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The ACS Insider

February 28, 2022

The ACS Insider February 28, 2022

Anderson schools report enrollment up

Anderson Community Schools (ACS) has more students in 2024-25 than the previous academic year, possibly for the first time in more than three decades. At the school board meeting last week, Superintendent Dr. Joe Cronk reported that ACS has seen an average daily membership increase of 126 students compared to the last school year. It's the largest enrollment increase in a single school year Cronk can recall in his 35 years with ACS...more.

Police partnerships key to school safety plans

As schools nationwide face a surge in threats of violence, educators in the Madison County area are paying close attention to social media and word-of-mouth rumors while reviewing safety protocols. In addition to increasing security protocols in recent years, Anderson Community Schools has a great relationship with the Anderson Police Department that helps to keep students and staff safe...more.

Legacy of love: Community honors Anderson icon Dorris

If Anderson High School students were there, so was Marilyn Dorris. The 91-year-old resident of Bethany Pointe Health Campus spent more than two decades as a substitute teacher in Anderson Community Schools and was a fixture at high school dances, basketball games and other events where she made every effort to capture students’ special moments. Last month, in partnership with Anderson High School, they held a special surprise pep session for Mrs. Dorris...more.

Anderson student: $25,000 scholarship takes 'weight off shoulders'

Anderson High School senior Nicholas Davis says the $25,000 college scholarship he was recently selected to receive is “a weight taken off my shoulders.” Davis has been named one of 104 recipients of the $25,000 Horatio Alger National Scholarship for 2025...more.

Dr. Cronk: There’s Nothing “Common” About the Lenape

Anderson, Indiana, holds deep, historical roots that stretch back to long before its formal establishment as a city. The land where Anderson stands today was once home to a Lenape village founded by Chief William Anderson, known to his people as Kikthawenund (Creaking Bough). Recently, our city had the honor of welcoming Jeremy Johnson, the Director of Cultural Education for the Delaware Tribe of Indians...more.

AEF partners with ACS to provide first-time period pouches

The Anderson Education Foundation (AEF) began a new project this fall to supply schools with feminine hygiene products. First time period “pouches” were donated to the elementary, intermediate, and middle schools at Anderson Community Schools (ACS). In addition to hygiene products, these pouches contain motivational stickers, chocolate, and a letter from corporation nurse Ann Poole...more.

Local districts stress flexibility in defraying extracurricular expenses

Extracurricular fees in schools can be an issue for many families, preventing students from joining programs that allow them to pursue activities they’re passionate about. In many cases, flexibility has been vital for local districts to help students who may have trouble meeting the financial obligations that come with extracurricular participation...more.

Read United Volunteer Trainings

Did you know that you can make a great impact in the lives of students in just one hour per week? We have partnered with the Heart of Indiana United Way to bring their Read United program to Anderson Community Schools! Volunteers commit to 1 hour per week to read with two 2nd grade students for 30 minutes each. If you are interested in finding out more please consider signing up to attend one of our volunteer informational meetings this week.

Upcoming Key Dates and Events

We Are F.I.R.S.T.

This year’s theme at Anderson Community Schools (ACS) is “We are F.I.R.S.T”. We truly believe that we are the first and best choice for students and families in Anderson and Madison County. Guided by our ACS F.I.R.S.T. strategic plan, we are committed to providing the best quality educational experience for our students.


  • Click here to learn more about our strategic plan.
  • Click here to enroll a new student or register a returning student.


At ACS we truly believe that our teachers and staff make us the first and best choice for students and families in Anderson and Madison County. That is why the "T" in our ACS F.I.R.S.T. strategic plan stands for "Teacher and Staff Supported". Throughout the 2024-2025 school year we will be highlighting teachers and staff on why they choose to work at Anderson Community Schools. Those highlights can be found each week on Facebook or by visiting here.

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