Thursday, May 12, 2022
A reminder to all Boys Lacrosse players. Practice is TODAY after school. Attendance is mandatory as the next set of games are on Monday, May 16th at McKinnon Park.
There will be an ACE meeting today in the library Reading Room at first lunch. New members welcome!
Attention members of the boys' baseball team. We will playing in a mini tournament in Ancaster at Matt Krol Field on Tuesday May 17. Players need to be at the diamond by 8 am on Tuesday. If any players needs a ride to Ancaster, he should speak to Mr. Annear to make transportation arrangements. The updated schedule is posted on the team page in Brightspace. Players are also reminded to come to portable 1 in the morning to pick up your t shirt and ball cap if they have not done so already.
Hey Lions! Next week is Spirit Week. We have the following themed days planned:
Monday – Sunglasses and Hat with full uniform
Tuesday – Floral / Hawaiian Shirt Day
Wednesday – Jersey day with uniform bottoms
Thursday – Pastel and fluorescent top day with uniform bottoms
Friday – Full Spirit Wear Day
Glow dance is this Thursday Lions! A few reminders to keep in mind before the big day:
-Advance ticket sales will continue online until Wednesday night, and in person until Thursday lunch. A reminder that tickets at the door will be increased to $14 and are available to ACS students only.
-On the night of the dance, please remember to bring your ticket, your ACS student card, your empty water bottle, and to dress in bright or white! Outfits should follow regular school dress-down guidelines. If it can’t be worn to school, it can’t be worn to the dance!
-Doors open at 6pm on Thursday. Please remember that lockers will not be accessible during the dance. Coat-check will be available. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Paris District high school is hosting a Rainbow Ball for members of the LGBTQ2S+ community and their allies. Thursday, May 19th from 7-10 pm. Transportation to and from this event Paris will be provided and running from ACS. The cost is $10 to be paid through School cash online. Interested students must pick up a permission form in Student Services TODAY. The deadline to return your permission forms to attend is tomorrow.
Hello Gr 12 Students! We will start selling Prom tickets TODAY until the 19th of May. There is a limited number of tickets available. Prom will be held on Saturday, June 4th at Hamilton's Marquis Gardens. We will start selling tickets at the back of the cafe, near the library, during second lunch only. You can pay for your $60 ticket either with cash or ahead of time with School Cash Online. In order to use the online payment option, please bring your receipt to our ticket selling table to pick up your physical ticket. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Braga or Ms. Martello.
Attention all athletes and coaches, you don't want to miss this!! The Annual ACS Athletic Banquet is back! This is a special night where we honour our athletes, MVP's and Athletes of the Year. It takes place on Wednesday June 8th in our cafeteria. Dinner is provided and catered by Mercasa and there are many door prizes to be won! Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are available for $20 in the female phys. ed. office. Get your ticket before they sell out!
The lunch special in the cafeteria today Thursday May 12th Pulled pork. Try it as a sandwich or a poutine just $5.50.
Grade 12 students are reminded that two NEW STEM scholarships are due this weekend.
-The ACS Alumni STEM scholarship Google forms application can be found on the Scholarship chart on your Gr 12 Guide page and is due by midnight Sunday.
-The James Robert Lefler Memorial scholarship application for STEM students is also found on the D2L page and is due by midnight Monday to the dropbox found under Assignments.
