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ACS Newletter August 16, 2026

Greetings, Coyote Families!

Thank you for a wonderful first week! There have been a lot of moving parts, but I am grateful for the grace that has been shown to each other as we create a new normal, which is the 26-27 school year. We are off to a great start, and I couldn’t be more proud. 


This week’s newsletter is loaded with good information, so please read all of the dropdown tabs that apply to you and your child(ren).  

Notable things that will affect most of us: 

  • Boosterthon starts this week!

  • Updated Carline info and information

  • This is the first full week of Kindergarten!

    • Upper Grade and Veteran Parents, please be gracious as our kinder families join us in carline. 

ACS Parent and Family At-A-Glance

Below is your one-pager event guide covering key dates, breaks, and holidays to keep on your radar all year long.

This is a bird's-eye view of some of our most important dates. Some dates may be added, deleted, or changed and will be communicated throughout the year.



Somebody say MY BOOSTER.COM! 

Boostethon is a bit earlier this year. While it is really close to the start of the year, the goal is to get it going and then have a GOOD stretch of uninterrupted instruction through the year. 


We’re ONE week away from kicking off our Alamance Community School Glow Run and Fit Games fundraiser! 🎉 We’re excited to have fun, build community, and work toward our goal. It all starts by signing up at MyBooster.com!


Important Dates and Details:

💵 Goal: $30,000

🎁 Supports: Arts, Technology, and STEM Program

🎉 Kickoff Date (in school): 08/19/2026

👟 Event Date: 08/27/2026


Get Started on MyBooster.com TODAY:

  1) Sign Up

  2) Search for “Alamance Community School”

  3) Create your student’s page

Once you're signed up, share your student's page by email, text, and social media.


Biggest Tip for Success: ⭐Share, share, share using the easy online tools at MyBooster.com!


Thanks for your support! Find a fundraiser overview video HERE.


Our spirit Week for Boosterthon will start officially on Thursday, August 20th. Although Booster kicks off on Wednesday, please get ready for a full week of dressing up and having fun. Please see the flyer below.

Daily Schedule

  • AUGUST 20 (THUR)

    • Crazy Hat & Sock Day

    • Wear your wildest, wackiest hats and socks!

  • AUGUST 21 (FRI)

    • Twin Day

    • Find a friend (or a group) and dress identical!

  • AUGUST 24 (MON)

    • Decades Day

    • Pick a past decade and dress the part!

    • (e.g., 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s)

  • AUGUST 25 (TUE)

    • Character Day

    • Your favorite Disney character or Book character!

    • Disney

  • AUGUST 26 (WED)

    • Cowboy or cowgirl (Western themed day)

    • Dust off those boots and hats for Western style!

  • AUGUST 27 (THU)

    • Fun run/ Glow Run Day (Spirit wear)

    • Get ready for the main event! Wear ACS spirit wear or bright colors. Shine bright!

    • ACS

  • AUGUST 28 (FRI)

    • Best v. Rest. Dress your best v. Prepare to rest!

    • DRESS UP in your fanciest outfit OR DRESS DOWN in your cozy pajamas/loungewear!

It’s not too late to grab your school supplies! 

Grade Level Supply Lists for 2026-27 are available on our school website at https://www.alamancecommunityschool.net/supply-lists

If you see any good deals, you're welcome to share them with families on the Coyote Pack Page!

 All Paws In! Join the ACS PTO

Welcome back, ACS teachers, staff, and families! We are excited to kick off another amazing school year and invite you to be All Paws In with the ACS PTO!

 Back-to-School Membership Special: Join the PTO through August 31 for just $10!

PTO members enjoy exclusive benefits all year long! Teachers and staff receive member-only appreciation perks, while parents get first access to volunteer opportunities and special events like the Book Fair, Fall Festival, school dances, teacher appreciation events, and more.

Become a member today: Join the ACS PTO

Contact us: alamancecommunityschoolpto@gmail.com



 Mark Your Calendars!

Our first PTO event of the year is almost here!

 Scholastic Book Fair: September 14–18 Fall Family Day: September 19

We can't wait to see our ACS families, celebrate a new school year, and make this our best year yet. See you there!


