Morning Announcements

Friday October 3, 2025

1.   ASSUMPTION SCARES forms are being collected in the caf TODAY on all lunches. Please be sure that everything is filed out and that you have all of your teammates paperwork stapled together. If not, you will be asked to resubmit. Don’t forget that we only have 70 routes and if you don’t hurry and hand in your forms, we may run out of routes and you will not be able to participate!  

2.   Amplify Your Culture, the awesome celebration of culture here at ACS, is happening on October 23. Thers is still time to register your group before our next meeting on OCT 10. See one of the many QR codes around the building to sign up. 

3.   Our ACS Prefects are ready to help you, Lions. Stop by Student Services to PICK-UP and DROP-OFF an application-form to work alongside one of our Prefects to receive free Homework Help, Tutoring or Mentorship. Applications are limited and once they're gone, they're gone! 

4.   Attention grade 12s! If you enjoy early mornings, hot chocolate, treats, and picture-perfect sunrises, we have the event for you. Join us on Friday, October 10th for a morning of lasting memories with your fellow seniors. Bring $2, a blanket, and meet by the portables at 7am. Please note that access to the school will not be allowed until after 7:30. This event is weather dependent so please listen to announcements for necessary changes.  

5.   Gr 12s!  The University of Toronto Rep visit has been rescheduled to Oct 16 at 10:30 in the lecture hall.  To sign up, remember to visit the Gr 12 D2L page.   

6.   Booooooo! Have you ever thought about capturing the Spirit of Halloween on paper? Would you like to win candy and chocolate? Here's your chance to put your WORDS, WORDS, WORDS onto paper and submit a piece of writing capturing the SPIRT OF HALLOWEEN for LEAP's Halloween Writing Contest.  For more info, check out our orange posters around the school or stop by the Library. Deadline to submit hardcopies ONLY to the Library is Fri. Oct 17 

7.   Attention STEM students interested in purchasing spirit wear! Check the Activity Feed of the STEM club Brightspace Page for details. Orders are due October 20th.  

8.   Attention all grade 9, 10, and 11 students! Are you looking for a once-in-a-lifetime travel adventure filled with theatre, history, and art? The March 2027 trip to England and France is still looking for travellers! The trip is almost sold out with only 5 spots remaining. For more information, please speak to or email Mrs. McLaughlin or Ms. Capostagno, or grab a flyer with registration information outside room 2052. Don’t miss out! 

9.   The Jack Chapter Executive Team has been chosen! Thank you for all who applied. Please check your school emails for your update. There will be a brief executive meeting today at 3:10 in the Lecture Hall. General Membership will meet later in October. Have a mentally healthy day! 

10.  The Grade 9 Geography Trip is now full! If you are interested in joining the Waiting List, see Mrs. Walsh in Room 3024 at lunch. 

11.  Coming off Senior and Junior Mixed Relay victories, the Cross Country Team travelled down to Brock University to compete in the Badger Invitational. Our Junior boys placed 2nd in the team category and Individual shout outs go to Stella Kings who came 5th in the Junior Girls Race and Oliver Stack who finished 5th in the Junior Boys Race.  

12.  Today's special in the servery will be Buffalo Chicken poutine topped with mozzarella cheese, gravy, popcorn chicken dipped in Frank's red-hot sauce -drizzled with ranch dressing and topped with green onions for $7.25. Cinnamon buns available at 10:15am. Popcorn chicken and fries for $7.75 and regular popcorn chicken poutine for $7.25.

Have a great weekend Lions!

Wednesday October 1, 2025

1.   Homecoming Dance is THIS THURSDAY lions! Ticket sales for ACS students will continue on school cash online until Thursday at 3pm. NO cash sales will be accepted at the door. On the night of the dance, please remember to bring your ACS student card or another form of ID to confirm your identity. Please note we will be using the STUDENT ENTRANCE for this event. Doors will remain open from 6-7pm. No late admissions will be allowed without prior approval. Please remember that access to lockers will not be available during the dance, and you will not be permitted to leave the dance and return. Coat check will be available for bags and other items if needed. The dance theme is School Spirit. Dress to excess in spirit wear and school colours. Please remember that outfits must adhere to the student code of conduct, and should reflect the moral tone of ACS. 

