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Teachers, Staff Excited for New School Year, Spiritual Theme to “Stand Firm”

Staff, volunteers, and contractors were busy in August preparing the school campus to welcome students back to school for in-person classes and a new Remote-Only option. In late August,  teachers and staff from Early Education through the 12th grade gathered for in-service training. We’re ready for an exciting year of growing and learning.

Some of the changes and improvements to the school’s facilities include adding additional classrooms, hanging new whiteboards, painting hallways and lockers, creating protective barriers for lunchroom tables, and installing webcams and hand sanitation stations in classrooms and throughout the school building.  A number of enthusiastic parents and students turned out for volunteer work days to help clean, move furniture, prepare new Chromebooks for our classrooms, and more.  A new turf field for the Varsity Boys’ Soccer team is nearing completion and the Art Room has moved to a new location in Annex Trailer #6.  Additional SmartBoards and document cameras have also been purchased for classroom use.

During In-Service, teachers and staff enjoyed a time of worship and devotions and then delved into work sessions on school policies and procedures, including those dealing with COVID-19.

Chief School Administrator introduced the school’s annual spiritual development theme — “Stand Firm” — based on I Corinthians 16:13. “We must be men and women of courage, constant in prayer, and trusting God that He is on our side and will work in and through us,” Oblen said.

She also welcomed and introduced 7 new employees who have joined the ACS faculty/staff this year and 2 who came on staff halfway through last year (pictured below left) — Estefany Gomez, Rhapsody Hahn-Chaney, Becca Jackson, Abigail Meza, Gretchen Murphy, Christina Ragland, Tim Rosie, Ashley Vaccaro, and Megan Whisman.

 

Each in-service session began with worship and devotions, led by faculty/staff members Kelly Flynn, Amy Parker, and Bill Smallwood. Services Coordinator Anne Block oversaw the preparation of healthy breakfasts and lunches, with gratitude to the Parent Teacher Fellowship and the Board of Directors for donating to the meals.

ACS Scout Troop 389 Receives Bass Pro/Cabela’s Grant for New Camping Equipment

Boy Scout Troop 389, chartered by Atlantic Christian School in Egg Harbor Township, recently received a grant from the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund for new camping equipment, just in time for the Troop’s August 21-22 outing to Treasure Island on the Delaware River.

“Our Troop has been steadily growing and our Scouts love to camp and go backpacking so this new equipment was exactly what we needed,” said Scoutmaster and ACS parent Mike Jorgenson. “It was in God’s perfect timing that we received this equipment right when we needed it.”

The grant provided $1,800 worth of camping equipment, including eight Ascend Orion 3 three-person tents, one Bass Pro 3 burner high output propane stove, two cast iron camp ovens, and two five-piece cast iron cookware sets. Several scouts and Troop leaders picked up the new equipment at the Bass Pro Shop in Atlantic City on July 31, where they met with Megan Werber, the store’s general manager.  Pictured from left are: Troop Committee Chair Peter Karabashian, Scoutmaster Mike Jorgenson, Scout Mason Campsmith, Scout and ACS 5th grader Brandon Jorgenson, Scout Logan Campsmith, Bass Pro General Manager Megan Werber, Scout and ACS 10th grader Hunter Jorgenson, and Scout Leader Jeffrey Campsmith.

Jorgenson said the Scouts had the opportunity to get trained on how to set up the tents and other equipment during Scout meetings prior to their August camping trip, where the tents, stove, and cookware were all put to good use.

“We’re very grateful to Bass Pro Corporate and the staff in the Atlantic City store for supporting our Troop and helping us reach our goal of training our Scouts to be skilled outdoorsmen,” said Troop Committee Chair Peter Karabashian, who worked on the grant application with Troop Treasurer Dr. James Wurzer. “Our Scouts have used the equipment and they especially love the tents because they’re easy to assemble, lightweight, and rainproof.”

Nominate ACS Now for Best of the Press 2020 – We Need Your Votes

Voting is now underway for nominees for the Best of Press 2020 Awards! Please nominate ACS today for a Best of the Press 2020 Award — in the “Best Summer Camp” and “Best Child Daycare Center” categories under “Services.” The Nomination Period ends September 2 at one minute before midnight. Only the TOP 5 NOMINEES will advance to the final round of voting.

Please CLICK HERE to vote and help ACS get into the TOP 5 NOMINEES. Thank you for your support.