 Show Your ACS Spirit & Save!

Gear up for the new school year with the ACS Gear Summer Savings Event through our partners at The Lily Barn! From tees and hoodies to accessories and more, there's something for every Coyote fan.

 Orders will be delivered directly to your student's homeroom approximately 10–15 business days after your order is placed. If you don't know your student's homeroom yet, simply enter "Unknown" at checkout—we'll take care of the rest when orders are delivered.

While the Back to School Sale is over, you can still get a great deal! Shop the ACS Spirit Store here: https://thelilybarnboutique.com/collections/alamance-community-school

2026 Fall Sports Tryouts!
Try-Out Eligibility:

  • Students must be in grades 6-8th.

  • Physicals must be submitted to Coach Long by August 14

Need a Physical?

FastMed of NC is offering $20 sports physicals for middle school athletes. Visit https://www.fastmed.com/urgent-care-centers for more information

Co-ed Cross Country - August 17 & 18

  • 4:00 - 5:15 PM @ ACS ES Gym

  • Coach Pascua

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL - AUGUST 17 & 18

  • 4:00 - 5:15 PM @ ACS MS GYM

  • Coach Bunn

BOYS SOCCER - AUGUST 17 & 18

  • 4:15 - 5:30 PM @ 1010 Towerbranch Road, Graham, NC

  • Coach DeLoatch

Questions

Please contact Athletic Director, Coach Long

dlong@alamancecommunityschool.net

Below are the updated maps for Carline and instructions. One Main Thing that needs to be enforced is not lining up too early. Morning Carline doesn't start until 7:40. Please do not line up before 7 am. Please line up even later for the middle school carline. There is no wait for the drop-off, and it moves very quickly. Some cars arrive early, preventing staff from parking and entering the school. Please be mindful.


Equally, we are only allowed up to 30 minutes to prepare for carline and cannot park on the public roads prior to 2:45. You will be asked to leave and return by administration and the SRO. We don't want cars lined up blocking the main street, which will happen when cars line up too early/. Thank you for helping with this, and keeping the carline smooth!


Regular Carline: 

  • Morning

    • Come through the main loop (please use the entire loop) 

    • Make sure to use the shortest line (Only for the morning), Once your children are out of the car, please drive around the front and stay in the left lane until you pass the Middle School Gym entrance. 

    • As you come around, please be gracious and allow middle school carline to join you on the exit.

  • Afternoon

    • Come through the main loop (please use the entire loop) 

    • You may use the shortest line, HOWEVER, once your student is scanned in, you must stay in the same lane, or you will mess up the line around you and will likely have to go to overflow to wait for your child(ren). 

    • As you come around, please be gracious and allow middle school carline to join you on the exit.


Middle School Only: (Please make sure you have the car Tag hanging from the mirror. )

  • Morning

    • Come through the Staff Parking Lot ( First left as you enter the school). As you exit, turn left, but stay in the right lane, to turn into the Middle School Gym Parking Lot. Pull up as far as you can, and you may exit after your child exits the car.

  • Afternoon

    • Come through the Staff Parking Lot ( First left as you enter the school). As you exit, turn left, but stay in the right lane, to turn into the Middle School Gym Parking Lot. Pull up as far as you can. As your child gets in the car, please move around and exit the parking lot. If you are still waiting on a student, please pull up to the right (side) to allow exiting cars to pass.

Vans

  • Morning

    • Enter through the second left, and make your way to the front of the school.

    • Park at the designated areas and release students.

    • As your child exits, please pull to the left lane to exit until you pass the Middle School Gym Parking Lot.

    • Please be gracious and allow middle school carline to join you on the exit.

  • Afternoon

    • Enter through the second left, and make your way to the front of the school.

    • Park at the designated areas as you wait for students.

    • As you retrieve your students, please pull to the left lane to exit until you pass the Middle School Gym Parking Lot.

    • Please be gracious and allow middle school carline to join you on the exit.

EC Carline

  • Morning

    • Enter through the second left, and make your way to the front of the school.

    • Park at the designated areas to walk with your students.

    • As your child exits, please pull to the left lane to exit until you pass the Middle School Gym Parking Lot.

