The ACS Insider

Earlier this month Eastside Elementary School students Allison Owens, Eliza Zook, Brecken Billin, and Austin Nealis (not pictured) participated in the 4H Regional Discovery Challenge at Purdue Polytechnic Anderson. These students wrote and delivered a five minute speech that was accompanied by a visual presentation they created. Eliza and Brecken both took second place in their divisions, and Eliza won second place overall. Congratulations to these incredible students!

Hundreds of students and job seekers gathered at Anderson High School yesterday evening for Madison County's largest College and Career Fair! Thank you to the Anderson/District 26 Career Center, Anderson High School, the Madison County Chamber, and all of our partner organizations, colleges, and employers for coming together to make this event possible!

Second grade students at Anderson Elementary School performed in an annual Black history event that included songs, dance and poetry. The program on Friday, February 28th was named “Celebrating a Rich History,” with the students recalling and learning about several pioneers in Black history. Assistant Principal Deborah King said the students at the school learned about Black history every day of the month of February...more.

Donald Martin was a self-described “class clown” during his elementary school days. He said his desire for acceptance was part of his approach to lightening the mood in a variety of situations. Friday morning at Valley Grove Elementary School, he shared with several third graders how those comedic habits both got him into trouble and helped him become successful...more.

Students in Ms. Millen's Human Services class who are part of the FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) club competed at the state competition earlier this month in Muncie. They came home with 4 bronze medals and 1 silver medal! Not only did students compete in 5 projects, they also participated in many leadership workshops, networked with organizations, and made connections with peers all across the state of Indiana.

Earlier this week we held our Fourth Annual Teacher Job Fair at Anderson High School. We had more than 30 teacher candidates interview for open positions next school year. This event is held annually in partnership with the Anderson Federation of Teachers. Click here to see a list of open positions at Anderson Community Schools.

Our very own Mr. Alan Landes was named the 2025 Best of Madison County Teacher / Educator of the Year by The Herald Bulletin! Mr. Landes is a 1986 graduate of Madison Heights High School. In 2001 he returned to the building where he went to school to be a Spanish teacher at Anderson High School. In 2020 he moved to the building’s administration team. Congratulations to Mr. Landes on this well deserved recognition!

As buses rolled into the Anderson High School parking lot on Tuesday, March 4th, a group of teachers gathered around the flagpole near the building’s main entrance. Huddled against a damp, chilly wind, they listened as Randy Harrison, president of the Anderson Federation of Teachers Local 519, provided updates on legislation being considered in the Indiana General Assembly that would require school board candidates to be nominated in primaries...more.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! New student enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is right around the corner! We will be enrolling new Kindergarten students on April 9th and new Preschool students on April 22nd. Registration for returning students will be held on April 29th at Anderson High School. More details about enrollment and registration at ACS can be found here.

The Anderson Education Foundation (AEF) has opened up nominations for the Anderson Community Schools (ACS) Hall of Fame Class of 2025. This year’s honorees will be inducted at a special program on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Nominations are being accepted now through May 2, 2025...more.

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.

• Friday, March 14, 2025 - 3rd Nine Week grading period ends
• Monday, March 31, 2025 - 4th Nine Weeks begins
• Wednesday, April 9, 2025 - Kindergarten Enrollment
• Saturday, April 19, 2025 - Anderson Safety Fair at D26
• Tuesday, April 22, 2025 - Preschool Enrollment
• Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - Returning Student Registration at Anderson High School
• Saturday, May 3, 2025 - Anderson High School Prom
• Monday, May 26, 2025 - Memorial Day (No School)
• Friday, May 30, 2025 - 4th Nine Week grading period ends

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