Conway, SC – ACA's first flex day of the school year was a success last Friday!
 
The faculty took a deep dive into data to be able to support our students and meet them at their point of need. The faculty and staff also began the bonding journey to a healthier us. Take a look at some photos!
 
A special shout out to Mr. P (Sean Peistrup) and the Broadcasting Club. He was the only faculty member to attend both JV and Varsity Volleyball last Tuesday. Please check out the Broadcast Club at any of the upcoming home volleyball matches.
 
Another shoutout to Mr. P as he offered the Insurance Reduction Class to the faculty and staff on Friday. An additional shout out as he taught driver's education class on the ACA campus Saturday for our students. He had a full house for that class!
 
A shout out to Stephanie Haynes for hosting Parent U on campus for our ACA parents. Thank you to our guidance staff for their assistance. If you missed this one, don't worry because we have more exciting events on the horizon. Our next Parent University is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, starting at 5:30 p.m. These sessions are all about how you as a parent can help your teen succeed in high school. You can learn more about the program here.
 
Students & Parents: Mark down the date of September 18, 2025. Jostens representatives will be on the ACA campus that day to take orders for class rings as well as Caps & Gowns for our Class of 2026 seniors.
 
As you saw this week, food trucks are back at ACA and we are thankful to them for helping feed the Armada! Pigs, Fish, and Chicken has committed to two days per week and so has the Ohana Ice truck. No one can resist the delights these trucks provide! What other food trucks will get on our calendar? We'll have to wait and see.
 
Any students who are in a cheerful mood and up for some extra-curricular activities, Bucksport Firestarters Cheerleading is getting for its fall/winter season. The cheer teams are open to ages 4-18 and practice is held each Wednesday at the James Frazier Community Center in Bucksport, just outside Conway. No experience is necessary to participate, and late registrations are welcome. To get involved, contact Blair DeLorge or visit their Facebook page.
 
There is a great volunteer opportunity coming up next weekend, September 12-13, at the 2025 South Carolina Special Olympics Fall Games in Myrtle Beach. This multi-sport event will host competition for Bowling (Under 21), Bocce (Masters), Disc Golf, Golf, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.
 
Events will be held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center on Friday and at Doug Shaw Stadium as well as other sites on Saturday. Here is a look at the schedule for the two days.
 
Friday, September 12 – Myrtle Beach Convention Center

• Set up and Registration – 2-5:30 p.m.
• Opening Ceremonies (dinner will be served) – 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, September 13

• Volunteer Registration – 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Convention and Sports Center
  • Myrtle Beach Bowling Center
  • Surfside Bowling and Billiards
  • Burning Ridge Golf Club
• Golf – Burning Ridge Golf Club – 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Bowling – Myrtle Beach Bowling Center – 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Disc Golf – Splinter Disc Golf Course – 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Bocce – Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium – 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Flag Football – Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium – 10 a.m. - 2p.m.
• Soccer – Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium – 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Volleyball – John T. Rhodes Sports Center – 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Olympic Town – Convention Center – 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Volunteers will be grouped into two shifts. Shift 1 will be from 8 a.m. until noon while shift 2 will run from noon until 4 p.m. All ACA students and staff are encouraged to wear your sport jersey or an ACA polo shirt. No t-shirts and no jeans. For more information on becoming a Special Olympics volunteer contact Kelly Garrick.
 
Remember we hold school tours on Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. each week. Our next Flex Day is scheduled for Friday, September 19 and our next school board meeting is set for Monday, September 22, at 4:30 p.m. Our next Parent Forum for potential future students and parents is scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, at 5:30 p.m.
 
Remember, Mondays and Wednesdays are A Class days while Tuesdays and Thursdays are B Class days.
 
If you know of anyone who is a qualified substitute teacher, let us know. We are still in need of finding quality substitutes to fill in on days when our full-time faculty has to be away.
 
For Armada sports fans, our Athletic Director William Payne has put together a newsletter to help you stay up to date. Check out the Athletics Update and his newsletter HERE.
 
Until next week, Go Armada!

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.