March 17 – Green Mustache Day

On Tuesday, March 17, students in grades K-5 will participate in “Green Mustache Day,” a fun annual activity just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. During lunch, students will have the opportunity to sample healthy green smoothies made by faculty and staff. Students who try the green smoothies will have their pictures taken and be entered into a drawing to win a prize! March is National Nutrition Month. Atlantic Christian is participating in Green Mustache Day as part of its membership in the AtlantiCare Healthy Schools, Healthy Children program.

March 2: Prayer Meeting

ACS parents, guardians, faculty, staff, and students are invited to come together for a prayer meeting before the start of school on Monday, March 2 from 7:45-8:15 a.m. in the school library.

Please join us as we pray for our school and current issues in our community, state, and country that are impacting Christian families and Christian education.

ACS parents and guardians are also welcome to attend the “Parents in Prayer” group that meets weekly on Tuesdays from 8:45-9:45 a.m. in Room 223. Please go to the school office for a Visitor’s Pass before going to Room 223. This prayer group is led by alumni parent Sharon Griffith. Any questions, please contact Sharon at 609-214-2136.

Legacy Gala Committee Meeting: February 24

Our second Legacy Gala Committee Meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 24 at 3:15 p.m. in the school library. We need your help with contacting area businesses to be Gala sponsors, advertisers, and Silent Auction donors. We also need volunteers to spread the news about the Gala to our local churches by distributing Gala flyers and posters. And we need volunteers to help the day of the Gala with auction set-up, greeting, and much more. The bigger our Gala team, the more people we can reach about supporting this exciting event for our region.

If you can attend the Gala Committee Meeting, or would like to be involved but cannot attend the meeting, please email PJ Santos, Assistant Director of Development and Communication, at psantos@acseht.org or call 609-653-1199 ext. 302. This is a great opportunity to tell people about the positive impact that Atlantic Christian is having in the lives of our children and to ask them to support our school.

Legacy Gala Committee Meeting: February 24

Our second Legacy Gala Committee Meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 24 at 3:15 p.m. in the school library. We need your help with contacting area businesses to be Gala sponsors, advertisers, and Silent Auction donors. We also need volunteers to spread the news about the Gala to our local churches by distributing Gala flyers and posters. And we need volunteers to help the day of the Gala with auction set-up, greeting, and much more. The bigger our Gala team, the more people we can reach about supporting this exciting event for our region.

If you can attend the Gala Committee Meeting, or would like to be involved but cannot attend the meeting, please email PJ Santos, Assistant Director of Development and Communication, at psantos@acseht.org or call 609-653-1199 ext. 302. This is a great opportunity to tell people about the positive impact that Atlantic Christian is having in the lives of our children and to ask them to support our school.

Butterfly Ball for K-8 Girls Is Saturday, February 29

Girls in Kindergarten through 8th Grade are invited to bring their “special prince” (father, grandfather, uncle, brother) for an evening of dinner, dancing, and fun at the annual Butterfly Ball on Saturday, February 29 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the ACS gymnasium.  Invitations went home with the students this week.

The cost is $35 per couple and just $10 per additional daughter. Please RSVP by Monday, February 24 . Please return your RSVP card along with your payment to the main office.  If you have any questions, please email Mr. Drew Carney – dcarney@acseht.org

Save the Date!  A mother-son event is also being planned on Saturday, April 4, 2020.  Details coming soon!

Gregory’s Restaurant Wins Golden Spoon Award at 2020 Bowls of Hope Soup Cook-Off Benefit

Over 450 people came out on Saturday, February 1 to sample a variety of delicious soups and choose their favorite at our 7th annual Bowls of Hope Soup Cook-Off. Congratulations to Gregory’s Restaurant and Bar in Somers Point for taking first place in the People’s Choice Golden Spoon Award for the second year in a row, serving up a shrimp and crab roasted corn chowder. The Gregory’s family is also part of the ACS family and everyone gathered on stage to receive their award.

Sal’s Coal-Fired Pizza in Somers Point took 2nd place for the second year in a row, serving a tortellini soup. The Atlantic City Rescue Mission Kitchen finished in 3rd place with its broccoli and cheddar soup, the first time the Rescue Mission has placed in the contest. Congratulations to 2011 ACS alumnus Dara Heston, who headed up the Mission’s culinary team.

Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket, donated to be an Event Sponsor, or brought cans of soup and other non-perishable items for the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. The Bowls of Hope showcased some of the best restaurants in and around Atlantic County serving up their specialty soups. Our high school students had the great experience of helping serve some of the soups and working behind the scenes with set-up, clean-up, selling tickets, and more.

Thirty-five elementary and middle school students presented 16 entertaining acts throughout the evening, showcasing their God-given talents and abilities. Students sang, danced, played the violin, and even performed while riding hover boards. Faculty member Amy Parker and senior Ashleigh Martin served as the Talent Show emcees.

We would like to thank and recognize the 20 chefs and restaurants who donated soup and helped make our event a success. Please join us in thanking them by patronizing these establishments. Our 20 participating restaurants and chefs were: Academy of Culinary Arts; Atlantic City Rescue Mission Kitchen; Bahay Kubo; Barrels; Bonterra Market; Carluccio’s; Charlie’s Bar & Restaurant; Eat Clean Organization; Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar; La Cucina Ristorante; Maurizio’s Pizzeria; Romanelli’s On the Greene; Sal’s Coal Fired Pizza; Sofia Restaurant; Steve and Cookies Restaurant; Tacocat; Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall; The Cheese Board; The Local’s Spot; and Whisk Bakery and Cafe.

We would also like to thank and recognize our generous Bowls of Hope Sponsors: American Church Group of NJ; B.F. Mazzeo Fruits and Produce; Clayton’s Self Storage; Edward Jones Investments, Jason Kiefer, Financial Advisor; Formica Brothers Bakery; H.S. Restoration and Cleaning Service; Klingert Family Chiropractic; Olympic Physical Therapy; and SERVPRO of Egg Harbor/Ventnor City.

CLICK HERE to read more exciting details and see photos of our Bowls of Hope as reported in the Press of Atlantic City’s February 1 article. Hope to see everyone back again next year!

Varsity Basketball Player Ben Noble Honored for Scoring 1,000th Career Point

ACS recognized and honored senior guard Ben Noble, a member of the Varsity Boys’ Basketball team, for achieving the significant milestone of scoring 1,000 points during his high school career with a special presentation during a home game on Friday, January 31 in the ACS gym. Noble scored his 1,000th point before a record-breaking crowd by sinking a foul shot in the 4th quarter of the conference game against King’s Christian School.

After Ben sank his foul shot, the enthusiastic crowd, which had been informed that he was close to reaching the record, threw streamers and rushed the court to congratulate him. Ben is now just the 8th ACS Varsity Boys’ basketball player in school history to reach this significant milestone.

Athletic Director Pam Hitchner presented Ben with a special commemorative game ball. Ben’s parents, 9th grade sister, Paige, and other family members were invited to join Ben court-side to be recognized for their contributions to Ben’s success.

ACS went on to win that game 72-44, with Ben scoring 16 points in the game. This year, Ben has averaged 16 points a game, 4 assists, and 3 steals. Led by head coach Dan Carney, the ACS Boys’ Basketball team, who is undefeated in the Tri-State Christian Athletic Conference, will play again at home on Monday, Feb. 10 against Open Door. Ben and other senior players and their parents will be recognized and honored on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at our home games against Gloucester County Christian School. Go Cougars!

February 12: Red Cross Blood Drive at ACS

Donate blood and help save a life. Make an appointment today to donate blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive at Atlantic Christian School on Wednesday, February 12 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room. Since 2008, ACS has hosted American Red Cross blood drives to help meet the urgent needs of patients at hospitals in Atlantic County and our surrounding community. To donate, please make an appointment on the Red Cross website. Any questions? Contact high school faculty member and Student Council Advisor Dave Genter at dgenter@acseht.org.

To make an appointment, go to: www.redcrossblood.org
Use Sponsor Code: atlanticchristiansch

Bowls of Hope Food Drive Collects 1,021 Pounds of Food For Community FoodBank

Our Bowls of Hope Food Drive was a huge success! Thanks to the generosity of our school families and friends, ACS collected a whopping 1,021 pounds worth of canned soups, vegetables, beans, tuna fish, and other non-perishable food items to donate to the Community FoodBank of NJ, Southern Branch. ACS middle school and high school Student Council members helped pack up the donated items and loaded them onto a Food Bank truck on Thursday, February 6.

