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ACS Newsletter May 17, 2026
- J. Marquice Miller
- May 17
- 5 min read
Greetings, Coyote Families.
It is hard to believe that this is the last Newsletter for the 2025-2026 school year! This has been one for the books! I am grateful for the hard work that everyone has put in, from students to staff, and especially to the parents, for such a great transition. This summer, we will look hard at feedback and make next year even better! This newsletter will be shorter, but still contain important information. Have a Wonderful Summer!
TESTING TIME
We still have a few days of testing remaining. Students still need to come to school ready to work and learn. Although the stakes are a bit lower for students who are done, teachers have still prepared lessons to prepare our students for next year as well.
Testing Schedule:
Date | Grade Levels | Assessment |
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 3rd Grade | RTA (3rd Grade Retest) |
Monday, May 18 - Thursday, May 21 | 3rd - 8th Grade | Make Up Testing & Retesting |
DRESS CODE CONCERNS
All students were spoken to about the dress code. While it seems to have become a focus, we have not changed the rules or their enforcement; there are just more infractions lately that need to be addressed. Please monitor what your child(ren) wear to school so that we don’t have to call for a clothing change, even on the last week of school!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
The last day of school will now dismiss at 12:15!
Let's celebrate our first PACK leaving the DEN
GIRLS ON THE RUN!
ACS Girls on the Run had their end of season 5K this morning! We are so proud of all of our girls! Consider joining us next season!
Love, Coach Forman, Coach Hart, and Coach McVey!
COYOTE CAFE
The Coyote Cafe will be open 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 other delicious treats in the elementary gym during morning carline. Thank you for your continued support.
GENESIS BEFORE/AFTERSCHOOL UPDATE!
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
“Mental health is wealth, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month. The stigma around mental health and treatment has long existed, even though this has started to change. Still, people hesitate to seek help or even talk about it with their loved ones for fear of being judged and facing unnecessary backlash. Simple logic dictates that if we are hurt anywhere, we must seek treatment to get better. This applies to both our mental and physical well-being.” -National Today
Please read the May is Mental Health Awareness Month (ACS 2026) document to learn ways that you & your family can take part in ending mental health bias and discrimination, and help build a healthy nation that celebrates children's strengths.
ACS SPORTS UPDATE
When: May 20, 2026, 5:15 pm-6:30 pm
Where: ACS Middle School Gymnasium
Who: ACS Student-Athletes & Family
We ask that families arrive by 5:00 pm so we may start promptly and honor student-athletes, coaches, and the athletic community!
We are looking forward to this special night for our Alamance Community School Athletic Department.
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 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 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 )
ALAMANCE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
COYOTES
"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men"
-Frederick Douglass
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 reach our final capacity (Full 8th Grade class, New electives, added Administration support, etc.), we will add 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
5/11 - 5/21 | EOG Testing Date Grade Levels Assessment Tuesday, May 19 3rd Grade Reading Read to Achieve Re-test Monday, May 18 - Thursday, May 21 3rd - 8th Grade Make-up Testing & ELA & Math Re-tests |
5/20 | ACS 2nd Annual Sports Banquet |
5/21 | 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony |
5/22 | Last Day of School |
PREVIOUS NEWSLETTERS
If you have missed any of the previous newsletters, here are the links.
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