ACS Newsletter September 7, 2026

J. Marquice Miller
3 hours ago
5 min read

Updated: 26 minutes ago

Greetings, Coyote Families!

I hope everyone has enjoyed the long weekend. Just a reminder, there is no school for students tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8th, and students will return on Wednesday. We also hope to see you on Thursday for our Level Up Curriculum Night. There is more information below. Though it is a short week, let's make sure it is a Great one!

Wednesday, September 9, Wear Red!

Please help us support Duchenne Awareness Day!

For those who have not yet had the amazing opportunity to meet Jack, he is a student in our EC classroom who is diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). DMD is a genetic condition that causes muscles to become weaker over time.

We are asking all of our friends at Alamance Community School to join us in wearing RED on Wednesday, September 9, to show Jack our love and support, spread awareness, and remind him that he is STRONG, BRAVE, and NEVER alone!

Be Kind. Be Strong. Be Jack’s Crew!

❤️ LET’S FILL OUR SCHOOL WITH RED FOR JACK! ❤️

Different doesn’t mean less. It means AMAZING.

Level Up Curriculum Night

How can we best support our students this school year? Let’s talk about it!

Please join us this Thursday evening in the Middle School Gym for Curriculum Night. We’ll discuss our academic goals, test prep, and how parental involvement creates a real game-changer for student proficiency.

We’ll keep it brief, and food trucks will be available for a quick bite while you gather info. We can't wait to see you there!

PTO Corner

BOOK FAIR IS ALMOST HERE!

Get ready, ACS—our Scholastic Book Fair is coming September 14–19! We’re especially excited to kick off this year after ACS was named a FY27 Scholastic Reading Champion, an honor awarded to only 500 schools nationwide!

We need volunteers! Help us make Book Fair week a huge success by signing up for a shift:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA4A822A6F4CF8-65451184-fall

Set up your child’s eWallet for an easy, cash-free way to shop the Fair:https://www.scholastic.com/bf/alamancecommunityschl

We can’t wait for an incredible Book Fair week and another amazing year of All Paws In!

Coyote Sports Corner

Fall Sports Week 3 9/7-9/11

9/7 Labor Day Observance-School Closed Staff/Students

9/8 Teacher Workday School Closed for Students

9/10 Away Boys Soccer vs. Maureen Joy Charter School 4:15 pm

439 Chandler Rd, Durham, NC 27703

9/10 Away Girls Volleyball vs. The Hawbridge 5:00 pm

1820 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Rd, Graham, NC 27253

9/10 Away Co-Ed PMAC Cross Country vs. Grace Christian Academy

1414 Swann Rd, Green Level, NC 27217

Week 2 Recap:

-Boys Soccer would play Grace Christian Academy in a tough 5-4 loss in Overtime

- Girls Volleyball would secure two wins against Grace Christian Academy & Blessed

Sacrament School to remain unbeaten at 4-0 in conference play tied for #1 in the PMAC!

Coaches Corner

Congratulations to our girls volleyball team for starting their season with the best record of any

team in our school history.

- Darius Long, ACS Athletic Director

Coyote Parent Pack:

Fall Sports Parents, athletes $25 Fall Participation Fee is ready for payment. Required for all

ACS student-athletes. Please check your athletes' Infinite Campus account to make a payment

today.

ACS Fall Athletes are competing in athletics, and benefit from nutritious snacks. If you would

like to support our Fall ACS athletes with healthy snacks and drinks like waters, oranges, Nutri-

Grain bars, Gatorade zero, salt-free pretzels, trail mix, and more. Please email me directly

dlong@alamancecommunityschool.net

#protectthepack

Carline

CARLINE REMINDERS & TRAFFIC FLOW

Please be patient and follow procedures, especially in the first few weeks. The carline will move more quickly once routines are established.

Important Notes:

Here is information regarding our
Do not use cell phones in the carline.
Arrive by 8:10 AM to ensure your student is in class by 8:15 AM.
Early dismissals must be before 2:45 PM (or 12:45 PM on Wednesdays).
Students not picked up by 3:45 (or 1:45 on Wed) will be taken to Genesis After Care, and fees will apply.

Here is more information on Carline and KIDAccount, our source for organized carline.

“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, st

aff, 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.

Coyote Cafe is Back!

Our first Coyote Cafe of the school year will be open Thursdays in the Elementary Gym from 7:45-8:15 am. Please stop by for a delicious snack or drink for only $1. All proceeds benefit the ACS Food Pantry.

New Parent App for Dismissal! Download Today!

https://kidaccount.com/parent-app-help/

With the Parent Connect App, parents can:

View and manage their student's dismissal information.
Submit dismissal change requests.
Receive notifications when dismissal changes are approved.
Manage their approved pick-up contacts.

You must complete your Annual Update Forms in Infinite Campus Parent Portal and connect to the app with an approved Parent email account.

7th Graders Need Updated Immunizations on or before the 1st day of School

Students entering 7th grade are required to have one dose of the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccine and, for those who have not already received it, one dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine. Please contact your student's health care provider or the local health department to obtain an updated immunization record or to make an appointment, if your child needs those vaccines.

Parents/guardians of students enrolled in 7th grade will be required to provide current proof of vaccination (i.e., a Certificate of Immunization from the NC Immunization registry) on or before the first day of school, August 11, 2026.

If proof of vaccination is not provided within 30 calendar days of the first day of school, your child will be excluded from school until a current shot record is provided, as required by law. This exclusion goes into effect on September 11th.

For more information on required immunizations in NC, please visit: https://immunization.dph.ncdhhs.gov/family/nc_immnz_requirements.htm

If you have any questions or need additional information, please reach out to Leslie Jewell at ljewell@alamancecommunityschool.net