The ACAD Daily, Friday, Jan. 16

Anouncements

Monday, Jan. 5 – A Week, A Day; 9:45 Advisory

Tuesday, Jan. 6 – A Week, B Day; 9:45 MMM

Wednesday, Jan. 7 – A Week, A Day; 9:45 Late Start

Thursday, Jan. 8 – A Week, B Day; Seminar

Friday, Jan. 9 – A Week, A Day; Special Schedule – See Below

Pep Rally Today!!!

Here is our schedule for the day!

And, it’s Spirit Dress Day! (wear ACAD shirts with dress code bottoms)

8:10 – 9:30 – Block 5 (80 min.)

9:30 – 9:35 Passing Time

9:35 – 10:55 – Block 6 (80 min.)

10:55 – 11:10 – Break (15 min.)

11:10 – 12:30 – Block 7 (80 min.)

12:30 – 12:35 Passing Time

12:35 – 2:20 – Block 8 (75 min.)

1st Lunch (1:05 – 1:35)

2nd Lunch (1:20 – 1:50)

2:30 – 3:20 – Pep Rally (60 min.)

**12th Man and cheerleaders may drive to the Spartan Center to set up – dismissal at 1:45. Everyone else needs to walk, please!**

**Everyone needs to attend the pep rally. If you have a scheduled appointment around this time, you need to get approval from Mrs. Zalac. Thank you!**

2026 US 2nd Semester Key Dates

January 19, 2026 | 10:30 – 2:30 pm CST | Virtual

A summit by youth, for youth.
This year’s summit invites participants to reflect on moments of resilience in our shared past and explore how they can inspire meaningful action.

This dynamic, youth-led event is designed to amplify the power of young people to learn, connect, and lead. Planned by youth for youth, the Summit creates a space for students from across the country to come together, build leadership skills, and explore how they can create meaningful change in their schools and communities.

The Youth Leadership Summit is created and led by NYLC’s Youth Advisory Council. Every session, activity, and project reflects youth voices, ensuring the event speaks directly to the issues and opportunities that matter most to students today.

Be part of a movement of young leaders who are shaping the future. Whether you’re just starting your leadership journey or already leading change, the Youth Leadership Summit is for you.

Here is the link: https://nylc.org/youth-summit/

Bridges Club will be meeting up as a group to participate in the Athens MLK Day of Service-Historic Brooklyn Cemetery Beautification. If you would like to participate, please email Ms. Luzardo!

On Monday, January 19th from 10 to 12:30, 15 Upper School Students will have the opportunity to become QPR certified (think about CPR but for mental health issues). While CPR helps in a physical emergency. QPR helps in a Mental Emergency.

This certification is Nationally recognized and is valid for two years. If you are interested in learning more or signing up, speak to Mr. Sears or register using the link he sent out last week. Only 6 spots remain.

Slips from Mrs. Rorey

If you are leaving campus during the day, don’t forget you MUST go by Mrs. Rorey’s desk to pick up your slip! You are not supposed to leave campus without it! Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who submitted to the winter edition of the Literary Magazine. We enjoyed reading your pieces. Congratulations to the following pieces which were selected by the editorial board.

Winner: atoms by Whitney Rhodes

Honorable Mention: Her by Nika Zalac

It is time for the Literary Magazine publication! Pieces that are selected will be published in the magazine.

Please submit your pieces here by February 17th.

Additionally, you may submit 6-word stories here.