2.   ASSUMPTION SCARES forms are being collected in the caf TODAY on all lunches. Please be sure that everything is filed out and that you have all of your teammates paperwork stapled together. If not, you will be asked to resubmit. Don’t forget that we only have 70 routes and if you don’t hurry and hand in your forms, we may run out of routes and you will not be able to participate!  

3.   Amplify Your Culture, the awesome celebration of culture here at ACS, is happening on October 23. Thers is still time to register your group before our next meeting on OCT 10. See one of the many QR codes around the building to sign up. If you have signed up, please check your emails to confirm the people in your group along with an idea of what you are doing. If you are bringing food list the ingredients and start thinking about cultural music tor the playlist. 

4.   Booooooo! Have you ever thought about capturing the Spirit of Halloween on paper? Would you like to win candy and chocolate? Here's your chance to put your WORDS, WORDS, WORDS onto paper and submit a piece of writing capturing the SPIRT OF HALLOWEEN for LEAP's Halloween Writing Contest.  For more info, check out our orange posters around the school or stop by the Library. Deadline to submit hardcopies ONLY to the Library is Fri. Oct 17 

5.   Leader training is taking place today for those wanting to be leaders for the grade 9 retreats. That’s in the chapel on grade 10 and grade 11/12 lunches.  You will be signing up for the retreat schedule today. Please arrive promptly after the bell.  

6.   Our ACS Prefects are ready to help you, Lions. Stop by Student Services to PICK-UP and DROP-OFF an application-form to work alongside one of our Prefects to receive free Homework Help, Tutoring or Mentorship. Applications are limited and once they're gone, they're gone! 

7.   Can any student who was a part of Ms. Cameron’s Knitting club, and is still interested in knitting, please come to portable 13 at the end of the day TODAY!!!! If you can not make it, please email Ms. Torto asap.  

8.   Come join us aujourd’hui, TODAY, le premier octobre for the 1st french club meeting of the year. We will meet after school in room 2004. À tout à l’heure ! Hope to see you there!  

9.   Math Club will have its first meeting tomorrow after school in room 3011.  Hope to see you there! 

10.   Attention all STEM Club members, new and old. The moment you have been waiting for has finally arrived. Our first meeting of the year is TOMORROW, October 2nd! Come to the lecture hall on your lunch. Bring your lunch and join us to hear about our amazing club, what we have planned this year, and how to get the most out of your experience in STEM. New members are always welcome! 

11.   All Grade 9 Students with Semester 1 Geography are invited to take part in the Niagara Falls Field Trip on October 9th. See your Geography teacher for more information, and return all forms, and 85 dollars CASH, to Room 3024 at Lunch.  First Come First Serve! 

12.   Attention students! Come and help us launch Hispanic Heritage Month at the Latino Club today, at 3 o’clock, in room 3026! We’ll have fun and lots of culture to share. Everybody is welcome! 

13.   Do you enjoy genres like soul, rnb, or Gospel? To the “soulful voices” group, the first rehearsal is today, Wednesday, October 1st, after school in the lecture hall from 3-4pm. Please arrive promptly. Anyone interested feel free to attend as practice will be assessed! See Stanley Owusu for more information. 

14.   Today's special in the servery will be Potato and cheese perogies with caramelized onions and sour cream on the side for $5.25 add fries or a salad for $6.50. Just a heads up that cookies are in short supply - carnivals cookies will be available as a substitute.  

SPORTS:

The Cross-Country team started off their season yesterday, competing in the W. Ross Relay Race.  Owen L, Danika W, Yusef B, Alexandra L and Matthew S placed 1st in the Senior Mixed division thanks to a fast last lap by Alexandra.  Stella K, Oliver S, Penelope S, Godwin A and Jordyn M placed first in the Junior Mixed Division and gained bragging rights as they ran more laps than the seniors. Next Race for the Lions is tomorrow at Brock University.  

Have a great October 1st Lions!

Monday September 29, 2025

1.   Our ACS Prefects are ready to help you, Lions. Stop by Student Services to PICK-UP and DROP-OFF an application-form to work alongside one of our Prefects to receive free Homework Help, Tutoring or Mentorship.  Applications are limited and once they're gone, they're gone! 

2.   Calling all retreat leaders! There is a mandatory training session on Wednesday for everyone who signed up at club fest to be leaders for the Grade 9 retreats.  There is a meeting on grade 10 lunch and one on grade 11/12 lunch. Come on your scheduled lunchtime to the chapel.  If you weren’t able to sign up at club fest you are welcome to attend the training session. That’s on Wednesday.  

