ACS Weekly Update: Friday, March 13, 2026

Thank you Mrs. Cullen and our 7th grade students for the moving presentation of the live Stations of the Cross today. If you missed it, join them at 5:30pm tonight in the church for their 2nd presentation.

What’s Happening?

See’s Candy Fundraiser! Order delicious chocolate treats for Easter now through March 20. 

March 14, Saturday: ACS Monte Carlo Gala de Joie at Grayhawk Golf Club. Thank you to all who are attending this event. We are grateful for your support and look forward to seeing you there!

Click the link to check out and bid on auction items!

Monte Carlo event poster with raffle details.
  • March 20, Friday: Stations of the Cross at 2:20pm.
  • March 22, Sunday: ACS Family Mass at 10:30am.
  • March 23 – April 2: NJHS Shoe Drive!
  • March 25, Wednesday: Feast of the Annunciation! We celebrate our feast day with a pancake lunch for all students and staff. Volunteers are needed! Visit ourSignup Genius to help. All volunteers must have their Safe Environment Training completed.

Coming Up!

  • March 27, Friday: Early Dismissal at 12pm. No lunch, no aftercare. Staff meetings.
  • March 28, Saturday: The Annual Daddy & Daughter Dance. 6:30 – 8:30pm, ACS Outdoor Pavilion. Click the link to order tickets here.
  • March 30, Monday: Community Prayer led by 2nd Grade at 2:20pm.
  • April 2, Thursday:
    • ACS Field Day, more info to come. Volunteers will be needed.
    • Early Dismissal at 12pm. No lunch, no aftercare.
  • April 3, Good Friday: No school.
  • April 5 is Easter Sunday!
  • April 6 – 10, Mon. – Fri.: Easter Break no school. Classes resume on Monday, April 13.
  • April 13-24: ITBS Testing for grades 3-8 from 8:15am – 12pm. Class testing schedules will vary. Good sleep and a healthy breakfast is important especially during the testing weeks. The majority of tests are done the first week but some classes will have testing into the 2nd week. All students should arrive on time. Morning appointments should be rescheduled to avoid missing the testing period. 

Summer Camps at ACS

Check out our ACS Summer programs and camps

Student Tuition Organizations scholarships for 2026-2027

Catholic Education Arizona – Apply now through April 15

Arizona Leadership Foundation – Application period opens on April 15- June 17, 2026

Arizona Tuition Connection – Enroll now for 2026-2027

STO4Kidz – Opens April 18- June 1, and again Nov. 1 – Dec. 1.

Arizona Private Education Scholarship Fund – Application opens March 1

Institute for Better Education (IBE) – Applications open on May 16, 2026

Helpful Links: 

WE NEED YOU!

Safe Environment Training:  To volunteer on campus or ACS events, each volunteer must complete the Safe Environment Training (SET).  Please go to CMGConnect.  Complete the training, Foundation Online for new volunteers and Renewal for Lay People for returning volunteers.

Volunteerism is the backbone of our school community. We need your help especially for lunch/recess, field trips, and school events.

To fulfill your service agreement please visit our Volunteer Info webpage to learn how to start/renew your Volunteer Certification and learn how to download the MobileServe App to volunteer and to record your service hours. 

Volunteer Opportunities

ACS Volunteers: We appreciate all of our ACS volunteers.   

  • Help Needed – Lunch duty opportunities are available at  MobileServe. Lunchtime is an easy way to volunteer and meet other parents.
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