Colette Kraus, Food Sourcing Manager for the Community FoodBank, thanked ACS for the donation which she said “will help many in our community who need our assistance.”

The donations came in throughout the month of January, with the school-wide Food Drive concluding the night of the Bowls of Hope Soup Cook-Off on February 1. Many people who attended the Bowls of Hope brought canned goods and other non-perishables to donate to the Food Drive, which this year collected three times more than last year’s drive.

Varsity Cheer Squad Fires Up ACS Basketball Fans

A talented, high-energy 15-member cheerleading squad has been getting ACS fans fired up at home basketball games since early January. The squad will be cheering at three more games before the basketball season concludes — at this Friday’s JV and Varsity Girls’ games against Winslow; at the senior game on February 11; and at the semi-final playoff game on February 20. Come on out and cheer our Cougars on to victory!

The middle school and high school students on the squad, co-coached by staff members Kelly Flynn and Morgan Gibson, started practicing in November to learn nearly 50 chants, cheers, and half-time routines and to develop their tumbling, stunts, and pyramids.

“I love the way this squad really works together,” said Mrs. Flynn. “They help and support each other and not just when they’re cheering, but they’re building great relationships for life.” In addition to practicing or cheering at a game three to four days a week, the squad has also enjoyed their time together at team dinners and Bible studies.

The squad is led by two captains — 9th grader Lauren Kent and 8th grader Haven Sanchez. The other members of the squad are: Angelina Alexis, Isabell Alford, Ava Barberio, Leah Boyer, Victoria Dade, Rebecca DiMaio, Adrienna Foo, Grace Johnson, Paityn Kates, Autumn Loo, Savannah Schwenker, Makayla Tomlinson, and Stephanie Valdes.

Intramural Cheer Squad Makes Its Debut

Our largest-ever intramural cheerleading squad made its debut at our “White Out” home basketball game on January 31 before a capacity crowd in the ACS gym in Egg Harbor Township. The squad will lead cheers and do a half-time routine at two more upcoming home games — the senior game on Tuesday, Feb. 11 and the semi-final playoff game on Thursday, Feb. 20.

The 26-member squad of elementary girls from kindergarten to 5th grade, led for the fifth year by Coach Morgan Gibson, has been practicing weekly since late November, learning the chants and practicing tumbling and stunting.

“We’re so excited to see the growth in this intramural program since it began five years ago,” said coach Gibson. “This is the largest and most experienced squad we’ve ever had. Our 5th graders are the leaders and they have learned so much. We know they’re ready to move on next year to the Varsity squad.”

ACS Participating in Coaches vs. Cancer Campaign

ACS and other Christian schools in the Tri-State Christian Athletic Conference are combining their efforts to support families dealing with cancer with a “Coaches vs. Cancer” campaign. Donations and gate fees collected at the February 3 middle school and high school basketball home games and at the Tuesday, February 11 home JV and Varsity games against Gloucester County Christian School will be donated to the TSCAC campaign.

Special T-shirts are being worn by ACS basketball players and cheerleaders at these games to support the cause. Income from the sale of the T-shirts is also being donated to the campaign.

Athletic Director Pam Hitchner said the funds collected this year will go to two families who have family members undergoing cancer treatment. One family is affiliated with Calvary Academy. The other recipient will be Kevin Weeks and his family. Mr. Weeks, who resides in Egg Harbor Township, is 31 years old and has six children. He is related to two members of the ACS Varsity basketball team, Aaron and Sam Glancey.

February 3: Prayer Meeting

ACS parents, guardians, faculty, staff, and students are invited to come together for a prayer meeting before the start of school on Monday, February 3 from 7:45-8:15 a.m. in the school library.

Please join us as we pray for our school and current issues in our community, state, and country that are impacting Christian families and Christian education.

ACS parents and guardians are also welcome to attend the “Parents in Prayer” group that meets weekly on Tuesdays from 8:45-9:45 a.m. in Room 223. Please go to the school office for a Visitor’s Pass before going to Room 223. This prayer group is led by alumni parent Sharon Griffith. Any questions, please contact Sharon at 609-214-2136.

