Christmas Message from Chief School Administrator Karen Oblen
Merry Christmas, Atlantic Christian School Family! As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, I want to share my deep gratitude for our devoted parents and remarkable students. Your unwavering support and our Christ-centered focus are what make our school a place where faith thrives and Christ is glorified. This year, our theme, “Christ Alone” (John 14:6), reminds us that Jesus is the way, truth, and life—and He is our reason for joy this Christmas…
Students, Staff Gather at Christmas Chapel to Celebrate the Greatest Gift Ever Given — Jesus, the Savior of the World
Students and staff gathered at the all-school Christmas Chapel on December 19 to celebrate the greatest gift ever given — God’s Son, Jesus — who brought salvation to the world. This special annual chapel included “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” by PreK-4 and Kindergarten, as well as the reciting of Luke 2:8-11. The winners of our Christmas Tree and Door Decorating Contests are as follows: Early Ed: Miss Cookie’s PreK-3 class; Elementary: Mrs. McCarthy’s…
Early Education Students Celebrate Christmas with Music and Story
Our Early Education students delighted family and friends with a special Christmas concert on Thursday, December 12. The event began with Mrs. Teresa Bird, Early Education Director, reading the poem “Let’s Dress Up for Christmas” by Cathy Skogen-Soldner, which beautifully told the story of Jesus’ birth. As she read, PreK students from each class came out dressed as people from the Christmas story—Mary, Joseph, the three kings, angels, and animals. Seventh grader Megan Connolly performed…
Culinary Arts Students Create Festive Gingerbread Houses
Students in ACS’s Culinary Arts program proudly showcased their skills and creativity by crafting gingerbread houses as a class project. Guided by Chef Joe Wyzen-Gregory of Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar, 10th graders Luly Boyle and Lucy Huff, along with 12th grader Nikolaos Patlias, embraced the holiday spirit as they baked and decorated their unique creations. This project highlighted the hands-on training offered in the Culinary Arts program, which equips students with valuable skills for careers…
Christmas Dress Down Days Photos
Students and staff enjoyed the joy of Christmas cheer during our Dress Down Days! Here’s a look at the festive outfits and joyful spirit that filled our halls this week.
One Christmas Night Photos
On December 6, ACS hosted the One Christmas Night event, bringing our school community together for a memorable evening. The night featured a variety of activities, including a live nativity, Christmas movies, inflatables, hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, a magic show, laser tag and teen zone. The Middle School and High School Worship Teams performed at the front of the school throughout the night, starting with the Tree Lighting Ceremony. In addition, the 4th…
Seventh Grader Ella Henigan Joins US National Young Authors Fair and Publishes Book on Amazon
Seventh grader Ella Henigan is one of the students selected to publish her own book at the 2024-2025 US National Young Authors Fair. Her book, The Mystery in December, is now published on Amazon and can be purchased at https://www.bribooks.com/bookstore/the-mystery-in-december. The US National Young Authors Fair is the largest book-writing competition for school students in the USA and provides an inspiring platform for young writers to craft and publish their own books. Jury Choice and…
Saturday Basketball Program Kicks Off January 4
Our Saturday Intramural Basketball program will begin on January 4 and run through February 8. This program provides a wonderful opportunity for students to develop their basketball skills, stay active, and enjoy friendly competition with their peers. Participants will engage in drills, scrimmages, and team play under the guidance of Coach Kaylee Breunig and the Varsity Girls Basketball Team. Whether your child is new to basketball or has prior experience, this program is designed to…
We Are Hiring! Immediate Openings at Atlantic Christian School
Are you or someone you know passionate about working in a dynamic and faith-driven environment? ACS is currently hiring and has immediate openings for various positions. Join our award-winning team and make a difference in the lives of our students and community. If you have the skills and heart for Christian education, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our dedicated and caring staff. Please help us spread the word! Share this…
Join us for One Christmas Night – Friday, December 6, 2024
Join us on Friday, December 6, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM for “One Christmas Night”! Enjoy an evening of indoor and outdoor fun with craft and food vendors, student musical performances, and activities that celebrate the joy of Christmas. Admission is free, but tickets are required for certain attractions like inflatables, hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, a magic show, a balloon artist, and Christmas crafts. Free activities include a live nativity, a…
Praise God! ACS Race for Education Raises Over $56,000 with Awards Presented at Chapel
The numbers for our ACS Race for Education fundraiser are in, and we are thrilled to announce that we raised $56,462.44. Praise God! That’s $11,000 over our goal! We are so grateful for all of the generous donors who supported our school. We also extend our gratitude to the students, teachers, staff, and volunteers who contributed to the success of the event. At the Upper School and Elementary Chapels held on November 21, Event Coordinator…
Celebrating Creativity: Aine Dorsey Wins ACS Christmas Card Design Contest
Congratulations to senior Aine Dorsey for winning first place in this year’s ACS Christmas Card Art Design Contest! Her original artwork is featured on the cover of our school’s 2024 Christmas card, which will be mailed to ACS families, friends, and supporters. Aine’s design, created using acrylic paint markers, colored pencils, and felt-tip micron pen on cardstock, depicts a Christmas ornament with a nativity scene. The scripture verse from John 1:14 included in her design…
Get into the Holiday Spirit with Christmas Dress Down Days!
Spread some holiday cheer at ACS with our Christmas Dress Down Days from December 16 to 20! We invite students to join in the fun by dressing in festive outfits each day of the week. We can’t wait to see all the creative looks!
Intramural Basketball Program Kicks Off January 4
Our Winter Intramural Basketball program will begin on January 4 and run through February 8. This program provides a wonderful opportunity for students to develop their basketball skills, stay active, and enjoy friendly competition with their peers. Participants will engage in drills, scrimmages, and team play under the guidance of Coach Kaylee Breunig and the Varsity Girls Basketball Team. Whether your child is new to basketball or has prior experience, this program is designed to…
Senior Noah Stokes Scores 1,000th Career Point in Three Seasons
The ACS Athletic Department is proud to announce a remarkable milestone achieved by Senior basketball player Noah Stokes, who scored his 1,000th career point during a game against Calvary Christian on November 25th. This incredible feat comes just three years into his high school basketball career, showcasing his extraordinary talent and dedication to the sport. In the 64-42 victory where he scored 22 points, Stokes hit a 3-pointer with 19 seconds left on the clock…