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Less than 10 days to go, and we need your help! Our 24th Annual Race for Education is Friday, October 30, and we are only halfway to our $55,000 fundraising goal! With race day quickly approaching, now is the time for our entire ACS family to come together and help us reach the finish line! Every donation makes a difference in supporting Christ-centered education and our mission to impact, nurture, and equip students to reach…

Students in grades 8–12, grab a friend and join us for an afternoon of pickleball and friendly competition! Our upcoming Pickleball Tournament is Saturday, October 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Pickle Juice Pickleball Club in Ventnor, NJ. Get ready to compete and have fun! Teams consist of two students, and the entry fee is $15 per team. It’s a great chance to spend time with friends and see what you can accomplish…

Lace up your skates and join us for Christian Skate Night this Saturday, October 24, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. at Young’s Skating Center! Enjoy time with family and friends while supporting our ACS Missions Team. This family-friendly event is open to everyone, so invite your neighbors, friends, and church community to join the fun. Proceeds will benefit the ACS Missions Club and help our students prepare to serve others and share the love of Christ. Admission…

ACS invites our school families to help us honor the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Parents and students are encouraged to invite veteran family members and friends to join us for a special Veterans Appreciation Breakfast and Chapel on Thursday, November 12, in the ACS gymnasium. The morning will begin with a continental breakfast at 8:15 a.m., where our honored guests will be joined…

The ACS Drama Program is excited to present Disney’s The Lion King JR. on November 20 and 21! As our talented students prepare to bring this beloved musical to life, we invite ACS families, friends, and local businesses to show their support by purchasing a Playbill Ad or Playbill Booster! Playbill Ads are a great way for businesses to promote their services while supporting the ACS Drama Program. Families and friends can also purchase Playbill…

Grandparents hold a special place in the ACS family, and we are grateful for the love, encouragement, and support they provide to our students! We look forward to honoring them at our annual Grandparents Appreciation Day on Wednesday, November 25, 2026. This special event will include a student-led Appreciation Chapel and classroom visits, giving grandparents the opportunity to meet teachers, visit their grandchildren’s classrooms, and see firsthand where they learn and grow each day. Invitations…

October is Fire Prevention Month, and ACS students from preschool through 5th grade enjoyed a special visit from local firefighters and EMTs who shared valuable lessons about fire safety and emergency preparedness. Chief Engineer Don Stauffer and Firefighter Andy Taylor from the Scullville Volunteer Fire Company brought a ladder truck to campus and taught students important safety tips, including how to call 911, the importance of checking smoke detectors, and what to do if their…

ACS celebrated Homecoming 2026 on Friday, October 16, bringing together students, families, alumni, staff, and friends for an evening of soccer, school spirit, and special recognitions. The ACS Varsity Girls’ and Boys’ Soccer Teams gave Cougar fans plenty to cheer about, with both teams earning victories over Veritas Christian Academy. The Varsity Girls won 4–1, followed by a 6–1 victory by the Varsity Boys. Adding to the festivities were performances by the 5th Grade Bucket…

It was a special night for ACS Athletics as we celebrated Senior Night for our first-ever Varsity Girls Volleyball team! Six seniors were recognized for their dedication, hard work, and contributions to this historic inaugural season. Congratulations to our six seniors: These young ladies, along with their teammates, have helped make history at ACS, laying the foundation for the future of our Varsity Girls Volleyball program. We are grateful for their commitment to the team…

The ACS Varsity Boys Soccer team took time to recognize six graduating seniors and celebrate their contributions to the Cougars soccer program during a special Senior Night ceremony before their game against Paulsboro High School. Joined by their families, these young men were honored for their dedication, hard work, and the lasting memories they have made throughout their high school soccer journey. Congratulations to our six seniors: These student-athletes have made lasting contributions to ACS…

Science came to life for students in Mrs. Errickson’s and Mrs. Jackson’s fourth-grade classes as they explored the concepts of potential and kinetic energy through a fun and exciting egg drop experiment! Students learned how an object’s stored potential energy changes into kinetic energy, or energy of motion, as it falls. The challenge was to find a way to protect a fragile egg from cracking when it hit the ground! This hands-on STEM experiment gave…

ACS Middle School and High School students enjoyed a fun-filled Spirit Week, showing their creativity, enthusiasm, and Cougar spirit throughout the week! Students participated in a variety of themed dress-up days, beginning with Duos, Trios, and Squads Day on Tuesday, when friends teamed up to wear creative and coordinated outfits.  On Wednesday, Jersey Sports Day gave students the opportunity to represent their favorite sports teams. Thursday was Pink Out Day, as students filled the hallways…