Verse of the Day: Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Matthew 7:13-14
Our first two days back to school have been successful! I have enjoyed seeing lots of smiling faces from our students and staff. It is a pleasure to serve at ACS. This is Applewood's 32nd school year! God continues to do great and wonderful things here! May he receive all of the glory, and all of the praise! Praying each student, each teacher, and each family have a blessed school year.
Soccer & Volleyball Games - Check out the school calendar online for all the upcoming games. Join us for home games, when you can, to cheer on our Mustangs! The students enjoy having fans at their games, and its always fun when we all get together. This weekend the soccer and volleyball teams will be participating in the Blue Ridge Warrior Classic Saturday, September 7 in Belton. Soccer boys have their first home game on Tuesday, September 10 at 5 pm at Paul Clover fields. Volleyball girls have their first home games on Friday, September 13 at 5 pm and 7 pm.
Student Council - All high school students will have their first STUCO meeting on Monday, September 9 at 8:15. They will continue to have meetings every 2nd, 4th, and 5th Monday of every month throughout the school year. Mrs. Kim Mabry is the STUCO Advisor this school year.
Elementary/JH Volleyball - Mrs. Greer will be holding the first "practice" for elementary and JH students on Monday, September 9 from 3:15 to 4 pm. All four volleyball practice dates are on the online school calendar. If you haven't already, sign up your students by contacting Mrs. Greer.
Chapel - Our first chapel will be Monday, September 16 at 8:15 am in the Sanctuary. We will continue to have chapel every first and third Monday of each month for K-12. In the months where there is a fifth Monday, chapel will be for grades K-8. Chapel dates can be found on the online calendar. Parents are always welcome to attend!
Add/Drop Deadline - Wednesday, September 18 is the deadline for high school students to add or drop a class. Forms are available in the office, if a family chooses this option. Please see Mrs. Furrey or Mrs. Greer with questions.
Spirit Week - We will be having some fun and show our school spirit the week of September 16-20. More details to come!
Pep Rally - Friday, September 20 we will be having a Pep Rally during lunchtime at 11:30 to recognize our soccer and volleyball teams and to honor our senior athletes. Parents are welcome!
Senior Recognition - Friday, September 20 senior soccer and volleyball athletes will be recognized during their home games. Soccer seniors will be recognized before their game at approximately 4:30 at Paul Clover soccer field. Volleyball seniors will be recognized between their 7 pm and 8 pm games in the ROC gym.
School Board Meeting - Monday, September 23 at 6:30 pm in the Green Room. School board meetings are open to all Applewood families.
See You at the Pole - Wednesday, September 25 at 8:15 we will be gathering as a school to pray over our school, our community, our nation, and our world. We invite all families to join us that morning.
First Quarter Mid-Term - Friday, September 27
Parent/Teacher Conference - Monday, October 7 at 6 pm in ROC gym. Please mark your calendars now and plan to attend. This is an opportunity to meet with each of your child's teachers to discuss how their school year is going. We ask that at least one parent attend that evening. If you are unable to attend that evening, please let the office know ASAP. If you have questions or concerns, families are always welcome to reach out to their child's teacher at anytime throughout the school year.
Birthdays - September: (5) Melissa Mahurin, (6) Lydia Furrey, (7) Marilyn Ehlert, (15) Aiden Sarver, (16) Maggie Mahurin, (23) Kathy Greer