Mrs. Herring's class enjoyed dressing up on Friday. Happy Halloween!
Please consider joining our AC Team. We have several opportunities currently available. If you have questions about specific positions call the school. http://bit.ly/work4ac
Items of note for tonight's Varsity Football Game v Triton:
Kickoff: 7PM
Masks and social distancing: Required at all times, per the
Concessions: Limited, accepting cash
No tickets are being sold at the gate
Have a great time! See you tonight!
AC has some very "sweet" staff members supporting our elementary kiddos!
AC elementary is #BetterTogether! Check out this video that the staff created to welcome our students back and review safety guidelines and expectations. Check it out. http://bit.ly/welcomebackAC
Reminder for Seniors: Tomorrow, Friday (10/30/20) Herff Jones will be at AC from 12:00 - 12:30 to take orders for caps, gowns, and other senior items. If seniors leave before noon, orders can be dropped off to Mrs. Tonner in the office.
Sectional football ticket announcement: we have extra presale tickets available for purchase in the athletic office. Tickets are $6 and will be sold from noon Thursday until noon Friday. Cash only, no tickets will be sold at the gate.
Elementary Costume Day this Friday, October 30.
For up-to-date COVID-19 school data please visit the AC dashboard at bit.ly/accovidinfo #ACJets #AdamsCentral
In order to help prevent the spread of the virus, we ask all parents to consider these reminders and visit https://bit.ly/accovidinfo for more information.
REPORT CARDS COMING SOON...
College Goal Sunday is THIS Sunday (Oct 25) at 2pm. Free, convenient, expert, FAFSA filing help will be available at this virtual event. Visit CollegeGoalSunday.org to enter the virtual event. FAFSA experts from across Indiana will be available to assist you. They are once again having a drawing for five scholarships worth $1,000 each for students who attend and fill out a survey on October 25th.
If you have any questions or need help, please email workinger@accs.k12.in.us that day from 1:30 pm to 3:00+.
Have a great fall break, AC Students! We will see you on Tuesday, October 27. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2qDbD75TWA
Elementary assignments are due by 8:00 AM on Tuesday, October 27. Thanks for all your hard work in getting assignments completed.
Adams Central staff have been very busy. Teachers worked on virtual learning, instructional videos, and planning the return of students. Other staff helped teachers, packed lunches, cleaned, painted and more. We can't wait to welcome the students back on Tuesday (Oct 27)!
Adams Central staff have been very busy. Teachers worked on virtual learning, instructional videos, and planning the return of students. Other staff helped teachers, packed lunches, cleaned, painted and more. We can't wait to welcome the students back on Tuesday (Oct 27)!
Adams Central staff have been very busy. Teachers worked on virtual learning, instructional videos, and planning the return of students. Other staff helped teachers, packed lunches, cleaned, painted and more. We can't wait to welcome the students back on Tuesday (Oct 27)!
Adams Central staff have been very busy. Teachers worked on virtual learning, instructional videos, and planning the return of students. Other staff helped teachers, packed lunches, cleaned, painted and more. We can't wait to welcome the students back on Tuesday (Oct 27)!
Adams Central staff have been very busy. Teachers worked on virtual learning, instructional videos, and planning the return of students. Other staff helped teachers, packed lunches, cleaned, painted and more. We can't wait to welcome the students back on Tuesday (Oct 27)!
Elementary assignments are due by 8:00 AM on Tuesday, October 27. Thanks for all your hard work in getting assignments completed.
Please see the following link providing details for Friday's Sectional game at Fremont.
https://goadamscentralathletics.com/2020/10/21/sectional-football-fremont/
Adams Central Community Schools will remain on virtual learning this week (Oct. 19th-22nd). Curbside lunch pickup will take place on Monday from 11am to 1pm. School will re-open for in-person instruction on Tuesday, Oct. 27th (after Fall Break). #ACJets #AdamsCentral
Lunch pick up is Monday! Lunches can be picked up outside of the elementary office from 11am-1pm on Monday.
For updated Adams Central COVID-19 data please visit our dashboard at www.bit.ly/accovidinfo The return to in-person school will be Tuesday, October 27th, 2020. #ACJets #AdamsCentral
ATTENTION FOOTBALL FANS: For tonights game, Woodlan is asking that fans wear their masks at all times this evening and follow social distancing guidelines. Additionally, they are requesting that all fans leave the stadium immediately following the end of the game, do not wait for the boys to come off the field.
For updated Adams Central COVID-19 data please visit our dashboard at https://www.accs.k12.in.us/o/accs/page/covid-19--20
The return to in-person school will be Tuesday, October 27th, 2020.
#ACJets #AdamsCentral
For up-to-date information please visit https://www.accs.k12.in.us/o/accs/page/covid-19--20 to review Adams Central's COVID-19 Dashboard! As a reminder school will return to in-person on Tuesday, October 27th, 2020.
Please take a moment to listen to your principal share some updates about attendance, work completion, and support for virtual learning.
bit.ly/acjetsupdate1
Volleyball fans attending tonight’s game at Bluffton. Please be sure to follow social distancing guidelines and wear your masks. Once the game is over please promptly leave the gym.
Tonight's school board meeting will be live on our Youtube channel starting at 7pm. https://bit.ly/acboardmtg
What do you do when you unexpectedly run out of lunches? You gather the troops and make more! Today the cafeteria served 506 students x 5 meals for a total of 2,530 to-go lunches!
To keep our families and community informed, Adams Central has set up a COVID dashboard. It will update as we get new information about students and staff who are quarantined or test positive. Visit www.bit.ly/accovidinfo to view dashboard updates and related information.
Lunches will be available for pick up Tuesday (Oct 13) from 11am-1pm. The cafeteria is preparing 5 lunches per student. Lunches can be picked up outside of the elementary office.
Elementary Virtual Learning News
https://www.smore.com/e90qt
Email Mrs. McCullough at mccullom@accs.k12.in.us with any questions or concerns.
ACMS Parents and Students- If you have any questions about ACMS's virtual learning, check out this video:
http://bit.ly/acmsvirtual
Please email Mrs. Isch at ischk@accs.k12.in.us with any questions or concerns.
Athletic Update:
Due to the high numbers of students and staff in quarantine the following events will not take place:
HS/ MS Volleyball v Southern Wells has been cancelled for tonight. MS Volleyball will not participate in ACAC tournament, HS volleyball will not participate at the Union County Tournament.
HS Football v Bluffton has been cancelled, JV Football at Bluffton has been cancelled, MS football with Bluffton has been cancelled.
All tickets purchased to attend an AC event will be refunded
Fridays are #jetpride day! Show your school spirit!
Adams Central will be moving to virtual learning from Monday, October 12 - Thursday, October 22. For more information, please visit our website at www.accs.k12.in.us.
Another positive case of COVID-19 has been reported to Adams Central. Please visit our website at www.accs.k12.in.us for further information
In order to help prevent the spread of the virus, we ask all parents to consider these reminders and visit https://bit.ly/accovidinfo for more information.
Picture retakes are tomorrow (Tues. Oct. 6) from 7:30am - 9am!
REMINDER: ELEM Picture Retake Day is Tuesday (October 6)!
The second round of PTO AC spirit wear closes tomorrow, Sunday, October 4.
To view a larger image of the flyer visit: https://5il.co/llsi
To place your your order visit: https://acjets2020.itemorder.com/sale
AC JV Volleyball families can get tickets for the JV tournament at the following link.
https://secure.payk12.com/school/adams-central-hs-ms/577/events/181694
Max attendance of 500, all ages can attend. K and up need a ticket.
The concession stand at the football game v Twin Lakes will be accepting cash only, no credit/debit this evening.
Please continue to wear your mask and practice social distancing while in attendance at events.
Corrected Link: The first positive case of COVID-19 has been reported to Adams Central. Please visit our website at www.accs.k12.in.us for a message from Mr. Mahaffey, Superintendent.
The first positive case of COVID-19 has been reported to Adams Central. Please visit our website at www.accs.12.in.us for a message from Mr. Mahaffey, Superintendent.
Attention Adams Central Community! If you are an AC retiree, please contact the Adams Central Athletic Office. We are working on accumulating a list of retirees who received Golden Passes for our records. If you have family on the AC football team, please contact us for ticket information.
Thanks, Adams Central Sunshine, for the encouraging reminders this morning!
Mrs. Steffen is looking for donations of used Matchbox cars for the elementary STEM program. Thanks for your support!
PTO is offering a quick second round of spirit wear ordering! Orders are due Sunday, October 4. To view a larger image of the flyer visit: https://5il.co/llsi To place your your order visit: https://acjets2020.itemorder.com/sale
Student's in Mrs. Miller's 3rd grade class did some quick group work to talk about main idea in passages.
More AC students ready for the big game tonight!
Seniors ready to cheer the boys on tonight!
Reminders for tonight at South Adams
Park in the North lot off of Parkway
Enter by the tennis courts
Mask up and social distance
Do not congregate along exterior fences or in the parking lot
Have a great time at the Rural Rumble!
New Jet Spotlight:Mrs. Alissa Mountz has joined the ELEM staff as a preschool assistant.
