Daily Announcements

 

🎉 Good morning, everyone! 🎉

 

📅 Today is Friday, October 16, 2026, and we're on D Schedule!

 

🔹 All NEW DECA members, please see Mrs. Steely to pick up your membership PIN. 🔹

 

🪖 Interested in joining the U.S. Army National Guard? Recruiters will be here on Wednesday, 10/21/2026, during lunch to talk to interested Juniors and Seniors. 🪖

 

👥 The Support Staff Union will meet at 4:00 in Room 124 on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. All members please try to attend. 👥

 

🎶 The ACS Music Boosters will be holding a meeting in the band room on October 26, 2026, from 6:30-7:30 pm. Please attend if you are interested in making a better future for our musicians! 🎶

 

🎓 Juniors and seniors, a Houghton University Admissions Rep will be here October 28th at 8:30 am. Set your alarms! 🎓

 

💰 It’s time to recognize our October Character Trait: Financial Stability! 💰 We are looking for students who demonstrate financial responsibility and an understanding of the importance of making thoughtful choices with money and resources. Nominate ONE student who truly exemplifies this character trait to Mrs. Odom by Friday, October 30th. Remember, students recognized for September, October, and November will be celebrated together at our December Character Recognition event. Check the attached 2026–2027 Character Recognition Tentative Date Sheet for deadlines and details.

 

🤼 Calling All 7th-12th Graders! Not doing anything this Winter? The Alfred-Almond Andover Wrestling Team is looking for student-athletes in High School and Junior High (Modified) to join our squad this season! Step onto the mat and become part of a championship legacy! Sign-up with Mr. Bannerman. 🤼

 

🏐 Practices for today:

• Boys Varsity Soccer: 3:30-5:00 PM in Andover.
• Boys Modified Soccer: Uniform Turn In 3:15-5:00 PM in Andover.
• JV and Varsity Volleyball: 3:30-5:00 PM in Andover.

 

⚽ Matches for today:

• Girls Varsity Soccer: 6:00 PM in Andover against Genesee Valley-Belfast.
• Modified Volleyball: 6:00 PM in Andover against Hinsdale.

 

🍕 Today for lunch: Pizza with Carrots, Ham Sandwich, or Ham Wrap!

 

🎂 Happy Birthday to: Oaklynn DiCamillo, Lane Thomas, and Keira Tierney!

 

🎉 Happy Weekend Birthday to: Luke Hubric!

 

📝 Daily Journal Idea: If you could eat anything you wanted for dinner today, what would you choose? Would you invite anyone over to share with you?

 

😂 Joke of the Day: What do you call a fly with no wings? A walk!

 

🌍 Random Fact of the Day: Maine is the only state that has a one-syllable name!

 

💡 Thought of the Day: “What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.” —Ralph Marston

 

Have a great day, everyone! 🎈