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ACS Newsletter March 8, 2026
Greetings, Coyote Families. We made it through another great week, and we have a few full weeks upcoming before we get to Spring Break! Please read the entire newsletter for more details and upcoming events! Do Forget! We lost an hour so make sure you wake up early and get to shcool on time! MARK YOUR CALENDARS As a result of the snow, we have to make up time from the school Calendar. Please note that May 13th is a Wednesday, but it will be a FULL day of school and a day of t
J. Marquice Miller
7 days ago7 min read


ACS Newsletter March 1, 2026
Greetings, Coyote Families. Thank you all for a great week. It was full of Project Celebrations, Testing, and ended with a wonderful bowling Night! Let's keep the positive momentum going! MARK YOUR CALENDARS As a result of the snow, we have to make up time from the school Calendar. Please note that May 13th is a Wednesday, but it will be a FULL day of school and a testing day for EOGs. Picture day for Spring and for sports will be March 16th! More information will be shared
J. Marquice Miller
Mar 17 min read


Tax Information for ACS Employees
ACS Employees may download a copy of their 1095-C from their SHP dashboard.
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Feb 232 min read


ACS Newsletter February 22, 2026
Greetings, Coyote Families. As we wrap up another week, I want to share how proud I am of our students. We are almost finished with mid-year testing, and our staff is looking forward to diving into the data this week to ensure we are meeting every child’s needs. The dedication across our hallways is palpable, and we are all hopeful for the major milestones ahead. We’ve started this year strong, and I know we’re all committed to finishing it even stronger. During this busy sea
J. Marquice Miller
Feb 217 min read


ACS Newsletter February 15, 2026
Greetings, Coyote Families. It was a busy week, but a GOOD and fulfilling week! ACS is doing great things, and I can’t wait to see what our next chapters hold. This coming week will be full of Assessments, so please make sure your students are on time and well-rested! One Major update for the wee k… tomorrow, Monday, February 16th, is a school day for all students. This is a makeup day for our recent snow days. 4TH ANNUAL COYOTE CONNECTIONS Thank you all for an amazing turno
J. Marquice Miller
Feb 157 min read


ACS Newsletter February 8, 2026
Greetings, Coyote Families. The end of Trimester 2 is just around the corner. Teachers will continue gathering MOY (Middle Of The Year) data through benchmark assessments, which will inform us of our progress toward our academic goals and identify areas needing improvement. Because of the snow, there are quite a few updates and reminders, but please pay close attention to the categories below: Coyote Connections Testing Sports Project Celebrations 4TH ANNUAL COYOTE CONNECTIO
J. Marquice Miller
Feb 87 min read


ACS Newsletter February 1, 2026
Greetings, Coyote Families. I hope everyone is staying warm and cozy. This weather has been crazy in the last few weeks, with the prediction of more to come! Thank you for your patience as we make decisions about school closings. While our Primary goal is safety, we also want to avoid using days off or remote days that would potentially extend the school year. Remember, f or any decision made, you have to right to make a different decision, based on your and your Child(ren)’s
J. Marquice Miller
Feb 16 min read


ACS Newsletter January 18, 2026
Greetings, Coyote Families. As we settle into the latter half of the academic year, we want to take a moment to celebrate our collective success. Our students are reaching new heights, and our staff continues to excel—none of which would be possible without your continued dedication to the ACS mission. As a reminder, Monday is Martin Luther King Day, and there is no school for students or families. To s tay fully informed on everything happening in our halls, we encourag
J. Marquice Miller
Jan 1814 min read


ACS Newsletter January 11, 2026
Greetings, Coyote Families. We have had a strong start to the second Half of the year! Thank you all for supporting our students and staff in making and keeping ACS a great place to learn and grow! We have many moving parts in the next two months, so please read through the entire newsletter and attachments. over the next two months, so please take a moment to review the entire newsletter and its Look who popped by for a visit! Friday was Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! Cap
J. Marquice Miller
Jan 1110 min read


ACS Newsletter January 4, 2026
Greetings, Coyote Families. Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful break and are excited for 2025! As this is our first newsletter in a while, we have a lot of information to share for the upcoming busy months. Please read the Newsletter in its entirety. ANTICIPATION OF INCLEMENT WINTER WEATHER This upcoming winter season, be aware that there is potential for school delays and closures. Although we are not part of the surrounding larger districts, we will keep you infor
J. Marquice Miller
Jan 44 min read