Week 6 of the #Colts Friday Night Football Tour! Who are you choosing as your favorite matchup? Vote now at http://colts.com/fnft!
ELEM Picture Retake Day has been Rescheduled to Tuesday, October 6
Mr. Dines's PBS students started off the school year by analyzing a crime scene! They continue to learn different science concepts as their investigation continues.
Mr. Dines's PBS students started off the school year by analyzing a crime scene! They continue to learn different science concepts as their investigation continues.
Tonight's Volleyball games can be streamed from the following locations:
MS Volleyball: https://youtu.be/GIUKhMi0NCs
HS Volleyball: Berne Witness - https://bernewitness.com/webcast/
Access the following link for all of our events tonight:
Tennis v Bluffton
MS Volleyball v Norwell
HS Volleyball v Leo
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Pe163MjfqaYgErN0DlaUQ/videos?view=2&flow=grid
The Adams Central v South Adams football game has been chosen as one of the games for the Colts, Friday Night Football Tour.
Vote for us to be the COLTS match up of the week. If we win, our school receives a $1000 donation from the INDIANAPOLIS COLTS!
www.colts.com/FNFT
Next week is College Go Week! College Go Week is a statewide event to promote enrollment in colleges, technical schools, and other programs after high school. All students can join in by dressing up!
Be on the look out for elementary PowerSchool login information. Parents will need to have this information to check attendance, view grades, and find out homeroom teachers in the fall.
Remind for tonight's MS/HS Volleyball games:
Use the North entrance for the HS Game. SOUTH GATE IS CLOSED
Check you spam for the email with the tickets, we need the QR code to scan. You can take a picture of it to avoid reception issues in the school.
Links for tonight's Events:
HS Volleyball: https://bernewitness.com/webcast/
MS Volleyball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmphGLP5BXY
Varsity Tennis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvLQdLRAVO0
Don’t wait! Order your yearbook by Fri., Sept. 18 before prices go up. Friday is also the last day you can get 4 free icons when you personalize your yearbook. Order online at www.jostens.com or pick up an order form from Miss Everett (RM. 344) or the MS/HS Office.
Tomorrow night v Jay County:
HS: Enter through the North Doors (HS/MS Doors)
MS: Enter through the glass doors leading to the fieldhouse
We are finding out that tickets are getting sent to Spam folders, from 'noreply.payk12' if you have issues receiving your tickets.
If you’re attending the JV/Varsity Volleyball game tonight v Bellmont, please use the HS/MS office entrance only. THE SOUTH ENTRANCE IS CLOSED.
Adams Central students to get free breakfast and lunch. Visit this link to read more...
http://bit.ly/acfreelunch
Live Stream Link for Boys Tennis v Snider.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb5kw2wxFzA
Don't forget to purchase your tickets for tonight's Volleyball game with Bellmont. Reminder, we are still in our adults only, no children/students portion of our fan restrictions. See you tonight.
New Jet Spotlight: Mr. Gavin Hisner has joined the MSHS staff working with students in our E2020 and virtual programs.
Tickets available for volleyball families:
Bellmont: https://goadamscentralathletics.com/2020/09/11/volleyball-tickets-v-bellmont/
Jay County HS and MS: https://goadamscentralathletics.com/2020/09/14/hs-and-ms-volleyball-tickets-v-jay-county-915/
Squadron of Sound Fundraiser Reminder! Ordering online is perfect for out of town family and friends! Orders are due 9/14/2020, and the GROUP ID is: 50620
https://www.centuryresources.com/shop/index.aspx
Mrs. Gonzalez's class had an up close and personal experience watching a butterfly come out of the chrysalis!
ACMS enjoyed our dress up days for Homecoming this week!
Football families:
There's still time to buy your tickets for tonights game!
https://bit.ly/FBvJayCo
We will have a limited concession stand this evening and it will be debit/credit only. We are not take cash at all this evening.
New Jet Spotlight: Ms. Kady Fuhrmann has joined Adams Central ELEM as the Latchkey Coordinator.
AC's got homecoming spirit! Good luck, Jets!
Football families, be sure to purchase your tickets at the link below.
https://bit.ly/FBvJayCo
We will not be selling tickets at the gate. If you have any questions please call the athletic office.
Mrs. Thieme's classes have been taking advantage of the the nice weather and spent time reading outside.
Congratulations to Noah Crockett on being selected as a 2021 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist! Adams Central wishes Noah good luck and will be cheering him on throughout the competition process.
Yesterday was Merica Day for homecoming. Lots of red, white, and blue could be seen in the halls of Adams Central
Thank you to #anthemmedicaid for providing some of our students with back to school kits which included a water bottle filled with pencils, highlighter, ruler, and earbuds inside!
Congratulations to the 2020 Homecoming Court!
Reminder for HS Volleyball @ New Haven on 9/10:
http://bit.ly/vbatNH
2 Hour Fog Delay (Wed. Sept. 9). School starts at 10am.
MS and HS Volleyball @ Heritage tonight (9/8) is ADULTS only, no students or children.
HS Volleyball @ New Haven tomorrow (9/9) is ADULTS only, no students or children.
We will submit the names provided for each athlete. Have your ID when purchasing tickets at the door.
Cheers to our virtual teachers who have put in countless hours to ensure our online students receive continuous, content-rich instruction.
AC Cheerleaders cheering on the Jets to a 14-0 halftime lead!
Mrs. Beckner's high school students did a lesson on why people wear masks.
Information for those attending tonight's game at Tri High School:
Enter through the South Gate of the football stadium
Make sure you have your voucher to purchase a $5 ticket
Bleacher seating at Tri is limited, bring lawn chairs so you can space out
Concessions will be available at the baseball diamond
We will be providing updates throughout the evening as always.
It's a great day to be an 8th-grade Jet! New iPad cases, line dancing with Mrs. Johnson, an egg drop competition with Mrs. Shively, and cooking with Mrs. Disinger!
Reminder! Orders are due tomorrow! The ELEM PTO is selling AC spirit wear! Check out this year's design and selection! https://acjets2020.itemorder.com/sale
Reminder, MS football is playing Crestview of Huntington. 7th grade plays first, 8th grade after.
New Jet Spotlight: Mrs. Heather Carlson has joined Adams Central as a Nurse Assistant.
New Jet Spotlight: Mrs. Cindy Green is a familiar face in our ELEM as she has been subbing for several years. This year she has decided to join our staff as an ELEM Special Education assistant.
AC and Luers Volleyball parents, be sure to get your tickets to Thursday night's game at the following link:
http://bit.ly/ACVBvLuers
Enter the athlete's First and Last name (i.e. Jane Doe)
AC, enter student ID(found on final forms)
Luers, enter jersey number
Check out the new look of The Hangar! For additional drone footage, visit http://bit.ly/achangardrone
Check out the new look of The Hangar! For additional drone footage, visit http://bit.ly/achangardrone
Reminder: At tonight's Tennis match v Bellmont, 4 adults per senior and 2 adults per underclassman can be in attendance.
The event will be live streamed at the following link:
https://youtu.be/nztoM-wmDBs
New Jet Spotlight: Mrs. Jamie Chamberlain has joined the ELEM staff as a special needs assistant.
Learning social studies vocabulary with Mrs. Byerly's class. M&M Bingo: a fun (and delicious) way to learn new words!
Unfortunately, Adams Central can't enroll K-9 students. If this is your dog, please come get him. He is currently fenced in the baseball field. He still has part of his chain on. Thanks
Remember to self screen and check your children for symptoms before sending them to school. Please be aware of situations where you need to contact Adams Central and may need to keep your student(s) home from school. https://bit.ly/accovidinfo
Please click the following link for an update on attendance guidelines at Adams Central Athletic Events:
https://goadamscentralathletics.com/2020/08/28/athletic-event-attendance-update/
AC middle school students were excited to receive their iPads today!
Learning math with Mrs. Beer + physical distancing x a beautiful day = A great day to be a Jet!
You can tonight's tennis match v Norwell at the following link:
https://youtu.be/ZXPhi3JC0-w
Adams Central is working hard to keep our buildings clean by sanitizing throughout the day and using new electrostatic sprayers on buses and throughout the building when cleaning in the evenings.
Thanks, Student Council, for the sweet reminder that Adams Central is a great place to be!
Live stream link for the Volleyball match v Parkway:
https://youtu.be/aa3W88S88ag
Livestream link for Tennis v Blackford
https://youtu.be/S3RADb8XfQU
The Middle School Football game scheduled for tonight is CANCELLED. We were unable to find a replacement for Bellmont. The teams will have practice tonight from 3:30PM-5:30PM.
The ELEM PTO is selling AC spirit wear! Check out this year's design and selection! https://acjets2020.itemorder.com/sale
Tomorrow nights JV/Varsity Volleyball game will be live streamed on the Adams Central Community Schools YouTube channel. Use the link below to access the channel.
http://bit.ly/ACCSyouTube
Reminder to screen your children for COVID symptoms before sending them to school. Please see the photo for situations where you need to contact Adams Central and may need to keep your student(s) home from school. https://bit.ly/accovidinfo
Varsity Tennis v Huntington North will be live streamed at the following link. This will be the 4 varsity courts only. 1 and 2 singles are on the far end.
