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ACS Newsletter October 17, 2026
Greetings, Coyote Families!
Thank you all for such a full and great week! It was full, but it was still good. This week, we have students in 3rd-8th Grade taking their first check-ins of the year. October is still loaded with:
Breast Cancer Awareness
Bullying Prevention Month
National Principal’s Month
Green Bin Fundraiser!
Project Celebrations
Winter Sports Tryouts
And so much more! Please read through the entire Newsletter so that you don’t miss anything!
Fill the Green Bin Challenge!
This was an AMAZING experience. We honestly underestimated the Pack Mentality and the amount of participation we’d have! Special thanks to the staff, students, AND parents who helped us out with the haul. We will decide soon how frequently we will complete this initiative! In the Meantime…The winners for our first Drive: We have a tie! 3rd Grade and EC! ( Mrs. Klodaski and Ms. Forman’s classes!) Thank you all for your support. We will get you details soon for your Pizza Party! Check out the pictures!
Attractions Coupon Fundraiser
We need your help! Our Athletic Department is raising funds for our athletics teams. Attractions Coupon Fundraiser started on 10/16/26! Purchase a coupon book for $25 and help ACS athletic teams! Coupons Savings Book has over $4600.00 in savings from your favorite restaurants/businesses and vendors! Your Coyote received their sample on Friday, 10/16!
Coyote Sports Corner
Alamance Community School
Athletics Intercession Week 9 10/19-10/23
No Practice or Games!
Week 8 Recap:
#3 ACS Boys Soccer lost 7-1 to #2 Blessed Sacrament School - #1 Alamance Community School (10-1) Volleyball defeated #4 Blessed Sacrament 2-0! ACS Volleyball would advance to the 2026 PMAC Girls Volleyball Championship vs. #2 Grace Christian Academy (8-3)!
Coaches Corner:
“ Congrats to our Fall Sports Teams for your hard work during our 2026 PMAC Tournaments & Championships.” Darius Long , ACS Athletic Director
Attractions Coupon Fundraiser:
We need your help! Our Athletic Department is raising funds for our athletics teams. Attractions Coupon Fundraiser started on 10/16/26! Purchase a coupon book for $25 and help ACS athletic teams! Coupons Savings Book has over $4600.00 in savings from your favorite restaurants/businesses and vendors! Your Coyote received their sample on Friday, 10/16!
Fall Sports Wrap Up:
Fall Sports Wrap Up: Congrats to Asha P. for winning the 2026 Girls Cross Country Championship! 1st place finish of 17 girls! Ayden P. finished 2nd place for Boys in the conference in 2026! ACS Boys would finish 3rd Place in the 2026 PMAC Cross Country Championship! ACS Girls Volleyball team advanced to 2026 PMAC Volleyball Championship while securing the best athletic record in school history!
Winter Sports Zone:
Winter Sports Tryouts will be held at ACS October 26th & October 27th at 4:00 pm! Have a student-athlete that would like to Cheer or play Basketball? They must be in grades 6th-8th and have a physical on file with the ACS Athletic Department. Want a $20 physical exam? Have your athlete come get a $20 physical voucher from Coach Long.
Coyote Parent Pack: Fall Sports Uniforms should be returned by 10/23/26. Please wash the uniform and have your Coyote return the uniform to the Coach Long office in the MS Gym.
PMAC News: Congrats to all who competed in 2026 PMAC Fall Sports Tournaments! We look forward to the PMAC Winter Sports Season. Special thanks to all the fans who supported PMAC teams!
NC Check-In #1
Our 3rd-8th Grade students will be testing in Math, ELA, and Science (5th and 8th Grade only). While this is not the EOG, it is important that students start practicing the testing expectations. Make sure on the TEsting days, students:
Get a good night's sleep
Arrive on Time
Eat breakfast
Complete all work assigned
READ!
This first data point will help us drive instruction moving forward and close gaps to grade-level content. Thank you in advance for your support in this endeavor.
Coyote Cafe!
Please stop by the Elementary Gym every Thursday from 7:45-8:15am for a delicious snack or drink for only $1. All proceeds benefit the ACS Food Pantry.
“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 effective communication and helping 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.
Remember: Start with an email if that can get your question answered more effectively by a teacher or administrator!
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