First Legacy Gala Committee Meeting: February 5

Interested in helping plan and promote the upcoming May 1 ACS Legacy Gala with keynote speaker and performer Mandisa? You’re invited to come out to our first Legacy Gala Committee Meeting on Wednesday, February 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the school library. We need your help with contacting area businesses to be Gala sponsors, advertisers, and Silent Auction donors. We also need volunteers to spread the news about the Gala to our local churches by distributing Gala flyers and posters. And we need volunteers to help the day of the Gala with auction set-up, greeting, and much more. The bigger our Gala team, the more people we can reach about supporting this exciting event for our region.

If you can attend the Gala Committee Meeting, or would like to be involved but cannot attend the meeting, please email PJ Santos, Assistant Director of Development and Communication, at psantos@acseht.org or call 609-653-1199 ext. 302. This is a great opportunity to tell people about the positive impact that Atlantic Christian is having in the lives of our children and to ask them to support our school.

ACS Announces Bowls of Hope Student Video Contest Winners

The top three winners of the 1st annual Bowls of Hope Student Video Contest were recognized and awarded gift cards during our MS/HS Chapel on Friday, January 31. The students who submitted the winning entries are, from left — 11th grader Haoshen (Katherine) Kong, 2nd place; 12th grader Mark Rosie, 1st place; and 6th grader Paityn Kates, 3rd place.

The winners were introduced by Upper School Principal Meg McHale and their videos promoting the Bowls of Hope Soup Cook-Off were shown to the students, who applauded and cheered for each video and the students who created them.

To meet the video contest guidelines, each video encouraged people to attend the Cook-Off because it is an event focused on giving back to the community and helping those in need. The proceeds of the Bowls of Hope will go to ACS and the Atlantic City Rescue Mission. The videos also encouraged those who attend to bring canned goods or other non-perishables to donate to the Bowls of Hope Food Drive to benefit the Community FoodBank of NJ, Southern Branch.

The student videos are being posted on Atlantic Christian School’s social media sites on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and will also be shown during the Bowls of Hope on Saturday night.

CLICK HERE to view the 1st place Bowls of Hope video by Mark Rosie.

CLICK HERE to view the 2nd place Bowls of Hope video by Katherine Kong.

CLICK HERE to view the 3rd place Bowls of Hope video by Paityn Kates.

Application Process for Tuition Assistance Grants Opens Feb. 1

Atlantic Christian School is pleased to offer needs-based Tuition Assistance Grants for the 2020-2021 school year to families with children enrolling in kindergarten through the 12th grade and the online application process opens on Saturday, February 1 on the ACS website. The deadline to apply is May 1.  We praise God for the donations that have made it possible to fund this program that gives families with financial need access to a quality Christian education at ACS.

The tuition grants are being made possible through designated gifts from the John F. Fuoco Testamentary Trust, the John C. Allen Charitable Trust, and other donors. In addition to the tuition grants, ACS is also providing a tuition discount to families with multiple K-12 children enrolled. For the 2020-2021 school year,  a $1,000 multi-child tuition discount will be applied to the tuition rate for the second oldest child enrolled and to the tuition rate of each additional child after that.

Families must be current on their account to be eligible for tuition assistance grants. FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment will conduct the financial need analysis for ACS.  Families applying for tuition assistance must complete a FACTS application and submit the necessary supporting documentation to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment.  There is a non-refundable $35.00 application fee.

Tuition assistance on a needs-basis will only be awarded to returning families who have completed re-enrollment and paid the registration fee by the May 1 deadline. Applications from new families will be considered on a rolling basis throughout the enrollment period.

CLICK HERE to apply for Tuition Assistance Grants for the 2020-2021 school year.

Great Gifts Up for Bid in Bowls of Hope Silent Auction

Tickets to Ocean City’s Castaway Cove, Pampered Chef cookware, Thirty-One Gifts bags, gift cards to local restaurants, fitness equipment for your home gym, board games and snacks for family fun nights — these are just some of the great items that will be up for bid at Atlantic Christian School’s Bowls of Hope Silent Auction on Saturday night. Come out and find something special for you and your family and support ACS educational programs with your donation.

There will be 24 Gift Baskets in the Silent Auction. The baskets were created by our PreK4 to 8th grade classrooms and are filled to the brim with items donated by our school families. Thank you so much for your generosity.

There’s something for everyone in the Silent Auction. There’s a gift basket for crafters, baskets for newborn babies, a basket for book lovers and for those who have a green thumb. If you like chocolate or ice cream there are definitely baskets for you. The Silent Auction bidding will begin when the doors open at 6 p.m. for the Bowls of Hope. Bidding will end at 7:45 p.m.

