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ACS Newsletter April 26, 2026
- J. Marquice Miller
- 3 days ago
- 10 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
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 learning will receive logical consequences in order to optimize learning and review.
DRESS CODE CONCERNS
While it is getting warmer outside, students must remain in dress code. The major concerns addressed this past week were:
Tank tops and short(cut-off) shirts.
Short Shorts. Remember, shorts should be mid-Thigh. This includes biker shorts that are short as well.
Pajama pants: These should be reserved for spirit days only.
Blankets - students can wear jackets in cooler classrooms, but blankets are becoming a distraction during class and transitions. Please do not allow students to bring blankets to school.
All students were spoken to about the dress code. While it seems to have become a focus, we have not changed the rules or the enforcement of them; there are just more infractions lately that hav
e to be addressed. Please monitor what your child(ren) wear to school so that we don’t have to call for a clothing change.
ENERGY DRINKS NOT ALLOWED!
To keep our students safe, focused, and feeling their best, energy drinks are not allowed on campus at ACS!
⚡️ Why? These drinks often contain extremely high levels of caffeine, taurine, and other stimulants that can cause:• Headaches 😣• Jitters & anxiety 😬• Trouble focusing 🌀• Energy crashes 😴
📌 What to know:✅ Energy drinks will be confiscated and disposed of if brought to school.✅ No disciplinary action will be taken.✅ Info will be shared with families about the risks.
🚫 Examples: Red Bull, Monster, Bang, Celsius, etc.✅ Better boosts: Water 💧, Fruit 🍎, Sleep 😴, Movement 🏃♂️
Let's work together to keep our students healthy, happy, and ready to learn!
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK COMING SOON!
Teacher appreciation is coming up. As you go through your weeks, please consider contributing to our gift card drive. Our teachers work tirelessly to ensure students grow and have what they need for success at the next level. We want to make sure they feel appreciated during this week. While the gift Card drive is our main push, if you have gifts that you would like to donate for our daily drawing, please bring them to the main office.
If you would prefer to donate monetarily, you may do so through PayPal by scanning the QR Code on the flyer. Click to Donate!
Thank you for supporting our teachers at ACS!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The next two Wednesdays will be early release as normal. The first two Wednesdays in May will be Full Days. Remember, these are days that are needed to make up time from Snow and Tornado warnings, and this was the better choice compared to adding days to the end of the year.
The following Wednesdays will now be full days:
May 6th
May 13th
The last day of school will now dismiss at 12:15!
Get Ready for Beauty and the Beast!
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!
Campus Cleanup Challenge
It’s time for a little clean competition! Beginning this Monday, April 20th our Kindergarten and 1st grade students are challenged to help clean up our school. Ambassadors delivered tally sheets and small trash bags to classes. This week (April 20-24th) Kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms will compete to see who can collect the most full bags of trash by Friday. Each FULL bag of trash will receive a tally mark on the sheet provided. Every student and teacher in the winning classroom will receive a coupon for a free item from the Coyote Cafe. Older students will compete in the coming weeks.
Are you ready for the Campus Cleanup Challenge?
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 PTO!
Lights, Camera, and Appreciation!
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8, and the PTO is excited to celebrate our amazing teachers and staff all week long! This year’s theme is “Lights, Camera, and Appreciation” as we roll out the red carpet for the stars of our school.
Students are invited to join in the fun by participating in our special spirit week activities. Be sure to check out the attached flyer for daily themes and ways to celebrate our incredible educators!
ACS SPORTS UPDATE
ACS Athletics:
The Coyotes of Alamance Community School Girls Soccer team are heading into their final conference game of the season. They will take on the Lady Chargers of Grace Christian Academy. Both teams hold #3 & #4 seeds in current conference standings.
This game looks to be an exciting one to close out PMAC Regular Season. PMAC Conference Tournament play will begin on Tuesday 4/28 and Championship Game 4/30. Follow our Athletics Calendar and come show your support for our girls soccer team!
ACS golf team will conclude their 2026 Campaign with one final match this week on 4/27 vs. Gorman Christian Academy, Envision Science Academy, Wake Prep & NHA Schools. The team is coming off a match up against Grace Christian Academy*, Burlington Christian Academy* & Non-Conference Schools. Follow our Athletics Calendar and come show your support for our golf team!
