ACS Cancels Legacy Gala, Other Events Due to COVID-19 Virus Containment Measures

In an effort to promote social distancing to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus, ACS and schools across the country have been closed and gatherings of more than 50 people have been curtailed. By necessity, the ACS Administration reviewed the upcoming events on the school calendar and made the difficult decision to cancel all school events in March and a number of other events in April and May, including the Legacy Gala – An Evening With Mandisa planned for May 1 and missions trips scheduled during the Easter break.

Upper School Principal Meg McHale said the High School Prom planned for May 15 will not be held on that date and discussions are underway for an alternate date. McHale said a meeting was held with the students in the senior class using the Zoom platform to obtain their input on the potential rescheduling of graduation and other activities such as the Senior Trip. “We want very much to make the best of what remains of this school year and to find ways to celebrate the accomplishments of our seniors,” McHale said.

McHale said all Advanced Placement (AP) tests will be held online during the first two weeks of May and that faculty members are working closely with our high school students to ensure they are fully prepared.

Missions Club Advisor Dave Genter said that all middle school and high school Missions Trips planned for spring break in April have been cancelled, but that funds raised will be saved and applied to next year’s trips.

Following is a list of the events on the ACS school calendar that have been cancelled since the closure of school on March 17: