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ACS Newsletter August 10, 2025
- J. Marquice Miller
- 2 hours ago
- 7 min read
Greetings, Coyote Families.
Thank you so much for a very successful start to the school year. We have a lot of moving parts, but everyone is handling this new year with so much grace and consistency that I only feel hope for this entire school year! Let’s keep it up! If there is any support you need from the school or your teacher(s), please don’t hesitate to reach out!
PTO
NEW This Year: PTO Memberships
We’re launching PTO memberships for the first time! Memberships are just $15 per family for the year. These help fund events, teacher support, classroom improvements, and more.
Calendar + Member-Only Events
Attached you’ll find our PTO Monthly Event Calendar. Please take a moment to look it over—some events are exclusive to PTO members, and we’d love to have you participate!
Monthly Treat: Coffee Giveaway!
Each month, we’ll randomly select one PTO member from our teachers/staff to receive a coffee delivery from Rambling River—just our way of saying thanks for all you do.
Click here to sign up for PTO Membership https://forms.gle/qJMUZDvywaVYXS3S7
We’re so excited to partner with you this year to make ACS the best it can be. If you have any questions or ideas, we’re always happy to hear from you at AlamanceCommunitySchoolPTO@gmail.com.
Let’s make this year amazing—together!
Warm regards,
Alamance Community School PTO
Ashley McPherson, President
Ashlee Alston, Vice President
Shiniqua Agnello, Secretary
Be Kind. Be Considerate. Be an ACS Coyote.
DRESS CODE
Reminders about dress code, attendance, and lunch :)
ATTENDANCE
While attendance in school is very important, we know that life happens to us all. With our new SIS (Student Information System) in place, we are trying to determine the best way to collect attendance. For the time being, if there is a known absence for your child(ren), please complete the form below. I know that calling the office and the teacher will be second nature. They will all direct you to this form. You may still also contact the teacher(s); however, in the event of a planned or emergency absence, this form should be completed. Thank you for helping us with this new statewide process. https://forms.gle/GUCNmt9Tuhd3rmWr5
2025-26 ACS Technology Use Contract for Students & Parents
Please complete the 2025-26 ACS Technology Use Contract for Students required for each student in grades K-8. Please complete this form once for each student enrolled at Alamance Community School. Students will not be allowed access to essential technology, devices, or internet resources until this contract is submitted for them.
Thank you!
CARLINE UPDATES & CHANGES
We have done really well for Morning and Afternoon Carline. Our goal is to continue to get the time progressively lower so that everyone gets home at a good time. Here are a few reminders:
Make sure students ONLY get in on the passenger side. Students will not be allowed to cross over into the parking lot or enter cars on the driver's side. This safety rule is a non-negotiable.
If a student hasn’t arrived at a zone, you MUST move forward to the overflow zone. This will ensure the cars behind you can go to their correct zones and all students get in the correct cars. Overflow should only take a few extra minutes if the need arises; however, not moving to overflow to wait on a student will add more than 10-15 minutes to the carline behind you.
Please see the map below for the carline flow. Thank you for adhering to these guidelines and listening to our staff during the carline process.
ACS Carline Cheat Sheet – 2025
Morning Carline – Drop-Off
Tardy Time: After 8:15 AM (arrive by 8:10)
Passenger Side Drop-Off – child & belongings ready to “grab & go”
Pull Forward – fill every available spot before unloading
No Walk-Ins except Kindergarten staggered start
Supplies? We’ll help you from carline!
Afternoon Carline – Pick-Up
Two Lines:
Traditional Carline – K–4 students & MS siblings
Use the shortest lane
No phones while moving
Do NOT switch lanes after scanning
If sent to Overflow – turn on hazards, wait at right curb
Middle School Only – 5–8 graders with NO K–4 siblings
Still use regular carline if a younger sibling is absent
May leave immediately after scanning & pickup
Special Carlines
EC Carline: Hazard lights on until student is loaded
Vans: Email teacher + transportation@alamancecommunityschool.net
Include van name & days riding
Tip: The more we stick to the process, the faster everyone gets home!
