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ACS Newsletter December 7, 2025
- J. Marquice Miller
- 2 days ago
- 7 min read
Greetings Coyote Families!
I hope that everyone enjoyed the “snow”. We anticipate a significant amount of weather this winter, so please be patient as we notify you of any changes as soon as possible. Even with all the potential changes, I want to say that I am truly proud of the great things happening at ACS.
Pending weather, please make sure your child is at school and ready to engage every day! We do have mid-year assessments taking place. This is a crucial step in the learning process, providing students and teachers with the necessary information to track progress for the remainder of the year.
As we prepare for Winter Break, we have Spirit Week coming up! While we are learning, we do want everyone to have fun and be comfortable, but please make sure we follow the guidelines listed for each day.
Clothing Donations Needed
We have received a few requests for gently used clothing suitable for the fall and winter seasons. If you have any of the following sizes and are willing to donate them, we would greatly appreciate it. You may drop the clothing off at the front office and we will make sure they get to the appropriate families.
Boys'/Mens' Fall/Winter Clothing Sizes- 9-24 months, 3T, 7/8, 8y, 8-10, 13y, 30x32 mens' pants, small mens' shirts, M/L mens' sweatpants
Boys/Mens' Shoes- Toddler 7.5-8, 2.5y, Mens 10-10.5
Girls' Fall/Winter Clothing Sizes- 6/7, 8 (pants especially!)
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Kellie Stubblefield
Community Outreach Coordinator
MAKE UP PICTURES
Did your student(s) take Makeup pictures? Use the code below to view & make purchases!
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
PTO
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Contact Us: AlamanceCommunitySchoolPTO@gmail.com
ACS PTO Swag Shop: https://thelilybarnboutique.com/collections/alamance-community-school
*The PTO receives a portion of every purchase made. Thank you for your support!
Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser!
Cards will arrive BEFORE CHRISTMAS BREAK!
Our Elementary Dances are coming up! Check the Flyers below! We hope to see you there!
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,
PTO Executive Board!
Holiday Giving Tree
All of the tags have been taken from the Giving Tree! Thank you for supporting our ACS families by purchasing gifts. Please bring all items to the front office by December 10th. Gifts will be organized and families may pick up their packages beginning on December 15th. Your generosity and kindness make a huge difference. Happy Holidays!
Thank you,
Kellie
COYOTE CAFE!
Coyote Cafe will resume after the break! Stop by the Coyote Cafe on Thursdays! Students may purchase flavored water, granola bars, fruit snacks, crackers, and a variety of other healthy but delicious snacks for only $1 each. All proceeds go to providing weekend meals to our families in need. Please support our ACS Food Pantry by stopping by the elementary gym every Thursday during morning carline (7:45-8:15 am).
Thank you!
ACS Ambassadors
ACS SPORTS UPDATE
Our Attractions Coupon Fundraiser has ended! We would like to thank you for your support in helping to raise funds for our Athletics Department!
Attractions Closeout:
1. Have you returned the sample book to your child's teacher?
2. If you haven't returned the book or sent a $25.00 payment for the book purchase.
Any book not returned to ACS without payment will have a student account assessed against an Infinite Campus account for payment.
ACS WINTER SPORTS:
Coyotes would finish the week with games vs. Duke School & Conference School Burlington Christian Academy. Teams would try to bounce back following Thanksgiving Holiday!
The Girls & Boys Basketball Team are entering their 6th week of the season. The Coyotes will play host this week to The Lions of Durham Charter School & The Spartans of The Burlington School (PMAC) Conference. And travel to Gorman Christian Academy to conclude their week.
Darius J. Long
ACS, Athletic Director
ACS Athletic Fees:
Athletic Families, Please ensure your athletes infinite campus account to make sure you have satisfied your athletic fees!
Winter Sports athletic fees are due. Please make this payment no later than 12/5/25. Unpaid Winter sports athletes are not permitted to play if fees have not been paid. This includes; (Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball & Cheerleading) Parents(Guardians) please make sure that you have made this required payment.
Failure to pay the $25 athletic fee will impact your athletes' participation status or disqualify them from receiving end of year athletic awards at our sports banquet.
"We have extended the due date. Please pay the Fall Sports Participation fee ASAP."
