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.
Friday! Last day before the weekend. Wear your house colours tomorrow and help earn points for your house team!
Dig into your closets and make old new again! Tomorrow is Throwback Thursday. Pick your favourite decade and wear an outfit to showcase it!
Starting Thursday (Tomorrow) students will be sorted into four houses that represent four of the animals on our Totem Pole. The houses are: Blue Bears Jan, Feb, Mar; Green Frogs Apr, May, Jun; Yellow Owls July, Aug, Sept; Red Salmon Oct, Nov, Dec. Tomorrow, get your colour sticker at the entrance doors and earn points at lunch time in our Easter Egg scavenger hunt! Friday, wear your team colours for extra points. The winning team gets the trophy at the end of the year and a team prize!
Break out the sunglasses! Next up for spirit week is Tropical Wednesday! It may not be summer weather but don’t let that stop you from dressing like a tourist for the day!
Are you a Grade 10,11, or 12 student? Provincial Assessment week is coming up and you may have an assessment to write. Grade 10s will write with their class and Grade 11s and 12s will receive an invite (if needed) from Ms. Clapton! Classes in Red will be writing literacy exams and Green will be writing Numeracy.
Bring your spring time spirit to ACSS this week for our next spirit week starting tomorrow!
Foods 9 Cupcake Challenge happened in today in Ms. Mejia’s class. Everyone wins when cupcakes are involved!
Any Grade 11s and 12s interested in joining the ACSS Blood Club there will be a meeting in the courtyard after school Thursday April 1. There will be a scavenger hunt and prize for the winner!
GSA will be selling Easter candy bags in the foyer tomorrow and Wednesday during junior and senior lunches!
Note to all senior students. Due to Good Friday on April 2, this Wednesday will not be remote. It will follow a Friday schedule.
Spring has sprung and it's time to dig out the yard tools. Our @ita_youth Trades Carpentry sheds ALWAYS sell out. Don't miss your chance to own one of the ACSS Sheds! Pricing is listed in the ad, please contact Mr. Gaumont at the school for more info! #acsstotems #wearetotems
Did you know tomorrow is early dismissal day? Students are out at 1:40pm and teachers will be conducting parent-teacher interviews via Teams or phone call. #acsstotems #wearetotems #parentteacherinterview
For the last few days, Mr Mathai’s English 10 class has been researching capital punishment & preparing their debate platforms. Today, they put their debate skills to test in the library in front of judges MacDonald & Caines. Well done everyone! Some strong arguments were heard. #acsstotems #wearetotems
The foyer Totem Pole depicts three images: children as the foundation, the bear holding the salmon as depicted on our original Totem Pole, and the Thunderbird with wings folded at the top. The history & process of Drew’s carving is detailed in the wall showcase. 2/2 #acsstotems #wearetotems
It’s Thursday & we’re committed to posting something about our history every week. In our front foyer you’ll find a Totem Pole carved by Drew Atkins, Kwantlen First Nation. Drew learned his craft under the guidance of Squamish Nation carver Rick Harry (Xwalacktun) /1
Will and Emma have started the upgrade of the big gym! The upper soundproofing boards, installed during the 1990s renovation, are being upgraded and our second half of the mural will be added later this year. #acsstotems #wearetotems
Did you know we have many Totems Twins? If you're a twin, Yearbook wants you! Come to the library (with your twin) before spring break to get your photo taken for a page spread. #acsstotems #wearetotems
We're committed to sharing our history with future generations of students so the connection to our past is not lost. Watch for future #throwbackthursday & #fallbackfriday posts as we celebrate what it means to be #acsstotems. Our new murals will be posted in the coming months!
We are honoured to be permitted to use the name The Totems and recognize this gift that was bestowed upon our school by the Matsqui, Kwantlen, Katzie, and Semiahmoo First Nations. These photos were from our 2018 Recommitment and Rededication ceremony.
With the guidance and patience of Matsqui, Kwantlen, Katzie, and Semiahmoo First Nations, we were led on a journey of discovery. We were linked to LouAnn Neel and her family's history in the Aldergrove area which led to the carving our our Totem Pole. This photo was taken in 2018
Friday! Last day before the weekend. Wear your house colours tomorrow and help earn points for your house team!
Dig into your closets and make old new again! Tomorrow is Throwback Thursday. Pick your favourite decade and wear an outfit to showcase it!
Starting Thursday (Tomorrow) students will be sorted into four houses that represent four of the animals on our Totem Pole. The houses are: Blue Bears Jan, Feb, Mar; Green Frogs Apr, May, Jun; Yellow Owls July, Aug, Sept; Red Salmon Oct, Nov, Dec. Tomorrow, get your colour sticker at the entrance doors and earn points at lunch time in our Easter Egg scavenger hunt! Friday, wear your team colours for extra points. The winning team gets the trophy at the end of the year and a team prize!
Break out the sunglasses! Next up for spirit week is Tropical Wednesday! It may not be summer weather but don’t let that stop you from dressing like a tourist for the day!