition in Syracuse, performing with the Leslie School of Dance.
Emerie earned a Special Judges’ Award for her exceptional ballet skills, along with an impressive 4th Place Overall finish for her solo. Maryn wowed the judges in multiple performances. Her trio, Coffee Break, took 4th Place. Both girls danced in two group routines—Production, which placed 6th, and Lyrical, which took home 3rd Place! Although she didn’t compete this time, fellow ASMS student Jiya also trains with Leslie School of Dance and is an active part of the studio community.
We are so proud of these students for their dedication, teamwork, and artistry. Congratulations to Emerie, Maryn, and Jiya—keep dancing and inspiring!