The ACAD Daily Tuesday, Sept. 30

Anouncements

See schedule below!

The Literary Magazine is accepting submissions!

October is the month where the leaves start to change, the temperature begins to drop, and the nights get longer. All of these changes lend themselves to an element of spookiness which is mirrored in the celebration of Halloween at the end of the month. Write a piece:

Where a monster is disguised as a character OR a character is disguised as a monster
That takes place somewhere that appears normal upon first glance, but isn’t
About a fall (this can be the season, an object falling, or a metaphorical fall like a fall from grace, etc.)

Submit your pieces here! You DO NOT have to respond to the prompts; submit any pieces that you have!

September Lunch Menu

Thank you to everyone who came out to Monday Madness last night! It was super fun! Congratulations to the JUNIORS who won it all!

Dress Up Days during Homecoming Week:

Monday: Dynamic Duo

Tuesday: Anything But a Backpack

Wednesday: Movie Characters

Thursday: Jersey Day

Friday: Class Theme Day (Your Holiday)

(see email from Mrs. Farmer for more information about our dress up days)

If you are bringing a date from another school, please complete THIS FORM by Oct. 2. Don’t wait until the last minute – your date has to turn in the form to their administrator.

Click HERE for our Homecoming Schedule!

Class Theme Day for Friday of HC Week:

Seniors: St. Patrick’s Day

Juniors : 4th of July

Sophomores : Christmas

Freshmen : Halloween

Click HERE for even MORE information about Homecoming!

Join the Board Game Club on Friday from 10:30-12:30 in the library for fun, games, and food!

Mid-Semester Progress Report (PR1)

We want to remind you that the Mid-Semester Progress Report (PR1) is coming up on Friday, October 10. Please be aware that any student who receives a grade below 70 in any required course (Math, Science, Humanities, English, and World Language) by the PR1 will be considered at risk of failing, These students will be assigned to a mandatory study hall during free periods and will not be eligible to participate in sports and extracurricular activities for a period of fifteen school days. This means no playing, practicing or traveling with the team, or participating in any extended school activity.

This is a great time to check in on your progress! We encourage you to use the time leading up to PR1 to complete any missing assignments or assessments. Don’t hesitate to reach out to your teachers if you need help!

GSPA conference information!

Where: UGA

When: October 28th (a Tuesday) from 9 am-3 pm

If you are interested, fill out this form!

The Georgia Scholastic Press Association (GSPA) is hosting its 2025 Fall Conference. The event will have information sessions about the importance and impact of journalism, as well as small, optional competitions. The conference will take place from 9-3, meaning you would miss the school day. There will be numerous faculty members and students from the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, as well as professionals in related fields. If you are interested in studying things like journalism, English, international affairs, marketing, advertising, etc., this is a great conference to attend! You don’t have to be part of the Spartan Review to attend! If you want more information, email esaraf27@athensacademy.org