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The 6th graders at Alliance Middle School traveled to Camp Carl last week where they spent a day canoeing, fishing, taking part in other fun activities and enjoying the outdoors. They had so much fun! #RepthatA
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October is Principal Appreciation Month! We are fortunate to have principals and assistant principals who care about each and every student that attends ACS. Their commitment to and passion for education is evident in all they do.
Thank you to all of our awesome principals! #RepthatA
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The Goodwill Drive to Victory starts Monday!
Alliance is competing against Carrollton for this year's Goodwill Drive to Victory donation drive! Donations will be collected Monday-Friday. A Goodwill trailer will be in the back parking lot of the high school from 7 am - 3 pm Monday-Thursday and from 7 am - noon on Friday. All donations must be dropped off at the Goodwill trailer.
The school with the most donations wins a $250 scholarship! Go Aviators! #RepthatA
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It's important to help your child build good attendance habits early! Things like regular bedtime and morning routines, setting out clothes and backpacks the night before are all great ways to help your child be ready for the school day. #RepthatA
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The Alliance Middle School students in Builders Club recognized bus drivers in the district for their hard work with a sweet treat! What a great way to be caring citizens! #RepthatA
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Help us win Stark Federal Credit Unions One Million Sheets of Paper contest! Be sure to vote before Sept. 24.
Vote here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GM35RKR
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As a district, we are participating in #StartWithHelloWeek from Sept. 18-22! Throughout the week, our schools will hold various activities geared towards getting students involved and making new connections. Some of the activities include wearing name tags so students and staff can greet each other by name, giving sweet treats to promote random acts of kindness and even writing positive messages for another student or staff member. It's going to be a great week here at ACS! #RepthatA
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Heather Shive teaches choir to the students at Alliance Middle School! #RepthatA
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Abigail Anderson teaches orchestra to students at Alliance Middle School and Alliance High School! #RepthatA
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Alliance is competing against Carrollton for this year's Goodwill Drive to Victory Sept. 25-29. A Goodwill trailer will be in the back parking lot of AHS. All donations must be dropped off at the trailer.
The school with the most donations wins a $250 scholarship! #RepthatA
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Ann Foster teaches visual arts to students in grades 6-8 at Alliance Middle School! Some of the classes she teaches include 6th grade Media Exploration and 7th grade 3D art. #RepthatA
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Bianca Burwell is a visual arts teacher at Alliance Middle School where she teaches art to students in grades 6-8 and an 8th grade digital art enrichment class! #RepthatA
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Alliance Middle School hosted a new student lunch last week to welcome all the students who are new to the district! Some of the students came from neighboring districts while others came to AMS from out of state.
They got to meet their principal and counselor, enjoy a sweet treat and learned a little bit about each other. Welcome to AMS! #RepthatA
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Did you know? Students who miss fewer than two days in September continue to average fewer than two days absent each month. #RepthatA #SeptemberMatters
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Reminder: Alliance Middle School has picture day next Tuesday! #RepthatA
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Monday, Sept. 11 is Daddy-Daughter Night at the AHS Girls Soccer Game! #RepthatA
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The AHS Boys Soccer Team is hosting a Youth Soccer Night on Sept. 12! Kids get in free by wearing A U10, U12, U14 or ACSC jersey. #RepthatA
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It's Attendance Awareness Month!
Did you know? Students who miss 2-4 days in September are 5x more likely to be chronically absent throughout the school year. Start the year off right by ensuring your child is in school each day! #RepthatA
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Is your child interested in wrestling? Boys and girls in Kindergarten-6th grade can take part in Alliance Youth Wrestling starting in September! See below for additional information. #RepthatA
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Aviator Families, Be sure to download the free ParentSquare app to receive up-to-date messages from the district, your child's building and their teachers!
ParentSquare is Alliance City Schools primary form of communication with Aviator Families. By downloading the app, you can stay involved in your child's education from anywhere! #RepthatA
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