Alcorn Central Middle School

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

🏈 INTERESTED IN ACMS FOOTBALL?
Come to our Informational Meeting
📅 Tuesday • 5:00 PM
📍 High School Gym Lobby (at The Bear)

Get details on DragonFly, practices, games, & more!
Let’s get ready for a great season!

🍽️ 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

Thanks to those who benefited from Mrs. Wendy Talley's registration expertise these last couple days. Mrs. Talley will be back with us next Tuesday morning & Wednesday afternoon if you need registration assistance. Regular hours begin next week as well, 7:30-3:30. WE ARE ACMS!

Do you have ACMS Registration questions that need to be answered? Staff will be available Tuesday (Tomorrow) from 9:00-12:00 or Wednesday from 12:00-3:00. Call 662-286-3674 or come by the office. As many know, Mrs. Eaton has retired and her registration expertise will be missed.

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from ACMS!

As we celebrate Independence Day, we are thankful for the freedoms we enjoy and the community we serve. We hope your family has a fun, safe, and meaningful holiday!

Enjoy the holiday and stay safe!
— Alcorn Central Middle School

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

ASD Families- Please save a copy of the 25-26 school year calendar! We are already looking forward to a fantastic year of learning, and we want your child to experience every moment of it! Classes begin on July 30!

The ASD is hosting a FREE SUMMER MEALS program beginning Monday! All children aged 18 and under and everyone aged 21 and under with a disability can receive a free breakfast & lunch daily Monday-Thursday in June by visiting the elementary cafeteria at Alcorn Central, Biggersville, or Kossuth! Children do NOT have to be enrolled in the ASD to receive the free meals. Please join us! #WeAreASD

It’s the LAST WEEK of School, ACMS! You’ve made it through a year full of learning, growing, and showing what you're made of—and we’re so proud of you! This week is about finishing strong: ✅ Show up. ✅ Stay focused. ✅ Be kind. ✅ Give your best. Remember—how you finish matters. Let’s end the year with GRIT, gratitude, and great memories. Summer is right around the corner… but first, let’s finish what we started! You've got this, Golden Bears!

🎉 End-of-Year Updates at ACMS! 🎉 ✅ Two field trips successfully completed today—thank you to everyone who helped them run smoothly! 🚌 Two more are scheduled for Friday as we continue wrapping up an awesome year with our students. 📱 We’ve started collecting iPads, blocks, and charger cables—please help your student be ready to turn in all items. 📋 Exemption lists will be shared Thursday. 🏅 Academic Awards Night is Thursday at 6:00 PM in the high school gym—come celebrate our students! 📝 Exams will be held Monday and Tuesday of next week, and students will officially kick off summer break after their exams! Let’s finish the year strong—together! 💪

Final Regular Week Reminders – Let’s Finish with Grit! 💪 As we enter our last full week of the regular school year, here are a few important reminders: ✅ Student attendance still matters! Every day counts. ✅ Grading continues—encourage students to stay focused and finish strong. ✅ iPads, blocks, and chargers will be collected—please help students be prepared. ✅ Exemptions will be announced—stay tuned! ✅ Field trips are scheduled for each grade—details shared as needed. 🎉 There are lots of exciting events and celebrations ahead—let’s keep the energy high and the expectations clear! We’re closing out this year the way we started it—with purpose, pride, and grit! We are ACMS!

🎉 We Did It, ACMS! Students and Parents! Can you believe we’ve finished State Testing and only have a few more days of awesomeness to go? Let’s finish strong and head into summer break feeling proud of everything we’ve accomplished this year! 💪 Life may throw us some curveballs, but if we push through and learn from the challenges, we’ll be even stronger for the next one. We’ve come so far—let’s end the year with the same Golden Bear Grit that got us here! We are ACMS! Learning Together, Leading Responsibly, Building Excellence!

May 19-23 at ACMS Monday, May 19 -Exams / Regular Bell Schedule -Math, History, Science Tuesday, May 20 -Exams / Regular Bell Schedule -English, Cyber, Computer Science Wednesday, May 21 -Makeup Exams 8:00-11:00 Thursday, May 22 -Makeup Exams 8:00-11:00 Friday, May 23 -Early Release / 60% Day ** Exams may not be taken early. ** Students may begin their summer once exams are completed and all devices, forms and fees are collected. Learning Together, Leading Responsibly & Building Excellence!

May 12-17 at ACMS! Monday, May 12 -ASD Games -8th Grade Field Trip -6th Grade Field Trip Tuesday, May 13 -Grades 4 - 7 will move up one grade to “Meet/Greet” next year’s teachers. -8th Graders will meet with High School staff / teachers Wednesday, May 14 -iPads, Charger Blocks, Charger Cables collected -8th Grade Field Trip (if postponed ) Thursday, May 15 -Exemptions announced / Attendance taken through Friday, May 16 -Marching Band Tryouts ALL Day -Academic Awards 6:00 p.m. in ACHS Gym Friday, May 16 -Senior Walk Through -5th Grade Field Trip -7th Grade Field Trip Saturday, May 17 -ACHS Graduation 12:00 Learning Together, Leading Responsibly & Building Excellence!

8th Grade ACTC Visit – Tomorrow! - 8th Grade students will be visiting the Alcorn Career and Technology Center (ACTC) tomorrow (Thursday) for an exciting opportunity to explore all the incredible programs and pathways the ACTC offers! 8th Boys - Depart: 7:50 AM - Return: Around 9:30 AM 8th Girls - Depart: 9:20 AM - Return: Around 11:15 AM Please Note - Classes will resume as normal after each group returns - Attendance will be taken - Students are expected to participate in the full school day This is a great step in helping our students plan for a successful high school experience and beyond! WE ARE ACMS! Learning Together, Leading Responsibly, Building Excellence!

ACMS Academic Awards Night Thursday, May 15th 6:00 PM in the ACHS Gym We’re excited to celebrate the hard work and academic achievement of our Golden Bears in grades 5–8 at our annual Academic Awards Night. 🏅 Students receiving awards will be notified in advance. 🎉 All families are welcome to attend and celebrate with us!

We’re Proud of Our ACMS Golden Bears! It has been a whirlwind of a week at ACMS, but our students and staff have risen to every challenge! We are incredibly proud of the effort, focus, and perseverance shown during State Testing so far. We still have 4 more days of STATE testing ahead: - 6th & 7th Grade have English State Testing - 5th Grade has Math State Testing Important Reminder: These last weeks are packed with meaningful instruction, grades, and transition experiences. Attendance matters! Let’s Finish Strong, Together! With your support, we’re helping our students close out the year with purpose and pride. Let’s finish strong and step confidently into what’s next!

Thank You, ACMS Family! Thank you to all of our staff, parents, and students for your hard work and support this week as we strive to be our best at ACMS. Testing season can be stressful. Spring can be stressful. And let’s face it—middle school can be stressful too! That’s why your encouragement, teamwork, and dedication mean so much. The partnership between home and school is vital for our students' continued growth and success. Let’s keep pushing forward and remember our mission: "Learning Together, Leading Responsibly, and Building Excellence"—every day, in every way, at Alcorn Central Middle School!

ACMS Families, As we enter these final days of the school year, we ask for your help in wrapping things up smoothly: ✅ Please complete pre-registration for the upcoming school year. ✅ Take care of any outstanding lunch balances if possible. Important Reminder: No student will ever go without a meal at ACMS — we will always make sure our students are fed and cared for. Thank you for partnering with us to finish the year strong! 💜💛 WE ARE ACMS!