ACS Newsletter December 14, 2025
Greetings Coyote Families! This is our last newsletter before Winter Break! Make sure to read the entire newsletter for updates and reminders, and check out the week's highlights below. SPIRIT WEEK Please see the flyer below for our final spirit week of 2024! One important note: No Bonnets, slippers, blankets, or nighttime accessories are allowed; only holiday pajamas are permitted. EARLY RELEASE We will begin dismissal at 11:45 on Friday, December 19, 2025. Please make su
J. Marquice Miller
Dec 14, 20256 min read


ACS Newsletter December 7, 2025
Greetings Coyote Families! I hope that everyone enjoyed the “snow”. We anticipate a significant amount of weather this winter, so please be patient as we notify you of any changes as soon as possible. Even with all the potential changes, I want to say that I am truly proud of the great things happening at ACS. Pending weather, please make sure your child is at school and ready to engage every day! We do have mid-year assessments taking place. This is a crucial step in the
J. Marquice Miller
Dec 7, 20257 min read


ACS Newsletter November 30, 2025
Greetings Coyote Families! I hope that everyone enjoyed their break! We are one month away from the end of 2025, and I am asking that we end this year and start the next year strong! Holiday Giving Tree The Holiday Giving Tree is set up in the front office. Thank you to everyone who grabbed a tag to purchase a gift for one of our ACS families. Please return the gifts to the front office by December 10th. Thank you for making the holidays a little brighter! Thank you, Kel
J. Marquice Miller
Nov 30, 20256 min read


ACS Newsletter November 23, 2025
Greetings Coyote Families! We are almost ready to eat some turkey! We have two more days of intense instruction before we get to our well-deserved break. Elementary Carline Reminder: Please Do Not Use the Inner Circle. We understand mornings/afternoons can be rushed, but we need your help to keep the carline safe. For the safety of our students/staff/parents, and to maintain an efficient traffic flow, please remember that the inner lane/circle is closed for afternoon carlin
J. Marquice Miller
Nov 23, 202512 min read


ACS Newsletter November 16, 2025
Greetings Coyote Families! We are making progress, and I am proud of the accomplishments we have achieved already this year. While this week will be less eventful than recent weeks, it is our first FULL week in a long time. We will also be sending report cards home this week electornically so please stay tuned! Elementary Carline Reminder: Please Do Not Use the Inner Circle. We understand mornings/afternoons can be rushed, but we need your help to keep the carline safe. For
J. Marquice Miller
Nov 16, 20258 min read


ACS Newsletter November 9, 2025
Greetings Coyote Families! After a long stretch of Boosterthon, Spirit Week, Curriculum Night & Project Celebrations, and a nice break, we are finally on our way back to Normalcy! We do still have one more Bonus week for Boosterthon to reach our goal! See Below! There have been several changes, not just at ACS, but at schools all over North Carolina. Know that the changes we implement are not to frustrate you. Change can be hard, but we will only implement changes that make
J. Marquice Miller
Nov 9, 20258 min read


ACS Newsletter November 2, 2025
Somebody shout ' MYBOOSTER.COM '!!!!!!!! WE are about ⅓ of the way to our goal of $40,000, and still have some work to do. Thank you in advance for working to ensure we have what we need to function well as a school and provide our students with the necessary resources through the arts, Sports, and STEM. A reminder for our new families: please know that we will be tired after the next few weeks, but also know that it will be worth it. Booster is a program that not only build
J. Marquice Miller
Nov 2, 20258 min read


ACS Newsletter October 26, 2025
Greetings, Coyote Families. We have had a nice, full week, and the excitement continues: Somebody shout ' MYBOOSTER.COM '!!!!!!!! We are at Boosterthon!!!!! For our new families, please be aware that we will be exhausted after the next few weeks, but also know that it will be worth it. Booster is a program that not only builds community and school spirit, but it is also one of our most lucrative fundraisers , allowing us to continue functioning independently of a large distri
J. Marquice Miller
Oct 26, 20258 min read


ACS Newsletter October 19, 2025
Thank you for a full and eventful week. As we continue to move through the year, let’s celebrate a few things: Great job to our Fall sports as they wrap up a very successful season. We are in the THICK of all things school now. That includes testing and fundraising. Thank you for supporting our arts, our sports, and our STEM programs. I know we’re asking for a lot, but any help makes sure our students have the best educational experience possible! Boosterthon is underway… W
J. Marquice Miller
Oct 19, 20258 min read


ACS Newsletter September 28, 2025
Thank you for a full and eventful week. As we continue to move through the year, let’s celebrate a few things: Thank you to all of the...
J. Marquice Miller
Sep 28, 20258 min read
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