Happy Friday, AC Families!
What a GREAT week at AC! I’m especially thankful for the students who showed up today following a busy, busy, but productive Thursday! It would have been easy to take the day off, but you showed up and made it count!
Our students continue to work hard, get involved, and make AC a little better every day. We’re proud of them and appreciate your support!
Weekend Reminders:
* TONIGHT: Winter Meet the Bears begins at 5:30 PM, followed by TWO Alumni Basketball Games!
* SATURDAY: Basketball Jamboree at ACHS from 8:00 AM–1:00 PM.
Come out and support our Golden Bears!
Enjoy your weekend, get some rest, and come back Monday ready to make another week count!
SHOW UP. WORK HARD. BE KIND. MAKE AC A LITTLE BETTER EVERY DAY!
WE ARE AC!
Good afternoon, ACHS families! Tomorrow, (10/29) all students in grades 10–12 will attend the M-Power College & Career Fair at the Crossroads Arena to explore college, career, and workforce opportunities.
Please help your student prepare for a successful event by dressing neatly, showing interest in stations, gathering relevant information, and demonstrating respectful, professional behavior.
IMPORTANT: All students attending must report to the ACHS campus in the morning, including vo-tech students who normally drive to ACTC or first block college students. Students may NOT drive themselves to the event. Groups will be departing after morning announcements.
We look forward to our students making valuable connections and exploring their futures!
Please help your student prepare for a successful event by dressing neatly, showing interest in stations, gathering relevant information, and demonstrating respectful, professional behavior.
IMPORTANT: All students attending must report to the ACHS campus in the morning, including vo-tech students who normally drive to ACTC or first block college students. Students may NOT drive themselves to the event. Groups will be departing after morning announcements.
We look forward to our students making valuable connections and exploring their futures!
ACHS SENIOR NIGHT – TOMORROW NIGHT!
Join us as we recognize our seniors in Football, Band, Cheer, and Dance!
Seniors should report to the Field House end zone. Lineup begins at 6:20 PM. Please arrive early and be ready!
We're expecting a BIG crowd as we take on Kossuth, so come early, wear your purple and gold, and help us PACK THE BEAR DEN!
Let's make it a special night for our seniors and their families!
WE ARE AC!
Join us as we recognize our seniors in Football, Band, Cheer, and Dance!
Seniors should report to the Field House end zone. Lineup begins at 6:20 PM. Please arrive early and be ready!
We're expecting a BIG crowd as we take on Kossuth, so come early, wear your purple and gold, and help us PACK THE BEAR DEN!
Let's make it a special night for our seniors and their families!
WE ARE AC!
ACHS Students interested in trying out for TRACK may register using the online link or complete a paper tryout from the front office.
Online Link: https://forms.gle/5CtoPVpBLSGx7tch7
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 30
Online Link: https://forms.gle/5CtoPVpBLSGx7tch7
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 30
ACHS - Just a reminder that we will operate on an Early Release Schedule Monday, with dismissal at 12:30 PM. However, an early release doesn't mean a day without teaching and learning! All classes will meet, and we expect students to be present, prepared, and engaged.
Vocational students will report to ACHS Monday instead of ACTC.
Also, please remember that our school day begins at 7:50 AM, NOT 8:00 AM. Students should be in their classrooms and ready to learn by 7:50 each morning.
Thank you for helping us make every instructional minute count!
SHOW UP. WORK HARD. BE KIND. MAKE AC A LITTLE BETTER EVERY DAY!
WE ARE AC!
Vocational students will report to ACHS Monday instead of ACTC.
Also, please remember that our school day begins at 7:50 AM, NOT 8:00 AM. Students should be in their classrooms and ready to learn by 7:50 each morning.
Thank you for helping us make every instructional minute count!
SHOW UP. WORK HARD. BE KIND. MAKE AC A LITTLE BETTER EVERY DAY!
WE ARE AC!
Today is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the men and women who transport our students to and from school daily. There are two ways you can help us show appreciation to our bus drivers:
1 - Share a kind word of gratitude or encouragement to show your thankfulness.
2 - Respect the school bus on the roadway by slowing down when you see it and abiding by the yellow and red flashing lights while loading and unloading students.
Alcorn Central is blessed with plenty of kind, caring folks that transport our students, and we are very thankful! #weareAC
1 - Share a kind word of gratitude or encouragement to show your thankfulness.
2 - Respect the school bus on the roadway by slowing down when you see it and abiding by the yellow and red flashing lights while loading and unloading students.
Alcorn Central is blessed with plenty of kind, caring folks that transport our students, and we are very thankful! #weareAC
📣 ATTENTION ACHS SENIORS & PARENTS! 🎓
NEMCC FAFSA DAY is coming November 9th!