://youtu.be/iZJR3VwDS_A
AC Football families: tickets for Monday’s JV football game at Southwood will be sold at the gate. There is no restriction on tickets. Please be sure to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Kickoff is at 6 PM.
At tonight's football game, Fremont is encouraging fans that purchased tickets to bring their lawn chairs to help with social distancing in the stands. There is a nice section of grass to the South of the bleachers that would provide a great view!
Just a reminder to follow the pictured traffic pattern on the Adams Central campus to ensure traffic flow and safety.
Don't forget to scan your receipts so Adams Central can earn Box Tops!
Be sure to check out our athletic website for weekly away contest fan guidelines:
http://bit.ly/ACaway
Due to Crestview (OH) not being able to compete in scrimmages and not being able to find a replacement, tonight MS Football scrimmage is cancelled.
Friday is picture day! ELEM will have pictures taken during class. MSHS students who did not get theirs taken at registration will take their pictures taken during lunch.
Reminder: Attendance at tonights Tennis match v.
@BishopDwengerHS is limited to 4 adults per AC senior athlete only. Please respect our county spectator order and do not attempt to attend the match. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Elementary Updates can be found here https://www.smore.com/vufcb along with some COVID related guidance from Nurse Donna.
Please see the following link for detailed AC fan guidelines and streaming information.
https://bit.ly/AcHome
Reminder, tickets for tomorrow nights Volleyball game at Busco are for sale at the gate $5. Please use the main entrance, mask up, socially distance, and enjoy some AC Jets Volleyball!
Please see the photo for situations where you need to contact Adams Central and may need to keep your student(s) home from school. https://bit.ly/accovidinfo
What a great start to the 2020-21 school year Adams Central had today. A big thank you to the students, faculty and the parents for making today such a wonderful first day. Go Jets!
The middle school had a great first day! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3fHLqFUjTE
New Jet Spotlight: Ms. Cassidy Emenhiser is joining the ELEM staff as the art teacher.
We're back and better together! Everyone is having a wonderful day. Check out this quick video clip. https://bit.ly/ACwelcomeback
New Jet Spotlight: Mrs. Kristin Latman is joining the ELEM staff as a 5th grade teacher.
Reminder:
For tonight's Tennis Scrimmage with Canterbury, per IHSAA and INCLASS guidelines, no spectators are permitted to be in attendance. Please help us respect these guidelines.
PBIS is AC elementary's unified behavior system. You may learn more about PBIS and how it is implemented at AC https://bit.ly/ACPBISparent
New Jet Spotlight: Mr. Mitch Hill is joining the Adams Central MSHS staff as a business teacher.
The MS is excited to welcome students back on Friday!
https://youtu.be/d-cQPzhExXQ
Please see the following link for MS Cheerleading information:
https://goadamscentralathletics.com/2020/08/11/ms-cheerleading-information/
Tonight's 7pm board meeting will be streamed via the Berne Witness Webcast.https://bernewitness.com/webcast/
New Jet Spotlight: Ms. Tayia Meadows is joining the ELEM staff as a 3rd grade teacher.
If you purchased an Adams Central mask through Sport Form, they are available for pick up today from 5pm to 7pm and Wednesday from 2pm to 6pm in the Central Office Entrance (door S-3)
Returning Jet Spotlight: Mrs. Lana Shoaf has joined the MSHS staff as a HS English teacher.
Retiree Spotlight: Mrs. Flesch is retiring after 41.5 years in education with 36.5 years being at Adams Central. After retirement, Mrs. Flesch plans to continue creating art, inspiring the creativity in others, and spend time being a first time grandma!
Reminder! Elementary and 6th grade students will have an opportunity to meet their teachers and drop off school supplies at a Stop and Go event. Click the link for details! https://bit.ly/acstopandgo
Good afternoon. In preparation for our August 14 return to school, please review the elementary transportation guidance found within this newsletter. https://www.smore.com/8taqm Direct all questions to the elementary office.
The corrected athletic announcement link is www.bit.ly/fallfans2020
The Indiana Department of Education has released some guidance to help parents get students used to wearing a mask, as well as, how to care for masks. https://bit.ly/doemasks
Jets Families, please click the following link for an update on attendance at fall sporting events:
shorturl.at/ahoHU
The deadline to sign up for the online learning option is Aug. 4. For information about this option, visit https://bit.ly/accovidonlinelearning
With a new year approaching, don't forget about immunizations. For a full list, check out Nurse Donna's page! https://bit.ly/acnurse
MSHS Device Case Information
This is the last week for summer meals.
Deadline for ordering masks is Saturday. Sport Form has mask options available with the AC logo. If you are interested in purchasing, please visit https://acfacemask.itemorder.com
Mark Your Calendars! Elementary and 6th grade students will have an opportunity to meet their teachers and drop off school supplies at a Stop and Go event. Click the link for details! https://bit.ly/acstopandgo
ELEM Parents - If you registered online with the Final Forms registration, you do not need to come for in-person registration. For more info about registration visit www.bit.ly/register4ac
If you are coming in today for in-person elementary registration, please enter through the middle/high school entrance and go to the cafeteria. The elementary entrance floors are being waxed. Thank you!
Additional information about registration!
Elementary families please read this newsletter for info. concerning registration, book fees, Return to Learning Plan, and more. https://www.smore.com/w4g3d
Adams Central parent, the 2020-2021 registration paperwork is going online starting SATURDAY! For instructions on how to register online, visit https://bit.ly/acregistration20
Reminder:
Girls Golf Callout meeting with Coach Jones in M1 at 6 PM tonight! Don't miss a great opportunity to have fun learning a great game!
Summer Meals Available Friday
The Indiana Department of Education has released some guidance to help parents get students used to wearing a mask, as well as, how to care for masks. https://bit.ly/doemasks
If you had trouble completing the transportation survey, it has been corrected. https://bit.ly/actransport20
Parents of current/incoming/new AC students: Please fill out this transportation survey to let us know whether or not your student(s) will be riding the bus. This will help us plan for the fall. https://bit.ly/actransport20
Lots of need-to-know information is available in the August MSHS Newsletter. Find out about registration, the MS supply list, daily schedule changes and more! https://bit.ly/acmshsnews1
Mrs. Minger's PreK has openings! Call 692-6193 if you know a preschool aged child looking for a class.
Interested in giving back to the Adams Central Athletic community? Check out these current coaching openings:
Assistant Cross Country Coach
Assistant Boys Tennis Coach
MS Cheer Coach
Email AD Graham McAllister: mcallister@accs..k12.in.us for more information.
Any 7th or 8th graders interested in cheerleading this year please contact Mr. McAllister: mcallister@accs.k12.in.us.
Any Lady Jets interested in playing Girls Golf this year, there will be a call out meeting with Coach Jones at the high school in M1(across from the HS office) on 7/23 at 6 PM. Enter through the HS doors.
If you have any questions, contact coach Jones: JONESM@accs.k12.in.us
A variety of masks with Adams Central logos are still available to purchase through Sport Form. The deadline to order is August 1. If you are interested in purchasing, please visit https://acfacemask.itemorder.com
Summer Meals Available Friday
Don't forget to scan your receipts so Adams Central can earn Box Tops!
Please visit our website to watch an update video on face mask/covering guidelines that will be implemented as we return to school. www.accs.k12.in.us
The online consignment auction starts today!
https://heartlandauctionrealty.hibid.com/catalog/222790/july-2020--consignment-auction/
ELEM Parents: Are you moving over the summer? Contact the ELEM Office and leave a message 692-6629.
For information about our online learning option, please visit https://bit.ly/accovidonlinelearning
Tonight's 7pm board meeting will be streamed on the Berne Witness webcast. https://bernewitness.com/webcast/
With a new year approaching, don't forget about immunizations. For a full list, check out Nurse Donna's page! https://bit.ly/acnurse
We have received several questions regarding middle schoolers at our workouts, here is an update: July athletic workouts are for HS students only. MS workout schedules will be announced soon. Thank you for your patience.
Week 2 reminders:
1.Self Screen before arriving
2.Bring your own water bottle
3.Wash your hands when you arrive
4.Social distance when possible
5.Have fun!
Macbooks for Sale! See photo for details
Congratulations to the Class of 2020!
Congratulations Class of 2020!
If you have a child who will be 5 years of age prior to August 1, 2020 and have not completed Kindergarten enrollment paperwork, please contact the elementary office at 260-692-1011.
Adams Central has several items in a consignment auction through Heartland Auction & Realty. Check out the available items at https://heartlandauctionrealty.hibid.com/ Bidding is open July 16-23.
While masks are encouraged but not required in most situations (please check out video and the written plan on the AC website), Sport Form has mask options available with the AC logo. If you are interested in purchasing, please visit https://acfacemask.itemorder.com
The Adams Central district re-entry plan is now available to view by visiting our website at https://bit.ly/acfall2020
Summer Meals Available Friday
On Thursday, July 9, we will be releasing the plan for the safe re-entry of students and staff for the 20-21 school year. This video is a preview of the plan, as well as, answering questions that came up during the community survey. https://bit.ly/acreentryvideo
Please visit our website for clarifications about the updates to the 2020 Graduation Ceremony.