3.   Ticket sales for the homecoming dance continue today at the back of the caf on all three lunches! The event will run from 6-9pm on Thursday, October 2nd and the cost is $5. Guest tickets will also be sold today, but permission forms MUST be completed before purchase. A reminder that tomorrow is the last day to buy guest tickets! 

4.   Attention all Artists: Singing, Dancing, Acting, Visual arts and Design! If you’re an artist, StarFest is calling! Come to the Drama room TODAY, Monday September 29th after school in the Drama room for an information session. The meeting should last 15 minutes. Please see Ms. O’Neill or Mr. DaCosta if you cannot attend. 

5.   Come out this mercredi october 1st for the 1st french club meeting of the year. We will meet after school in room 2004. All students are welcome!  

6.   Calling all Readers! The first book club meeting is today after school in the Library’s Innovation lab. Looking forward to another great year of book talks, potlucks and fun. Hope to see you there.    

7.   This is a message for all those who have signed up for this year’s Library Advisory Council or LAC. Please make sure you have the Teams app on your phone or personal device. The details of our upcoming first meeting are in the LAC Teams chat.  

8.   A final reminder to all those in Vocal Ensemble – solo auditions are due NO LATER than TODAY, Monday, September 29th at midnight via D2L dropbox, email or remind. Congratulations to those who have already submitted! See Ms. O’Neill or Ms. Morissette for more details. 

9.   The varsity boys’ baseball team will have an optional batting practice after school today (September 29) at Bill Little Field from 3:30 – 5.  This last-minute practice is optional and not in place of tomorrow’s practice. If you can make it, see you there! See Teams chat for details and reminders.

10.  All Grade 9 Students with Semester 1 Geography are invited to take part in the Niagara Falls Field Trip on October 9th. See your Geography teacher for more information, and return all forms, and 85 dollars CASH, to Room 3024 at Lunch.  First Come First Serve! 

11.  Attention all grade 9, 10, and 11 students! Are you looking for a once-in-a-lifetime travel adventure filled with theatre, history, and art? The March 2027 trip to England and France is still looking for travellers! The trip is almost sold out with only 6 spots remaining. For more information, please speak to or email Mrs. McLaughlin or Ms. Capostagno, or grab a flyer with registration information outside room 2052. Don’t miss out! 

12.  Today's special in the servery will be Penne Pasta with Tomato basil sauce and beef meatballs with a side of garlic toast for $5.75. Penne pasta and Tomato basil sauce for $4.99 .

Have a great day Lions!

Tuesday September 23, 2025

1.   Attention Senior Students – today at senior lunch there will be a SHSM information session for any student interested in joining a SHSM program this year. Come for the information and to decide if this is the right program for you. You will also get the sign-up form and SHSM program information. Look forward to seeing you at 1 pm in the lecture hall.  

2.   Our ACS Prefects are ready to help you, Lions. Stop by Student Services to PICK-UP and DROP-OFF an application-form to work alongside one of our Prefects to receive free Homework Help, Tutoring or Mentorship.  Last year our Prefect Team proudly served over 300 students and managed over 5,000 weekly sessions.  If you're serious about your marks and well-being, we're serious about helping you.  Again, to apply, simply go to Student Services to PICK-UP and DROP-OFF your completed application to receive one-to-one help. We'll take care of the rest. Applications are limited and once they're gone, they're gone! 

3.   Attention Gr 12 students signing up for post-secondary rep visits!  When you sign up for a rep visit from a college or university on D2L, this list will be used to take attendance the day of.  It will be your responsibility to know which three visits you sign up for.  Slips will not be made to remind you the day of the presentation. You will then need to talk to your teacher about the presentation and if you are okay with going and catch up on the missed work.  Teachers will be able to check your attendance to confirm that you were on the original list.  You have until the day before a presentation to sign up.   

4.   Ticket sales for this year's homecoming dance will begin on Thursday, September 25th on school cash online. The event will run from 6-9pm on Thursday, October 2nd and the cost is $5. If you intend to bring a guest from another school, please pick up a guest permission form from the main office. Guest tickets will be sold starting Thursday at the back of the caf on all 3 lunches, but permission forms MUST be completed before purchase. A reminder that only one guest is allowed per ACS student, and they must be enrolled in high school to attend. 

