Announcements

Wednesday April 22, 2026

1.   Attention Grade 12 students! All students in grade 12 are invited to attend the Grad retreat even if you will not be graduating this year. Enjoy a day outdoors at camp Marydale with your friends and a barbeque lunch. The deadline to pay online is May 4th. See the poster outside of the chaplain’s office for more details and a permission form. 

2.   Today on your lunch in the lecture hall, we will be holding an information session for those students interested in the Guatemala Encounter 2027 trip. Come check it out! If you can’t make it but want more information email the address on the poster or speak to Mrs. Sheldrake. 

3.   Coffee House is tonight lions! Come on out to enjoy the amazing musical performances of our ACS students. Missed online sales? Buy a ticket for $8 at the door. Performers please ensure you arrive no later than 5:30pm. Check your emails for further information about sound checks and setup. See you there! 

4.   Due to a scheduling conflict, the Haudenoshonee Social is moved to May 5th.   May 5th is Red Dress day and I am looking for Volunteers to help put a display together. Thank you, Ms. Lori 

5.   Reminder to Indigenous students attending Mohawk College tomorrow, meet in the caf at 9:00 promptly. 

6.   This is a reminder to members of Intermediate Band of our rehearsal after school today in the Music Room.    

7.   This year’s spring dance is next week on Thursday, April 30th from 6-9pm, and the theme is 90’s Throwback! Ticket sales are now available for $5 on school cash online. Guest ticket sales start Thursday at the back of the caf.  

8.   Math club has been moved to Thursdays after school in room 3011 starting tomorrow and every week moving forward..  We hope to see you there! 

9.   Today's special in the servery will be Butter Chicken on rice with garlic flat bread for $6.50.  Sushi is in stock with 4 varieties available for $9.49. Freezies and ice cream cups $1.75. Cinnamon buns ready for 10:15am.

Have a great day Lions!

Monday April 20, 2026

1.   This week is Earth week. On behalf of the social justice class, thank you to everyone who will be out in our community helping to make west brant a cleaner place to live. We would also like to share a fun fact about the environment every day this week, so, todays fact is:  Forests are climate heroes—but they need protecting.   Forests absorb carbon dioxide and help fight climate change, but they’re being cut down rapidly. Supporting reforestation projects, reducing paper waste, and choosing sustainable products can make a real difference. 

2.   Attention Grade 12’s. Tomorrow we have a mandatory meeting for Prom during period 1 in the cafeteria. If you are a Grade 12 in a Grade 10 or 11 class period 1, and you are planning on attending Prom, your presence is required at the meeting. Reach out to Ms. Mosher, Mrs. S. Medeiros, or Mrs. Lucchesi if you have any questions.  

3.   Attention students applying for the Lion/Letter Award. Your status sheet of academic marks and or the optional community service sheet will only be given out on Mondays in the Library. And don’t forget to photocopy your student card for the application. 

4.   For all of those that are going tree planting Wednesday: please meet in the caf at 8:35 am if you are on Bus #1 and if you are on Bus #2, please meet in the caf at 11:30 for the second bus. YOU MUST BE IN FULL UNIFORM FOR THE PORTION OF THE DAY THAT YOU ARE AT SCHOOL. If you are not dressed properly for the trip, closed toed shoes and proper pants and shirt, you will not be permitted to board the bus. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Walsh or Ms. Torto. Coffee House is this Wednesday lions, and tickets are available on school cash online! Come on out to enjoy the amazing musical performances of our ACS students. Snacks and warm beverages are included in the cost of your ticket.  

5.   Congratulations to the ACS Concert Band for putting on a great performance at the annual Tri-High Concert last Thursday.  A captive audience was treated to an arrangement of “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” by Steve Wonder, and “Kashmir” by Led Zeppelin.  The night was capped off with a mega-band of over 110 students playing at the same time.  Well done, and reminder of today’s rehearsal working toward the May 5th Art’s Night Performance at the Sanderson Centre.   

6.   This year’s spring dance is next week on Thursday, April 30th from 6-9pm, and the theme is 90’s Throwback! Ticket sales are now available for $5 on school cash online. If you plan to bring an outside guest, be sure to pick up a guest permission form from the main office. Guest ticket sales start Thursday at the back of the caf, but no guest tickets will be sold without a signed permission form. 