ACS SPRING SPORTS 26':
4/20 Girls Soccer vs. The Burlington School* (PMAC)
(Mebane, NC) 5 -0 (TBS* Win)
4/21 Girls Soccer @ Roxboro Community School
(Roxboro, NC) 2-0 (RCS Win)
In the match vs. The Burlington School only undefeated team in PMAC. The Lady Coyotes would play shorthanded due to player injury on the season. Second year Goalie Valeria Argueta would break her own record with finishing the game with (24) saves , which would eclipse her old record from the week before of (21) saves!
The Coyotes would see strong defensive play by Sarai Gordon. But would not see the opposing side of the field with strong defensive play by TBS! TBS would secure the win 5-0, and finish as PMAC regular Season " Undefeated" Champions (6-0) headed into conference play!
Coyotes would have a quick turnaround and head up to Roxboro, NC to play The Lady Bulldogs of Roxboro Community School. Team would start the game strong holding the defensive line. Headed into the 2nd half down 1-0. But a quick score would give Lady Bulldogs the 2-0 lead. Time would expire and Roxboro Community School would take the 2-0 win!
Girls Soccer Ahead:
4/27 Away vs. Burlington Christian Academy* (PMAC)
When : Tuesday April 20,2026
Time: 4:00 pm (kick)
Where: Mebane Community Park Field #2
4/28 2026 PMAC Girls Soccer Tournament
When : Tuesday April 28 ,2026
Time: 4:00 pm (kick)
Where: 1615 Greenwood Terrace Burlington, NC 27215
Admission: $5.00 Students | $8.00 Adults |$25.00 (Family of 4)
4/30 2026 PMAC Girls Soccer Championship TBA
When : Tuesday April 30 ,2026
Time: 4:00 pm (kick)
Where: 1615 Greenwood Terrace Burlington, NC 27215Admission: $5.00 Students | $8.00 Adults |$25.00 (Family of 4)
Parents please be on time for match pick up as coaches have additional responsibilities following soccer & golf matches.
Co-Ed Golf Ahead:
4/23 Away Golf vs. Grace Christian Academy*, The Burlington School *, Various Non-Conference Schools
ACS Golfers took to the green at Quaker Creek Course on a warm Thursday afternoon. Golfers would adjust well to the course condition and high sun of the day. Team would show great patience and poise while putting and balancing their swing on the day!
ACS golfers would come up 4 strokes, from 3rd place finish in the quad match. But would see a strong performance from first year golfer 7th grader Chace Carter 55, on the day! Returning 3 year Golfer 8th grader Jacob Morefield would shot a 56, on the day!
To round out the quartet, 8th Grade Bryson Moore & 7th Grader Ja'Nari Patterson would both shot a 61, on the day!
4/27 Away Golf vs. Envision Science Academy , Wake Prep Academy, NHA School Affiliate
When : Monday April 27, 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.
2026 ACS Sports Banquet:
" A night to celebrate our Stars"
We are coming to the conclusion of our 25-26 Alamance Community School Athletic Year! We will celebrate all of our athletes seasons', accomplishments, coaches and families on this night! We will celebrate our first full year of competitive conference play , and second full season as an interscholastic program!
Save the date, this event will be held on Wednesday May 20, 2026 5:00 pm-6:45! More information about this event will be shared about this event in May. We look forward to celebrating our ACS Athletes!
ATHLETES CORNER:
" This is the best golf I've played in my Life " Following golf match at Quaker Creek Course.
Jacob Morefield , 3rd Year ACS Golfer
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! |
4/20 | Home Girls Soccer vs. The Burlington School* (PMAC) |
4/27 | 4th Grade Project Celebration (11 am) GIrls Soccer Away vs. Burlington Christian Academy* (PMAC) Golf vs. Envision Science Academy , Wake Prep Academy, NHA School Affiliate |
4/28 | Middle School Music Showcase (Elementary Gym) Middle School Project Celebration (5-7 pm) 2026 PMAC Girls Soccer Tournament |
4/30 | 2nd Grade Project Celebration (11 am) 1st Grade Project Celebration (1 pm) 2026 PMAC Girls Soccer Championship |
5/1 | 3rd Grade Project Celebration (11 am) Kinder Project Celebration (1 pm) |
5/20 | ACS 2nd Annual Sports Banquet |
5/21 | 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony |
5/22 | Last Day of School |
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