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😎 The ACS Summer Edit: Thinking Back to School!
- lesliepaynter
- 4 hours ago
- 5 min read
You might notice things look a little different around here! We’ve given our newsletter a facelift to help your family cut through the noise and get straight to the facts.
We know how busy family life gets, so we’ve redesigned our layout to be highly organized, easily scannable, and mobile-friendly. From quick-glance headings and expandable format for content, getting to the information you need most should be easier and take less time.
To read detailed information for a topic, click on the arrow a the left of each heading to expand the section. You can click the arrow again to collapse.
We hope you love the new, streamlined experience and find it to be helpful.
NEW DATE! July 29, 5 - 7 pm : Annual Summer Howl & Hangout!
It's time for our annual Howl & Hangout!
Note the New Date - Wednesday, July 29!
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!
Beginning of Year Important Dates and Parent Event Calendar
Please mark your calendars! More information and details will be sent in the coming weeks regarding each of these dates.
You can also stay up-to-date on all of the important event dates by subscribing to the ACS Events Google Calendar.
Find all of ACS's Calendars including the academic calendar, testing calendar and more on our school website at https://www.alamancecommunityschool.net/school-calendar-schedules
Date | Details |
Wednesday, July 29 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm Annual Howl & Hangout |
Wednesday, August 5 | Teacher Assignments and Class Schedules emailed to families by 5pm |
Thursday, August 6 | Open House
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Monday, August 10 | 1:00 pm - Volunteer Proctor Training (see below and please volunteer to help!) |
Tuesday, August 11 |
Staggered Start Dates were emailed in June. Please contact Leslie Jewell at ljewell@alamancecommunityschool.net if you need your staggered start information. |
Wednesday, August 12 |
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Thursday, August 13 | Kindergarten Staggered Start Day 1 for Group 2 |
Friday, August 14 | Kindergarten Staggered Start Day 2 for Group 2 |
Monday, August 17 |
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Wednesday, August 19 | Boosterthon and ACS Spirit Week Kicks Off |
Supply Lists Available Online
Supply lists for all Grade Levels are available on our School Website at
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.Â
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!
All Families: Annual Information Update opens on July 13 in Infinite Campus
It’s time for our annual check-in! Starting July 13, 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!
Volunteer! Proctors 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
Before and After Care Registration is Open!
Genesis OST Programs is excited to announce that registration for the 2026-2027 Before & After School Program is now open!
We are proud to continue providing a safe, structured, and engaging environment for ACS students before and after the school day. Our programs offer opportunities for homework support, physical activity, creative play, social interaction, and supervised care by our dedicated staff.
Programs Available:
Before School Care (Monday–Friday, 7:00 am - 8:00 am)
After School Care (Monday–Friday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm)
Early Release Wednesdays (1:15 pm - 3:30 pm)
Discounts Available:
Before & After School Package- when both are purchased at the sameÂ
Sibling Discount- 10% automatically applied
Space is limited, and enrollment will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
director.genesisostprograms@gmail.com
To register, please visit our registration page through Sawyer.
If you have any questions regarding registration, schedules, or program offerings, please feel free to contact us at director.genesisostprograms@gmail.com, cfo.genesisostprograms@gmail.com, or
336-270-5052 ext. 3.
We look forward to serving your family during the 2026-2027 school year!
Sincerely,
Renee Shukla
Program Director
Genesis Athletics OST Programs
336-270-5052 ext. 303
director.genesisostprograms@gmail.com
New - Parent App for Dismissal! Download Today
ACS is launching use of the the KIDAccount Parent App for 2026-27!!
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
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