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ACS Newsletter October 19, 2025
- J. Marquice Miller
- Oct 19
- 8 min read
Updated: Oct 20
Thank you for a full and eventful week. As we continue to move through the year, let’s celebrate a few things:
Great job to our Fall sports as they wrap up a very successful season.
We are in the THICK of all things school now. That includes testing and fundraising.
Thank you for supporting our arts, our sports, and our STEM programs. I know we’re asking for a lot, but any help makes sure our students have the best educational experience possible!
Boosterthon is underway… We are looking forward to more fun, so stay tuned!
Our first check-in starts this week. It is important that students are at school, not just every day, but all day when possible. This maximizes learning opportunities and keeps students from falling behind. This also allows the school and teachers to collect correct and relevant data to provide a more useful and targeted instruction. EOGs are a vital part of schools, enrollment, and funding, so we want to start early, instilling the importance now so that students have less pressure and more Practice with performing well.
Elementary Carline Reminder: Please Do Not Use the Inner Circle: We understand mornings/afternoons can be rushed, but we need your help to keep 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!
There have been several changes, not just at ACS, but at schools all over North Carolina. Know that the changes we implement are not to frustrate you. Change can be hard, but we will only implement changes that make ACS more efficient and keep our staff and students safe. Supporting the changes will help them run smoothly when implemented. When implementing change, know that complaints almost always slow the process, but potential solutions are always welcomed. Thank you all again, and let's have a great week!
26-27 School Calendar
On Thursday, the ACS Board of Directors approved the 2026 - 2027 School Calendar. It is attached, so you can easily download and save it, in addition to printing it.
The 2026 - 2027 School Calendar is also posted on our website under the Parents Tab > School Calendar and Schedules 2026-27 School Calendar.
Two important dates to add to your calendar are:
Monday, August 3, 2026 is the first staff workday &
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 is the first day of school for students
Please review the 2026-27 school calendar carefully to ensure that your vacations are planned for the different holidays and breaks and do not occur when school is in session.
PTO
PTO Memberships
We’re launching PTO memberships for the first time! Memberships are just $15 per family for the year. These help fund events, teacher support, classroom improvements, and more.
Calendar + Member-Only Events
Attached you’ll find our PTO Monthly Event Calendar. Please take a moment to look it over—some events are exclusive to PTO members, and we’d love to have you participate!
Monthly Treat: Coffee Giveaway!
Each month, we’ll randomly select one PTO member from our teachers/staff to receive a coffee delivery from Rambling River—just our way of saying thanks for all you do.
Click here to sign up for PTO Membershiphttps://forms.gle/qJMUZDvywaVYXS3S7
ACS PTO Merch Store is LIVE!
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 Exectutive Board!
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
Looking for Members to Join our Team.
We are looking for a Licensed Teacher to support our Elementary Math 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!
Pack Leaders of the Month (October)
Great things are happening with our staff at ACS!
ACS Unsung Hero of October
Not everyone always gets credit for what they do. This year, we will be intentional about singing the praises of our unsung heroes. Our October Recipient is Mrs. Leslie Jewell.
Coyotes of the Month (October)
Great things are happening with our students at ACS!
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. It may take up to 2 weeks to process, so please send lunch from home or order from My Hot Lunchbox until confirmed.
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 send a $25.00 payment for book purchase.
Any book unreturned to ACS without payment will have a student account assessed to an infinite campus account for payment.
ACS FALL SPORTS WRAP UP:
The Coyotes of ACS have concluded their fall sports seasons'. Special thanks to our coaches, athletes, families, teachers and staff who supported our teams! This season was marked by many firsts, our first season competing in an interscholastic conference, our first season with girls' volleyball, coaches who completed their first year coaching and all three fall sports teams who competed in their first conference tournament. Our teams competed hard this year, and created memories with their team that will last a lifetime!
Darius J. Long
ACS, Athletic Director
ACS WINTER SPORTS TRYOUTS:
We will begin our Winter Sports Tryouts next week! Athletes trying out for winter sports must be in grades 6th-8th and have an active physical and concussion form on file with the athletic department.
Students trying out should plan to stay after school for their tryout date(s) and times.
-Girls Basketball
When: October 20th,21st, 23rd 2025 4:00 pm-5:45 pm
Where: Middle School Gymnasium
Wear loose and breathable clothes , athletic shoes, water bottle, we will be conditioning.
*Parents (Guardians) are responsible for picking athletes up on time for tryouts, coaches have obligations following tryouts.
-Boys Basketball
When: October 20th,21st, 23rd 2025 4:00 pm-5:45 pm
Where: Middle School Gymnasium
Wear loose and breathable clothes , athletic shoes, water bottle, we will be conditioning.
*Parents (Guardians) are responsible for picking athletes up on time for tryouts, coaches have obligations following tryouts.
-Cheerleading
When: October 24th, 2025 4:00 pm-5:30 pm
Where: Ms. W/ & Ms.M (Music Room )
Please bring change of clothes, athletic shoes, water bottle
*Parents (Guardians) are responsible for picking athletes up on time for tryouts, coaches have obligations following tryouts.
Fall Athletic Fee:
Fall Athletic Families, Please check your athletes infinite campus account to make sure you have satisfied your fall athletic fee. Our payment system adjusted and some families' payments were not accepted. Failure to pay the $25 athletic fee could impact your athletes' winter/spring tryout status or disqualify them from receiving end of year awards at our sports banquet.
"We have extended the due date. Please pay the Fall Sports Participation fee ASAP."
Due Date: 10/31/25
-ACS Finance Department
COACHES CORNER:
" Practice doesn't make you perfect . But it will make you prepared for the task at hand. Let's get to work."
Coach Long , ACS Athletic Director
(3x -Interscholastic Boys Basketball Champion 13', 18', 19',
3x -Interscholastic Boys Track & Field Champion 16', 17', 22', Coached in over 250 + games)
ACS ATHLETIC SWAG:
Gearing up for our Winter Sports Season? Need ACS Athletic wear? Our ACS PTO will be running an athletic apparel store for our athletics teams. Want to show your coyote pride ? Be on the Lookout for Updated Gear!
Head over to the store to see the latest designs for our Fall Sports Teams! Check out the website by using the QR Code on the flyer below!
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.
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
“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 that you can volunteer to help support our school! https://forms.gle/6iPiTAYNhm14BezV6
IMPORTANT DATES
Several things are coming up. see the Calendar and Flyers!
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