Conway, SC - Atlantic Collegiate Academy was honored to welcome Md. Barbara Blain, Mayor of Conway, to campus last week. During her visit, Mayor Blain toured the school, met with students and staff and saw first hand the innovated learning and strong community that define ACA.

We are grateful for Mayor Blain's continued support of education and our local schools.

Upcoming Schedule

Next week is our final week of classes before the winter break. The last day of in-person instruction will be on Thursday, December 18. We will have a Flex day on Friday, December 19, before starting our break. Students will return to campus for the start of the spring semester on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Registration and enrollment for the 2026-27 school year will also begin in January and run through the end of the month.

Transition to South Carolina Public Charter School District

We are pleased to share important news regarding the future of our school. The South Carolina Public Charter School District (SC PCSD) has officially approved our request to transfer from the Limestone Charter Association. This transition became necessary due to Limestone University closing after more than 180 years of service.
 
This decision comes after thoughtful consideration and collaboration, and we are confident this transition will support our long-term stability and continued growth. The SC PCSD has a strong record of providing guidance, resources, and accountability to charter schools across the state, and we look forward to the opportunities this partnership will bring for our students, staff, and families.
 
For more information on the South Carolina Public Charter School District, visit their website at https://sccharter.org/ .
 
Please know this approval does not change your child's daily school experience. Our mission, values, and commitment to academic excellence remain unchanged. What will change is the level of support and oversight we receive, which we believe will strengthen our school community moving forward.
 
We will continue to keep you informed throughout the transition process. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our school office. Thank you for your continued trust and support.

South Carolina Report Cards

For the second straight year, Atlantic Collegiate Academy received an overall grade of Excellent on its 2024-25 report card from the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee.

ACA posted a 98.2 percent on-time graduation rate in addition to 74.5 percent of graduated who were rated as career or college ready. The complete school report card for 2024-25 is linked at the top of this newsletter.

Christmas Spirit Week

For the last week before our winter break, we will enjoy spirit week on campus, with each day having a different theme.

• Monday - Ugly Holiday Sweater Day
• Tuesday - Snow Is Out, Toes Out - Wear your festive socks, or leave those toes out to brace for the cold
• Wednesday - Candy Cane Day - Wear red & white stripes to look like a candy cane
• Thursday - Holiday Pajamas - Cozy up in your favorite holiday PJs

Beta Club Toy Drive

The ACA Beta Club's Toy Donation Drive for McLeod Children's Hospital from ends on Monday, December 15. Students are encouraged to donate new small toys (like card games, dolls, puzzles, or books) or larger toys (such as board games, stuffed animals, LEGO sets, or craft kits).

If you haven't already done so, please help us spread joy and support families at McLeod this holiday season! Thank you for making a difference in our community.

Armada Olympics

ACA will be running our Second Annual Armada Olympics on January 5th and 6th. This two-day event will have classes competing against each other in 14 different events. Each event will earn points for that class and the class with the most total points will win the grand championship. Last year, the Class of 2028 won with the Class of 2027 not far behind. If you are not participating in Armada Olympics, you will be in class.

Food Trucks

Big Daddy's Grill and Chill will be stationed in front of ACA every day next week for breakfast and on Monday for lunch. In addition, Chick-Fil-A will be on hand for lunch on Tuesday along with Bean Dreaming. Pigs, Fish & Chicken will be at the school for lunch on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 

About Atlantic Collegiate Academy: Atlantic Collegiate Academy (ACA), located in Conway, S.C., serves high school students in a safe, small and family-centered setting. Our students seek the opportunity and challenge of rigorous curriculum, high academic standards and elite athletics while also earning up to two years of college credit. ACA serves students in grades 9-12 using an honors curriculum in 9th and 10 grades with a dual enrollment curriculum in 11th and 12th grades.

Learn more about ACA by visiting our website at AtlanticCollegiate.Academy and by following us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and X.