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ACS Newsletter April 12, 2026
- J. Marquice Miller
- 19 hours ago
- 7 min read
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 distraction to classmates.
Worth repeating: we are entering testing season. This means students need to be present and on time more than ever to have the best review and the best chance for success on EOY and EOGs.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
The following Wednesdays will now be full days:
April 15th(THIS WEEK!)
May 6th
May 13th
The last day of school will now dismiss at 12:15!
SPRING PICTURES!
Picture Day has been rescheduled to April 23rd! We will take sports TEAM pictures on Tuesday of this week, not individual pictures. More information about the spring Pictures will be given soon!
First Annual Sneaker Ball
We enjoyed our first Sneaker Ball! Students had a chance to let their hair down and jam to the latest tunes, all while raising money to offset their field trip costs for next year. Special Thanks to the staff members who stayed to help and worked a 14-hour day to make sure the students had fun!
THE GIVING MARKET
The GIVING MARKET STORE IS OPEN!
Our Giving Market product fundraiser is off to a good start but we could still use your help! You can help by registering (send 10 emails and your child earns a FREE prize!), shopping, and selling to family and friends at https://www.givingmarket.shop/150649
Students also earn VIP Ducks by selling items and turning in tickets from their packets that came home 3 days ago —> more sales = more ducks! Let’s keep the excitement going and help them earn even more rewards and help our school! 🙌 Thank you for the support! Reach out to givingmarket.com/help with any questions!
Several prizes have already gone out! Lets make this the best fundraiser ever!
Fowler Family Art Competition Now - May 6th
The Fowler Family is hosting our first annual art competition at ACS this Spring. Beginning now through May 6th, students in any grade may enter a work of art. Students may use any art medium that is not digital and include any appropriate subject matter (Copyrighted but not traced subjects are okay for this competition). Art pieces must be submitted to Mrs. Kellie in the Art Room (213) no later than May 6th to be judged by the Fowler Family. There will be one winner per grade level and one Best in Show for each of the following groups: K-1st, 2nd-4th, and 5th-8th. Grade level winners will receive a Chick-fil-A gift card, and Best in Show winners will receive $50 provided by the Fowler Family. Winners will be announced before the end of the year and put in the newsletter. Artwork will be displayed in local businesses and returned in the summer or early next year. Please include your full name, grade level, title of the artwork, and contact information on the back so the artwork may be returned. We hope all of you will enter our exciting new, exclusive ACS art competition!
Thank you,
Fowler Family!
COYOTE CAFE
The Coyote Cafe will be open every Thursday until May 21st. Please help our ACS Ambassadors raise funds for our food pantry every week by buying fresh fruit, crackers, granola bars, juice boxes, flavored water, and other delicious treats in the elementary gym during morning carline. Thank you for your continued support.
GENESIS BEFORE/AFTERSCHOOL UPDATE!
ACS SPORTS UPDATE
ACS Athletics:
The Coyotes of Alamance Community School would bounce back into action following Spring Break Holiday! Girls Soccer team would take on non-conference Lady Tornadoes of Triangle Day School (Durham, NC). In the week ahead Lady Coyotes will split conference/non-conference match ups against Burlington Christian Academy* & River Mill Academy. Follow our Athletics Calendar and come show your support for our girls soccer team!
Following an extended break with bye week, spring break and additional bye week ACS Golf team will travel down I-85 to take on the (26-27' PMAC New Member School) Gorman Christian Academy. Various other schools in the triangle/triad will join the match! Follow our Athletics Calendar and come show your support for our golf team!
ACS SPRING SPORTS 26':
ACS Girls Soccer @Triangle Day School (Durham, NC) 7-0 (TDS)
Girls Soccer Ahead:
4/14 Away vs. Burlington Christian Academy* (PMAC)
When : Tuesday April 14,2026
Time: 4:00 pm (kick)
Where: 3715 Rural Retreat Rd. Burlington, NC 27215
4/16 Away vs. River Mill Academy
When : Tuesday April 16,2026
Time: 4:00 pm (kick)
Where: 7319 Whitsett Park Rd. Burlington, NC 27215 (Field #3)
Parents please be on time for match pick up as coaches have additional responsibilities following soccer & golf matches.
