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ACS Newsletter September 28, 2025
- J. Marquice Miller
- Sep 28
- 8 min read
Thank you for a full and eventful week. As we continue to move through the year, let’s celebrate a few things:
Thank you to all of the parents and teachers who participated in Conference Day. This was a perfect opportunity for parents, teachers, and students to show community and ensure each student has the necessary tools for success. If you were not able to attend, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher.
We are in the THICK of all things school now. That includes testing and fundraising.
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.
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!
Please, please, please help us reach our goal with the Attraction book sales. Information is below in the Athletics section, but we have extended the purchase window to October 1st! We can do it!
I know that some parents have been asking about and are concerned about safety. We have been intentional about when and how we do drills for weather, lockdown, and other safety drills to keep our students and staff safe. More information will be coming, but please know that this is a priority for us.
Next week is Fall Break. There will be no school for students OR staff. There may be a delay in responses from staff as they take a well-deserved break as well.
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!
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 (7:45-8:15am).
Thank you!
ACS Ambassadors
LOOKING FOR SUBSTITUTES!
Calling All Retired Teachers and/or Student-Centered Individuals!
Do you love working with students? Are you a retired educator and/or know someone passionate about supporting young minds?
We’re looking to expand our substitute teacher list with dedicated, caring individuals who want to make a difference — even if just for a day at a time!
Our goal is to ensure that every classroom remains a welcoming, safe, and engaging space, even when regular teachers are away.
If you have the heart for it, we’d love to have you on board! Who doesn’t love a flexible schedule?
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. 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
ACS ATHLETICS UPDATES:
Our Attractions Coupon Fundraiser is in full effect! We are fundraising for our Athletics Department.
Your ACS Student should have received a book from their homeroom classroom teacher on Thursday 9/25/25.
If you want to purchase the book or more books, simply send payment back to ACS in the red/white order envelope.
If you do not want to purchase the book, send the book back to your child's teacher by 10/1/25. Teachers' will be awaiting a payment envelope or returned book.
Just want to buy a book(s) , have them shipped directly to you?
CLICK LINK TO ORDER: https://www.sapaynow.com/289407
Attractions Books make great birthday, anniversary and holiday gifts!
#1 Top Selling Classroom will receive a PIZZA PARTY!
#1 Top Selling ACS student will receive an Amazon Gift Card!
Order 5 Books and get a FREE BOOK NO LIMITS!
Any book unreturned to ACS without payment will have a student account assessed for payment.
Thank you for your help returning unsold books!
ACS ATHLETICS UPDATES:
The Coyotes of ACS are a couple weeks away from conference tournaments & championships! Our Coaches have shown great poise, and our athletes have persevered during this fall interscholastic season.
Coaches and athletes have remained focused on their team goals. And working each week to improve their game. Our teams will be in action this week, come out to a game, meet or match and show that coyote pride!
Darius J. Long
ACS, Athletic Director
BOYS SOCCER:
Boys Soccer Week Recap:
9/22
The Coyotes of ACS would travel to Burlington, NC to take on Clover Garden School @ Joe Davis Park. Coyotes, who defeated Clover Garden on 9/15 3-0, looked to repeat. Team would be coming off a loss to The Expedition School 4-0. Coyotes would lock in on the defensive end of the ball, while playing an attacking offensive style.
Coyotes 6th grade striker Chris Llapa would ink in (2) goals in the first half. Give the Coyotes 2-0 lead into the half. Coyotes would have a position where Clover Garden would dribble through the core of the defense to score their only goal of the game. Kamden Summers, Jackson Byrd would also score in the game. Keeper Adriel Santillian would have (9) saves on the day. Coyotes would pull away with a 5-1 win!
9/23
The Coyotes of ACS would play host to conference school Burlington Christian Academy. Three weeks prior BCA would defeat ACS 5-1. The Coyotes started the game off with a very strong defensive play, holding the Royals to 1-0 half time score.
Team would continue to play strong defensively and only allow 1 additional goal (free kick) in the second half of play. Goalie Adriel Santillian would have (13) saves on the day. BCA Royals would take the win 2-0. Coyotes showed great grit, playing short handed due to injury.
Week Ahead:
9/29 Home vs. Grace Christian Academy * (PMAC) 4:00 pm
Location: Mebane Community Park (Field #2)
Admission: Free
9/30 Away vs. Triangle Day School 4:00 pm
Location: 4911 Neal Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Admission: Free
10/2 Away vs. The Burlington School* (PMAC) 4:00 pm
Location: 1615 Greenwood Terrace Burlington,NC 27215
Admission: $5.00
*Parents (Guardians) are responsible for transporting soccer athletes to soccer games.
CO-ED CROSS COUNTRY:
Cross Country Recap:
9/25
Cross Country would head to Camp Deer Lake to run in another PMAC Conference Meet. After a slight shower early in the day, the skies cleared out for a warmer XC Meet.
Girls & Boys were down two athletes, but remaining runners hit the course and competed well. All runners finished with strong times for the course and made improvements from previous meets.
PMAC Scores (Results): TBA
10/1 Away vs. Duke School
Location: 3716 Erwin Rd. Durham, NC 27705
Admission: Free
10/6 Away vs. PMAC XC Championship (CRP) 3:30 in Burlington, NC
*Parents (Guardians) are responsible for transporting athletes to cross country meets.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL:
Volleyball Recap
9/22 The Coyotes would head over to The Hawbridge School to compete against the Herions of The Hawbridge School. The Coyotes would take Hawbridge to a 3rd game back on 9/16. The Coyotes would compete hard, but couldn't get into their groove. The Hawbridge School would win 2-0 sets.
9/23 The Coyotes would play host to conference #1 BCA Royals in the Coyotes Den. The Coyotes played the Royals at BCA at the start of the season 9/8 2-0 BCA. Coyotes would come out the gate clicking winning game #1 -25-22.
The Royals would push back and take game #2 -25-16, forcing a deciding game #3. Coyotes would work together to keep the game close, The BCA Royals would pull away in a deciding game #3- 15-13. BCA would take the win 2-1 sets.
Week Ahead:
9/30 Home vs. Grace Christian Academy* (PMAC) 4:00 pm
Address: 195 Kronbergs Ct, Haw River, NC 27258
Admission: $5.00 (NCCA/NC ADMIN W/VALID ID-PASS)
10/2 Away vs. The Burlington School * (PMAC) 4:00 pm
Address: 1615 Greenwood Terrace, Burlington, NC 27215
Admission: $5.00
*Parents (Guardians) are responsible for transporting athletes to volleyball games.
COACHES CORNER:
" You can either lower your goals to match your effort. Or you can raise them to match your goals."
Coach K , Duke University
( Retired 5X- NCAA Men's National Basketball Champion )
Fall Athletic Fee:
Fall Athletic Families, as we are entering the final three weeks of our fall seasons', fall sports accounts need to be satisfied. Our schools' finance associate has assessed your students' Infinite Campus accounts for $25.00. Our athletic fee helps to support our athletics programs.
Please make this payment no later than 10/1/25. Non-payment could impact your athlete's ability to participate in any additional sports this academic school
ACS ATHLETIC SWAG:
Our ACS PTO will be running an athletic apparel store for our athletics teams.Want to show your ?
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.
Winter Sports tryouts are 3 weeks away, please make sure that you have submitted a physical prior to tryouts!
Winter Sports:
-Cheerleading
-Girls Basketball
-Boys Basketball
(More Information Coming Soon)
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:
AD Contact Information:
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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
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