Dear ACHS Families,
We are reaching out to ask for your partnership as we work together to address a growing concern in our school and community: an increase in incidents involving student vaping on school grounds.
Our primary goal is to ensure a safe, healthy learning environment for all students. As part of this effort, our building is equipped with vape detection systems. Despite these measures, we continue to experience vaping-related incidents, and we need your support in helping students make safe and healthy choices.
Please take a moment to speak with your student about the risks and consequences of vaping — especially the dangers associated with THC and other substances that are sometimes found in vape devices. Many students are unaware of the health impacts or the serious consequences that can result from bringing these items to school.
As outlined in the ACHS Code of Conduct:
Vaping or possessing vape devices on school grounds will result in school-based disciplinary actions.
THC vapes are treated as drug-related offenses and carry more serious consequences, including the possibility of alternative school placement or expulsion for repeated violations.
We ask that you be aware of what your student has in their possession and talk with them about the importance of making responsible decisions. Your involvement makes a significant difference, and together, we can reinforce a strong message about health, safety, and accountability.
Additional ways to support your student’s success:
Encourage daily, on-time attendance
Remind them to get to class promptly and prepared
Help ensure they arrive in full uniform
Reinforce the importance of a respectful, distraction-free environment
Please remind students that phones must be stored in the classroom phone boxes during class. Headphones, earbuds, and communication devices like smartwatches should not be visible during instruction periods.
We appreciate your continued support in reinforcing these expectations at home.
After-School Activity Bus
We now offer an activity bus on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays to support student involvement in tutoring, clubs, and athletics. Please review the hub stop locations, as they differ from regular bus routes.
Please use this link and complete the transportation survey in support of providing convenient hub stop locations. Additionally, there have been some slight changes to the previously shared hub stop locations, as shown below.
5:15p.m. Activity Bus Arrives at West Campus (ACHS)
5:30p.m. Activity Bus Departs ACHS
Stop 1 5:48p.m. Fox Run Shopping Center, Bear, DE 19701 (Salad Works)
Stop 2 5:56p.m. Food Lion, 1607 Pulaski Hwy, Bear, DE 19701
Stop 3 6:12p.m. Marrows Road and Old Newark Road, Brookside, DE 19713
Stop 4 6:34p.m. Centerville Road and Maryland Avenue, DE 19808
Stop 5 6:41p.m. BJ’s Wholesale, 2131 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington 19805
Stop 6 6:45p.m. Kirkwood Plaza, Wilmington, DE 19808 (Petco)
Chromebooks and Tech Fee
Most students have received their Chromebooks. In order to receive a device, the $25 technology fee must be paid. If you haven’t done so yet, please use the payment link provided by the school.
Reminder: Students must use school-issued devices during the day. Personal laptops or tablets are not permitted.
Important Upcoming ACHS Events
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony – Monday, September 8 at 3:00 p.m.
Join us as we officially open our new turf soccer field and track. If you haven’t seen it yet, we encourage you to stop by.Open House – Wednesday, September 10
Come meet your student’s teachers and learn more about their school day.Senior Parent Night begins at 5:30 p.m.
Open House for all grades (9–12) runs from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
*Please note this is not a time for individual conferences. If you wish to discuss specific concerns, please schedule a meeting with your student’s teachers.
Dates to Calendar:
September 8 – Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony (3:00 p.m.)
September 10 – Open House (Senior Night 5:30 p.m., All Grades 6:00–7:30 p.m.)
September 12 – Cross Country at White Clay Creek Classic (2:00 p.m.)
September 12 – Boys Soccer vs. Delmarva Christian (4:00 p.m.)
September 14 – Hispanic Heritage Parade (12:00 p.m. at 1200 W 4th St, Wilmington)
September 15 – STAR Testing begins (ELA and Math classes)
September 15 – Hispanic Heritage Month begins
September 19 – Teacher Professional Development Day (No School for Students)
This week’s games and meets:
Boys Soccer 9/8 3:30 p.m. Newark HS @ ASPIRA HS
Girls Volleyball 9/8 4:30 p.m. Odyssey Charter @ Grail Sports Complex
Girls Volleyball 9/11 5:00 p.m. Red Lion CA @ Red Lion CA
Cross Country 9/12 2:00 p.m. White Clay Classic @ White Clay Creek State Park
Boys Soccer 9/12 4:00 p.m. Delmarva @ Christian Sandhill Fields
Come out and show your ASPIRA pride!
We are grateful for your continued partnership and excited about the year ahead. Let’s keep working together to make it a great one. If you have any questions or need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your student’s teachers, counselor, or the front office.
