Announcements

Thursday September 11, 2025

1.   Attention grade 9s. Colour Night is tonight from 3-8pm! Here a few reminders for the event. At the end of the day, please place your belongings in your locker, and make your way immediately to the cafeteria to find your team. Please bring a water bottle and wear athletic footwear. By now you should have your wristband with your team colour, and should be wearing it all day. If you did not receive your wristband yesterday, please speak to your homeroom teacher.  A reminder that this is a closed event. Re-entry will not be permitted for any student who chooses to leave the school early. As well, any students who are not participating in the event are asked to please leave the school at the end of the day and not to linger. Looking forward to a great event! 

2.   If you ordered spirit wear over the summer and received a confirmation that it has been delivered, please pick up your order today on your lunch. All orders can be picked up in the student council office. Please have your order number for pickup. 

3.   The Arts Trip to New York City is almost full! Only 9 of 45 spots are left! If you want to go and are in a grade 9 through 12 visual art, drama, dance, music, photography or media art class, then what are you waiting for? Enroll today to secure one of the last 9 spots. For more information, see Ms. Benoit or grab an info package from outside room 2015. If you have already enrolled, please regularly check the New York Trip Brightspace/D2L page for important updates. 

4.   Hi Lions, the quake Debate Club has once again returned! Be sure to come to Room 1013 after school on Tuesday, September 16th if you’re interested. There will be an entertaining, live show debate to kick off the first meeting of the year. We hope to see you there! 

5.   11s and 12s. See Shakespeare’s most chilling tragedy unfold—blood, betrayal, and a kingdom torn apart by murder. Tickets cost $32 and you can pick up a permission form outside of room 1012. 

6.   Hey you – yes, you! Do you have the gift of singing? Or maybe you want to learn how to sing? Either way, come check out the Vocal Ensemble! We rehearse every Tuesday, starting THIS Tuesday, September 16th from 3-4pm in the music room. All grades are welcome. See Ms. O’Neill for more information. 

7.   Attention members of Concert Band: please see Mr. G. after school today to secure your instrument and pick up music.  Our first rehearsal is this Monday from 3:00-4:30. 

8.   The Boys’ Varsity Baseball team has been posted outside the female phys. Ed office.  Thank you to all those that tried out. Our first practice will be on Tuesday, September 16th from 3:30 to 5 pm at Bill Little.  

9.   Today's special in the servery will be Pulled Pork on a bun topped with your choice of onions and Mozzarella cheese for $6.85 or add small fries for $7.65.

Have a great day Lion's!

Monday September 8, 2025

1.   Attention all grade 9s. Colour Night is this Thursday! Don't miss out on this fun evening of  games, pizza, and a dance. Tickets for this event are $5, and can be purchased on school cash online until tomorrow at 3pm. Wristbands will be distributed to homerooms on Wednesday, but if you purchased your ticket last week you can find out your team early on the list posted on the main office windows. Ticket sales end soon so make sure to buy yours ASAP! 

2.   Attention grade 12s who signed up to volunteer at colour night, there is a brief but mandatory meeting today in room 2073 on your lunch. If you cannot attend, please contact Ms Ristov asap.  

3.   Attention student council members! Our first meeting of the year is tomorrow morning. See you there! 

4.   Any student council members or prefects that borrowed pink shirts for the first two days, please return the shirts to Ms Ristov in room 3010 today! 

5.   All girls interested in trying out for the Field Hockey team.  There is no experience required.  Come out to tryouts today and Tues right after school.  Soccer shin pads are required and cleats are recommended.  Sign the QR code and grab a permission form outside the female phys. Ed office. 

6.   All music students interested in joining Concert Band: there will be a brief but mandatory meeting TODAY after school in the music room (room 1154).  Please email Mr. G. if you are unable to attend.   

7.   Attention all Junior and Senior tennis players. Tryouts start this week, Monday and Wednesday for Jr.’s and Tuesday and Thursday for Sr.’s. All practices will be after school from 3-4 pm, please meet outside at the courts. If you are interested, please grab a permission form from the Phys-Ed hallway and sign up using the scan code. 

8.   Cross Country practice will take place this week Monday, Wednesday and Thursday after school. We will be meeting by the picnic tables in-between the portables. If you have not already, please pick up your permission form by the female PhysEd office.  

9.   Today's Special in the servery will be Chicken Parmesan on a sesame seed bun topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese for $6.30 add a small side of fries for $7.65.   You can combo that up with a small water for $.85 or jet juice for $1.15     Breaskfast sandwiches are available and wraps and veggie packs.   Just a friendly reminder to all students that the cutlery and condiments are available for patrons - people that buy product from the servery-  which means coming soon there will be a charge for these items if you are not a patron. 

Have a great day Lions!

