It was great to host the 2024 State Wrestling Meet at Thompson High School! Dozens of schools participated along with hundreds of athletes.
Due to the continued effects of severe winter weather, all ACS schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. There will be no after-school activities, either. We urge students, parents, and employees to monitor our live feed, websites, and social platforms for any updated information.
ACS - The Alabaster City Schools (ACS) 2023 - 2024 Teachers of the Year were formally announced in early January during a surprise visit from the superintendent. Teachers were greeted with a bouquet of flowers to congratulate them on the big achievement.
At the Elementary level, Bonnie Maddox, Melissa Smith, and Terri McGaughy all earned the honor of Teacher of the Year. Maddox is a 3rd grade teacher at Creek View with 10 years of teaching experience. Smith is a Special Education Teacher at Meadow View with 22 years of experience. McGaughy is a 5th grade teacher at Thompson Intermediate with 27 years of experience.
Lakesha Fleming and Doug Norris took home the honors at the Secondary level. Fleming is a 6th grade English Language Arts teacher at Thompson Middle School with 23 years of teaching experience. Norris, who retired December 2023, taught Geometry and Honors Geometry at Thompson High School. Collectively, he had 37 years of experience in education.
During the January 2024 ACS Board of Education meeting Bonnie Maddox was awarded the ACS Elementary Teacher of the Year. Doug Norris received the honor for the Secondary level.
All Teachers of the Year receive $100 for classroom supplies. District winners receive an additional $500 to put toward their classrooms.
*Not pictured: Doug Norris
The Thompson Middle School NJHS along with Girls Rock Stem brought in nearly $1,000 of toys for the Toys For Tots drive! The Marines came by Thompson Middle School to pick them up!
Embarking on an educational adventure, students from the Elevate Champions Academy explore the living history of American Village for a captivating field trip. Immersed in historical reenactments and interactive exhibits, students traversed through pivotal moments in American history, gaining a profound understanding of the nation's roots.
THS Band and Orchestra Students had another fantastic showing in the Alabama All-State Jazz Band and Alabama All-State Orchestra Auditions this year! In auditions that included participants throughout the entirety of the state of Alabama, we had 6 students make the All-State Jazz Band and 8 students make the All-State Orchestra! This is an incredible accomplishment for these students, and we are so proud!!
Proud to have our own Board of Education Vice-President Mr. Derek Henderson representing Alabaster City Schools at the Alabama Association of School Boards Annual Conference!
Mr. Henderson serves as the District 5 Director on the AASB Board of Directors.
Thank you for your outstanding service!
Alabaster City Schools (ACS) was well-represented at the 2023 Southeast ACT Conference as members of the Curriculum & Instruction Department delivered a presentation on how to foster an "ACT culture" in a school system. ACS employees Kristen Westwood, Jill Thomas, Megan Blackmon, and Amanda Wilbanks presented "Multi-Perspectives on Creating a Prevalent ACT Culture: From the District to the Student" before an audience comprised of educators from Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Representatives from ACT were in attendance, as well.
Congrats to Julie Johnson (TIS) and Laura Wren (CVES) for being named the December ACS “Standing O” Winners for their hard work and dedication to their jobs!
This award program is sponsored by America’s First Federal Credit Union.
School Supply Drive happening tomorrow afternoon from 4-6pm!
From Alabaster PD 11/07/2023
**UPDATE: Traffic is being detoured through Warrior Pkwy (THS).
Emergency crews are on scene of a wreck on Kent Dairy Rd near Thompson Intermediate School. The roadway is shut down at this time. Please use caution or choose another route if able. We will update when the roadway is open.
A huge thanks to the Alabaster Citizens Academy for joining us on a tour of Thompson High School this week! #AlabasterCitySchools
