The Lion's Roar

As we finish the first full week, many great things are happening. The few issues that we are having are because of tremendous growth (almost 12%) from last year and 60 new students. As we go through the good challenge of growth, please let us know if we can be of assistance in any area. I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night at the "Back to School Bash"

Upper School students will have an opportunity to recite this verse to our Chaplain, Greyson Smith, during the week of August 31 to earn points for their color team.

You may drop off your Master Supplies at the front office anytime. Please check in with Mrs. Kirby or Mrs. Stefanie so we can mark your child as complete.

If you have a need you’d like others to pray for, or a blessing or answered prayer you’d like to celebrate, we invite you to submit it. This is a great way for our community to support one another and rejoice together.

-Emily Rigdon - For God to give Emily age-appropriate language and social skills

-Cindy Hollings and Family - Health

-Katie Netherton

-Ava Lee

-Frank Sullivan (Pa) - Health

-Krystle Wigley- Needs a miracle. Mom of two of our preschoolers - Battling cancer

-Mr. Rick Davis- our friend at Hope Fellowship went home to be with his Lord and Savior

-Mr. Joseph Powell - Needs a miracle. Grandfather of one of our high schoolers. Battling pancreatic cancer

-Trinity Greenwood - K5 - will have oral surgery in September. Please pray for sweet Trinity.

-Kim Witt

Click the picture to see our 2026-2027 color team assignments.

Our students can earn points for their color teams throughout the year by attending games, participating in Pep Rallies, reciting the monthly Bible verse, having the highest average in their class at the end of the school year, and many other ways.

We are less that a week away from our annual fall retreat that will take place on August 19 -21, 2026. We will travel to Look Up Lodge which is located on Highway 11 near Marietta. This will be a time of uplifting praise and worship through singing, small groups, and large group talks. There will also be lots of fun and fellowship.

We plan to leave ACS shortly after the start of school on Wednesday, August 19. Students need to arrive at the usual time of 9:00. We will arrive at Look Up Lodge in time to settle in our bunks and have lunch together. We will return to ACS on Friday, August 21, between 2:00 and 2:30 pm at the front office building.

All meals, activities, and lodging are included. Cabins have bunks with mattresses, but you will need to bring bedding or a sleeping bag.

Students are NOT permitted to bring cell phones to retreat. This is a time for all of us to “unplug” and get to know each other. In the case of an emergency, you may call Mr. Hicks at 864-540-8591 or you may call the school at 864-224-7309. The office staff will get the message to Mr. Hicks immediately.

Clothing for the Retreat - All clothing should follow school dress code with no tank tops, camisoles, or bike shorts. (Bike shorts can be worn if they are under another garment approved but not alone.) All items worn will be subject to school approval and may be asked to not be worn if deemed not modest enough. All students will need closed toed shoes.

Dietary Restrictions - If your child has any special dietary needs, please send an email to foodservice@lookuplodge.com . Let them know that your child is with Anderson Christian School and will be staying from August 19 - 21. They will work with you to make sure that your child’s needs are met.

MEDICATIONS - If your student needs to take any regularly dosed medication(s) during retreat, please complete the form included in this email. Please list and include any over the counter medications that your student takes daily. Please fill out the form and return it to the front office with the medications on Wednesday morning (August 19). All medications and forms must be in a Zip-loc bag.

Note: We will have chapel the first school day of each week. So, if Monday is a holiday, we will have chapel on Tuesday. This means that the first day of school, because it is the first school day of that week, will also be a chapel day.

On Monday and Tuesday of this week, the seniors went on the senior retreat. It was a time of fun, fellowship, and preparation for their senior year. On this trip, the Senior class wrote a mission statement: “As the Senior Class of Anderson Christian School, we will commit to use our influence to confidently encourage others, to be present and inclusive, and to leave ACS better and more spirited than it was.” A big thank you to Josh Brown for the use of his conference room!

We are looking for parents who would like to volunteer and help coach our Anderson Christian School Archery program!

To assist with practices and tournaments, volunteers must complete a NASP Basic Archery Instructor (BAI) Certification. This one-day training equips you with the knowledge and certification needed to safely coach and support our student-athletes.

Upcoming BAI Training Dates:
August 22 – Thornwell Charter School
September 5 – St. James High School
September 19 – East Point Academy (Middle Campus)
October 17 – Walhalla High School
November 7 – Greenville Technical Charter High School
December 5 – South Aiken Baptist Christian School

If you enjoy working with students and would like to invest in our archery program, we would love to have you join our coaching team! No previous coaching experience is required—just a willingness to learn and encourage our athletes.

If you're interested or would like more information about registering for a BAI certification, please contact Coach Medina or Lisa Hill.

Thank you for supporting ACS Athletics and helping us provide a Christ-centered experience for our student-athletes.

GoFan tickets are available for home games. Please make sure you are purchasing the correct ticket for a sporting event and show your ticket on your phone at the gate.

https://gofan.co/school/SC71181

Please consider signing up to help work the gate and/or the concession stand for our Volleyball games. Students will receive points for their color teams if their parents volunteer. Sign up below!

Mark your calendars and get ready for an evening filled with friendly competition, games, and fun for the whole family!

When: Saturday, August 15th | 6:00–8:00 PM
Where: Anderson Christian School Gym
What: Team competitions, carnival games, and family fun!

We’ll begin the evening in the ACS Gym with team game competitions that will include students and their families. After the team competitions, we’ll head into our Carnival Games, hosted by our teachers!

Each grade will have a teacher-hosted game station. Students who visit and participate at all stations will earn 5 points for their team, so be sure to visit them all!

We’re looking forward to an evening of laughter, friendly competition, and fellowship as we celebrate the start of another great year at ACS.

Save the date—we can’t wait to see everyone there!

If you are interested in giving your student a Birthday Shout-Out on our digital sign, let Mrs. Kirby know (candacekirby@andersonchristian.net). The shout-out will run for the entire month and can be personalized. Shout-Outs will be $25.

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