Messages from the Secondary Principal and Director of Learning & Teaching

Secondary Principal Newsletter Dear ACS Calvert Secondary Families, Cougar Cup Congratulations! Please join me in celebrating our Cougar athletes, every ACS team made it to the finals at Cougar Cup! We’re proud of their grit, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Go Cougars! Tonight: Halloween Fair (5:00–8:00 p.m.) Bring the family for games, treats, and community fun. Costumes encouraged. We can’t wait to see you there! Thank You for Attending the General Assembly A huge thank-you to everyone who joined us on Wednesday evening. Our senior leadership team appreciated the opportunity to share updates across departments. No School Monday: All Souls Holiday School will be closed on Monday . Classes resume Tuesday, November 4 . Talk with Your Children about Our Core Values Please take a few minutes this week to discuss what it looks like to live our ACS Core Values in everyday actions: Character, Curiosity, Compassion, Community, and Courageous Leadership . Small daily choices add up t...

Dear ACS Calvert Secondary Families, CONGRATULATIONS to Ms. Ana Mendez and all the performers at last night’s Hard Rock Cafe showcase. What a wonderful display of talent! Thank you to those who were able to attend and support our student musicians.  As we close out Quarter 1, I want to extend heartfelt thanks for the energy and support you’ve shown our students and school. Monday’s Classroom Without Walls Learning Fair was a joy, hearing students reflect on what they learned, whether from local projects or travel experiences, reminded us why these programs matter.  Thank you as well to the parents who joined the conversation with our second candidate for Superintendent; your perspective is essential, and we ask that you please complete the feedback survey if you haven’t already. I’m also grateful to everyone who attended Friday’s Quarter 1 “What’s On Your Mind?” coffee; your thoughtful questions and ideas help guide our work. With the quarter now complete, reports will be r...

ACS Calvert Secondary Newsletter From the Secondary Principal — Friday, October 3, 2025 Hi Secondary families, Highlights National Honor Society Induction (Oct 2) Congratulations to our newest NHS inductees! Thursday’s ceremony honored students who exemplify scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Thank you to our NHS advisor, guest speakers, faculty, and families for making the event special. Next Week at a Glance (Oct 6–10) Mon, Oct 6 — Full School Day CWW Learning Fair, 11:15–12:15, Gym (all are welcome!) Come see student showcases from our Classroom/Local Without Walls experiences. Tue–Fri, Oct 7–10 — End-of-Quarter Schedule Dismissal at 1:30 p.m. each day Students attend two classes per day and have “What You Need” time with their Advisor. Parent Events Secondary Parent Coffee — Fri, Oct 10, 8:15 a.m., Secondary Library What’s On Your Mind? Join Carolina Blanco, Carolina Soliz, and Ann Peterson for an open conversation about our scho...