ELEM Parents: Check out the updated school supply list!
For a printable version, visit the AC website at www.accs.k12.in.us
Adams Central's graduation ceremony will now take place on Sunday, July 12, at 8pm at the football stadium. Graduates, please arrive by 6:45 pm for a quick walkthrough. In case of severe weather, graduates, along with one guest, will enter the Hangar to complete commencement.
If you have not received your Nifty 50's ticket refund, please email johnsond@accs.k12.in.us by Friday, July 10 with: your name, address, and amount of tickets purchased.
Check out our open positions! Share if you know someone who might be interested! http://bit.ly/work4ac
Incase you missed any Athletic Department's information on Return to Play, here is a link that directs you to all the information regarding attending athletic workouts starting July 6th.
https://goadamscentralathletics.com/2020/07/03/return-to-play-items-for-review/
We’re excited for our athletes to return to action starting Monday July 6th, which begins Phase 1 of our return to play plans!
Congrats, Lexi!
Congrats, Emily!
Congrats, Jordan!
Congrats, Conner!
KDG screening will be held on Monday, July 20 from 8 AM- 8 PM. If you have not contacted the school about enrollment, please call 260-692-6629 for more information. Parents who have contacted the school may sign up for a screening time at https://bit.ly/KDGscreen
A short message regarding the Athletic Return to Play Plan
https://youtu.be/7CCcB5Rrd5U
Congrats, Kaitlyn!
Congrats, Evie!
Congrats, Annika!
Athletic Registration Reminder:
https://goadamscentralathletics.com/2020/06/29/athlete-registration-reminder/
Congrats, Abigail!
Phase 1 Athletic Schedules:
https://goadamscentralathletics.com/2020/06/29/return-to-play-p…1-july-6-july-19/
Congrats, MaKenna!
Congrats, Evan!
Congrats, Nevada!
Congrats, Malakai!
Congrats, Megan!
Congrats, Hayden!
Summer Meals Available Today
Congrats, Nick!
Wait! Don't purchase school supplies yet! Help spread the word that elementary school supply lists are being updated and new lists will be released soon. The new lists will have FEWER ITEMS for you to purchase. More information coming soon.
Congrats, Samantha!
Congrats, Jaielyn!
Congratulations to Mary for earning 1st place at the Indiana FFA Convention!
Grief and Loss Support Group today (Thursday) at 5pm. See the flyer for details.
Congrats, Devin!
If you have a child who will be 5 years of age prior to August 1, 2020 and have not completed Kindergarten enrollment paperwork, please contact the elementary office at 260-692-6629.
Congrats, Devin!
Congrats, Alaina!
Congrats, Baylen!
With a new year approaching, don't forget about immunizations. For a full list, check out Nurse Donna's page! https://bit.ly/acnurse
IHSAA Questionnaire Information
https://bit.ly/2YTQK50
Congrats, Nathan!
Congrats, Becky!
Congrats, Taylor!
Congrats, Dalton!
Congrats, Brielle!
Congrats, Macey!
Congrats, Austen!
Congrats, Breia!
Summer Meals Available Friday
Don't forget to scan your receipts so Adams Central can earn Box Tops!
Congrats, Grace!
Congrats, Taylor!
Retiree Spotlight! Mrs. Kim Young is retiring after 18 years at Adams Central. She has enjoyed working in the cafeteria and plans to come back to sub as needed. We wish her all the best!
Congrats, Makenna
Congrats, Seth!
Congrats, Zoe!
AC is working to create a strategic re-entry plan for the upcoming school year. We are asking for your thoughts as we prepare for a safe and secure return of students and staff. Please fill out this survey to help in our planning. https://bit.ly/acfallsurvey
Congrats, Lucas!
Indiana FFA announced it's Top Four Extemporaneous Public Speaking: Alphabetically by chapter. Congratulations to our finalists! Results will be officially announced during session 5 at 10 o'clock a.m. Thursday!
Congrats, Paige!
Congrats, Mahima!
Congrats, Haleigh!
Congrats, Kaleb!
Congrats, Audrey!
ELEM Parents: Are you moving over the summer? Contact the ELEM Office and leave a message 692-6629.
Congrats, Jackson!
Congrats, Cayden!
Congrats, Kaylee!
The Re-entry Strategic Planning Committee had their first meeting today, to look at guidance documents to begin the process of planning for the upcoming school year. Throughout the next several weeks, many thoughtful decisions will be made by a variety of stakeholders.
Congrats, Caden!
Summer Meals Available Friday
Congrats, Austin!
Congrats, Rachel!
Congrats, Maria
Congrats, Bennett!
Attention 2020 Seniors! Check out the info about picking up your Macbook if you purchased or still want to purchase yours.
To watch our board meeting tonight, click on the link to go to our Youtube channel. If you are watching it live at 7pm, you need to click on the Videos tab to see the live video.
https://bit.ly/acboardmtg
Congrats, Madison
Congrats, Grace!
Congrats, Paul!
Congrats, Lexi!
Congrats, Jacob!
Congrats, Ben!
It has been a busy week! New LED lights went into the ELEM gym, the exterior cafeteria freezer has arrived, and the maintenance storage building construction has begun!
It has been a busy week! New LED lights went into the ELEM gym, the exterior cafeteria freezer has arrived, and the maintenance storage building construction has begun!
Congrats, Cleo!
You can check out ebook and audiobooks. By downloading the Sora app or go to https://soraapp.com/library/neissin. Use your Schoology username to log in. No password needed! If you have questions or want to request a book, send Mrs. Acord a message in Schoology.
Congrats, Breanna!
Congrats, Dane!
Congrats, Chance!
Color Guard Call Out Meeting this week!
Congrats, Aimee!
Congrats, Jacob
Congrats, Lucas!
ACCTA presented Mrs. Laurent with this beautiful bench in honor of her retirement and years of service to Adams Central. The bench was created by Mr. Bergman.
Congrats, Hannah!
Congrats, Olivia!
Congrats, Carly!
MSHS materials pick up/drop off start tomorrow! May 26 (Tues.) & May 27 (Wed.) 10am-2pm and 5pm-7pm in the SAC. Students need to return school items such as laptops w/accessories, textbooks, library books, and other materials. Locker/gym locker contents also need picked up.
Congrats, Jared!
Congrats, Christina!
Congrats, Shay!
Congrats, Carter!
Congrats, Ciera!
MSHS materials pick up and drop off is May 26 (Tues.) and May 27 (Wed.) from 10am-2pm and 5pm-7pm in the SAC. Students need to return school items such as laptops w/accessories, textbooks, library books, and other materials. Locker/gym locker contents also need picked up.
Congrats, Zoe and Luke!
AC Facilities Reminder
https://goadamscentralathletics.com/2020/05/22/facilities-reminder/
Congrats, Carter!
Happy Retirement Mrs Laurent!
Don't forget to scan your receipts so Adams Central can earn Box Tops!
A message from the Spring Coaches to the Spring Athletes:
https://goadamscentralathletics.com/2020/05/21/a-message-from-our-spring-coaches/
Information for Sports Performance Opportunities through Adams Memorial:
https://goadamscentralathletics.com/2020/05/21/adams-memorial-sports-performance-opportunities/
Retiree Spotlight! Mrs. Laurent is retiring after 43 years in education, with 13 of those years being a Jet! If you are bringing ELEM items back to AC today and tomorrow, be sure to wish her well!
Join us tomorrow night at 6PM to relive the Adams Central 2013 State Softball Championship Game. Also, we'll hear from Coach Blake and Coach Bess Fiecther.
https://twitter.com/bernewitness/status/1262745450035077123
Congrats, Jocelyn!
The 2020 graduates will be paraded through Monroe tonight at around 8:20PM. The route is 124 to Van Buren, then right onto Jackson, then turn left onto Adams, then Lefot on to Andrews down to the church. If you live on the route please join us in cheering on our seniors!
Unfortunately, there was a shipping issue and t-shirts will not be available for pick up until tomorrow from 10-2 and Friday from 10-2
Congrats, Grant!
Last Week, Mr. Richey, shared a Virtual Field Day for ELEM students and ANYONE who wanted to participate. Lots of fun activities for students and families alike. Check out a few of our teachers participating! https://bit.ly/acvfd20pl
Mr. Richey's Virtual Field Day Events can still be accessed at https://bit.ly/acvfd20 Everyone is invited to participate! Share your photos or videos on social media by tagging #acjets
Congrats, Shaley!
Mrs. Rhymer talks about how every story has two sides! https://bit.ly/rhymertwosides
Are you interested in being an ACHS Cheerleader? Join the Zoom meeting this Thursday night at 7PM to get details on workouts and tryouts. Message Coach Hamm for the link: erikaleeh.6@gmail.com
Congrats, Zachary!
Congrats, Astan!
Congrats, Madison!
Congrats, Jennafer!
Mrs. Rhymer is sharing A Flicker of Hope
https://bit.ly/rhymerhope
Congrats, Jordan!
