School Community

Our School Community

The ACS school community, in addition to our students, teachers, and staff, includes our families, our parish, and our community partners. The school community serves as the foundation for fostering growth and development in students in all facets of their lives, not just academics. The community provides a collaborative environment where students not only receive an education but also learn crucial social skills, empathy, and teamwork through interactions with other students of all grades, school staff, and community members.

A strong school community instills a sense of belonging, safety, and support, which are essential for students' emotional well-being and academic success. Furthermore, it creates opportunities for team-building, cultural exchange, and the celebration of diversity, preparing students to thrive in an increasingly interconnected global society. Ultimately, the school community plays a vital role in shaping students' identities, values, and aspirations, laying the groundwork for their future contributions to society.

ACS Community Activities

STREAM Career Expo

Introducing students to various STREAM professions.

Showcasing the importance of STREAM in different industries.

Highlighting the diversity of STREAM careers and role models.

Members of our community in STEM careers were asked to present at our school during a Career Expo. Presenters focused on how STEM subjects are applicable in their careers and the types of tools and programs they use to do their jobs. Participants included representatives from the MSU Bagley College of Engineering, MSU Veterinary School, Mississippi Wildlife and Fisheries, 4County Electric, Burns Dirt, AirBus, Columbus Air Force Base, Baptist Hospital, Delta Airlines, and many others.

Guest Speakers

Members of our community come to speak in our classrooms throughout the school year about a variety of STREAM topics.

Visit from MSU Office of Wildlife and Fisheries

Columbus Mayor Keith Gaskin encourages students to pick up litter for Earth Day

Visit from the Mobile Planetarium

STREAM Days

Students participated in a variety of STREAM activities with fellow students. STREAM Days were organized into activities for both Elementary School (Upper and Lower) and Middle School. Goals of STREAM Days:

Foster school community

Improve collaboration between students of different age groups

Practice critical thinking skills

Engage students in STREAM subjects

Cultivate leadership skills

Slime station staff

Middle school students solving puzzles

MSMS students leading a math activity

Constructing a mini Eiffel Tower out of clay and toothpicks

Grandparents Day

Grandparents are invited for a special day at school to learn about their grandchild's education as well as participate in a number of fun activities -- including STREAM.

Using straws and marshmallows to hold a cup

Building a cardstock tower

Demonstrating a Lego robot

Robotics Pep Rally

Our school supports and celebrates the success of our middle school Lego Robotics teams. This is important for community awareness that hard work and perseverance in STEM competitions are valuable and worth celebrating.

3rd graders helping set up a Sphero obstacle course

Human robot dress-up contest

ACS Cheerleaders

Human bowling challenge

Family STREAM Challenges

Families are invited to participate in a STREAM Challenge issued by the school every semester. They encourage families to work together to solve problems and pursue ideas while having fun at the same time!

Build a Fort

Make a dish out of pears from the school garden

Create a Star Wars droid

Design a useful item out of recyclable materials

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