Announcements

Monday December 15, 2025

1.   Today is “Santa’s workshop” day! Wear Christmas socks and accessories with your uniform. Please remember any Christmas hats cannot be worn in hallways, only in classrooms. Tomorrow is “Baby it’s cold outside” day. Wear your favourite Christmas sweater with uniform bottoms and shoes.  

2.   Attention all grade 12 students: if you have not already registered and paid for graduation, you need to do so ASAP! Please go to the grad D2L page to register. Payment for the grad fee via School Cash Online will close TODAY, Monday, December 15th at 3pm. 

3.   The 2024-2025 Yearbook is available for pick-up. All students who have paid their activity fees from the last academic year will receive a yearbook. If you missed our distribution on Friday, yearbooks will be available on grade 10 and senior lunch today and tomorrow in the cafeteria.  Students with a Spare, Co-op, or online course during Period 7 are encouraged to pick up their yearbooks this week. Siblings of a recent ACS grad can pick up their yearbook in the office. Make sure you write your name in your yearbook immediately after you receive it. 

4.   Good morning, Lions! Are you a young man interested in growing in your faith or maybe just curious about what that journey could look like? If so, listen up! A group of men in the faith leadership class are hosting a Men’s Faith Event in the cafeteria during Period 2 on Wednesday, December 17th. Come out to talk about what it means to live out your faith as men, support one another, and build a real sense of community. To sign up, just scan the QR codes posted around the school or on the ATV slideshow. There are only 80 spots available, so make sure you sign up fast – the deadline is tomorrow morning! We hope to see you there! 

5.   A gentle reminder for those in Concert Band to pick up their music in the music room for next year’s concerts.  Also, Santa is bringing you a Christmas cactus this year to remind you to...practice. 

6.   Attention Lions!  If you are interested joining the Iceland trip, please come to the meeting with a parent or guardian this evening in the lecture hall at 6pm.  See you there! 

7.   Attention all those going to see “White Christmas” at the Shaw Festival on Wednesday, December 17th – our departure time has moved up to 8:20a.m. Please make arrangements to be at the music room door at that time or the bus will leave without you! Make sure to be wearing nice clothing (no ripped jeans) and bring a lunch or money for a lunch. We will return to ACS by 5pm. 

8.   ACS Powerlifters Shine at the Westdale Fall Open.    Our Lions made history this past Wednesday as the first team in our board to compete in a powerlifting meet! Despite the weather, they showed up and gave it their all. Natalya and Mya placed 1st in their weight classes, with Natalya also earning Best Overall Female. Ryan finished 3rd and Malik 4th, while Albus and Anthony delivered strong performances and personal best. We’re so proud of these athletes. Way to go, Lions! 

Have a great day Lions!