Announcements

Today at lunch, Students Council will be hosting a hula hooping competition as part of Spirit Week. Come on out for some fun and a chance to win a caf cookie. Tomorrow is Jersey Day! Replace your uniform top with your favourite jersey. Uniform bottoms and shoes must still be worn.

A reminder to all Advanced Placement students!  We will be having a mandatory AP STUDENT exam training session TODAY in the LECTURE HALL at 11:00 am.

ACS takes on BCI today as the Boys Rugby season begins. Please dismiss the Grade 10 boys at 10:30am. Please dismiss the Grade 9 boys at 11:00am.  Please dismiss the Seniors boys at 11:35am

The Chess Club will meet after school TODAY in Room 2023. All are welcome to attend, but those that have a reserved spot in the tournament must report their travel situation to Mr. DaCosta after school.

All STEAM Conference payments and permission forms MUST be submitted by Wednesday, April 24th at 3 pm.

Listen up ACS Knitting Club.  We will no longer be meeting on Tuesdays after school. Alternatively, we will meet at both lunches daily in Portable 17. Bring your projects, your lunch and I hope to see you there. Thank you for all you do. 

Opa! Did you miss the 2025 March Break Greece Trip information meeting? Well, don't worry! There will be 2 more chances to learn about this incredible experience. Come out and bring your parents or guardians to the meeting at Holy Trinity on Wed. Apr. 24 at 7PM or the meeting at St. John's on Thurs. Apr. 25 at 7PM. The trip is starting to fill up, so don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! For more information, see Ms. Benoit in Room 2015.

Just a friendly reminder that the Latino Club will be meeting Friday morning at 8:15 a.m. in Room 1034. 

Attention all Modern Languages students!  If you are interested in travelling to France and Italy next March, please see or email Madame Di Francesco or Madame McCulloch for more information. All MLD students should also be on the trip D2L page, but if not, please let us know. First deposits to reserve spots on the trip are due soon!

Attention Track and Field Participants. On Thursday April 25th, we will be running the following events:
All girls (Novice, Jr and Sr) 100m
All girls long jump
All boys 100m
All boys 200m
Novice boys 400m
Sr boys long jump
It will be a 1:00pm start time.  A list of participants will be sent to all staff closer to the date.  Track Registration is closed. This only for those participants that have signed up!! 

Was it the Butler? Was it the Maid? Could it even be the Cook? The grade 12 drama class eagerly awaits your attention to their stage adaption of "Clue". Keep an eye out for upcoming ticket sales and join the chaos on Thursday, May 30th.

Attention grade 12's!  Are you worried about finances and paying for your post secondary education? OSAP can help! College and university bound students are encouraged to attend an OSAP presentation in the lecture hall on Thursday, April 25th at 1:00 pm. 

Today’s special in the cafeteria will be perogies and fries for $6.25, or 6 perogies for $5.25.  Have an awesome day Lions.

Can all Indigenous students please report to the Lecture Hall immediately following announcements for a brief meeting.

Lions, please don’t forget about our Book Drive that is running until May 1st. If you donate any children’s books to St. Vincent De Paul, please fill out a ballot to win a gift card!  The drop off bin is in the library! Thank you, LIONS!

Attention all girls interested in trying out for the fast pitch team.   Please sign up outside the female Phys ed office by signing the QR code and picking up a permission form.   The first tryout is Monday after school. Please meet at the tennis courts at 3:10pm. 

Attention all students going tree planting. The busses are full!  Please ensure your name is on the bus list by the end of the day today.  The lists can be found outside 3005 and on the QUAKE board beside student services.  If you are unable to go on Monday, please let Mrs. Walsh, Mr. Page or Ms. Torto know by today as there is a waiting list!

This message is for grade 9, 10 and 11 students who wrote the Pascal, Cayley and Fermat Math contests.  The results are in.  If you would like to see how well you achieved, please see Mr. Stec in portable 21 during second lunch or after school.  Congratulations to all who participated, and we hope to see you next year!

Reminder to the over 80 students who will be participating in the Tree Planting trip on Monday.  Dress for the weather and wear layers, please wear boots - no open footwear.  Bring water to drink and remember there is a sandwich for lunch but bring snacks if you require them. We go RAIN or SHINE so be prepared!  An announcement will be made to ask you to leave class at about 11:30 on Monday.  YOU MUST BE IN FULL UNIFORM UNTIL IT IS TIME TO GO AND YOU ARE CALLED TO LEAVE CLASS. YOU WILL HAVE 5 MINUTES TO CHANGE!