MY HOT LUNCHBOX
Make the process easier. Download the app! See the instructions below!
ACS SPORTS UPDATE
We are excited to begin the 25-26 ACS Athletic Year! This year we have so many exciting new things happening in the life of our second year Athletic Program. We are excited to announce that we are new members of the Piedmont Middle School Athletic Conference (PMAC).
We will join The Burlington School, Grace Christian Academy and Burlington Christian Academy in middle school athletic conference play. This opportunity will give our present and future coyotes a chance to compete in athletic tournaments in potential championship events. While building a foundation in fair play and local comradery amongst schools through athletic competition.
FALL SPORTS 25:
ACS Fall Sports Tryouts are just two weeks away. We are thrilled to announce we have added middle school girls' volleyball. Alongside Boys Soccer and Co-Ed Cross Country. Our Fall Sports Coaches are as followed:
Head Boys Soccer- Coach Micheal Deloatch
Assistant Boys Soccer - Coach Chelsea Raymond
Head Cross Country- Coach Lela Pascua
Head Volleyball- Coach Carynn Bunn
Assistant Volleyball- Coach Alex Welgehausen
Our Fall Sports Tryouts will begin the week of August 18-22. Middle School students in grades 6th-8th interested in trying out for Fall sports would need to submit a new physical examination form and concussion form for 25-26. These forms can be found and printed on the link below:
Emerge Ortho $10 Sports Physicals:
Emerge Ortho is currently running a promotion for sports physical examinations. The deal is for a $10 sports physical exam. You must make an appointment for the physical and have an exam at one of the locations listed below. Please make sure you don’t miss this great deal that will conclude on September 1, 2025.
All completed athletics paperwork must be submitted to Coach Long, by August 18, 2025. Please get this information so that your athlete can attend tryouts. Please reach out if you have any questions concerning athletics at Alamance Community School.
AD Contact Information:
Darius J. Long, M.S.M.
MS-PE/Athletic Director
Alamance Community School
336.270.5052 (ext. 505 )
2025-2026 SCHOOL CALENDAR
*The Board approved the 2025-2026 calendar in November. It can be found on our website and is included here as well.
“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 to foster good communication so we can continue to build the caring and inclusive community that so 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.
GENESIS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL UPDATES
Genesis Before & After School Updates:
There is a waiting list currently for Genesis before and After School. If you are interested in your child attending, or even working a few extra hours, please reach out to Ms. Evelyn Kreiley at genesisathleticsnc@gmail.com
Late Pick Up from School
There will be grace given for the first full week of school. However, Carline will officially end at 3:45 (1:45 on Wednesday). Students not picked up by :45 minutes after will be transferred to the Genesis After School Program. Please pick up your child at the overflow door. Parents/guardians will be charged an aftercare fee to be determined by how often this occurs and how late the student is picked up, due at the time of pick up via cash, Cash App, or Venmo.
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 positively 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 day.
It is also a way to support your student and other students by assisting with workstations or a small group, helping with clerical tasks or lunch, and/or something as simple as reading a book to the class. You do not have to be an educator to volunteer, and everyone is welcome! Please click on the ACS Volunteer Form Link below to find ways that you can volunteer to help support our school! https://forms.gle/6iPiTAYNhm14BezV6
GIRLS ON THE RUN
Announcing Girls on the Run at Alamance Community School!
The attached flyer provides comprehensive details about the program, including dates, registration, fees, and contact information.
Girls in 3rd-5th grade are eligible to participate.
Early Bird Registration is currently open. We recommend registering early!
The coaching team consists of Mrs. Hart, Mrs. McVey, and Ms. Herman.
Please reach out if you have any questions!
IMPORTANT DATES
8/14 | ACS Zaxby's Night |
8/14 | First Full Day of School for ALL Students (Including Kindergarten) **Note that Carline may last a bit longer as we add ~100 cars to carline** |
9/1 | Labor Day (No S for Staff or Students) |
9/2 | Teacher Work Day (No School fro Students) |
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