5.   The 180 Team is having their first meeting on Thursday.  There is a meeting on grade 9 lunch, grade 10 lunch and on grade 11/12 lunch. Come on your scheduled lunchtime to the chapel located on the second floor and bring your lunch and your friends.  Please arrive promptly after the bell. Thats Thursday. 

6.   Volunteers Needed! Blessed Sacrament Hall is once again looking for students who would like to get some volunteer hours for school. We would like to have one student 3:30-6:30pm to assist us with take out and two students 4:30- 8:30pm to assist us with the dining room, keeping the milk and sugar filled for our guests and assist with clean up. Thank you for your consideration! For more information, please check the volunteer board by student services. 

7.   The County of Brant is looking for 15-20 Senior Students to LEAD the next community tree planting event at Mount Pleasant Nature Park, on Saturday October 18th . You will gain 5 volunteer hours and a free lunch! To participate you must attend a mandatory meeting on Friday September 26th during 4th period. Pick up your Permission Form from the QUAKE board beside GUIDANCE and return to Mrs. Walsh in Room 3010 ASAP! 

8.   Debate club meets today after school in room 1013. 

9.   It’s not too late!! If you missed the first Vocal Ensemble rehearsal last week, not to worry! You may still join. Go to the Lecture Hall TODAY, Tuesday, September 23rd after school from 3-4pm. Be sure to bring your phones to sign in using our QR code. Caledonia students don’t forget to sign up for the taxi ASAP! See Ms. O’Neill or Ms. Morissette if you cannot attend today, but would still like to join. 

10.  Are you creative? Do you love to write? The Kiwanis Club of Brantford is holding a Youth Writing Contest with more than $2000 cash prizes to be offered! This year’s theme: write a piece of short fiction no more than 1200 words about........... “Oh, Canada!” The deadline for submissions is Friday, October 17 at midnight! See the QR code outside of Workroom 1012 or in the port-o-pack outside Portable 4 for more details or see Mrs. Belina. Come out and write about your true, patriot love! 

11.  If you ordered spirit wear online, and have received a notification that it has been delivered, your order can be picked up today in the student council office on your lunch.  

12.  All Grade 9 Students with Semester 1 Geography are invited to take part in the Niagara Falls Hydroelectricity and Geology Field Trip on October 9th. See your Geography teacher for permission forms. Return all signed forms, and the 85 dollars CASH,  to Room 3024 at Lunch.  First Come First Serve! 

13.  The first Environment Club meeting will be held this Wednesday at 3pm.  We will meet outside the front entrance at the “Outdoor Classroom” rocks. Everyone is welcome! 

14.  There are only 6 spots left for the Arts New York City trip this May. Again, only 6 spots left! Were you hoping to go? Grab one of these last spots by enrolling online today. Need more info? See Ms. Benoit or take an info package from outside of room 2015. Already enrolled? Please regularly check the NYC Brightspace page. 

15.  Today's special in the servery will be Taco crunch beef wrap made with tex mex beef, tomatoes, lettuce, salsa -grilled and served with a side of sour cream for $5.25 

Sports

LIONS...some very exciting sports news.  This Thursday September 25th, ACS football will be hosting its first home football games in several years.  It is very exciting that we are finally able to play "at home,” on our own field.  Our opponent - St. John's.  Junior kick-off is at 2pm followed by the senior game at 4pm.  There will be a Jr Football  buy in" this Thursday.  Tickets for the "buy in" this Wednesday and Thursday at lunch in the cafeteria.  The cost is $5.00 and you will receive a bracelet to attend the game.  

Students who have paid for the “buy-in” are to report to their period 4 class on Thursday for attendance and show your classroom teacher your bracelet.  You will be dismissed by your classroom teacher at 2pm to head over to the field and watch our Jr. Lions Football team dominate St. John’s. 

Students that choose not to "bye in" can attend the game(s) after school where there will be the regular AABHN $3 admission. 

 We will be going with a "White Out" theme in the stands.  So bring your WHITE gear Lions.  A reminder that students who "buy in" must be in regular uniform for your first 3 classes.  It is not a Spirit wear day.   With the help of Student Council, face painting and tattoo's will be available, as well as performances by Mrs. Boschman's dance crew.