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😎 The ACS Summer Edit: Thinking Back to School!
You might notice things look a little different around here! We’ve given our newsletter a facelift to help your family cut through the noise and get straight to the facts. We know how busy family life gets, so we’ve redesigned our layout to be highly organized, easily scannable, and mobile-friendly. From quick-glance headings and expandable format for content, getting to the information you need most should be easier and take less time. To read detailed information for a topi
lesliepaynter
55 minutes ago5 min read


NEW DATE!! July 29, 2026, 5-7 PM
Current Coyotes - Are you missing your besties and want to connect with your ACS friends? New families - are you ready to start making connections with your new Pack? Please Save the Date: July 29, 2026 from 5-7 PM It's time for our annual Howl & Hangout! This is an awesome time for our returning Coyotes to see their Pack and for our newest Coyotes to meet new friends and join the Community while enjoying fun activities and food! Since Open House will be at a later date in Au
lesliepaynter
Jun 111 min read


ACS Newsletter May 17, 2026
Greetings, Coyote Families. It is hard to believe that this is the last Newsletter for the 2025-2026 school year! This has been one for the books! I am grateful for the hard work that everyone has put in, from students to staff, and especially to the parents, for such a great transition. This summer, we will look hard at feedback and make next year even better! This newsletter will be shorter, but still contain important information. Have a Wonderful Summer! TESTING TIME We s
J. Marquice Miller
May 175 min read


ACS Newsletter May 10, 2026
Greetings, Coyote Families. We are down to our last 2 weeks! Testing Week is upon us! We are so proud of all of the hard work that our staff and students have put in this year. Now it is time to put pen to paper and show what we’ve learned. Please read this newsletter in its entirety so that we can make sure this week goes smoothly One main change is that students will NOT be admitted after 8:30 on days they are testing! We are all hands on deck for state testing, and student
J. Marquice Miller
May 107 min read


ACS Newsletter May 3, 2026
Greetings, Coyote Families. Thank you for a great Week! We have a very Busy wee and the last week before our EOGs! I know that staff and students are eager to show evidence of the hard work they’ve put in this year! As always, we do need all students here, on time, and ready to work. Please also talk to your children about coming to school, ready to learn. Behaviors that hinder teaching and learning will receive logical consequences in order to optimize learning and review.
J. Marquice Miller
May 39 min read


ACS Newsletter April 26, 2026
Greetings, Coyote Families. I hope you enjoyed a great weekend! We are now on the home stretch! We have 20 days left of this school year and even fewer days to prepare for End-Of-Grade Testing. Along with EOY mClass testing for the next few weeks, our Halls will be filled with Test prep and intense review. We do need all students here, on time and ready to work. Please also talk to your children about coming to school, ready to learn. Behaviors that hinder teaching and learn
J. Marquice Miller
Apr 2610 min read


ACS Newsletter April 19, 2026
Greetings, Coyote Families. I hope you enjoyed a great weekend! Thank you for a busy and full week. We concluded our Check-ins for 3rd-8th-grade students. These data points will help guide us through the remainder of the year, so that students really show what they’ve learned on the EOGs. The window is open for mClass for our K-2nd students. To ensure students get everything they can, please make sure we arrive on time and stay all day. Early pick-ups will add up to missed in
J. Marquice Miller
Apr 199 min read


ACS Newsletter April 12, 2026
Greetings, Coyote Families. Thanks for a successful return from Spring Break! This week, we have Check-in testing for 3- 8th grade and the mClass EOY window opens for our Kinders and 2nd graders. It is very important that students get a good night’s rest and are at school on time and for the full day. Please ensure students adhere to the dress code. There have been some inappropriate outfits this past week. We want to ensure students are dressed to learn and not be a distrac
J. Marquice Miller
Apr 127 min read


ACS Newsletter April 6, 2026
Greetings, Coyote Families. I hope everyone enjoyed the much-needed Spring Break! This week, we will hit the ground running with test review and get back into the swing of school! Below is this week’s newsletter. Please read it in its entirety, but I did want to highlight several things: Please ensure students adhere to the dress code. There have been some inappropriate outfits this past week. We want to ensure students are dressed to learn and not be a distraction to classm
J. Marquice Miller
Apr 67 min read


ACS NEWSLETTER March 22, 2026
Greetings, Coyote Families. We are ONE WEEK away from a well-deserved spring break! This week is still full, so please read below in its entirety so you don’t miss any of the big changes! MARK YOUR CALENDARS As a result of the snow, we have to make up time from the school Calendar. We also missed March 16th because of the extreme winds, so our updated schedule is below: The following Wednesdays will now be full days: April 8th April 15th May 6th May 13th The last day of sc
J. Marquice Miller
Mar 228 min read


ACS Newsletter March 15, 2026
Greetings, Coyote Families. This will be a busy week, but a good one! We are excited about our Discovery Fair, First week of Spring Sports, and Picture Day! Please make sure you read the entire newsletter. We look forward to seeing you this week! Your support makes all the difference. 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 testing
J. Marquice Miller
Mar 148 min read


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
Mar 77 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.
lesliepaynter
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
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