Co-Ed Golf Ahead:
4/13 Away Golf vs. Envision Science Academy , Wake Prep Academy, NHA School Affiliate
When : Monday April 13, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm (Tee time)
Where: 2539 Sam Moss Hayes Rd, Creedmoor, NC 27522
Golf Cart Rental: $20 per/cart
Parents please be on time for match pick up as coach has additional responsibilities following golf matches.
Questions/Concerns about Spring Sports:
ACS AD Contact: dlong@alamancecommunityschool.net
New Spring Athletic Picture Date:
Picture date has ben moved to 4/23/26. Please keep this date in mind to ensure your athlete has picture packet, picture payment and their gear for each sport team they participated on this school year!
COACHES CORNER:
" Success isn't overnight. It's when everyday you get a little better than the day before. It all adds up."
ACS SPORTS PHYSICALS 26-27:
5th Grade Families, If you have a 6th grader for the 26-27 school year that may be interested in trying out for any of ACS athletics teams please begin to schedule physical appointments as soon as possible.
As we enter the Spring-Summer often primary care physicians are booked. We want to ensure your new middle school athlete(s) does not have any delay in their tryouts. Have a question about middle school athletics?
Questions/Concerns about ACS Middle School Sports:
ACS AD Contact: dlong@alamancecommunityschool.net
Sports Physicals & Concussion Forms Click Link Below:
HS SPORTS Transition:
8th Grade Families, If you have an 8th grade student that will be transitioning to HS in Fall 2026', and would like more information on High School Sports please reach out to me. I am here to assist in our Coyotes transition to HS School no matter what school they may attend in Fall 2026!
" Once a Coyote, Always a Coyote"
Questions/Concerns about High School Transitions:
ACS AD Contact: dlong@alamancecommunityschool.net
VOLUNTEERING
We have loved having so many volunteers in the classroom! Thank you for supporting our students and staff!
Volunteerism at our school is a way for you, parents and guardians, to learn more about ACS, engage in a positive way with your child’s teachers, and witness firsthand the hard work and dedication that all our staff - teachers, assistants, support staff, and administrators demonstrate each and every day.
It is also a way to support your student and other students by assisting with workstations or small groups, helping with clerical tasks or lunch, and/or reading a book to the class. You don't have to be an educator to volunteer, and everyone is welcome. Please click on the ACS Volunteer Form Link below to find ways you can volunteer to support our school.
26-27 School Calendar
*The Board approved the 2026-2027 calendar at the last board meeting. It can be found on our website and is included here as well for your convenience. Please
Looking for Members to Join our Team.
As we reach our final capacity (Full 8th Grade class, New electives, added Administration support, etc.), we will add to our ACS team.
Interested or know someone who might be?
Please complete the application below!
Let’s work together to support our students — every day, in every way!
“COYOTE PACK” FACEBOOK GROUP
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 good communication to continue building the caring and inclusive community that many of us want for our students, staff, 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.
What have I missed?
Click HERE to access all of the weekly Updates and Reminders for ACS!
IMPORTANT DATES
3/30 - 4/6 | Spring Break - No School for Staff or Students! |
4/13 | Away Golf vs. Gorman Christian Academy, Triangle Day School, Endeavor Charter School NCCI 3: 5-8 Reading |
4/14 | Away Girls Soccer vs. Burlington Christian Academy* (PMAC) NCCI 3: 5-8, Math 1 Math (5 / 8: NCCI A, 6/7: NCCI C, Math 1: NCCI B) |
4/15 | NCCI 3: Science (5: Life, 8: Earth) |
4/16 | Away Girls Soccer vs. River Mill Academy NCCI 3: 3-4 Reading |
4/17 | NCCI 3: 3-4 Math |
4/20 | Home Girls Soccer vs. The Burlington School* (PMAC) |
4/21 | Away Girls Soccer @ Roxboro Community School |
4/22 | ACS Co-Ed Golf vs. Grace Christian Academy (PMAC Schools) |
4/23 | Rescheduled Spring Pictures |
4/27 | 4th Grade Project Celebration (11 am) |
4/28 | 6th Grade Project Celebration (5-6 pm) 7th Grade Project Celebration (6-7 pm) |
4/30 | 2nd Grade Project Celebration (11 am) 1st Grade Project Celebration (1 pm) |
5/1 | 3rd Grade Project Celebration (11 am) Kinder Project Celebration (1 pm) |
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