Located in Balch Springs, A.C. New Middle School is home to approximately 800 Knights in grades 6 through 8. We believe every student is made to excel, and we are committed to equipping future difference makers with the knowledge, character, and confidence to thrive.
The school is named after Ambrose C. New, a former teacher and the first president of the Mesquite ISD School Board following the district’s creation in 1901. His legacy includes 28 years of service as an educator, principal, and superintendent.
Our Feeder Pattern
2025-26 A.C. New Middle School Bell Schedule
Class Period | Class Start | Class End |
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Zero Period | 7:50 AM | 8:05 AM |
1st | 8:10 AM | 8:59 AM |
2nd | 9:02 AM | 9:53 AM |
3rd | 9:56 AM | 10:45 AM |
4th | 10:48 AM | 11:37 AM |
5th | 11:40 AM | 1:04 PM |
6th | 1:07 PM | 1:56 PM |
7th | 1:59 PM | 2:48 PM |
School Starts: 8:10 AM
School Ends: 3:40 PM
Tardy (T) arrival from 8:10 - 8:30 AM
Partial Absence (L) arrival after 8:30 AM to first period or more than 10 minutes late for 2nd - 7th period
Absence (A) arrival after 9:30 AM without excuse or missing individual periods throughout the day
Early Release: 12:45 PM