Thursday September 4, 2025

1.   Attention all grade 9s. Student council has planned a special event just for you! Next Thursday, September 11th, is COLOUR NIGHT - a fun filled evening of games, pizza, and a dance. Tickets for this event are $5, and can be purchased on school cash online until Tuesday, September 9th at 3pm. Wristbands will be distributed next Wednesday to homeroom classes. Want to know your team colour early? Be sure to purchase your ticket by the end of the week to find out your team on Monday. Don't miss out on this great event! Any grade 12s interested in volunteering at this event are asked to sign up on the list outside of room 3010. 

2.   If you have an interest in learning the technologies that go into making our school events work and wish to be a part of a team that sets up for those school events then the ACS AV club is for you! Please come to the first meeting on Tues. Sept. 9 after school. If you cannot attend the meeting, come and see Mr. Petrella in room 1141 sometime in the next few days.  

3.   Attention Grade 11 and 12 students. The ACS English Department has booked a trip to Stratford this October to see William Shakespeare's Macbeth. Don’t miss your chance to witness the rise of a ruthless king and the deadly cost of unchecked power. Pick up a permission form outside of room 1012 today—before fate decides for you. 

4.   Attention Senior Boys Volleyball players.  Tryouts start on Monday morning at 7:00 am.  We will be doing tryouts Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.  If you are interested, please come to the gym to sign up and pick up the paperwork . 

5.   Attention all Junior and Senior tennis players. Tryouts start next week, Monday and Wednesday for Jr.’s and Tuesday and Thursday for Sr.’s. All practices will be after school from 3-4 pm, please meet outside at the courts. If you are interested, please grab a permission form from the Phys-Ed hallway and sign up using the scan code. 

6.   FOREEEE! Attention all golfers who are looking to play their way onto the boys and girls golf team, there will be a quick meeting Monday after school in room 1136. Please sign up using the QR code in front of the Female PE office. Please bring a signed permission from to the meeting. Permission forms are located below the QR code. See Mr. Hummel or Dr. P for details. 

7.   Anyone interested in joining the Cross-country team please pick up a permission form by the female physed office. Practices will start on Monday afterschool. If you are doing another sport and want to participate on Cross country please let the coaches know.  

8.   Today's special in the servery will be Popcorn chicken poutine -fries, mozzarella cheese, 5 popcorn chicken topped with gravy for $7.25. Full order of popcorn chicken and side of fries for $7.75 your choice of plum sauce or sweet and sour for dips.  

Have a great day Lions!

Thursday June 19, 2025

1.   Gr 9 - 11 Exams start tomorrow (Friday June 20th).   Good luck on your exams Lions!

2.   Students are advised to arrange alternate rides home after exams as most buses will still operate at normal school day times.  The following buses will be early and leave ACS at 12:00 pm  -  B-725, B-730 and B-733, 18, 18A.  There will be no late taxi's during exams (June 20 - 25).

3.   Attention lions. The cell phone charging locker in the library will be unavailable once exams start. Please plan accordingly. 

4.   Do you enjoy being outside? Do you need community service hours? St. John Catholic Church in Brantford needs students to cut the grass on their property. Call the church to volunteer or for more information see the poster beside the chaplain’s office and on the volunteer bulletin board beside guidance. 

5.   A friendly reminder to return your library books before you leave for the summer. 

6.   Are you sad that you can no longer borrow library books? Don’t sweat it. There are used books on sale for the rest of the year in the library for only $2. Come check out the selection today. 

7.   Hey Junior Lions! Spots for the March 2027 England/France trip are filling up fast! Couldn’t make it to the parent information night? Don’t worry, informational flyers are available on the door of workroom 2052 (next to the Chaplain’s office). Scan the QR code on the flyer for the itinerary, pricing, and enrollment instructions. Sign-up before June 30th to receive $280 off the price of the trip! For more information, reach out to Mrs. McLaughlin, Mr. Paonessa, or Ms. Capostagno. 

8.   The Equal Grounds Community Garden at Edith Monture Park (located behind Assumption’s Portables) is looking for volunteers over the summer months! Help out with watering, weeding, harvesting, and handing out flyers to local homes. Email Mrs. Walsh, or see the poster on the QUAKE board beside Student Services to get involved. 

9.   Want to win some Apple Airpods? Lulu gift cards? Donate those unused uniform pieces to TLC to win. Get one ballot per item. The draw takes place June 25 during the Grad Lunch. 

10.   Attention Assumption Students! Jack Chapter Executive applications are due tonight at 11:59 PM! If you’re passionate about mental health, leadership, and making a difference in our school community, this is your moment. Please scan the QR code on scrolling announcements or posters around the school if you’re interested. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact Miss Dabrowski. 

11.  Today's special in the servery will be Popcorn chicken and fries for $7.50 and popcorn chicken poutine for $7.00. Selection is very limited - we have freezies and water. We wish everyone good luck on your exams and a safe and wonderful summer. See you in September!!! 

Have a great day Lions and good luck on your exams!