Secondary Principal Weekly Newsletter

 March 13, 2026

Dear Secondary Families,

This week our campus has been filled with energy, creativity, and cultural celebration as ACS proudly hosts the Cultural Convention. It has been many years since our school last hosted this event, and it is proving to be a tremendous success.

The Opening Ceremony on Thursday morning was especially memorable. Students brought the stage to life through a powerful combination of dance, artistic tableaus, and body percussion, creating a dynamic performance that celebrated culture, collaboration, and student talent. It was a wonderful reminder of what can happen when students come together to express ideas through the arts.

The Cultural Convention continues throughout the day on Friday and until noon on Saturday, with students participating in a range of performances and events. We are proud of the students who are representing our school and contributing to this vibrant celebration alongside visiting schools.

Looking ahead, we have several important upcoming events:

Hard Rock Café Concert – March 23
Our talented student musicians will perform at the Hard Rock Café on Monday, March 23 at 6:00 PM. This is always a fun evening that showcases the musical talents of our students, and we encourage families to come out and support them.

End-of-Quarter Schedule – March 24–28
From Tuesday, March 24 through Friday, March 28, we will follow our end-of-quarter schedule, which means all secondary students will be dismissed at 1:30 PM each day.

March/April Break
Following the end of the quarter, students will enjoy the March/April Break, and classes will resume on Tuesday, April 7.

Thank you for your continued support of our students and programs. Events like the Cultural Convention and the Hard Rock Café Concert remind us how powerful student creativity and community engagement can be.

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.

Warm regards,
Dr. Ann M. Peterson
Secondary Principal

13 de marzo de 2026

Estimadas familias de Secundaria,

Esta semana nuestro campus ha estado lleno de energía, creatividad y celebración cultural mientras ACS tiene el orgullo de ser sede de la Convención Cultural. Han pasado muchos años desde la última vez que nuestra escuela organizó este evento, y está demostrando ser un gran éxito.

La Ceremonia de Apertura del jueves por la mañana fue especialmente memorable. Los estudiantes dieron vida al escenario mediante una poderosa combinación de danza, tableaux artísticos y percusión corporal, creando una presentación dinámica que celebró la cultura, la colaboración y el talento estudiantil. Fue un hermoso recordatorio de lo que puede suceder cuando los estudiantes se reúnen para expresar ideas a través de las artes.

La Convención Cultural continúa durante todo el día viernes y hasta el mediodía del sábado, con estudiantes participando en una variedad de presentaciones y actividades. Estamos muy orgullosos de los más estudiantes de ACS que están representando a nuestra escuela y contribuyendo a esta vibrante celebración junto con otras escuelas visitantes.

Mirando hacia las próximas semanas, tenemos varios eventos importantes:

Concierto en Hard Rock Café – 23 de marzo
Nuestros talentosos estudiantes músicos se presentarán en el Hard Rock Café el lunes 23 de marzo a las 18:00. Siempre es una velada muy entretenida que destaca el talento musical de nuestros estudiantes, y animamos a las familias a acompañarnos y apoyarlos.

Horario de Fin de Trimestre – 24 al 28 de marzo
Desde el martes 24 hasta el viernes 28 de marzo, seguiremos nuestro horario de fin de trimestre, lo que significa que todos los estudiantes de secundaria saldrán a las 13:30 cada día.

Receso de Marzo/Abril
Después de finalizar el trimestre, los estudiantes tendrán el receso de marzo/abril, y las clases se reanudarán el martes 7 de abril.

Gracias por su continuo apoyo a nuestros estudiantes y programas. Eventos como la Convención Cultural y el Concierto en el Hard Rock Café nos recuerdan el poder de la creatividad estudiantil y de una comunidad escolar comprometida.

Cordialmente,
Dra. Ann M. Peterson
Directora de Secundaria














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