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ACS Newsletter March 8, 2026
- J. Marquice Miller
- 6 hours ago
- 6 min read
Greetings, Coyote Families.
We made it through another great week, and we have a few full weeks upcoming before we get to Spring Break! Please read the entire newsletter for more details and upcoming events!
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 day of testing 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.
READ ACROSS AMERICA
Read Across America was a GREAT success. Thank you to all who participated! Check out some of our participants!
PTO!
Discovery Fair is Coming to ACS!
Our STEAM-powered Scholastic Discovery Fair will take place Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 20, with the Discovery Fair Family Event taking place on Friday, March 20, at 4:30 PM. Parents are encouraged to visit our Discovery Fair homepage to learn more about what this exciting new fair is all about and to set up your child’s E-Wallet for easy, cashless shopping. We are also looking for parent volunteers to help make this event a success—thank you for supporting our school community!
COYOTE CAFE
The Coyote Cafe will be open every Thursday until May 21st. Please help our ACS Ambassadors raise funds for our food pantry every week by buying fresh fruit, crackers, granola bars, juice boxes, flavored water, and a variety of other delicious treats in the elementary gym during morning carline. Thank you for your continued support.
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:
Alamance Community School Spring Sports teams have been working hard at practices, gearing up for their competition this season! Our golf team was in action on Thursday 3/5/26! On a warm day on a great course. Golfers would have a solid first match of the season! Final results from the tri- match are TBA.
We are excited to announce that (3) Alamance Community School Basketball Players have been selected to join 75 players from around the state of North Carolina in playing in the 3rd Annual Middle School All-Star Game!
Congratulations ACS ALL-STARS!!!!
ACS Co-Captain #12 6th Grader F/C Peyton Swann
ACS Captain #23 7th Grader Forward Camden Hawkins
ACS Captain #2 7th Grader Guard Ali Mohamed
Congratulations Coach Chelsea & Coach Beck for having athletes selected!
ACS SPRING SPORTS 26':
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
3/17 Away Golf vs. River Mill, Burlington Christian Academy, North Carolina Leadership Academy
When : Tuesday March 17, 2026
Time: 3:00 pm (Tee time)
Where: 3136 Southwick Dr. Graham, NC 27253
Parents please be on time for match pick up as coach has additional responsibilities following golf matches.
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:
" Keep Grinding. Someone you don't even know is rooting for you , while someone you know isn't."
- Levelle Moton NC Central University Head Men's Basketball
4x MEAC Basketball Champion, 4x NCAA Tournament Appearances, Founder of Velle Cares Foundation & Raleigh Raised Development LLC
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 & Concussion Forms Click Link Below:
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 )
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.
What have I missed?
Click HERE to access all of the weekly Updates and Reminders for ACS!
IMPORTANT DATES
3/10 | 7th Grade Field Trip |
3/11 | Early Release Wednesday |
3/12 | PTO Zaxby’s Night - Graham 4th Grade Field Trip |
3/13 | Teacher Workday - No school for Students |
3/16 | Spring Picture Day Co-Ed Golf vs. Discovery Charter ( Triangle Day, Roxboro Community, Cornerstone) Match South Granville Country Club Home Girls Soccer vs. Durham Charter School |
3/16 - 3/20 | Spring Discovery Book Fair |
3/17 | Co-Ed Golf vs. River Mill Academy Southwick Golf Course Home Girls Soccer vs. Roxboro Community School |
3/20 | PTO Fumily Fun & Movie Night |
3/23 | Kindergarten Field Trip Home Girls Soccer vs. Burlington Christian Academy* (PMAC) |
3/24 | ACS Level Up Block Party Away Girls Soccer @ The Burlington School* (PMAC) |
3/26 | 2nd Grade Field Trip Away Girls Soccer @ Grace Christian Academy* (PMAC) |
3/30 - 4/6 | Spring Break - No School for Staff or Students! |
4/6 - 4/10 | National Assistant Principal’s Week |
PREVIOUS NEWSLETTERS
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