-ACS Finance Department/ACS Administration
ACS Week Recap:
12/2 Home Basketball vs. Duke School (Durham, NC)
The Lady Coyotes would play host to the Duke School Girls team. Coyotes looking to bounce back after Trinity School of Durham-Chapel Hill game. The Lady Coyotes would have a tough night shooting from the field. Duke School Girls would have a solid night from the field and pull away late. Center #12 Peyton Swann would have 6 points in the game. Duke School would secure the win 24-6.
The Coyotes of ACS would play host to the Duke School boys team. Coyotes would find themselves in a fight early in the game with Duke School taking the 10-5 lead. But the Coyotes would bounce back in the second quarter with a 13 point quarter. Outscoring Duke School 13-6 in the second quarter. The Coyotes would have the tight 18-16 halftime lead.
The second half of the game would play out like a track meet. Teams would trade baskets. And would come within a single point of each other in second half scoring. Captain/Forward #23 Camden Hawkins 16 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists would help the Coyotes over the mark. Including two clutch 3's in the second half. Coyotes would take the 29-28n in a thriller!
12/4 Away Basketball vs. The Burlington Christian Academy (PMAC)
The Lady Coyotes would head to Burlington, NC to play conference member Burlington Christian Academy. The Lady Coyotes would try and get things going early in the game, but have a tough offensive night. First year PF #34 Laliah King would have a stellar defensive game with 13 rebounds, 3 deflections, 2 points and 1 block!
Center #12 Peyton Swann would add 3 points, 5 rebounds , 1 block in the game. The Royals of BCA would have a strong shooting night from the field. Shooting 4/6 from the 3-point line. The Royals would pull away 24 to 7!
The Coyotes of ACS would look to complete their week undefeated, but would play a strong Burlington Christian Academy team.The Coyotes would have a tough shooting night from the field and free throw line. Team would only shoot 5/16 from the free throw line. The Royals would dial it up from deep shooting 6/11 from the 3-point line.
Team would go into half-time down 27- 11. Coyotes would remain scrappy the remainder of the game. But a tough shooting night from the field and free throw-line would allow the Royals to pull away in the game. Royals would secure the win 51 to 25!
ACS Basketball Next Up:
12/8
Home Basketball vs. Durham Charter School
Time: Girls Tip 4:15 PM Boys Tip 5:30 pm
Admission: ($5.00 All)
Address: ACS MS Gym
12/9
Home Basketball vs. The Burlington School (PMAC)
Time: Girls Tip 4:15 PM Boys Tip 5:30 pm
Admission: ($5.00 All)
Address: ACS MS Gym
12/11
Away Basketball vs. Gorman Christian Academy
Time: Girls Tip 4:30 PM Boys Tip 5:45 pm
Admission: (TBA)
Address: 3311 E Geer St. Durham,NC 27703
COACHES CORNER:
" Your mark is what you do on a day when you don’t want to do it. How good are you on a day when you just don’t have it? Can you push yourself that day? That’s a mark of your character."
-Bob Hurley Sr. ( High School Basketball Coaching Legend, St. Anthony's High School (NJ) Basketball Record 1185-125 , 26 State Championships, Coached 150 D-1 Players, 6 NBA 1st Round Draft Picks)
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:
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Darius J. Long, M.S.M.
MS-PE/Athletic Director
Alamance Community School
336.270.5052 (ext. 505 )
ALAMANCE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
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IMPORTANT DATES
12/8/2025 | Home Basketball vs. Durham Charter School Girls 4:15 pm Boys 5:30 pm |
12/9/2025 | Home Basketball vs. The Burlington School* (PMAC) Girls 4:15 pm Boys 5:30 pm |
12/10/2025 | Early Release. Students are dismissed at 1:45 |
12/11/2025 | Away Basketball vs. Gorman Christian Academy Girls Boys 5:45 pm |
12/16/2025 | Away Basketball vs. Roxboro Community School Girls 4:15 pm Boys 5:30 pm |
12/17/2025 | Early Release. Students are dismissed at 1:45 |
12/18/2025 | Away Basketball vs. Excelsior Classical Academy Girls 4:30 Boys 6:00 pm K-1 Winter Dance (PTO) 5:30 - 7:30 |
12/19/2025 | Last Day Before Break! Early Release. Dismissal begins at 11:45! 2nd-4th Winter Dance (PTO) 5:30 - 7:30 |
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