Welcome
Welcome to the ACSS website! Aldergrove Community Secondary School is the second oldest high school in the Langley School District. In 2018, we celebrated our 60th anniversary and we’re very proud of our rich heritage and history and our unique and long-lasting ties to our First Nations community.
The Masked Dancer has come to ACSS! This week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, look out for a video of one of our costumed staff dancing. The rules are simple: we'll ask YOU which staff member is dancing each day, and if you're able to guess correctly you'll be entered to win one of three gift baskets (check the front foyer Monday morning!) Only your first guess each day will be counted though, so think carefully about who it may be! You might however get a few clues each day to help 🤫 Good luck and have fun guessing who's behind the mask starting TOMORROW!!
Make sure you check out today’s edition of the Aldergrove Star and the Langley Advance Times (yep, we’re in both papers because we have students who live outside of Aldergrove and wouldn’t see themselves in the paper otherwise!) for our grad spread! #acsstotems #wearetotems #grad2021
You made it, Totems! Mr Kilvert is jumping for joy that it’s Friday, it was grad gown hand out, and we’ve got two weeks left in this school year. You can do it! #acsstotems #wearetotems
We called for nominations and you responded! Here are your council members for the 2021-2022 school year. We will host elections for your incoming grade 10 StuCo rep(s) this week and will call for applications for our new grade 9 Totems in September. Congratulations to all our incoming StuCo members and a huge thank you to our outgoing members. Still lots of great StuCo stuff going on over the next 3 weeks, including this week's Trivia contest and a Masked Dancer contest coming up! Be sure to give @acss.stuco a follow on Instagram to stay up to date on all Totems StuCo stuff! #acsstotems #wearetotems
Welcome to our new Baby Totem (and Baby Saint ‘cause we’ll share her with our friends at @langleysecondary @langleysaints ). Mr. and Mrs. Mathai welcomed their daughter, Kathryn Leah Mathai, one day earlier than expected. #acsstotems #wearetotems
Did you know it’s National Donut Day? Who makes up these days?! No argument here; Totems staff loves them some donuts! Thanks to Gourmet Coffee and Donuts in Walnut Grove for the sweet staff treat this morning! #acsstotems #wearetotems #donutday202do I
Lots of painting has been happening around the school. Here’s a look at the weight room makeover. #acsstotems #wearetotems
It’s been very busy in Carpentry and everyone is thankful for warm weather to work outside on the shed building. Didn’t get a shed this year? They sell out amazingly fast (sometimes within hours) and this year was no different. Watch for our advertisement next year for your chance to own an ACSS Carpentry original! #acsstotems #wearetotems
Does your dog need a doghouse? Akeelah the malamute is enjoying her Youth Train in Trades Carpentry built doghouse. There are still a few dog houses left so grab yours before the end of the school year! Akeelah weighs about 90lbs and it’s the perfect size for her. #acsstotems #wearetotems #dogsofinstagram
Good morning! The ACSS Blood Club is running a raffle. Tickets can be purchased in the foyer for $1/ticket, 5 for $3 or 7 for $5. Some great prizes available including an amazon gift card and a gift card to eat at our local White Spot! (mmmm OOO burgers!) Get your tickets at lunch in the foyer. #acsstotems #wearetotems
Today staff tied 215 orange ribbons to the school fence in memory of the 215 children who’s lives were unnecessarily taken at the Kamloops Indian Residential School. 215 children taken from 430 parents, 860 grandparents, innumerable aunties, uncles, cousins, friends, and relatives. Immeasurable memories, legacies, and stories taken from just one school.
Reconciliation is the willingness to learn and to listen. We pledge to continually listen, hear, learn, and bear witness.
Langley School District #35 Langley School District #35
Hey Totems! Interested in being on Student Council for the 2021-2022 school year! The application packages are available in the library. Make sure you grab one if you're interested in being on the Student Council executive (President, VP, grade reps, GSA rep, ISP rep, BIPOC rep.) Being a part of StuCo is a great way to get involved and make changes in your school! #acsstotems #wearetotems #stuco
On Monday, May 31st, staff and students will be wearing orange in honour of the 215 children who were found buried on the grounds of the Kamloops Residential School.