    • Please be gracious and allow middle school carline to join you on the exit.

  • Afternoon

    • Enter through the second left, and make your way to the front of the school.

    • Park at the designated areas as you wait for students.

    • As you retrieve your students, please pull to the left lane to exit until you pass the Middle School Gym Parking Lot.

    • Please be gracious and allow middle school carline to join you on the exit.

Please be patient and follow procedures, especially in the first few weeks. The carline will move more quickly once routines are established.

Important Notes:

  • Here is information regarding our 

  • Do not use cell phones in the carline.

  • Arrive by 8:10 AM to ensure your student is in class by 8:15 AM.

  • Early dismissals must be before 2:45 PM (or 12:45 PM on Wednesdays).

Here is more information on Carline and KIDAccount, our source for organized carline.


Come by the main office to grab your yearbook. $10 cash or check (Made out to Alamance Community School). First come, first served!

Current & NEW families, join our Official ACS "Coyote Pack" Facebook Group. In addition to our newsletters and teacher communications, we use this page to communicate important information during the school year. The ACS Coyote Pack FB group is a positive way to connect staff and parents/caregivers, fostering effective communication and helping continue building the caring and inclusive community that many of us want for our students, st

aff, and families. The ACS Coyote Pack FB group is where you can ask questions, and our staff & involved families can answer questions and provide correct information. Families NEW to ACS are welcome to join as soon as they complete their registration in SchoolMint. Request to join today:

While everyone is invited to join, please be mindful of what is posted. The goal is increased information and positivity.


As we prepare for our upcoming testing season, we're reaching out to ask for your support. We are in need of volunteer test proctors to help ensure a smooth and successful testing environment for our students.

Proctors help monitor the testing room, ensure procedures are followed, and support a calm, focused atmosphere. No prior experience is necessary-just a willingness to help and a brief orientation will be provided.

Your presence makes a big difference. Volunteering as a proctor not only supports our students but also strengthens our school community. If you're available and willing to help, please complete the linked Google Form


https://kidaccount.com/parent-app-help/


With the Parent Connect App, parents can:


  • View and manage their student's dismissal information.

  • Submit dismissal change requests.

  • Receive notifications when dismissal changes are approved.

  • Manage their approved pick-up contacts. 


You must complete your Annual Update Forms in Infinite Campus Parent Portal and connect to the app with an approved Parent email account.


Students entering 7th grade are required to have one dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccine and one dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine for individuals who have not already received those vaccines. Please contact your student's health care provider or the local health department to obtain an updated immunization record or to make an appointment, if your child needs those vaccines. 


Parents/guardians of students enrolled in 7th grade will be required to provide an updated current proof of vaccination (i.e., Certificate of Immunization from the NC Immunization registry) on or before the first day of school.


If proof of vaccination is not provided within 30 calendar days of the first day of school, your child will be excluded from school until a current shot record is provided, as required by law.

Please DO NOT send your immunization certificate to school at this time. You will be asked to provide this in the fall, during our re-enrollment process and Beginning of Year form completion for students.


For more information on required immunizations in NC, please visit: https://immunization.dph.ncdhhs.gov/family/nc_immnz_requirements.htm


If you have any questions or need additional information, please reach out to Leslie Jewell at ljewell@alamancecommunityschool.net



It’s time for our annual check-in! Please log into Infinite Campus to complete your Online Registration (OLR) / Back-to-School Forms.

Why this matters: Keeping your contact details current is always vital, but it is especially critical this year. The data you provide in Infinite Campus will directly sync with our dismissal tool, KidAccount.

To ensure a smooth, safe, and speedy afternoon carline, we need your absolute latest dismissal preferences and approved pickup persons on file. Please make completing this update a top priority so your student is ready to roll on day one!

Provide this information through the Annual Update Forms, or if you have completed the forms and need to make modifications use the KidAccount parent app and/or contact transportation@alamancecommunityschool.net



 
 
 

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Phone: 336-270-5052

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Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
8:15am - 3:15pm

Wednesdays
8:15am - 1:15pm
 

Morning Carline: 7:45am - 8:10am

Afternoon Carline: 3:15pm - 3:40pm

(1:15 - 1:40 on Wednesdays)

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