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ACS Newsletter November 16, 2025
- J. Marquice Miller
- 1 day ago
- 8 min read
Updated: 17 hours ago
Greetings Coyote Families!
We are making progress, and I am proud of the accomplishments we have achieved already this year. While this week will be less eventful than recent weeks, it is our first FULL week in a long time. We will also be sending report cards home this week electornically so please stay tuned!
Elementary Carline Reminder: Please Do Not Use the Inner Circle. We understand mornings/afternoons can be rushed, but we need your help to keep the carline safe. For the safety of our students/staff/parents, and to maintain an efficient traffic flow, please remember that the inner lane/circle is closed for afternoon carline and should not be used. Utilizing only the outer two lanes helps us keep the line moving smoothly and safely. This requires you to follow the whole loop around. If you do not adhere to this rule, you will be asked to exit the carline and re-enter the correct way. Thank you for your cooperation!
Clothing Donations Needed
We have had a few requests for some gently used clothing 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
5th Grade Field Trip
I wanted to give a special shout-out to the 5th-grade team of teachers, parents, and students! I was able to attend the field trip to Camp Hanes with them. Not only did we have a lot of fun, but all the activities were aligned to 5th-grade standards, and the food was really good! We also received numerous compliments from the Camp staff, who said that our group was the most respectful and well-behaved they had served in a long time! The last point alone made me proud to be the principal of ACS!
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
Join Here: http://forms.gle/qJMUZDvywaVYXS3S7
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!
Hot off the Press: Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser! November 12-25th
Looking for the perfect gift or stocking stuffer? ACS PTO is partnering with Texas Roadhouse for a Gift Card Fundraiser – and it is the perfect way to give AND give back! Look for the folders in your child’s backpack on Wednesday.
Sale Dates: November 12-25th
Gift Card Increments: $5-$100
Payment: Cash or check payable to ACS PTO
Prizes for Top Sellers!
Cards will arrive BEFORE CHRISTMAS BREAK!
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
The Holiday Giving Tree will be set up this week. Please stop by the front office to pick up a tag from the tree and purchase a gift for one of our ACS families. Please return the gifts to the front office by December 10th. Thank you for making the holidays a little brighter!
Thank you,
Kellie
COYOTE CAFE!
Stop by the Coyote Cafe this Thursday! 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 WINTER SPORTS:
The Coyotes would conclude their second week of the season with games against Blessed Sacrament School. Players would bring strong effort and competitiveness in both games. Coaches would see improvements from the first week of play. The Coyotes will head back to the Den on Tuesday, 11/18/25, to play host to Clover Garden School. Come show your Coyotes pride and cheer on the teams! Teams will head to Burlington, NC, on Thursday, 11/20/25 in a PMAC Conference match-up vs. The Burlington School. Coaches and athletes are looking forward to an exciting week #3 of Basketball.
Darius J. Long
ACS, Athletic Director
ACS Athletic Fees:
Athletic Families, please check your athlete's Infinite Campus account to ensure you have satisfied your athletic fees. Our payment system has been adjusted for our fall fees (Girls Volleyball, Boys Soccer, Co-Ed Golf). Please check your account to satisfy this obligation.
Winter Sports athletic fees have been assessed to (Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball & Cheerleading) Infinite Campus accounts. 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 AND 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/Administration
ACS Week Recap:
11/14 Away Basketball vs. Blessed Sacrament
The Lady Coyotes would head downtown, Burlington, NC, to take on the Knights of Blessed Sacrament. In the non-conference matchup, the Lady Coyotes played a scrappy game. The Lady Coyotes would have a tight defensive first half vs. BSS. Going into halftime tied 4-4. The Lady Coyotes would face tough defensive pressure coming out of the first half as BSS would go on an 8-2 run in the final 2 quarters of the game. Center #12 Peyton Swann would grab 11 rebounds on the night, and PF #34 Laliah King would grab 7 rebounds. The Lady Knights would take the win 12-6!
The Coyotes of ACS would look to get into the win column against the Knights of Blessed Sacrament School. The game began like a track meet with both teams pushing the tempo and trading baskets. Going into the half, BSS would have a 23-18 lead. ACS would keep the pressure on, led by Captain/Forward #23 Camden Hawkins, with 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. The team would rally back late in the fourth quarter with a full-court pressure defense and bring the game within two points. Stellar defensive play by Captain/PG #2 Ali Mohamed and key shots by Forward #5 Ja'Nari Patterson. ACS big men #30 Elliot French & #33 Logic Morning would combine for 16 rebounds in the game. The Knights would take the 2-point win 41-39.
ACS Basketball Next Up:
11/18
Home Basketball vs. Clover Garden School
Time: 4:15 pm Girls 5:30 pm Boys
Admission: $5.00
Address: ACS MS Gymnasium 195 Kronbergs Ct. Haw River, NC 27258
11/20
Away Basketball vs. The Burlington School* (PMAC)
Time: 4:00 pm Girls, 5:30 pm Boys
Admission: $5.00
Address: 1615 Greenwood Terrace, Burlington, NC 27215
COACHES CORNER:
" Everyone wants to live on the top of the mountain, but all of the hard work and growth takes place on the climb."
Levelle Moton ( Head Men's Basketball Coach, North Carolina Central University, 4X MEAC Men's Basketball Champion)
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.
The 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:
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
Looking for Members to Join our Team.
We are looking for a Licensed Teacher to support our Math and ELA 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!
REMINDERS
Reminders about dress code, attendance, and lunch :)
MY HOT LUNCHBOX
We continue to partner with My Hot Lunchbox for optional hot lunches.
Vendor Lineup:
Monday - La Fiesta
Tuesday - Subway
Wednesday - Zaxby's
Thursday - CiCi's Pizza
Friday - Americana Cafe
Order Now Deadline: 12:00 noon the day before delivery.
Reminder: Pack reusable water bottles daily. No sodas or colorful sugary drinks allowed.
Make the process easier. Download the app! See the instructions below!
FREE & REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATIONS
You must complete a new application each school year.
Pick up applications during Open House or at the front office. Forms are available at the front office and will be shared at Open House. Please note that processing may take up to 2 weeks. In the meantime, you can send lunch from home or order from My Hot Lunchbox until you receive confirmation.
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.
“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 to foster good communication so we can continue to build the caring and inclusive community that so 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.
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 positively 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 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 you can volunteer to support our school.
IMPORTANT DATES
11/17/2025 | |
11/18/2025 | Home Basketball vs. Clover Garden School Time: 4:15 pm Girls 5:30 pm Boys Admission: $5.00 Address: ACS MS Gymnasium 195 Kronbergs Ct. Haw River, NC 27258 |
11/19/2025 | Early Release. Students are dismissed at 1:45 |
11/20/2025 | Away Basketball vs. The Burlington School* (PMAC) Time: 4:00 pm Girls, 5:30 pm Boys Admission: $5.00 Address: 1615 Greenwood Terrace, Burlington, NC 27215 |
11/21/2025 | |
11/24/2025 |
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11/25 | Last Day of school before Thanksgiving Break |
11/26-11/28 | Thanksgiving Break No School for Staff or Students |
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