Thank you to those who purchased a "Standing Together" t-shirt. Due to the high interest, Sport Form has reopened the online store for a short sale ending SUNDAY NIGHT (May 17)
https://accommunity.itemorder.com/
Cost: $15 Pick Up: Wed(May 20) @ AC ELEM Office from 10-2
Congrats, Olivia!
Congrats, Dallas
Congratulations Kaleb! Sorry that we missed you!
Congratulations Ashlyn! Sorry we missed you!
Congrats, Kane!
Elementary parents should have received year end information in the mail this week. Please contact us at 260-692-6629 if you have questions.
FREE DENTAL SCREENS FOR INCOMING KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS!
The first senior sign was delivered by Mr. Mahaffey to Ivy Becher!
Mrs. Rhymer is sharing a Little Spot of Kindness
https://bit.ly/rhymerspot
Reminder that if you ordered a shirt, they can still be picked up Friday from 10am-2pm outside of the elementary office.
Correction to the previous post: The 2001 Boys Basketball Sectional Championship will air on the Berne Witness at 6PM. Join us in reliving some great memories!
https://twitter.com/bernewitness/status/1260571061923598342
Mrs. Rhymer has a fun experiment that demonstrates screen time overflow! https://bit.ly/rhymerscreentime
Mrs. Schwartz's 2nd graders learned about suffixes.
Congratulations to Mrs. Katie Isch who was named the new middle school principal at tonight's board meeting!
Congratulations to Mrs. Mary McCullough who was named the new elementary principal at tonight's board meeting!
Mr. Richey would love to see everyone's participation in a virtual field day!
https://bit.ly/acvfd20
Community t-shirts are ready for pick up! If you ordered a shirt, you can get it from 10-2 on Tuesday-Friday (May 12-15). Please enter the school through the Elementary Office doors; you will find your shirts on tables in alphabetical order. Thanks for your support!
Mrs. Rhymer "Kindness Rocks"
https://bit.ly/rhymerkindness
It's getting real for seniors...Friday they picked up caps, gowns, senior shirts, and enjoyed the traditional senior banana splits from the cafeteria!
It's getting real for seniors...Friday they picked up caps, gowns, senior shirts, and enjoyed the traditional senior banana splits from the cafeteria!
Mrs. Dalrymple's class held career day as well! Check out our future workforce!
Mrs. Dalrymple's class held career day as well! Check out our future workforce!
It was a "special" day for Mrs. Yoder's class when Mrs. Steffen, Mrs. King, and Mr. Richey dropped in on their class meeting!
Mrs. Rhymer is sharing more conversation starters! https://bit.ly/rhymermoreconvo
Mrs. Herring's class enjoyed their first Zoom meeting this week!
Interested in playing HS volleyball? Click the link below to provide contact information.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UQ6TqN9ANqFY6WwRgsOMzOfv2q7SFf1L-WqPsd8CU9A/viewform?edit_requested=true
First grade students in Mrs. Linder's class participated in an April reading challenge. Four students read over 1,000 minutes! They want to encourage others to continue reading great books every day. Congratulations to Caleb, Ava, Isla, and Jaycee!
It has been busy around here. Check out all the progress that is being made at AC!
The Adams Central Scholarship Foundation, in conjunction with the Adams County Community Foundation, will announce scholarship award winners on Wednesday, May 13, at 10 am through Adams Central's Facebook live along with the Berne Witness. Tune in and cheer on the winners!
Mrs. Miller (maternity sub for Mrs. Stewart) arranged a class Zoom meeting with Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Rhymer!
Mrs. Dalrymple's class read and learned about Earth day and recycling! One of the options for the kids was to help clean up outside to talk about littering and then how you can recycle some of the things found.
Mrs. Rhymer is sharing a tip to help focus!
https://bit.ly/rhymerfocus
Witness Media will be airing the 2012 Softball State Championship, AC v South Putnam, tonight at 6PM.
https://twitter.com/bernewitness/status/1258019167887921158
Mrs. Hildebrand's kindergarten class grew lima been seeds in the window and journaled about them during their plants unit...some even planted them!
Mrs. Hildebrand's kindergarten class grew lima been seeds in the window and journaled about them during their plants unit...some even planted them!
Mrs. Hildebrand's kindergarten class grew lima been seeds in the window and journaled about them during their plants unit...some even planted them!
A job well done by sophomore Alivia Dalrymple as she placed second in the Indiana Sr. Super Bowl competition in Social Studies. Congratulations also goes to her coach Mr. Anderson for helping her achieve this! Go Jets!
Congratulations to these three outstanding students for achieving the status of Merit Scholar: Alex Anderson, Noah Crockett and Mya McClure. A job well done by some outstanding Junior Jets! Good luck in moving forward in the scholarship process. Go Jets!
Donna Barger we appreciate every tear you wipe, scrape you bandage, and sick child you care for each day. You're genuine compassion and care for our students is remarkable. Thanks for all you do!
Adams Central Interpreters are the best around. Thanks for all you do to support our students and families. YOU ARE APPRECIATED!
Mr. Hildebrand got a special delivery for teacher appreciation week from a couple of his precalculus students!
Kay Frey empowers every student that walks into her classroom. Teaching is her gift. Thanks, Kay, for sharing that gift with our students and our staff. We are all better readers and reading teachers because of you.
#AdamsCentral #TeacherAppreciationWeek #TitleTeam
May 1 is May Day. Traditions include wrapping a Maypole with ribbons and leaving a paper basket or cone with flowers and sweets on each other’s doorsteps. After reading an article, Mrs. Hildebrand's students created a May Day basket and encouraged to deliver it anonymously.
Buying groceries this week? Scan your receipt to earn Adams Central double Box Tops this week!
Mrs. Hildebrand's Kindergarteners dressed for a virtual career day!
Amy Wengar makes learning fun! Thanks for bringing energy and enthusiasm to the halls of Adams Central. We are blessed to have you on our Title Team.
#AdamsCentral #TeacherAppreciationWeek #TitleTeam
In today's video, Mrs. Rhymer talks about video games! https://bit.ly/rhymervideogames
Graduation for the class of 2020 will be held on July 12, 2pm with details surrounding the ceremony still being finalized. I look forward to celebrating the many accomplishments that these students have made during their HS years! Go Jets!
Thank you, Nedra Engle, for serving your students so well. Meeting student needs is always your number one priority. We are blessed by your expertise and commitment.
#AdamsCentral #TeacherAppreciationWeek #TitleTeam
It would be hard for you to find a more dedicated teacher than Kathy Fox. We are so thankful for her wisdom and that she’s part of our team.
#AdamsCentral #TeacherAppreciationWeek #TitleTeam
Shelby McDonald is “Nacho Average” teacher. She’s a ROCKSTAR! Whether you find her teaching Reading Recovery, SPED or leading our dyslexia learning, she always puts her whole heart into it! We are so thankful to have Shelby on our team.
#AdamsCentral #TeacherAppreciationWeek #TitleTeam
We hope to see you today in the lunch line!
Students: Today would be a great day to send an email note of appreciation or color a picture and send a snapshot to your teacher!
Doug Curtis makes Adam Central Middle school a better place. Thanks for always stepping up and meeting our students most urgent needs. We appreciate you!
#AdamsCentral #TeacherAppreciationWeek #TitleTeam
Thank you, Kristi Homan, for being part of our third-grade team. You have such a gift of compassion. Kids light up when they enter your room. We are glad that you’re part of our Title team.
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #AdamsCentral #TitleTeam
You can check out ebook and audiobooks. By downloading the Sora app or go to https://soraapp.com/library/neissin. Use your Schoology username to log in. No password needed! If you have questions or want to request a book, send Mrs. Acord a message in Schoology.
Reminder: Winter Athletic Awards are still available for pick up this week, 10a-2p at the Elementary Office. If you picking up lunches on Monday, that would be a great opportunity!
We invite you to help us celebrate the AC staff on social media this week!
Lunches are available for all AC students from 11-1 on Mondays. We hope to see you tomorrow.
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Please join along with the Adams Central Administrators, as we celebrate our superstar teachers. We ask that you flood social media with messages of appreciation for everything our teachers do for our students. #ACJets #AdamsCentral
Orders due tomorrow! Adams Central is selling shirts in honor of our seniors. All proceeds go toward purchasing shirts for the class of 2020. To order, visit https://accommunity.itemorder.com/sale Orders are due Monday (May 4).
Mrs. Rhymer is talking about cell phone use in her newest video. https://bit.ly/rhymercell
Mrs. Disinger's Advanced Nutrition and Wellness class has been cooking up some delicious chef-inspired recipes!
Mrs. Disinger's Advanced Nutrition and Wellness class has been cooking up some delicious chef-inspired recipes!
Mrs. Rhymer dropped in on Mrs. Ripley's class meeting this week!
The halls of Adams Central may currently be empty but the spirit of Jet Pride is still here! https://bit.ly/acfightsong
Happy Principals Day to Mrs. Laurent! Thanks for all you do for Adams Central Elementary students and our entire community.
Mrs. Rhymer has an activity for you and your family!
https://bit.ly/rhymeract
Today is National School Lunch Hero Day! We want to give a shout out the the cafeteria staff for all that they do for our students during a "normal" school year, as well as, what they have been doing for out students during the extended closing.