Are you an ACHS senior planning to attend college and need help completing your FAFSA?
Representatives from Northeast Mississippi Community College (NEMCC) will be visiting ACHS on November 9th from 8:30-12:00 to meet with students and parents and provide assistance with completing the FAFSA financial aid application.
🎓 IMPORTANT INFORMATION — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!
✅ Before signing up for a meeting:
- Both students AND parents must have already created their FAFSA accounts and had their accounts verified.
- Students must sign up for a meeting in the Counselor’s Office.
- Both the student and parent are required to attend the meeting.
- Students and parents must bring their FSA ID numbers and passwords to the meeting.
👉 Create your account and learn more at: https://studentaid.gov/
💻 Need additional FAFSA assistance?
Mississippi’s Get2College Foundation offers online resources to help families complete the FAFSA, as well as virtual and after-hours appointments that parents can schedule to receive assistance and set up their FAFSA account.
👉 Visit Get2College FAFSA resources here: https://get2college.org/fafsa-federal-aid/
Don't wait until the last minute! Make sure your FAFSA accounts are created and verified before signing up for your meeting. Let's work together to help our seniors take the next step toward their college dreams!
NEMCC FAFSA DAY is coming November 9th!
Are you an ACHS senior planning to attend college and need help completing your FAFSA?
Representatives from Northeast Mississippi Community College (NEMCC) will be visiting ACHS on November 9th from 8:30-12:00 to meet with students and parents and provide assistance with completing the FAFSA financial aid application.
🎓 IMPORTANT INFORMATION — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!
✅ Before signing up for a meeting:
- Both students AND parents must have already created their FAFSA accounts and had their accounts verified.
- Students must sign up for a meeting in the Counselor’s Office.
- Both the student and parent are required to attend the meeting.
- Students and parents must bring their FSA ID numbers and passwords to the meeting.
👉 Create your account and learn more at: https://studentaid.gov/
💻 Need additional FAFSA assistance?
Mississippi’s Get2College Foundation offers online resources to help families complete the FAFSA, as well as virtual and after-hours appointments that parents can schedule to receive assistance and set up their FAFSA account.
👉 Visit Get2College FAFSA resources here: https://get2college.org/fafsa-federal-aid/
Don't wait until the last minute! Make sure your FAFSA accounts are created and verified before signing up for your meeting. Let's work together to help our seniors take the next step toward their college dreams!
ACHS Track and Field Tryouts. Students must register by Oct. 30th. Paper forms will be available in the school offices for those unable to register online.
https://forms.gle/2NuL9bNcazJjcdf5A
WE ARE AC!
ACHS - Don't forget the Fishing Interest Meeting at 5:00 tonight in the ACHS Gym. We also have Home JH Basketball at 5:30. WE ARE AC!
ACHS Fishing Team interest meeting Tuesday, 5:00 in ACHS Gym!
Happy Friday, AC Families!
What an AWESOME first week back from Fall Break! It's been great having our students back, and I want to recognize them for their positive attitudes, hard work, and willingness to buy in as we begin the second nine weeks.
We've made some adjustments this year, and I appreciate our students and families understanding that our goal is to create a safe, respectful environment where everyone can succeed. We're seeing positive progress!
TONIGHT — FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS! Our Bears host Mooreville at 7:00 PM! Come out and support our team!
TOMORROW — BAND COMPETITION! Our Pride of AC Band travels to Tupelo for regional competition, and then off to Muscle Shoals for a second competition. Best of luck to our students and directors!
Thank you, parents, for your continued support and partnership. Enjoy your weekend!
SHOW UP. WORK HARD. BE KIND. MAKE AC A LITTLE BETTER EVERY DAY!
WE ARE AC!
Mr. Smith
What an AWESOME first week back from Fall Break! It's been great having our students back, and I want to recognize them for their positive attitudes, hard work, and willingness to buy in as we begin the second nine weeks.
We've made some adjustments this year, and I appreciate our students and families understanding that our goal is to create a safe, respectful environment where everyone can succeed. We're seeing positive progress!
TONIGHT — FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS! Our Bears host Mooreville at 7:00 PM! Come out and support our team!
TOMORROW — BAND COMPETITION! Our Pride of AC Band travels to Tupelo for regional competition, and then off to Muscle Shoals for a second competition. Best of luck to our students and directors!
Thank you, parents, for your continued support and partnership. Enjoy your weekend!
SHOW UP. WORK HARD. BE KIND. MAKE AC A LITTLE BETTER EVERY DAY!
WE ARE AC!
Mr. Smith
Welcome Back, AC Families!
