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ACS Newsletter March 1, 2026
- J. Marquice Miller
- 29 minutes ago
- 7 min read
Greetings, Coyote Families.
Thank you all for a great week. It was full of Project Celebrations, Testing, and ended with a wonderful bowling Night! Let's keep the positive momentum going!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
As a result of the snow, we have to make up time from the school Calendar. Please note that May 13th is a Wednesday, but it will be a FULL day of school and a testing day for EOGs.
We’ve also shifted gears, wanting to include parents in our data conversations. Mr.s Nowell has done an excellent job showing students our data and making sure they understand where they are and where we need to go. As a school, we want to make sure parents are on the same page and can help support at home. So meet us at the Level Up Block Party. More information will come soon.
TESTING INCENTIVES
With students now being tested so much in our state, we wanted to find a way to sustain the positive momentum and ensure students were doing their best on assessments, including state tests and classroom assessments. We will be pushing students to:
Take their time: No rushing through tests
Use Strategies: Teachers have been working hard to teach strong strategies in the classroom for students to apply
Show Their Work: Showing all of the steps that were taken to solve problems and answer questions correctly.
After the Check-Ins, we will give an academic “Mental Break” to students who have actually practiced the steps above. We will also be offering test-taking strategies reviews for students who may still need support in implementing these tools. Please help us reinforce these 3 Strategies for students at home as well!
While we hope that pushing the use of these goals will, in turn, increase scores and achievement, the incentives will only focus on the effort and focus during assessments, not the actual score.
COYOTE CAFE
The Coyote Cafe will be open every Thursday during the morning carline. All items are $1; the money earned goes to our ACS Food Pantry. Stop by the gym for a yummy treat to benefit a good cause. We will sell flavored water, granola bars, fruit snacks, applesauce, crackers, and other goodies. All items will cost $1.00, and the proceeds will help the ACS Food Pantry. The Coyote Cafe will be open every Thursday morning until the end of April. Please stop by the gym this Thursday for a yummy treat!
GOOD NEWS CLUB
The Good News Club will meet in Mrs. Brunick's room every Wednesday in March and April from 1:30 - 2:30. It is open to all students in K-5. Applications were sent home last week and are due on Friday; however, please turn them in to your teachers first thing Monday in order to be considered. Due to space and time constraints, late applications will not be accepted at this time. Please reach out to your child(ren)'s teacher if you have questions or did not receive a permission slip.
EMAIL EMOJIS
We’ve recently updated our operating systems to allow the use of emojis in email responses. Though it may be more personal to send a worded email, know that a staff member using this new tool is for efficiency and to acknowledge receipt. AT no point is it the intent to diminish the purpose of your email(s). Please let me know if, at any point, you feel this tool is being abused and that you are not getting the responses you need.
ACS SPORTS UPDATE
ACS Athletics:
Special thanks to all the student-athletes & coaches that participated in Alamance Community School Spring Sports Tryouts! Your hard work and determination was reflective this week in your level of competition. Congratulations to those student-athletes who made our Co-Ed Golf Team and our Girls Soccer Team!
We are excited to kick off our first official practices and matches this week ahead. As our Spring Sports teams are gearing up for a strong spring sports campaign, please show your support all season long at our athletic contests!
Darius J. Long
ACS, Athletic Director
ACS SPRING SPORTS 26':
Alamance Community School Middle School Co-Ed Golf will hit the green this week with their first match of their Spring 26' campaign vs. (PMAC) conference member school Burlington Christian Academy* & Calvary Day School (non-conference.)
2026 ACS Golf Team
Bryson Moore
Jacob Morefield
Ja'Nari Patterson-Richmond
Chace Carter
3/5 Away Golf vs. Burlington Christian Academy*, Calvary Day School
When : Thursday March 5, 2026
Time: 2:45 pm (Tee time)
Where: 1179 Challenge Dr. Graham, NC 27253
Co-Ed Golf Ahead:
3/16 Away Golf vs. Discovery Charter, Triangle Day School , Roxboro Community School & Cornerstone Charter Academy
When : Monday March 16, 2026
Time: 3:00 pm (Tee time)
Where: 2535 Sam Moss Hayes Rd, Creedmoor, NC 27522
Parents please be on time for match pick up as coach has additional responsibilities following golf matches.
2026 ACS Girls Soccer
Valeric Argueta
Kenzie Dlugos
Sarai Gorden
Aven Nicholson
Isabella Serrano
Zoe Rodriguez
Alex Alvarado
Alexa Turcios
Alana Brooks
Adelyn Martinez
Nelly Guaman
Sophia Freeman
Angel Cheatham
Camila Reyes
Girls Soccer Ahead:
3/16 Home vs. Durham Charter School
When : Monday March 16, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm (kick)
Where: 627 W, Center St. Mebane, NC 27302
Mebane Community Park Field #2
3/17 Home vs. Roxboro Community School
When : Tuesday March 17, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm (kick)
Where: 627 W, Center St. Mebane, NC 27302
Mebane Community Park Field #2
Parents please be on time for match pick up as coaches have additional responsibilities following soccer matches.
Questions/Concerns about Spring Sports:
ACS AD Contact: dlong@alamancecommunityschool.net
COACHES CORNER:
"Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it "
- George Halas 1895-1983
Founder of Chicago Bears, Former MLB Player (Yankees)
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 & and Concussion Forms Here:
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
Darius J. Long, M.S.M.
MS-PE/Athletic Director
Alamance Community School
336.270.5052 (ext. 505 )
APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION FOR THE 2026 - 2027 SCHOOL YEAR & TOURS FOR NEW/PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES
The open enrollment application period for NEW students (students not currently attending ACS) is now open and will continue through February 28, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
New/Prospective families can take advantage of one of four school tour opportunities. For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.alamancecommunityschool.net/school-tours
The admission lottery will be held virtually on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM.
Students that are currently enrolled at ACS and returning for the next school year (2026 - 27) DO NOT need to re-apply for admission. Only a completed commitment form is needed. Please complete it if you have not done so!
SIBLINGS OF STUDENTS CURRENTLY ATTENDING ACS
If you have a student that is currently attending ACS and they have a sibling that you would like to attend ACS in 2025-26, you MUST apply for their sibling to attend if they do not already attend this school year.
LINK TO APPLY FOR A SIBLING: https://alamancecommunityschool.schoolmint.net/welcomeback
PTO!
Special Thanks to our PTo for sponsoring a great bowling night! If you missed this one, it's ok! We have more things planned. Keep a lookout for our calendar and more things to come!
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 grow to our final capacity (Full 8th Grade class), we will be adding 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.
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