With the arrival of Autumn, it is time to start preparations for this year’s Academic Award Assembly.  The 2025-2026 Honour Roll lists have been posted in the windows outside of the Main Office.  These are listed alphabetically and by your grade LAST YEAR.  Please have a look and report any issues to the Main Office before Friday, October 9^th.  

 This is an important announcement for all students participating in the board Guatemala Trip in January 2027. Last week you all received an important email from Mrs. Williams that requires follow up by September 30th. Please check you email and respond.   

 Today is the first meeting for the 180 Team! Join them in the chapel today on lunch times. Come at the beginning of your scheduled lunchtime and bring your lunch and your friends with you. That’s today in the chapel on the 2^nd floor. 

 Do you have a strong drive for expressing your opinions, or an interest in growing your voice?  Are you looking to test your argumentative skills in real time against willing competitors?  Come join debate club every Friday until October 31^st from 3-4pm in room 1013.  Join us for a wide array of debate topics in an encouraging environment where you are pushed to new academic heights. 

 Do you want a chance to represent your country in ACS’ largest culture event while also earning 4 community service hours? Join us in our first meeting September 25th on all lunches in the lecture hall if you are interested in participating in ACS’ iconic Amplify your culture event. 

Dreaming of exploring England and France this March Break? The Eiffel Tower, Mona Lisa, Big Ben and double-decker buses are waiting! There are ONLY 7 SPOTS REMAINING for the 2027 March Break trip, and the final enrollment deadline is fast approaching! Don’t miss your chance to experience an unforgettable adventure across the pond! For more information, grab an info package outside Room 2015 or speak with Ms. Benoit. 

Do you sing? Act? Dance? Would you like to be a part of our school musical in the spring? ACS presents Mean Girls! Auditions will take place on Wednesday, October 7^th after school in the drama room! Please sign up using the QR code on the bulletin board outside the drama room and room 2003. You will receive your call time by email once you do that. Any questions, please see Ms. Capostagno. It’s going to be so fetch! 

Attention grade 12s! Senior sunrise has been scheduled for Thursday, October 1^st. Meet by the portables at 6:45am. Cost is $2 and includes hot chocolate and timbits. Proceeds go to pennies from heaven! 

Hey Lions, our Prefects are ready to serve you. If you would like free homework help, tutoring, or mentorship, simply stop by Student Services to pick up and drop off a completed application. We will review your application and call you out of class to pair you with your very own Prefect for the semester. Applications are limited so don’t wait too long. We look forward to working with you! 

The Jack Chapter will be holding their first meeting tomorrow, Friday September 25 at 3:10 PM in Room 1005. This is a mandatory meeting for all of those who have signed up during Clubs Fest as well as the Executive Team. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Dabrowski-Wilk in Room 1005 for more details. 

Any students who ordered spirit wear through Breakaway can pick up their orders at the student council office on Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunch. Please have your order number ready when picking up. Email Ms Ristov with any questions.  

Today’s special in the servery is fan favourite Mexican fries or nachos topped with tex mex beef, salsa, cheese sauce, sour cream and green onions for $8.50. Or plain nachos and cheese for $5.40