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ACS SUMMER UPDATE July 14, 2026
- J. Marquice Miller
- 3 minutes ago
- 6 min read
Greetings, Coyote Families.
As the start of the school year draws closer, we want to make sure you are in the know for all of the exciting things that we will have occurring to get us started with our best foot forward, starting with our Howl & Hangout on July 29th. Please see the categories below for more information. We look forward to seeing you all soon!
Howl & Hangout
NEW DATE!! Same Fun!
Current Coyotes - Are you missing your besties and want to connect with your ACS friends? New families - are you ready to start making connections with your new Pack?
Please Save the Date: July 29, 2026, from 5-7 PM
It's time for our annual Howl & Hangout! This is an awesome time for our returning Coyotes to see their Pack and for our newest Coyotes to meet new friends and join the Community while enjoying fun activities and food! Since Open House will be at a later date in August, this is a great opportunity to start forming connections with your new Pack family this summer! Mark your Calendars today and make plans to join us!
Open House
Howl if you're excited for a new school year!
The ACS 2026-27 Open House is Thursday, August 6, 2026. This is the perfect time to meet your teachers, explore your classrooms, and drop off your school supplies!
Staggered Schedule (To help ensure a smooth campus experience and open parking):
Kindergarten: Noon – 1:00 PM
1st – 4th Grades: 4:30 – 5:30 PM
5th – 8th Grades: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
We can't wait to welcome our Pack back to campus!
Supply Lists
We hope everyone is enjoying their summer and isn't too stressed about shopping for school just yet. But for those eyeing current sales and deals, Grade Level Supply Lists for 2026-27 are available on our school website at https://www.alamancecommunityschool.net/supply-lists
If you see any good deals, you're welcome to share them with families in the comments below!
See you soon, Pack!!
Join the PTO
Want to make a real impact on our students, teachers, and school community this year? We would love for you to join us! 🙌
Whether you want to help plan fun events, support teachers, or just stay connected with what's happening at ACS, there is a place for you. We know families are busy, so even just a little bit of your time goes a long way!
💡 Why get involved?
Build a stronger community for our kids
Support our amazing teachers and staff
Help fund exciting school events and programs
CONTACT US: alamancecommunityschoolpto@gmail.com
GENESIS OST Programs for Before and Afterschool Care
Don’t delay; register today.
On-site before- and after-school services with Genesis OST Programs is now open for registration. We offer a safe, convenient, affordable, and fun program for your children.
The registration link can be found on the ACS website.
Registration closes July 27th to balance numbers.
Coyote Sports Corner
As we grow, so do our middle school athletic offerings.
Fall Season Sports
Co-ed Cross Country
Boys Soccer
Volleyball
Winter Season
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Cheerleading
Spring Season
Co-ed Golf
Girls Soccer
More information will come from Coach Long as the School year progresses.
New Medication Forms Needed for 2026 -2027
*If your student requires daily medication during school hours and/or has a rescue inhaler or Epipen, you and your physician will need to complete the following medical form each year before medications can be administered at school: MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION FORM
* Students with EPIPens and/or inhalers must also have allergy action plans or asthma action plans on file. Here are links to those forms as well.
* ALL Medical Forms (medication authorizations AND applicable action plans) must be turned in through the front office. Office staff will ensure teachers receive copies once they are reviewed and approved.
ACS Parent and Family At-A Glance
Get ready for the 2026-2027 school year at ACS! The official First Day of School is August 11, 2026. Below is your one-pager event guide covering key dates, breaks, and holidays to keep on your radar all year long.
*This is a bird's-eye view of some of our most important dates. Some dates may be added, deleted, or changed and will be communicated throughout the year.*
“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.
Parent/ Student Handbook
Our Parent Student Handbook is on our website. Here is the link:
2025 - 2026 ACS PARENT STUDENT HANDBOOK
We do not anticipate any major changes to the handbook; however, once the 2026-27 handbook has been completed, we will post it on our website and let you know.
Volunteer! Protors Needed
As we prepare for our upcoming testing season, we're reaching out to ask for your support. We are in need of volunteer test proctors to help ensure a smooth and successful testing environment for our students.
Proctors help monitor the testing room, ensure procedures are followed, and support a calm, focused atmosphere. No prior experience is necessary-just a willingness to help and a brief orientation will be provided.
Your presence makes a big difference. Volunteering as a proctor not only supports our students but also strengthens our school community. If you're available and willing to help, please complete the linked Google Form
7th Graders Need Updated Immunizations on or before 1st Day of School
Students entering 7th grade are required to have one dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccine and one dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine for individuals who have not already received those vaccines. 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 an updated current proof of vaccination (i.e., 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.
Please DO NOT send your immunization certificate to school at this time. You will be asked to provide this in the fall, during our re-enrollment process and Beginning of Year form completion for students.
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
Infinite Campus Parent Portal: Accounts for New Parents
Welcome to our newest Coyote Families!
During the week of July 13, new families that have completed registration will receive an email with instructions on how to set up your official Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. This portal will be your central hub for grades, assessment reports, announcements, schedules, and important school updates, so keep an eye on your inbox that week to get connected!
New - Parent App for Dismissal! Download Today
The app...
allows for parents and caregivers stay informed while managing their child’s school dismissal.
offers secure access to crucial dismissal and pick-up information, including the ability to share digital ID access to authorized individuals.
eliminates the workload and need for distributing physical cards.
🛑IMPORTANT!!! For the app to work correctly, caregivers will need to complete their Annual Information Update in Infinite Campus (mentioned above) and will need to carefully specify who are primary contacts and who is approved to pick up their student! Please take your time when filling out this section in the Annual Update Forms.
Download the App Here >>> App Store for iPhone | Google Play
All Families: Annual Information Update Now open in Infinite Campus
It’s time for our annual check-in! Please log into Infinite Campus to complete your Online Registration (OLR) / Back-to-School Forms.
Why this matters: Keeping your contact details current is always vital, but it is especially critical this year. The data you provide in Infinite Campus will directly sync with our dismissal tool, KidAccount.
To ensure a smooth, safe, and speedy afternoon carline, we need your absolute latest dismissal preferences and approved pickup persons on file. Please make completing this update a top priority so your student is ready to roll on day one!