Hey Lions, did you know the Monday, April 22nd is Earth Day and we've got something super cool planned!  We're asking all of you awesome students to help us out by collecting plastic bottle caps.  You know those little caps on top of your water bottles or soda bottles? Yup, those are the ones we're talking about! Instead of throwing them away, bring them to school!  You can leave them with your homeroom teacher everyday next week and someone will come and pick them up.  Let's show our planet some love and help keep it clean and green!

Attention Grade 11s! The time has come!  The Religions and Humanities Department has organized a trip for all students enrolled in Grade 11 World Religions to Toronto. The exploration will take place on Thursday May 2nd, and it will be all day!  Students will be leaving Assumption at 9AM and coming back in the evening. Please ensure to arrange a ride! The cost of the trip is $25 which includes transportation and tours! The deadline to hand in your forms and contacts is Thursday April 25th, so sign up quick to secure your spot!!!  If you would like to pick up a permission form or would like more information, please see Miss Dabrowski! 

It's happening right now in the Library. The Taylor Swift versus Shakespeare contest. Come try your best guess at whether the line is a lyric from a Taylor Swift song or a line from a Shakespeare play or sonnet. If you guess 2 out of 3 correctly, your name gets entered into a draw for 1 of 3 Amazon gift cards. One entry per day. See Mrs. Engell or Mrs. Santos in the library today. The winners will be announced on Shakespeare's birthday, April 23rd. Good luck!

Great Volunteer Opportunity!  Blessed Sacrament Parish, Burford.  Help with Church Picnic on June 2nd.  For details, please see Mrs. Martello in Student Services or check out the Guidance Brightspace Page.

Attention Grade 12 students.  If you signed up for the Hillier Scholarship, interviews will be held next Friday April 26th.  Please check your email for details.

And finally, we have some exciting news Lions!  Chris & Cruz competed at CWOSSA badminton yesterday in Kitchener. They started off great winning back-to-back games. In their third game they lost a tough matchup to one of the best boys' doubles team in the province. They quickly bounced back winning the next 4 games to secure 2nd at CWOSSA. They will compete at OFSAA in Barrie on May 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.  Congratulations Chris and Cruz on this awesome accomplishment!  

Attention Prom Committee. We will be having another Prom meeting TODAY on second lunch in Room 1003. We hope to see you there. 

Attention all students going on the ACS Arts New York City trip in May! There is an important meeting that you MUST attend TODAY on your lunch. If you have first lunch, the meeting will be in Room 2015. If you have second lunch, the meeting will be in Room 2028.

The GSA is meeting in Room 1007 during first lunch and Portable 15 during second lunch. We hope to see you there!

Coffee House is TONIGHT Lions! Come on out and see all the great talent our school has to offer. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $8 if you did not already purchase on school cash online. Performers: Please remember to meet in the drama room NO LATER than 5:30pm. If you would like to do a sound check or need to set up instruments, ensure you arrive earlier. Looking forward to a great show! 

Lions, please don’t forget about our Book Drive that is running until May 1st. If you donate any children’s books to St. Vincent De Paul, please fill out a ballot to win a gift card!  The drop off bin is in the library! Thank you LIONS!

Attention all girls interested in trying out for the fast pitch team.   Please sign up outside the female Phys ed office by signing the QR code and picking up a permission form.   The first tryout is Monday after school. Please meet at the tennis courts at 3:10pm. 

Who dunnit? Do you have a *clue*? The grade 12 drama class is bringing the infamous detective game to the stage, and they want you to investigate! Look out for ticket sale dates and mark your calendars for Thursday, May 30th. Are you ready to crack the case? This show is going to be a killer.

Dear ACS Students, ACS Knit Club needs your help. We are currently creating  a large scale blanket with stitched squares as we hope to raise awareness of any social justice issue you feel need to be addressed in our school community and/or the world. We will create awareness  with QR codes with yarn display in the month of June: this is called yarn bombing. Despite its name, it has gained popularly around the world as a social justice platform for change. Give your voice and educate others! Email Mrs. Cameron with issue you wish to share with your fellow Lions. 

Attention Lions! You are invited to join Assumption's 15th Annual Tree Planting trip, happening at Brant Park on Monday April 22nd.  This is a free event, including bussing and a light lunch. We will leave Assumption at noon and return by the end of the school day.  Permission Forms are available on the QUAKE board beside Student Services, and can be returned to Mrs. Walsh in Room 3010. Spaces are limited - First Come First Served!

It's happening right now in the Library. The Taylor Swift versus Shakespeare contest. Come try your best guess at whether the line is a lyric from a Taylor Swift song or a line from a Shakespeare play or sonnet. If you guess 2 out of 3 correctly, your name gets entered into a draw for 1 of 3 Amazon gift cards. One entry per day. See Mrs. Engell or Mrs. Santos in the library today. The winners will be announced on Shakespeare's birthday, April 23rd. Good luck!