SCHOOL LUNCH HERO DAY! AC Lunch ladies are the best! YOU ARE APPRECIATED.
Mr. Johnson's Intro to Engineering class has been creating self propelled cars. Check out this link https://bit.ly/acspcars to see some in action!
Mrs. Laukhuf, Mrs. DeRoo, and Mrs. Laurent are showing our seniors support by wearing their new shirts! Have your bought yours yet? All proceeds go to purchasing shirts for the class of 2020. To order, visit https://accommunity.itemorder.com/sale Orders are due Monday (May 4).
AC Jets Football State Championship Game
https://twitter.com/bernewitness/status/1255482667216392193
Ms. Barger and the cafeteria staff sure do miss the students! They truly appreciate the notes and bracelets they received while passing out sack lunches!
Mrs. Gonzalez's 1st graders practiced spelling their word wall words using different items around the house.
Mrs. Gonzalez's 1st graders practiced spelling their word wall words using different items around the house.
PBS students in Mr. Dines class have been learning about heart disease. They got to work on diagnosing a fictitious patient and help come up with a plan to help treat them.
The Squadron of Sound is looking for students in grades 7-12 to join the Color Guard.
Mrs. Rhymer is sharing about making mistakes in her new video. https://bit.ly/rhymermistakes
Mrs. Ripley's class is learning about the post office and how to write a friendly letter, their assignment this week was to bless a friend with mail! Alessa sent hers yesterday!
Ms. Sims is missing her students and cheering them on throughout our extended learning!
Attention MS and HS parents and students. Please take a minute to visit the Adams Central website to read an important message from Mr. McCullough concerning grades for this semester. www.accs.k12.in.us
On Thursday 4/30/2020, The Berne Witness will be airing the 2000 Adams Central 1A IHSAA Football Championship game.
https://twitter.com/bernewitness/status/1254757715164958721
Join us for a trip down memory lane!
The week before Easter, Mrs. Wilder's class studied Patricia Polacco. As an optional eLearning activity, students followed the recipe in the book to make Thunder Cake!
Ms. Stephenson's sign language course meets online to keep learning sign language. Students who can't be on at the lesson time have access to the lesson through the video recording.
Adams Central is selling shirts in honor of our seniors. All proceeds go toward purchasing shirts for the class of 2020. To order, visit https://accommunity.itemorder.com/sale Orders are due next Monday (May 4).
AC Swing Choir students remotely compiled messages of hope that were put to a video of the song, Rise Up. See what some of them had to say and check out the video at https://bit.ly/acriseup
AC Swing Choir students remotely compiled messages of hope that were put to a video of the song, Rise Up. See what some of them had to say and check out the video at https://bit.ly/acriseup
Gearing up for another week of remote learning!
Mrs. Rhymer is sharing some conversation starters.
https://bit.ly/rhymerconverstart
Look who's in the kitchen! Mrs. Yoder's students used so many skills (like Math/Science/Health) to follow recipes. Check out their awesome results!
Look who's in the kitchen! Mrs. Yoder's students used so many skills (like Math/Science/Health) to follow recipes. Check out their awesome results!
Mr. Dines's students got creative on their cell model projects. Check it out!
Mrs. Ripley held a zoom career show and tell with her students. Her students dressed up for the meeting!
Mrs. Rhymer dropped in on Mrs. Hutker's class zoom meeting!
Carly Holley Commits to Play Basketball at AU
https://goadamscentralathletics.com/2020/04/25/carly-holley-commits-to-anderson-university/
#ACJets #TogetherWeAttack #GoJets
Mrs. Rhymer is sharing helpful tips for parents!
https://bit.ly/rhymerptips
Ms. Sims class did a unit on short stories. Students chose favorite characters to develop characterizations of them. They outlined their own bodies and created a life size character listing important quotes from the character, physical/emotional traits, and important development.
Mrs. Johnson's MS Choir students were studying the beach boys and made photos of themselves Surfin'
Mrs. Engle misses her kiddos, so she recruited her family to help read to them!
Check out a sneak peek of the 2020 yearbook! You don't want to miss out on ordering your copy to remember this unique year! Order online at www.jostens.com. Supplies will be limited so order yours today!
Tomorrow at 1:30 the American Dairy Association of Indiana is doing a live dairy farm tour for students! Check it out!
https://winnersdrinkmilk.com/virtual-farm-tour/
Mrs. Rhymer is sharing how our ELEM PBIS program could be used at home.
https://bit.ly/rhymerpbis
Catching Up! March 2 was Dr. Seuss's birthday. It, of course, had to be celebrated with green eggs and ham!
Update on athletic physicals from ISHAA.
https://goadamscentralathletics.com/2020/04/22/sports-physicals-for-20-21/
If you have a child who will be 5 years of age prior to August 1, 2020 and have not completed Kindergarten enrollment paperwork, please contact the elementary office at 260-692-1011.
Students please direct all laptop/Chromebook tech issues through our ticketing system. Send a message about your computer issues via email to tech@accs.k12.in.us This system will allow us to better track and diagnose your issues to get you back up and learning sooner!
Catching Up! Mrs. Bluhm's class performed retellings of the Three Little Pigs.
ACES students we miss you and cannot wait until we get to be together again. We are proud of your eLearning work and thankful for your parents hard work too! Check out this video that Mrs. Conkling put together! https://bit.ly/ACESWeMissYou
Mrs. Rhymer is sharing some deep breathing techniques.
https://bit.ly/rhymerbreathing
You can check out ebook and audiobooks. By downloading the Sora app or go to https://soraapp.com/library/neissin. Use your Schoology username to log in. No password needed! If you have questions or want to request a book, send Mrs. Acord a message in Schoology.
Congratulations, Elise! Her drawing was the first of the gift card winners in the Yearbook Photo Share Contest.
To be entered into the contest, share your photos of how you're spending your time or photos of yourself during this remote learning time!
https://bit.ly/acypc
Seniors who did not file the FAFSA before the April 15 deadline are encouraged to submit the form at www.FAFSA.gov as soon as possible. The Commission will consider students who file past the original deadline; however, limited funding is available on a first-come basis.
It's a great day for some outdoor work on the AC campus!
Mr. McCullough and Mrs. Workinger time traveled back to the 80's while conferencing with this senior and her mom!
Mrs. Rhymer is sharing The story of the Oyster and the Butterfly: The Coronavirus and Me
https://bit.ly/rhymeroyster
Congratulations to senior, Rebecca Larrabee for being awarded the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. Becky will be studying elementary education at Bethel University
Mrs Rhymer has a great activity for students or families!
https://bit.ly/rhymertoday
Bricks are all gone!
Mrs. Rhymer is sharing about stress and helpful tips for parents and students.
https://bit.ly/rhymerstress
Free brick: You pick up. First come first serve. Located on the east side of the building by the 4h parking lot.
Catching Up! In Mrs. Gonzalez's class, her students had fun in early March learning about bubbles!
Catching Up! On March 13th, the 1st grade held their annual circus. Lots of fun was had by all!
Catching Up! On March 13th, the 1st grade held their annual circus. Lots of fun was had by all!
Link for the board meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS6IZTZRK8A
Catching Up! Ms. Sims students created blackout poetry and showed off their creativity!
Getting an early start on some summer projects! Painting has started in The Hangar!
The cafeteria team had another successful meal distribution today. The next distribution will be Monday, April 20th from 11am-1pm.
The April School Board meeting will be live streamed via YouTube on Tuesday, April 14th, 2020 at 7pm. To view, please use the following link to connect to the Adams Central YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQGnUsbcKjWSWHmgAYbYmRQ
Mrs. Rhymer is sharing her message about upstairs brain and downstairs brain.
https://bit.ly/rhymerupdown
Spring Senior Spotlight
https://goadamscentralathletics.com/2020/04/07/senior-spotlight-zoe-egly/
Please help spread the word that kindergarten screening has been postponed until further notice.
The Yearbook staff is hosting a Photoshare Contest. WIN gift cards by submitting pictures of yourself, drawings, puzzles, and other things you do to keep busy during this unprecedented time. 1 picture submitted = 1 entry. Yearbook staff only have access to photos. bit.ly/acypc
Catching Up! Students in Mrs. Thieme’s 6th grade reading class shared their research about various topics from the 1930s while reading Out of the Dust. Uncle Sam showed up to present!
On 2/24, Primco talked to skilled trades about the numerous divisions of the company, different jobs available, and generously brought swag for our students. Presenters included Chad Baker (job supt), Jason Brown (surveyor), Reid Weber (laborer), and Connor Loughran (engineer)
SATURDAY, APRIL 4 from 1pm-3pm! Indiana is hosting a virtual FAFSA Frenzy to help answer questions and get FAFSA forms filled out by the April 15th deadline.
https://learnmoreindiana.org/cost/can-i-get-help-paying-for-college/frenzy/
As Adams Central continues to evaluate and work with ever-changing guidelines for the extended closing, we would like to gather information as we move forward. Please fill out this survey to give us feedback and ask questions. www.bit.ly/acsurvey4320
Students/Staff please direct all laptop tech support issues through our ticketing system. It's simple: send a message about your computer issues via email to tech@accs.k12.in.us This system will allow us to better track and diagnose your issues while we are working remotely.
