The ACS Insider

Six students at Eastside Elementary School who received perfect scores last spring on the annual IREAD-3 assessment test were honored during a presentation at the Anderson Community Schools board of trustees monthly meeting earlier this month...more.

Students, teachers, staff members, and administrators at Anderson Elementary School and COMPASS participated in the Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day earlier this month. Organized nationally by the Ruby Bridges Foundation, this is an annual day of dialogue to commemorate Ruby's historic steps. By participating in the walk, students continue the conversation and take part in their own forms of activism to bring an end to racism and all forms of bullying.

Basketball is passion, and that passion is shown throughout the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. That passion continued as the board of directors of the Hall announced its 63rd induction class, to be honored in ceremonies on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Eighteen men are in the class, including three individuals with connections to Anderson High School: Ron Hecklinski, Troy Lewis, and Jim Shannon...more.

A main idea behind Saturday's Community Fall Festival, organized by the Anderson High School student council, was to bring families together for some late-fall fun. That fun required some serious organizing efforts from council members, who did everything from securing vendors to organizing volunteers, according to Brittany Sylvia, the high school teacher advising the council...more.

Students in the Culinary Arts program at the District 26 Career Center participated in the World Food Championships in Indianapolis earlier this month. Logan Humphrey (Chef), Judith Barraza (Sous Chef), and Noah Kendall (Assistant Chef) participated in a competition to prepare a healthy pork dish in just one hour. In a very competitive field, the team finished in 6th place.

Eastside Elementary School was recently named an Indiana Purple Star School by the Indiana Department of Education. Eastside joined 130 other schools in Indiana who were each recognized for their significant display of commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military...more.

Local residents lined up outside Anderson High School for the 24th annual Coats for Caring event earlier this month. Volunteers from Anderson Community Hospital and the Interact program of the Anderson Rotary Club Saturday helped distribute 1,100 coats, gloves, and scarves to families as winter weather approaches...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.

• Wednesday, November 27- Friday, November 29, 2024 - Thanksgiving Break (No School)
• Friday, December 20, 2024 - Last day of the first semester
• Monday, January 6, 2025 - First day of the second semester

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