We stand with the families of those who were lost, pay our respects, and endeavour to never forget the tragic circumstances that led us here.
We continue to work to acknowledge the truth of our stained history and how we as a community and a country can work to reconcile those wrongs. 🧡
#everychildmatters #orangeshirt
Apparently Dylan and Mr Wedan have matching haircuts now. I can’t tell the difference. Can you tell the difference?! #acsstotems #wearetotems
Provincial Assessments are coming up again for the final time this year! In the schedule, red text is for numeracy assessments and green text is for literacy assessments. For students needing to do catch-up exams, Ms. Clapton has sent you a personal invite via Teams.
Hey Grads! Gowns are here! But You MUST pay your Grad Fees ($50) and have no outstanding items on your account (uniform fees from last year, lost textbook fees, student fees, etc) before you can get them on the 11th from the various pickup locations around the school. We will have more information going out today from Mr. Palichuk about grad, so watch your email! #acsstotems #wearetotems #grad2021
Students in senior classes! Hybrid changeover day is coming up on Tuesday! Afternoon classes are now in person full time. For morning classes Group A is in person Monday and Thursday and Group B is in person Tuesday and Friday.
Happy short week, Totems! Tomorrow is house team colours day. Wear something from your house team colour and get points! Just a reminder: Jan/Feb/Mar is Blue Bears, Apr/May/Jun is Green Frogs, July/Aug/Sept is Yellow Owls, and Oct/Nov/Dec is Red Salmon. #acsstotems #wearetotems
It's twin day at school today! Here's some of our staff doubles. Props to Mr Kilvert and Ms Bezanson for their fraternal twinning attempt! We'll post more photos of twins as we find them! #acsstotems #wearetotems #stuco
Grads! Since yesterday when we posted (begged!) for you to get your write ups done, we've had 3 submitted. That brings us to 15/155. That's 10% of our grad class... and not yet meeting expectations! You've had 3 weeks to get this done! Don't miss out on the opportunity to thank your family and friends as you cross the stage. And you WILL cross the stage. We will have a grad update for you very soon (like in the next few days!) Stage Crossing Write-ups can be filled out here: https://forms.office.com/r/eK3JN4tUGX (Thank you Iunisi from Grad 2020 for being our promo for this!) #acsstotems #wearetotems #grad2021
The Masked Dancer has come to ACSS! This week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, look out for a video of one of our costumed staff dancing. The rules are simple: we'll ask YOU which staff member is dancing each day, and if you're able to guess correctly you'll be entered to win one of three gift baskets (check the front foyer Monday morning!) Only your first guess each day will be counted though, so think carefully about who it may be! You might however get a few clues each day to help 🤫 Good luck and have fun guessing who's behind the mask starting TOMORROW!!
Make sure you check out today’s edition of the Aldergrove Star and the Langley Advance Times (yep, we’re in both papers because we have students who live outside of Aldergrove and wouldn’t see themselves in the paper otherwise!) for our grad spread! #acsstotems #wearetotems #grad2021
You made it, Totems! Mr Kilvert is jumping for joy that it’s Friday, it was grad gown hand out, and we’ve got two weeks left in this school year. You can do it! #acsstotems #wearetotems
We called for nominations and you responded! Here are your council members for the 2021-2022 school year. We will host elections for your incoming grade 10 StuCo rep(s) this week and will call for applications for our new grade 9 Totems in September. Congratulations to all our incoming StuCo members and a huge thank you to our outgoing members. Still lots of great StuCo stuff going on over the next 3 weeks, including this week's Trivia contest and a Masked Dancer contest coming up! Be sure to give @acss.stuco a follow on Instagram to stay up to date on all Totems StuCo stuff! #acsstotems #wearetotems