Alcorn Central Elementary

ACES reminders: Sticker/decal orders are due Friday, Aug. 29. We are out of school Monday, Sept. 1 for Labor Day. To ensure everyone's safety, all car riders must be dropped off and picked up through the car line.

Lunch Apps from the previous school year are expiring soon!
Submit a new app at www.myschoolapps.com OR request a paper copy from your school office.
All new apps should be received before Aug 29, 2025!

Bedtime Books with Dr. Brooks- Arthur's off to School
https://youtu.be/rJ1sBBxSYJw

Bedtime Books with Dr. Brooks- The Principal from the Black Lagoon
https://youtu.be/6k9TeD7EVsE

Morning Drop-Off Update – Begins Tomorrow (8/11)

Starting tomorrow, all school buses will stage in a new area before unloading, slightly changing the morning traffic pattern. Please review the diagram to see how this may affect your commute.

- Bus Staging: Buses will line up along the right side of the paved entrance/exit to the ACHS Baseball Field. The left side will remain open for ACMS car line exit traffic.

- No Parking Zone: Painted spaces between the ACMS car line entrance and exit must remain clear for buses to merge safely without blocking traffic.

- ACES Car Line will remain in the gravel road area, stacked into three lines. Pull forward to close gaps, keep lines short, and zipper merge smoothly into the drop-off lane.

- Traffic Attendant: Follow all directions at the ACES/ACMS/bus crossing intersection to prevent confusion or accidents.

Please stay alert, follow posted directions, and drive with extra caution. Student safety is our top priority.

ASD Families-
Please remember one new lunch form per household is due for each school year!
Apply online at www.myschoolapps.com
Paper applications are also available in every ASD school office.
If you are certain your family does not qualify for free or reduced meals, please write “Does not qualify” on a paper form and return it to your school's office.
We are working hard to make certain we are serving all our families and need your help to see that the job is complete!
#WeAreASD

Attention Alcorn Central Community,

Please be aware that some of our bus drivers will be running portions of their routes tomorrow and Tuesday in preparation for the first day of school. We kindly ask that you exercise caution and remain courteous when driving near school buses.

To see if your address has been affected by recent bus route changes, please visit the following link: https://www.alcornschools.org/o/alcorn-central-high/page/transportation. These changes will go into effect on the first day of school and may result in earlier or later pickup times at certain stops. We encourage you to review this information and make any necessary adjustments in advance.

Thank you for your support and cooperation.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to welcome your child back for another great year at Alcorn Central! As we prepare for the first day of school in just two weeks, we want to make you aware of important transportation updates.

Several bus routes have changed for the 2025–2026 school year, which may affect pickup and drop-off times for many families. Please visit the link below to see if you and your family will be affected by the change.
- https://www.alcornschools.org/o/alcorn-central-high/page/transportation

If your family is new to the district, a school staff member will reach out to share your child’s assigned bus and route.

First Week Reminders
- Be Early: Have your child at the stop early, especially during the first few days.
- Be Patient: Drivers are adjusting to new routes and schedules. Your patience is appreciated!

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to a safe and successful school year!

#weareAC

🍽️ Fill out the 25-26 School Year School Lunch Application at www.myschoolapps.com to determine if your child will receive regular, reduced, or free pricing for school meals this year! 🍽️ #WeAreASD

25-26 School Year School Lunch Applications are now open! Go to www.myschoolapps.com to fill out one application for your household to determine eligibility for free, reduced, or full paid meals at school this year. #WeAreASD

ACES mark your calendars! Open House/Meet the Teacher will be Monday, July 28 from 4-6 pm for all grades. This is an excellent opportunity to meet your child's teacher and other staff, see their classroom, see the school, get involved, and receive important information. We can't wait to blast off into a new school year. Welcome letters from your child's homeroom teacher will be arriving over the next few days.

🌞✏️ 21st Century Summer Program Success! 📚🧪 Our summer school program was a fantastic experience filled with learning, discovery, and fun! 🎉 Students explored science, technology, engineering, and math through the Flying Classroom STEM program, sharpening their problem-solving skills in exciting and hands-on ways. We reviewed key ELA and math skills, making sure our students are confident and ready for the upcoming school year. 💪📖➗ Most importantly, we had a blast while learning! From interactive projects to engaging lessons, our students showed curiosity, creativity, and teamwork every step of the way. 💡✨ We also had a few guests stop by to talk to us about the importance of community helpers. ✨Baby Cow stopped by to tell us how Chik-Fil-A supports our community. The children enjoying meeting Baby Cow, and they also received a yummy surprise! ✨Senior Staff Sargent Bryan McGee, Public Affairs, MHP Troop F, came and read a book to our students, emphasizing the importance of reading. He also talked to us about seatbelt and water safety. The students each received a junior badge and a sweet treat. ✨Emma Moss, an employee from J P Coleman State Park, talked to us about the various wildlife that makes the park their home. She also informed the students about the many fun opportunities available at the park. We are grateful for these individuals taking their time to enhance our summer program. We’re so proud of everything our students accomplished this summer! 🌟 #SummerLearning #STEMEducation #FlyingClassroom #WeAreASD #LearnLeadExcel

Strickland Church of Christ is doing a school supply drive. They will be giving out backpacks filled with school supplies for anyone in need on July 12th 8-12 at the church. If you have any students that need help, you can send them their way.

Bedtime Books with Dr. Brooks- The Relatives Came https://youtu.be/QIuKiCobtxc

NOTE: Please see the updated 4th grade supply list.

Here are the ACES supply lists for the 2025/2026 school year.

If you will have a 3rd grader in the Alcorn School District this year, MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW! We want to see your family at our 3rd grade literacy night! Parents will get lots of information about what to expect from your child's 3rd grade year, and students will get free books and math resources! This is always a great event to get us excited for an amazing new experience as students move up into state tested grades! #WeAreASD #LearnLeadEXCEL