ACS Newsletter January 4, 2026

J. Marquice Miller
11 minutes ago
4 min read

Greetings, Coyote Families.

Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful break and are excited for 2025! As this is our first newsletter in a while, we have a lot of information to share for the upcoming busy months. Please read the Newsletter in its entirety.

ANTICIPATION OF INCLEMENT WINTER WEATHER

This upcoming winter season, be aware that there is potential for school delays and closures. Although we are not part of the surrounding larger districts, we will keep you informed as early as possible and base our decisions on the safety of our community, as well as the decisions made by neighboring districts and schools. For any decision made, you have to right to make a different decision, based on your and your Child(ren)’s safety and comfort.

ENROLLMENT IS OPEN FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Alamance Community School is now accepting students for the 2026-27 school year! Interested families can apply for our admission lottery today at https://www.alamancecommunityschool.net/admissions. If you are a current ACS student, you do not need to reapply for admission. Do you know a family that would love ACS? Share this Link!

4th ANNUAL COYOTE CONNECTIONS

We are looking forward to our next Coyote Connections! It will be earlier this year to ensure we allow school access for open enrollment and that staff and families have a moment to connect, preparing students for end-of-year testing.

A parent Panel will give background and insight and answer questions. There will be information sessions from each grade level and tours for prospective parents. There will also be apparel being sold. This event will take place on February 12, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The New family tours will take place at 5:30.

MORNING CARLINE REMINDERS (DROP-OFF)

We are noticing an increase in congestion and delays during morning carline, which is impacting students' arrival times. Please help us ensure a smooth drop-off by arriving early, ideally before 8:00 AM. Arriving by this time allows your student to be in line and on their way to class promptly.

Here are some tips to make drop-off smoother:

Prime Arrival Time: Between 7:50 - 8:05, Carline tends to be less crowded, making it the ideal time to arrive.
Prompt Line Movement: Though the line may appear long, it moves steadily, especially early in the morning before larger groups arrive.
Avoid the Late-Front Drop-Off: The front area takes longer, so using the carline is typically faster and more efficient.

Please do not drive around the cones once they are put into place. Staff must enter to start the day. If there is no staff on duty, especially in the Middle School-Only line, you must sign in at the main office. Please note that students arriving after 8:15 will be marked as tardy. Families with excessive tardies will need to meet with Mr. Miller and our social worker, Mrs. Gittens, to address attendance issues.

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 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

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

2025-2026 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Looking for Members to Join our Team.

We are looking for a Licensed Teachers to support our Middle School ELA and EC Students. We are also seeking additional substitutes.

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!

ACS Employment Application

“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

1/5/2026	Teacher Work Day
1/6/2026/	Students return from Winter Break!
1/8/2026	Home Basketball vs. Burlington Christian Academy Girls 4:15 pm Boys 5:30 pm
1/12/2026	Home Basketball vs. Roxboro Community School Girls 4:15 pm Boys 5:30 pm
1/13/2026	*Home Basketball vs. The Burlington School (PMAC) Girls 4:15 Boys 5:30 pm**
1/15/2026	*Away Basketball vs. Grace Christian Academy (PMAC) 4 pm Girls Boys 5:15 pm**
1/19/2026	Martin Luther King Holiday No School for Staff or Students
1/20/2026	Home Basketball vs. Gorman Christian Academy Girls 4:15 pm Boys 5:30 pm
1/26/2026	Home Basketball vs. Carter School of Digital & Visual Design Girls 4:15 pm Boys 5:30 pm