The Democrat mistakenly printed Adams County schools are closed for the remainder of the school year. Adams Central is continuing with our plan of eLearning days in April and will resume school on Monday, May 4. As things evolve, we are monitoring the situation closely and will work with recommendations from our governor and local health agencies. Any changes that occur will be communicated to our families.
The cafeteria ladies have been hard at work! Lunches are available to pick up today from 11-1!
Ensuring access to high-quality remote learning opportunities for all students. We miss our kids✈️❤️
Did you know that April 1, 2020 is Census Day? Responding to the #2020Census is our civic duty and affects the amount of funding for our community’s public resources. To learn more, visit
http://www.census.indiana.edu
Students and Parents,
We are aware that Schoology has been challenged to keep up with the high demand of students accessing assignments. Please don't panic. Our teachers and administration will continue to be available to support you throughout the week.
Our school library may be closed, but our online library is open! Sora is a new FREE program at Adams Central this year. It allows you to check out book and audiobooks to listen to or read online. You can download the app or go to https://soraapp.com/library/neissin. Use your Schoology username to log in. No password needed! If you have question or want to request a book that is not available, send Mrs. Acord a message in Schoology.
Happy eLearning Day! While you have been gone, we've been busy with lots of cleaning and even some projects!
Welcome back from Spring Break. As we gear up for eLearning each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday please feel free to reach out to us personally if you have questions or concerns.
Welcome back! Students and staff will resume eLearning this week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Assignments will be posted by 10am and due next Tuesday. #ACJets #AdamsCentral
Catching Up! Mrs. Boot's took a group to the state BPA leadership conference in early March. Zoe advanced in the interview competition and Amy placed 9th in the accounting competition. Congrats, Ladies!
eLearn Calendar (3/30-5/1)
Beginning on Monday, March 30th, parents will be able to call the newly established, Adams Central Call Center from 10am to 2pm for support (weekdays). (260-692-6629) #ACJets #AdamsCentral
Mr. Newy getting interviewed by NBC 33 for all of the PE E-Learning dance videos being posted. Look for the clip on Monday, March 30 on NBC 33! I’m proud of the “Dream Team” of Mr Newy, Ms Fiechter and Mr Blake. It’s a great day to be a JET!
Today, we learned that all Indiana schools will close through May 1, and state standardized tests are canceled in response to the quickly spreading coronavirus. (Gov. Eric Holcomb announced). More information to come. #ACJets #AdamsCentral
Parents, please visit our website to read a letter from the Indiana Department of Education concerning state assessments/testing. www.accs.k12.in.us
The leadership team practicing social distancing in their meeting this morning.
Thanks to our families for coming in and picking up materials. We miss you all!
AC families- Get student lunches today and tomorrow 11-1. Students do not need to be in the car.
Everyone is doing whatever they can to help. The PE department spent the day deep cleaning the weight room.
Mrs. Deroo and Mrs. Engle put their heads together to figure out how to get materials to students.
The food service staff are busy passing out lunches!
AC lunch ladies are working hard to keep our students well fed.
Parents/Guardians- If you need support getting student materials from school or have questions about accessing eLearning materials online, please reach out to your building principal.
HS/MS Jeff McCullough mcculloj@accs.k12.in.us
Elementary Terri Laurent laurent@accs.k12.in.us
AC's curbside lunch pick up is available starting today (Tues. Mar. 17) from 11am-1pm outside of the ELEM office.
AC is open until 5:30 today to pick up student items and again Tuesday.
Adams Central is working on a plan to provide lunch for students throughout the extended closure. Please click on the link to fill out the survey to let us know your intentions for needing a school provided lunch
http://bit.ly/aclunch
Please see the following link for guidance related to Spring Athletics.
https://goadamscentralathletics.com/2020/03/16/5890/
Please visit our website at http://www.accs.k12.in.us to read a message from Mr. Mahaffey which shares updates about our extended closing including lunches and picking up items and medications from the school.
Adams Central will close starting Monday, March 16 and reopen on Monday, April 13. See image for next week's elearning days info.
Please visit our website to read a special message about COVID-19 from Superintendent Mahaffey. www.accs.k12.in.us
See photo for important messages about activities being cancelled
Adams Wells Special Services Cooperative will be hosting an event called “Planning for your Dependents with Special Needs," Monday, March 16th at 6:00pm at South Adams Elementary. All are invited to attend.
Sarah Conrad of Adams Memorial will be performing Functional Movement Screenings on April 1st at AC. See the following link for more information:
https://goadamscentralathletics.com/2020/03/10/adams-memorial-to-provide-functional-movement-screenings-at-ac/
Support the Baseball Jets by purchasing your apparel for the spring at the following link. All proceeds go to supporting the Baseball team.
https://jetsbaseball2020.itemorder.com/sale
The deadline has been extended to March 3/18. Get your spring swag!
#WheelsUp
Autism Support Group
Jets are ready to go at the State competition!
Good luck to our Elementary Jet Robotics team as they head off to compete in the State competition at Lucas Oil Stadium tomorrow!
Tonight is the night! Join us in the SAC (enter through NW2) for an educational event focusing on benefits of being a multi-sport athlete and ACL injury prevention. The event will start at 6PM.
Mr. Richey had this idea for a simple snowball fight in the gym and it quickly avalanched to a collaboration between all of the special area teachers and even his mom! Check out of Facebook page for more pictures of the championship day and a few special videos!
All elementary eLearning work is due tomorrow, March 5. If your child plans to stay for eLearning support from 3-4 PM please contact your child’s teacher in advance. Please be reminded that incomplete eLearning work counts as an absence.
Mrs. Buchan’s class works with simple machines and chain reactions.
Tristan Dailey is the winner of AC's essay scholarship contest and will attend the Indiana State Police Youth Leadership Camp this summer learning various aspects of the law enforcement profession. Congratulations Tristan!
Reminder for 8th Grade Parents!
This Friday (March 6), next Monday (9th) and Tuesday (10th) will be part one of the ISTEP+ 10 exam for sophomores. Please encourage your student to do their best!
Did you know?
Thursday, March 5th, the Get Schooled Tour will be at ACCS for a MS and HS convocation regarding social, emotional, and mental health education with counselors from the Bowen Center present. This is our fourth year having this program which has yielded great results.
They had a Seussically good time in Mrs. Irwin's class today!
The Snowball Fight continues! In the library, students researched what crests are and how they were used in battle. They learned that every color, line, and symbol on a crest have meaning.
Elementary eLearning support will be available Monday through Thursday this week from 3-4pm. Please notify your child’s teacher if she/he will be staying. Students need to be picked up at 4:00 PM at the W-1, elementary doors.
Did you know?
Vegas Night was a hit tonight! Anvalie Liechty was the big winner with the grand prize of Apple Airpods!
ACHS's Vegas Night dance is this Saturday (Feb.29) starting at 7:00 pm and lasting until 10 pm. Come out and enjoy all of the festivities planned by our student council!
ELEM Parents!
Due to today's closing of school, the FFA Petting Zoo will be taking place next Monday, March 2 during the school day.
Closed with eLearning (2/28/20)
2 Hour Delay for Friday, February 28
Elementary eLearning support will be provided on 2/28 and 3/2 from 3-4 PM. If your child plans to stay for one or both of these sessions, please notify your child's teacher in advance. Thank you!
AC's got Talent has been postponed. A new date will be posted soon.
ACMS will have e-learning support Monday, March 2 in the ms/hs library from 3-4 pm.
FFA Week Dress Up Day
AC's Got Talent, scheduled for tomorrow evening (Friday the 28th) has been postponed until further notice.
FFA Dinner and Petting Zoo are still on for tonight!
Tonight's FFA Open House (which includes the pork dinner and petting zoo) is still on for this evening. This event begins at 5:30 pm and concludes at 8:00 pm. Come out and support the AC chapter!
Closed with eLearning (2/27)
2 hour delay for Thurs. Feb. 27
Thanks to Kelly, Mandy, and Jessica from Riverstone Dental for teaching Mrs. Irwin's class all about how to care for their teeth.
Mrs. Steffen had 4th graders build their forts in her STEM class. Then, Mrs. Flesch had them use shades of color to create the bricks for their forts in her art class.
ELEM classroom teachers were working hard this morning on aligning standards. This helps student learning flow as they move from one grade level to the next.
All after school activities have been cancelled for this evening. This includes all HS, MS, AAU and club practices. (2/26/20)
FFA Week Dress Up Day
Stop by this Thursday!
FFA Dress Up Day
2nd grade teachers starting their morning with community circle time.
To incorporate music into the 4th grade snowball fight, Mrs. King talked to her students about war cries/chants and taught all the classes a winter snowball fight chant!
Reminder for 8th Grade Parents!
FFA Week Dress Up Day
AC special area teachers worked together to create a Snowball Fight unit for 4th grade. Students are having a blast as music, art, STEM, PE, and library are integrated into one activity.
Mark Your Calendars
Today was Day 1 of the 4th grade snowball fight! The special area classes (PE, STEM, Music, Art, and Library) collaborated for this weeklong tournament.