Reminder to the over 80 students who will be participating in the Tree Planting trip on Monday.  Dress for the weather and wear layers, please wear boots - no open footwear. Bring water to drink and remember there is a sandwich for lunch but bring snacks if you require them. We go RAINE or SHINE so be prepared!  An announcement will be made to ask you to leave class at about 11:30am on Monday.

Conestoga College has two great opportunities for girls in grades 7-10. Both events are free and registration details are in the flyers.  These flyers have been posted in the ACS Guidance Brightspace page.  

Today’s special in the cafeteria will be chicken quesadillas filled with chicken, mozzarella, salsa, peppers, and onions for $6.25.  Cheese quesadillas are available for $5.25.  Homemade vegetable soup is also available today for $3.85.  Have an awesome day Lions!

This is a reminder to all members of Concert Band of our rehearsal TODAY.  Last one before this Thursday's Tri-High Concert at Holy Trinity.

Don't forget Lions that there are Book Club meetings TODAY. Meetings are happening during both lunches in the Library. Look forward to seeing you there.

The Varsity Boys Soccer team will practice TODAY after school outside behind the portables. All team members and red shirts are expected to attend.

An important message for all Track and Field participants.  There will be a mandatory meeting TODAY after school, outside at the track prior to the start of practice.  If you are interested in participating in Track and Field, you must attend or speak to Mr. Petrella.  He can be found in the male Phys Ed office. 

Hello ACS knitting club.  This is a reminder of our weekly meeting tomorrow from 3pm to 4pm in Portable 17. You're always welcome to come at lunch to drop off any project and grab more yarn and just spend some time with other members crocheting. Thank you for all you do. Hope to see you there, Mrs. Cameron.

There will be an important yearbook meeting tomorrow, Tuesday April 16th at 3:05 in Room 2028. 

Coffee House is coming up Lions! Need an excuse to hang out with friends, eat snacks, and enjoy some great live entertainment? Coffee House is the place to be! Come on out Wednesday April 17th and see all the talent our school has to offer. Tickets are available on school cash online for $8. Buy yours early so you don't miss out on this great event. 

All Grade 12 students are invited to attend the Grad Retreat on Tuesday May 21st. It's an awesome day outside and spending time hanging out with friends. The deadline for online payment is May 6, just 3 weeks away. Also you must pick up a Grad Retreat permission form which are available in a folder outside of the Chaplain's Office. 

Attention Lions! You are invited to join Assumption's 15th Annual Tree Planting trip, happening at Brant Park on Monday April 22nd.  This is a free event, including bussing and a light lunch. We will leave Assumption at noon and return by the end of the school day.  Permission Forms are available on the QUAKE board beside Student Services, and can be returned to Mrs. Walsh in Room 3010. Spaces are limited - First Come First Served!

Conestoga College has two great opportunities for girls in grades 7-10. Both events are free and registration details are in the flyers.  These flyers have been posted in the ACS Guidance Brightspace page.  
 1. Girls in Gaming – Saturday May 11th (9 – noon).  Check out the creative, artisitc, and technical world of gaming. This event includes hands -on workshops lead by women in art and tech and the opportunity to try out our state of the art, eSport Hub.
 2.  Go Code Girl – Saturday May 4th (9 – noon).  Explore the worlds of coding, AI, virtual reality and eSports at Conestoga.

Attention Grade 11s! The time has come!  The Religions and Humanities Department has organized a trip for all students enrolled in Grade 11 World Religions to Toronto. The exploration will take place on Thursday, May 2nd, and it will be all day! Students will be leaving Assumption at 9AM and coming back in the evening. Please ensure to arrange a ride! The cost of the trip is $25 which includes transportation and tours! The deadline to hand in your forms and contacts is Thursday, April 25th, so sign up quick to secure your spot!!!  If you would like to pick up a permission form or would like more information, please see Miss Dabrowski! 

Lions, If you are between the ages of 14-18, the YMCA has a great offer for you.  Starting Tuesday April 16th, the Y.E.S. program (Youth Engagement Series) is offered each Tuesday from 4-6 at the Y.  After completion, you will receive volunteer hours as well as a complimentary 3 month YMCA membership.  Attend the 6 week program and learn about various topics offered by Brantford Police Services. Snacks are provided as well as transportation if necessary.  If interested, please check the school website for more details or the bulletin board in TLC.

Today’s special in the cafeteria will be Chicken Alfredo on penne pasta with a side of garlic toast for $6.00.  Get alfredo sauce (no chicken) and pasta for $5.25.  Have an awesome day Lions!