Winning bidders will be able to pay by cash, check, or credit card. Charitable gift receipts will be mailed to winners after the event. There will be a charitable tax deduction for the amount of a winning purchase price that exceeds the fair market value of a gift basket.

Bowls of Hope Soup Cook-Off One Day Away, Evening Includes Student Talent Show

Our popular Bowls of Hope Soup Cook-Off is just one day away — on Saturday, February 1 — from 6-8 p.m. in the school gym. Come out and sample delicious signature soups and be entertained by 34 of our elementary and middle school students as they sing, dance, and play instruments in our Talent Show. ACS high school students will also be volunteering at the event, serving up soup and greeting families and friends.

We are grateful to the 20 restaurants and chefs donating soup and to our 9 Bowls of Hope Sponsors — American Church Group of NJ; B.F. Mazzeo Fruits & Produce; Clayton’s Self Storage; Edward Jones Investments, Jason Kiefer Financial Advisor; Formica Bros. Bakery; H.S. Restoration & Cleaning Service; Klingert Family Chiropractic; Olympic Physical Therapy; and SERVPRO of Egg Harbor/Ventnor City. All proceeds from sponsorships, ticket sales, and donations will benefit the school’s educational programs and the Atlantic City Rescue Mission.

Don’t forget to bring a can of soup or other nonperishable with you to donate to our canned drive that will benefit the Community Food Bank of NJ, Southern Branch.  Join us for a fun evening of good food and fellowship and help support our school and two great community organizations!

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets online on the ACS website. Online ticket sales will close at noon on Saturday. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Ticket prices are: $20 for Adults, $10 for Students, and $5 for Children 6-10 years of age. Children 5 and under are free.

Save the Date! February 3: Prayer Meeting

ACS parents, guardians, faculty, staff, and students are invited to come together for a prayer meeting before the start of school on Monday, February 3 from 7:45-8:15 a.m. in the school library.

Please join us as we pray for our school and current issues in our community, state, and country that are impacting Christian families and Christian education.

ACS parents and guardians are also welcome to attend the “Parents in Prayer” group that meets weekly on Tuesdays from 8:45-9:45 a.m. in Room 223. Please go to the school office for a Visitor’s Pass before going to Room 223. This prayer group is led by alumni parent Sharon Griffith. Any questions, please contact Sharon at 609-214-2136.

Christian Skate Night Raises Over $1,600


With Christian music on the speakers and over 250 skaters on the floor, Young’s Skating Center in Mays Landing was full of energy on Saturday, January 11. The Junior class welcomed students, friends, and family members from ACS, local church youth groups, and even other Christian schools for an exciting evening at the rink.

The fundraiser brought in over $1,600 and will benefit the Junior Class fund for its Senior Trip.

Red Cross Blood Drive at ACS – February 12

Donate blood and help save a life. Make an appointment today to donate blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive at Atlantic Christian School on Wednesday, February 12 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room. Since 2008, ACS has hosted American Red Cross blood drives to help meet the urgent needs of patients at hospitals in Atlantic Coutny and our surrounding community. To donate, please make an appointment on the Red Cross website. Any questions? Contact high school faculty member and Student Council Advisor Dave Genter at dgenter@acseht.org.

To make an appointment, go to: www.redcrossblood.org
Use Sponsor Code: atlanticchristiansch

Middle School Basketball Teams Off to a Great Start

Atlantic Christian School’s Middle School Girls’ and Boys’ basketball teams are off to a great start in the Atlantic Cape Junior High League, both with strong winning records at this half-way point in the season.

“Both teams have a lot of talented players who can defend and score and they’re doing very well,” said Athletic Director Pam Hitchner. “One highlight in the season so far has been beating Saint Joseph Regional School at their home court in Somers Point. They always have good teams and this is the first time in several years that both of our teams have beat them.”

The MS Girls’ team, led by Grant Miller in his second year has head coach, is undefeated in the Atlantic Cape League with a 6-0 record, and is 6-2 overall. The two losses came in early December at the start of the season when ACS played in the Dixie Howe Tournament in Ocean City. The MS Boys’ team, under second year head coach Lee Martin, has a 5-1 record in the Atlantic Cape League and is 7-2 overall. The team won 2 out of 3 games in the Dixie Howe Tournament.