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ACS Newsletter August 31, 2025
- J. Marquice Miller
- Aug 31
- 8 min read
Greetings, Coyote Families.
This is going to be a full week, even though it will be short. Thank you all so much for hanging in there. We have been streamlining all of our new processes and getting better at timing. The collective effort will make it better for everyone. Just a few reminders and updates with Carline:
Do not arrive to line up before 2:45 (12:45 on Wednesdays). Thank you for working with the school and the Graham PD to keep the streets around our school as safe as possible.
Middle school, since we have been moving so efficiently in the mornings, we will push back our start time to 7:40 with the other line. Thank you for your patience with this line as well. I will also ask that you not arrive extremely early for this carline. Even if you are a few minutes later, the line moves very fast, so you don’t have to be “first” to leave in a good amount of time. Also, the Middle School line will close at 8:10. If you arrive after this, you must circle back to drop off at the office. If you need to arrive earlier than the 7:30 line-up time, please use the traditional car line. While there are only a few cars breaking this rule, some of you are parking in staff parking, and we would like to remain consistent with the expectations. Lastly, do not drop students off at the Middle School gym after the cutoff time. Staff will already be inside to prepare for students, so you must bring them into the office and sign them in.
We are officially in Fundraiser Season. There are several unknowns when it comes to local, state, and federal funding. Our goal with the fundraiser season is to make sure the students ot ACS have everything they need to be successful and live up to the name…COMMUNITY! Thank you in advance for your generosity and support!
We are SO excited to host home games this year. We will get the ball rolling with Volleyball. Home games will be $5 entry per person, so save your cash 🙂. We will also have concessions at the games. Make sure you stay abreast of the calendar so you can show your support to our Coyotes! Let's work together to #DefendtheDen!
REMINDER: ATTENDANCE PROCESS IN NCSIS
Just a reminder: Our new NCSIS system handles attendance quite differently from PowerSchool: This is a statewide change in process and not unique to ACS!
Teachers can only mark students as absent or tardy—no specific reason is entered at that time.
All absences/tardies are initially processed as unexcused until reviewed by office staff.
Our team then updates codes based on review of KidAccount check-in/out logs and entries in the ACS Student Absence Form.
What parents need to do:
Always report absences using the ACS Student Absence Form, available on our website under Parents > Documents and Forms.
For your convenience, you can also optionally upload doctor/dentist notes through the form. Notes, help us determine that the absence or tardy is excused.
If an attendance error isn’t corrected within one week of the absence, contact Leslie Jewell, our Student Information Director.
For further information about ACS Attendance Policies, please first refer to the ACS Parent/Student Handbook found at www.alamancecommunityschool.net > Parents > Documents & Forms > Documents/Policies > 2025-26 Parent Student Handbook.Thank you for your grace and patience as we adjust to this new system and new workflows.
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. Click here to sign up for PTO Membershiphttps://forms.gle/qJMUZDvywaVYXS3S7
ACS PTO Merch Store is LIVE! Volleyball swag included!
Have you loaded your child’s E-WALLET yet?
Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds!
Let’s make this year amazing—together!
Warm regards,
Alamance Community School PTO
Ashley McPherson, President
Ashlee Alston, Vice President
Kiersten Butler, Secretary
Be Kind. Be Considerate. Be an ACS Coyote.
DRESS CODE
Reminders about dress code, attendance, and lunch :)
CARLINE UPDATES & CHANGES
We have done 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 attached documents for the carline procedures and policies. Thank you for adhering to these guidelines and listening to our staff during the carline process.
Carline Map and Updates
MY HOT LUNCHBOX
We continue to partner with My Hot Lunchbox for optional hot lunches.
Vendor Lineup:
Monday - La Fiesta
Tuesday - Subway
Wednesday - Zaxby's
Thursday - CiCi's Pizza
Friday - Americana Cafe
Order Now Deadline: 12:00 noon the day before delivery.
Reminder: Pack reusable water bottles daily. No sodas or colorful sugary drinks allowed.
Make the process easier. Download the app! See the instructions below!
FREE & REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATIONS
You must complete a new application each school year.
Pick up applications during Open House or at the front office. Forms are available at the front office and will be shared at Open House. It may take up to 2 weeks to process, so please send lunch from home or order from My Hot Lunchbox until confirmed.
ACS SPORTS UPDATE
ACS ATHLETICS UPDATES:
After our first full week of our fall sports practices, our teams are excited to head into September for competition!
Our Boys' soccer team will kick things off this week as they travel to Durham, NC to take on the Lions of Trinity School of Durham-Chapel in a Soccer match up on 9/3/25!
Have a safe, fun, and restful Labor Day!
ACS ATHLETICS FUNDRAISER:
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Alamance Community School is once again fundraising with the Attractions Dining & Value Guide to raise money for our Athletics Program.
Attractions is a money saving coupon book with over $4,000 in local savings.
The fundraiser will officially start soon, but you can register now and start selling
Click HERE to get started Now!
Once you activate your page, please share it with all your family and friends by text, email, and social media. They can select from over 90 books across the country and receive free shipping to their door!
More information to come!
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BOYS SOCCER:
Next Match: 9/3/25 Away vs. Trinity School of Durham-Chapel-Hill
Location: 4011 Pickett Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Admission: Free
*Parents (Guardians) are responsible for transporting soccer athletes to soccer games.
CO-ED CROSS COUNTRY:
Next Meet: 9/8/25 Away vs. PMAC Schools* (TBS, BCA, GCA)
Location: Cedarock Park 4242 R Dean Coleman RD, Burlington, NC 27215
Admission: Free
*Parents (Guardians) are responsible for transporting athletes to cross country meets.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL:
Next Meet: 9/8/25 Away vs. Burlington Christian Academy (HS Gym)
Location: 621 E 6th St. #6501, Burlington, NC 27215
Admission: $5.00
*Parents (Guardians) are responsible for transporting athletes to volleyball games.
COACHES CORNER:
"Congrats to all of our guys who came out and put 100% effort into tryouts. Coach Michael and I are extremely proud of you! We will continue to work hard this season and hopefully do big things as a program. Remember to stay hydrated, eat healthy, and stretch."
In the words of Lebron James, " we can't be great without putting in work."
Coach Chelsea, ACS Assistant Soccer/Head Girls Basketball Coach
SPORTS PHYSICALS:
Middle School students in grades 6th-8th interested in trying out for ACS Sports would need to submit a new physical examination form and concussion form for 25-26.
Sports Physical and Concussion Form are required to try out for sports teams at Alamance Community School. These forms can be found and printed on the link below:
AD Contact Information:
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:
Late Pick Up from School
Students not picked up by :45 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 after care 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, cashapp, 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
IMPORTANT DATES
9/1/2025 | Labor Day (No School for Staff or Students) |
9/2/2025 | Teacher Work Day (No School for Students) |
9/3/2025 | Boys Soccer Away vs. Trinity School-Durham Chapel Hill |
9/3/2025 | Early Release Wednesday |
9/8/2025 | Away Boys Soccer vs. Burlington Christian Academy* (PMAC) |
9/8/2025 | Co-Ed Cross Country Away vs. (PMAC) Meet #1* |
9/8/2025 | Away Girls Volleyball vs. The Burlington School* (PMAC) |
9/9/2025 | Home Volleyball vs. The Burlington School* (PMAC) |
9/9/2025 | Home Boys Soccer vs. The Burlington School* (PMAC) |
9/10/2025 | Early Release Wednesday |
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