We hope our 7th–12th grade students and families enjoyed a wonderful Fall Break! We are excited to welcome everyone back on Monday as we begin our second nine weeks.
New nine weeks. Fresh start. New opportunities! Let’s encourage our students to show up, work hard, make good choices, and make each day a little better than the last.
Thank you, parents, for your continued support and partnership!
One School. One Culture. One AC.
WE ARE AC!
ACHS! Come out and support our Golden Bear Football Team and enjoy the award winning Pride of AC Band at halftime! Game starts at 7:00. Reminder to save those nearest parking spots for our most needy fans. WE ARE AC!
ACHS!
We made it through our first nine weeks Thank you for your continued support, encouragement, and partnership as we work together to help our students succeed.
We hope our students and families enjoy a safe, restful, and well-deserved Fall Break! Take some time to relax, recharge, make memories, and come back ready for a fresh start and a great second nine weeks.
Show Up. Work Hard. Be Kind.
Make AC a little better every day.
Enjoy Fall Break!
WE ARE AC!
ACHS!
Exams and Benchmarks are next week. Please click the link for important details and the complete testing schedule. https://bit.ly/4yRn3kr
Encourage your student to be present, prepared, and ready to give their best effort. Let's get it done the AC way!
WE ARE AC!
Exams and Benchmarks are next week. Please click the link for important details and the complete testing schedule. https://bit.ly/4yRn3kr
Encourage your student to be present, prepared, and ready to give their best effort. Let's get it done the AC way!
WE ARE AC!
ACHS! Being on time and ready to learn is an important part of student success. Prompt and regular attendance protects instructional time, builds personal responsibility, and prepares our students for expectations beyond high school.
Please click link for a very important message concerning tardies: https://bit.ly/4xv78Hl
Please click link for a very important message concerning tardies: https://bit.ly/4xv78Hl
📢 Stay in the know! Here’s how to make sure you’re receiving important ASD messages.
#WeAreASD #LearnLeadEXCEL
Homecoming makes parking even more challenging for many in our AC Community. Reminder that the elderly, disabled and veterans should be the ones parking closest to the field. WE ARE AC!
A Quick Note About ASD Attendance Notifications
You may have noticed that you’re receiving attendance notifications even when your child’s absence was excused.
We want you to know why—and why we see this as a good thing!
A new Mississippi law requires schools to notify families when a student reaches three cumulative absences, whether excused or unexcused.
This notification does not mean your child’s absence was unexcused. Properly documented excused absences remain excused.
While these communications are now required by the state, we welcome the opportunity to keep our families informed about their child’s attendance. The sooner we communicate, the sooner we can work together to support our students.
More communication. More connection. More support for our students. That’s a good thing.
#WeAreASD #LearnLeadEXCEL
You may have noticed that you’re receiving attendance notifications even when your child’s absence was excused.
We want you to know why—and why we see this as a good thing!
A new Mississippi law requires schools to notify families when a student reaches three cumulative absences, whether excused or unexcused.
This notification does not mean your child’s absence was unexcused. Properly documented excused absences remain excused.
While these communications are now required by the state, we welcome the opportunity to keep our families informed about their child’s attendance. The sooner we communicate, the sooner we can work together to support our students.
More communication. More connection. More support for our students. That’s a good thing.
#WeAreASD #LearnLeadEXCEL
ACHS!
We are excited about Homecoming Week, and we want everyone to have fun and show their AC spirit! Just remember that Homecoming Week does not eliminate our school expectations.
Please choose outfits wisely. Modesty and appropriate coverage still matter. Hats will be allowed throughout the week. Student devices are still off-limits during instructional time.
Most importantly, teaching and learning are still taking place, and attendance is being taken each day. Homecoming Week is a celebration, but it is still a school week!
Thursday will feature our Color Wars, and Friday’s Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally will take place from 8:30–10:30 AM. We will return to our regular school schedule following Friday’s festivities.
Have fun, participate, show your spirit, and represent AC with CLASS!
One School. One Culture. One AC.
WE ARE AC!
We are excited about Homecoming Week, and we want everyone to have fun and show their AC spirit! Just remember that Homecoming Week does not eliminate our school expectations.
Please choose outfits wisely. Modesty and appropriate coverage still matter. Hats will be allowed throughout the week. Student devices are still off-limits during instructional time.
Most importantly, teaching and learning are still taking place, and attendance is being taken each day. Homecoming Week is a celebration, but it is still a school week!
Thursday will feature our Color Wars, and Friday’s Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally will take place from 8:30–10:30 AM. We will return to our regular school schedule following Friday’s festivities.
Have fun, participate, show your spirit, and represent AC with CLASS!
One School. One Culture. One AC.
WE ARE AC!