Mark your calendar for this Friday! It is sure to be a fun evening...
Mrs. Gonzalez's class is excited for their field trip today!
Students have been busy rehearsing for AC's Musical, The Nifty Fifties, which will be held March 12-14 at 7:00pm. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students (K-12) and can be purchased by emailing acmusicaltickets@gmail.com or by calling the high school at 260-692-6151
FFA week starts Monday!
Autism support group
Alex Currie on the big screen at Bankers Life Fieldhouse receiving his medal for a 7th place finish at 145 lbs.
The Adams Central contingent about to do business at Bankers Life in Indy. Good luck Alex Currie! #greatdaytobeajet
The students and band cheered on Alex Currie as he heads off to the state wrestling competition. Good Luck, Alex!
The "Fearsome Foursome" just set a new AC 200 Free relay record! Congrats to Noah, Jake, Seth and Alex!
Special Needs Workshop
Mark Your Calendar
New Jet Spotlight: Mrs. Casey Lothridge has joined the Adams Central staff as a preschool assistant!
Family Employment Awareness Training
Mark Your Calendars
New Jet Spotlight: Mrs. Janelle Sharpe has joined the Adams Central staff as a preschool assistant!
Congratulations to 5th grade students Philip, Makaelyn, and Lux for all earning GOLD ratings on their piano pieces at the ISSMA solo and ensemble contest
School will be in session this Monday!
Alex Currie is the 145 lb FW Semi-State Champion!
Happy Valentine's Day from AC Elementary!
Sending the 2020 Sectional Champions off in style!
NWEA Parent Reports going home today!
School will be in session this Monday!
E-Learning support for ACMS students will be available on Monday, February 17th, from 3-4 pm in the MS/HS library.
We will be closed today (Feb 13). It will be an eLearning day.
We will be on a 2 hr delay for Thurs. Feb. 13
Just a reminder that school WILL BE IN SESSION on Monday, February 17, 2020.
REMINDER: K-5 students may stay from 3-4pm on Wednesday and/or Thursday to receive support with eLearning assignments. Please send a note to the classroom teacher if your child will be staying. Children must be picked up at the elementary office doors at 4:00.
Today is the day! The encore showing of Eva. Admission is Free!
Have a Heart Tuesday! (Corrected post)
Junior McKenna Deitsch cutting down the net!
2020 Sectional Champs!
Senior Parents - Mark Your Calendars!
Drawings for 5 $1000 Scholarship for those who attend and fill out the survey about the event.
Lunch Menu Update
Adams Central is closed today (Feb. 7). It will be an eLearning day.
Adams Central will be on a 2 hour delay for Friday, February 7th.
Monthly Parent IDEA Exchange
Lunch Menu Update
For assistance with eLearning today, check out our eLearning help website at http://bit.ly/acelearnhelp
Adams Central is closed today (Feb 6). Today will be an eLearning day.
Attention
Adams Central Community Schools will operate on a two-hour delay, tomorrow morning (2/6). #ACJets #AdamsCentral
AC is still collecting Boxtops. The program is going through a transition and instead of cutting them off boxes, you now scan your receipt to give AC credit. Here is a video that shows you how it works! http://www.bit.ly/acboxtops
The entire ACCS staff hard at work this morning for professional development. It’s a great day to be a JET!
Parent support group
Kindergarten STEM students assemble Lego cars to use to test force, motion, gravity and friction.
Reminder!
Congratulations to the Robotics Team. They placed 2nd place in the qualification matches. Then won the finals tournament which means they are going to the state competition in Lucas Oil! The team also won the design award again for their robot design and organization of their design notebook.
Last week, students in Mrs. Thieme’s 7th grade English class were hard at work synthesizing ideas for their informative essay about the Dust Bowl.
Last Monday was the 100th day of school! Students all over the ELEM were dressing old, writing about being old, checking out "old" technology, collecting 100 things, and building with 100 items!
AC Robotics team won their tournament today. They are heading to State at Lucas Oil on March 7th. Middle school students on this team are Ethan Crockett, Baylee Smith, Sam Johnson, and Vince Laukhuf. Great job, Jets!!
High school students interested in joining the Skilled Trades Group, please see Mrs. Boots. Other presenters are scheduled in the coming weeks!
Mr. Jade Painter of Weigand Construction for shared his career journey with the Skilled Trade Group. He shared the experience as a carpenter including apprenticeship, course work, and many important life lessons about trust, respect, hard work, and making a name for yourself.
What’s going on in 7th grade English this week?? Learning how to organize notes so that we can synthesize ideas and write better essays!
@ACJetsSmekens
Elementary Students!
Mark your calendars!
Sorry, the 6pm show is sold out also!
4pm showing of Eva is OUT OF SEATS! The next showing is 6pm today!
FREE Showings today at 4pm and 6pm. Concessions available for purchase Sponsored by APLS, BHS Library, AC Library, BHS History Club, and ABCinemas. Hope to see you there!
Just a reminder for tonight!
Even Superintendent Mr Mahaffey volunteered to work today at the meat canner!
AC students doing community service today at the meat canner in Berne.
Student Competition!
Tomorrow Night! If you can't be there, you can still donate using this link...
https://give.fmsc.org/adamscentral
Free Community Event
Mrs. Hutker's reading group is enjoying their book selection!
3rd grade students use iPad minis to learn how to look for books on our library catalog.
Fun ways of doing Algebra are going on in Mrs. McClure’s 8th grade classroom! Today students are working with “Bungee Barbie” and making calculations due to different variables. Great idea from a top-notch teacher! @ACJetsSmekens
Our awesome Student Resource Officer, Deputy Ed Kutch was with 6th graders this morning talking about a variety of topics including substance abuse, stress, and more! He is such a valuable member of our school community! @ACJetsSmekens
After prom planning meeting!
School will be in session this Monday!
It’s report card night! #GoKomets
A big CONGRATULATIONS to Megan Carrico for breaking the 200 free record tonight with a time of 2:12.03!
Brianna Cook representing the Jets tonight in the pool. Getting close to breaking the school record!
School will be in session this Monday!
Elementary students!
Attention Middle School Parents!
Time for our annual middle school semi-formal!! Everyone is ready for good music and a great time!!
We have our 2020 AC Middle School Spelling Bee champion!
Ethan Crockett (on right) is our champion and Gideon Reynolds was runner-up. Congratulations to both of these young men as well as all of our other contestants! You made us proud with your effort and preparation!!
Too Many LEGOs?
As you are cleaning and organizing to make room for all the new Christmas toys, you may find you have too many LEGOs. They would be appreciated as a STEM room donation to be used in projects and free building activities. Thank you!
Middle School (boys & girls) Basketball Games against South Adams have been cancelled for this evening (1/09/20). Practices have been scheduled for tonight, for these two groups, to take place from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
The STEM room is well supplied with the small items requested. Thank you very much!
We are still in need of large cardboard boxes for the fourth grade fort building project. The boxes may be flattened. Reminder that these may not be sent on the bus, but may be dropped off at the elementary office. Thank you!
Returning Jet Spotlight: Mrs. Michelle Hutker has joined the ELEM staff. She will be teaching 5th grade.
Congratulations to the 7th grade boys basketball team for a solid victory over a tough Garrett MS team this evening!! GoJets!
Opportunity for Adams Central K-5 Parents!
Congrats to the elementary spelling bee winner, Cooper, and runner-up, Lux. Great job today to all of the spellers!
Today included a PBIS welcome back celebration in the elementary as several of our high school students reinforced the character traits of AC Jets- work hard, exercise self-control, treat others and things with respect, and put safety first.
Proud of these seniors today as they spoke to the entire elementary on what a true JET is!
Adams Central Middle School Spelling Bee Finals are this Thursday during SAP. Students that have advanced to the final round will meet in M-1 to determine a school champion! Family of contestants are welcome to come watch. Please enter through the HS/MS north entrance..
Reminder that we will have the ACMS Winter Semi-Formal this Friday, January 10th, from 4:15 - 6:00 in the cafeteria.
Punch and dessert will be served.
Please wear wear formal attire for this event!
Admission is $5
This dance is only for Adams Central MS students.
Wed., Jan. 8th is, “Stripe Out Hunger Day”. Students are to wear stripes and bring in as much money as they can, so all students K-12 can pack meals during the Mobile Pack event. When a community makes small sacrifices, big things can be accomplished.
The Jr. Lady Jets events scheduled for Saturday, January 11 have been cancelled.
Welcome Back, Adams Central Students & Staff! The school just isn't the same without you. #ACJets #AdamsCentral
Tomorrow (Mon. Jan. 6th) we are back in session! Until then, here are a few pictures of the staff enjoying the week before break!
In December, the 5th Dimensions Choir went caroling at Swiss Village.
Last Christmas Door Decorations
More Christmas Door Decorations
More Christmas Door Decorations
More Christmas Door Decorations
More Christmas Door Decorations
Mrs. Ripley's class had fun following a recipe, mixing, baking, decorating, and eating gingerbread cookies! They even got a tour of the cafeteria freezer while waiting for their cookies to bake!
MSHS Door Decorating Contest
MSHS Door Decorating Contest