7.   To all ACS Book Clubbers! Our meeting is today after school in the lecture hall. Please be on time. It’s our Book club coffee house. Bring your creative piece to share. We will also be voting on our favorite White Pine book and discussing our upcoming trip! I hope to see you there! 

8.   To celebrate National Poetry Month and Shakespeare Birthday, we have brought back the Taylor Swift versus Shakespeare contest. All you have to do is answer 2 out of 3 lyrics or lines correctly from a librarian and be entered into a draw for a $25 Amazon gift card on Shakespeare’s Birthday on April 23rd. See you in the library. 

9.   A reminder to ALL Vocal Ensemble members that your audition for The Festival of Music at Wonderland is tomorrow! It is section A-D in “Man I Need”. All harmonies are found on the D2L page. We rehearse from 3-4:30p.m. Attendance will help secure your place. Please communicate your absences! 

10.  Would you like to experience a new culture and work with a developing community? If so, our Guatemala Encounter trip, running in January of 2027 is for you! If you would like more information about this trip, check out the posters around the school, speak to Mrs. Sheldrake and attend the information session being held on April 22nd during lunch in the lecture hall. This trip is open to students who will be in grade 11 or 12 next year, so if you are in grade 10 or 11 come to the lunch time information session! If you can’t make the session speak with Mrs. Sheldrake or send an email to the address on the poster. 

11.  Today's special in the servery will be Cheese Tortellini with Parma Rosa sauce and a side of garlic toast for $5.75. Freezies and ice cream cups available as the weather warms up.

Have a great day Lions!

Monday April 13, 2026

1.   Attention students applying for the Lion/Letter Award. Your status sheet of academic marks and or the optional community service sheet can ONLY be picked up from a Librarian on the Monday following the day you received your application. These sheets will not be given out any other day, but Mondays in the Library. And don’t forget to photocopy your student card for the application. 

2.   Congratulations to Liya Edwards! She is the recipient of the Outstanding Student Written Short Plays in CANADA through the TAEA STAR Short Play Program, also known as Starfest. When you see her congratulate her for this HUGE honour! Amazing work Liya! 

3.   Coffee House is next week lions, and tickets are now available on school cash online! Come on out to enjoy the amazing musical performances of our ACS students. Snacks and warm beverages are included in the cost of your ticket.  

4.   To celebrate National Poetry Month and Shakespeare Birthday, we are bringing back the Taylor Swift versus Shakespeare contest. All you have to do is answer 2 out of 3 lyrics or lines correctly from a librarian and be entered into a draw for a $25 Amazon gift card on Shakespeare’s Birthday on April 23rd. See you in the library. 

5.   Attention STEM students, STEM Olympics will be held the week of April 20th to April 24th (please note the date change). Create a group of no more than 4 students at the same grade level and sign up outside of room 3005. The week’s events include trivia, as well as grade level, math, and engineering challenges. Don’t miss the chance for your team to be declared STEM Olympics Champions! You must sign up by Thursday! 

6.   Attention all ACS Prefect Recruits, please check your school email for a Welcome message from Mr. Nagler. We ask that you continue checking your school email regularly for updates on your application and Prefect Recruitment 

7.   This year’s spring dance is scheduled for Thursday, April 30th from 6-9pm, and the theme is 90’s Throwback! Ticket sales will begin for $5 on school cash online Monday, April 20th (next week). If you plan to bring an outside guest, be sure to pick up a guest permission form from the main office. No guest tickets will be sold without a signed permission form. 

8.   Reminder to members of Concert Band of their mandatory practice today and that 2 permission forms are due this week.  Band + mandatory = (you got it)... Bandatory 

9.   Attention Prom Committee. We are going to have our next meeting this Wednesday in room 1008 during senior lunch. See you soon.  

10.  Attention all girls interested in trying out for the girls field lacrosse team. Please come to a quick meeting at the start of senior lunch today. 

11.  For all those FIT members who requested spirit wear t-shirts or sweaters, please go to school cash online to purchase the style you want. If you didn’t sign the sheet but would like spirit wear, let Mrs. Santos know and she can request to add your name to school cash online. Last day to purchase will be April 27.   

