Mission Statement: Alexander Central High School will continue to be a learning community that will offer all students a diverse curriculum, enabling them to become contributing members of a constantly changing society.
March 29 - April 4
Cougar Nation,
This is a short week, with spring break beginning on Friday. A-day students will attend in-person on Monday, March 29th and B-day students will attend in-person on Tuesday, March 30th. This adjustment is made for all of Alexander County Schools to accommodate for spring break. Wednesday, March 31st and Thursday, April 1st are remote learning days for students.
Show your Cougar pride by wearing blue and gold on Monday and Tuesday for Homecoming Spirit Week. The varsity football team plays on Thursday, April 1st. Come out to support our Cougars for the Homecoming game.
I hope everyone has a restful spring break. We look forward to seeing students back in the building on Monday, April 12th.
Keep bringing your A-game!
Mr. Palmer
Click HERE each day to review our daily announcements.
Parking passes and assigned parking spots will be required after March 31st. Students in need of a parking pass should see Ms. Pennell in the office. Parking spots are $15. A parking application, signed by a parent/guardian, must be turned in at time of purchase. You can access the application HERE.
Students are allowed to come into the building, starting at 9:00, on Wednesdays to receive additional support from their teachers. Students must sign up with their teacher(s) or the media center in order to be on campus on Wednesdays.
Monday, March 29th will be an A-day and Tuesday, March 30th will be a B-day. This adjustment is made for all of Alexander County Schools to accommodate for Spring Break.
Spring break is April 2nd - April 9th.
Local scholarships are now available to seniors. Seniors should check their email for more information or visit the Counseling Center with any questions.
Senior yearbook ads are on sale through March 31st. Click HERE to purchase an ad for your senior.
The prom date has been set for April 17th. Please review the document found HERE has been updated outlining current COVID restrictions.
Event will be at ACHS.
ACHS Juniors and Seniors can attend.
Event will be held Saturday, April 17th. There will be 4 sessions for students, capping attendance at 75 students per session.
Cost for this event is $15, and tickets will be available through GoFan March 15th- 31st.
The date for graduation is June 4th. Graduation decisions will be made based on COVID restrictions at the time of graduation. If restrictions are lifted and we are able to have a traditional graduation, it will take place on the evening of June 4th. If restrictions are in place, we will make modifications to our traditional graduation. We will keep you updated as decisions are made.
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Varsity Football is home this week against Hickory. Please note the game is on Thursday, April 1st.
Please remember tickets to ACHS athletic events can be purchased online through GoFan. Cash ticket purchases will not be allowed at the gate.
This Week's Sporting Events
Monday, March 29th
Softball at South Caldwell
Women's Soccer at South Caldwell
Women's Golf at Larkin Golf Course
Tuesday, March 30th
Golf at Brushy Mountain Golf Course
Men's Tennis vs St. Stephens
Softball vs Watauga
Apple Bowl
Wednesday, March 31st
JV Football at Hickory
JV Soccer vs Hibriten
Thursday, April 1st
Varsity Football vs Hickory
Friday, April 2nd
Good Friday - No athletic events
We are still operating under Plan B. This means that approximately 50% of our students attend each day. Highlights of ACHS's Plan B operations:
A - Day students attend on Monday & Tuesday (Last name A - J)
B - Day students attend on Thursday & Friday (Last name K - Z)
Masks are required by all students and staff members.
Cleaning protocols are implemented throughout the school day and week.
Please review the COVID-19 & Remote Learning Resources (linked below) on the school's website to help answer any questions.
Hiddenite Art Show
Congratulations to Gracie Sexton who received Honorable Mention for her artwork at the Hiddenite Art Show.