12.  Attention all Boys Lacrosse Players.  Tryouts for the upcoming season will take place this Wednesday after school at 3:15pm.  Meet inside the main field.  Be sure to see Mr. P if you plan to play Lacrosse this year. 

13.  Pack your bags and get ready, because an amazing European adventure is coming your way! Imagine exploring France, Italy and Monaco. Explore cities like Paris, Nice, Florence, Rome and Monte Carlo.  Visit famous landmarks, enjoy incredible food, and make unforgettable memories with your friends. From the Louvre in Paris to the famous markets or Florence, to the Leaning Tower in Pisa, and the Palace of Monaco. This is one trip you will not want to miss. Stay tuned for more details coming soon! 

14.  Monday's cafe special will be Chicken alfredo on rotini pasta with as side of garlic toast for $6.50. Alfredo sauce on rotini pasta and Garlic toast $5.50.

Have a great day Lions!

1. Attention STEM students, STEM Olympics will be held the week of April 20th to April 24th (please note the date change). Create a group of no more than 4 students at the same grade level and sign up outside of room 3005. The week’s events include trivia, as well as grade level, math, and engineering challenges. Don’t miss the chance for your team to be declared STEM Olympics Champions! You must sign up by tomorrow! 

2. Today the 180 Team is meeting on the lunchtimes in the chapel.  

3. The library will be closed Thursday and Friday for the literacy test until approximately 1PM. Do not enter if the closed sign is out. The cell phone locker will be unavailable the rest of the week. Please plan accordingly. 

4. All girls interested in trying out for the SLO-PITCH team.  Please come to a mandatory meeting at the beginning of first lunch today. 

5. Just a friendly reminder for all those who are travelling on the England and France trip next year to please pick up your permission form packages from Mrs. McLaughlin in room 2052 on your lunch. You are not eligible to travel if you do not submit the required permission forms. For those still interested in joining the trip, more spots have opened due to overwhelming demand! Come by room 2052 for a flyer and a registration link to ensure your spot before these spots fill up fast and registration closes!  

6. Are you taking coop next school year?  There is a mandatory meeting today in the lecture hall right after announcements.  If you missed that, the meeting is today!  Make your way to the lecture hall as soon as the announcements end. 

7. Applications for Student Council are now available in the main office. If you are interested in joining our team next year, please pick one up today! 

8. Calling all writers looking to win some sweet cash, join the LAC SLAM POETRY CONTEST celebrating April as National Poetry Month! Combining the world of theatre with poetry, perform a clip up to 90 seconds of your original written piece with any theme of your choice! 1st place prize is a $100 cash, 2nd place prize $50, 3rd place: $25. The entries are due by 9:00 AM on Monday, April 27th in the Library D2L. If you have any questions feel free to ask an LAC member or Mrs. Engell in the library!  

9. Attention Grade 9 and 10 students! Are you interested in traveling to Greece in your Grade 11 or 12 year? Sign-ups are now open for the 2028 ACS Arts March Break trip to Greece! Spots for this once-in-a-lifetime experience are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis—so be sure to register early to secure your place. Early enrollment also lets you lock in current pricing and access the lowest monthly payment options. Want to learn more? Pick up an information package outside Room 2015, speak with Ms. Benoit, or attend the information session on April 29 at 7:00 PM in the lecture hall. Plus, there will be door prizes! 

10. Attention Graduating Class of 2026 students who are attending post-secondary education in the Fall. Several incredible Grad Award applications are now available.  Please ensure that you review the Award History (when available) before submitting your applications. 

11. Blessed Sacrament Parish in Burford is looking for 4-5 student volunteers to assist with serving water and clean up on Saturday April 18th 9:45am- 4:15pm at the Blessed Sacrament Banquet Hall in Burford. Please see Brightspace D2L for details and contact info. 

12. ACS Powerlifters had an outstanding showing at the Westdale Winter Open, with first place finishes from Mya, Peyton, Natalya, Ryan, and Malik. Natalya also set a provincial high school record in the deadlift. Albus and Anthony delivered strong performances on the platform, rounding out a strong showing for the team. 

13. Today's special in the servery will be Chicken Quesdillas made with diced chicken, salsa, onions, mozzarella cheese and peppers grilled and served with a side of sour cream for $6.85. Cheese selection available for $5.75. Cinnamon buns at 10:15 am. Ice cream sundaes and Freezies available as well