ACHS Wildcat Weekly
Parent Newsletter - 11/16/26
All District Band
1st Chair All District Band: Heather Schroeder & Henry Gonzalez
All District Band Members: Sasha Speck, Alexis Dangsai, Heather Schroeder, Adeline Curry, Lexi Wall, & Henry Gonzalez
THE PGWB took 12 students to tryout for District Band on Saturday! Out of the 12, ACHS placed 6 members in the All District Band, including 2 first chair performers!
All District Band Members
Heather Schroeder - 1st Chair
Henry Gonzalez - 1st Chair
Sasha Speck
Alexis Dangsai
Adeline Curry
Lexi Wall
2nd Annual ACISD Food for Families Food Drive
We have extended the can food drive!!! The final day will now be on Tuesday, 11/17/26! There is still time to donate!
We will be sending out a link to sign up or sign someone up to receive food for those in need! Please look on Facebook and ParentSquare!
Help us support our community by donating! #TogetherWeRise
Thanksgiving Break - Next Week!
ACISD will go on break next week, Monday - Friday, for Thanksgiving! Enjoy this time of fellowship with your families!
AC JH/HS Bell Schedules
Wildcats in Action
We are on the home stretch to Thanksgiving Break! This week was a bit of a slow week in terms of extracurricular activities.
Our boys and girls athletic programs have transitioned into basketball season! The girls kicked off the year with games, while the boys began practicing for the season!
Our Junior High girls took on Electra on Monday night and kicked off the year in a dominant fashion with both the 7th and 8th grade teams winning big! Our JV and Varsity had two games this week, one on Monday and one on Thursday. The JV and Varsity both split the pair of games, defeating Alvord on Monday and falling to a tough Holiday team on Thursday. The girls will be back in action this week along with the boys program!
JH One Act Play put on their public performance this past week in preparation for their competition this week!
The High School Band has transitioned into concert and sightreading season. Keep and eye out for our holiday public performance!
Wildcat Rising: Together We Rise
Wildcat Rising: Together We Rise
As we approach Thanksgiving break, I want to take a moment to reflect on the many things we have to be thankful for at Archer City Junior High/High School. We are blessed with incredible students, dedicated teachers and staff, supportive families, and a community that takes tremendous pride in being Wildcats.
Throughout this school year, we have celebrated successes, faced challenges, and continued working toward our goal of making Archer City one of the premier school districts in Texas. While there is certainly a lot to be proud of, being thankful for where we are doesn't mean we stop working toward where we want to be.
One area where we continue to see opportunities for growth is in our students' ability to stay focused academically, complete assignments on time, and take ownership of their learning. We have some incredibly capable students who, at times, allow missing assignments, incomplete work, or a lack of urgency to stand in the way of their academic success. Our expectation is not perfection, but it is effort, accountability, and a commitment to finishing what we start.
As a campus, we are continuing to look for ways to provide additional support while also reinforcing the importance of personal responsibility. We want every student to understand that completing assignments and meeting deadlines are not simply school requirements—they are life skills that will follow them into college, careers, and adulthood.
As we head into this season of Thanksgiving, I encourage our students to take pride in their accomplishments, recognize the opportunities they have been given, and recommit themselves to making the most of those opportunities. We have so much to be thankful for, but we also have so much more to accomplish. Let's continue holding high expectations, supporting one another, and finding ways to win each day.
Wildcat Rising: Together We Rise!
Highlights from the Week
Check out this week's W.I.N. Broadcast
Notes and Reminders Moving Forward
ACHS ASVAB Testing - November 19th
All juniors will take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) on Thurs., Nov. 19 during the school day. Any seniors who wish to retake the ASVAB may sign up by emailing Mrs. Graham (lgraham@archercityisd.net) by Fri., Nov. 6.
The ASVAB is an aptitude test that identifies skill strengths. The results are used to guide career exploration.
SparkEd Future Educators Conference - Jan. 27, 2027
Region 9 is hosting the 3rd Annual SparkEd Future Educator Conference on Wed., January 27, 2027 from 9 am to 2 pm. This is an engaging day designed for high school juniors and seniors who hope to pursue a career in education.
The SparkEd Future Educators Conference will feature:
- Inspirational keynote speaker, Hal Bowman, who will share insights into "Teaching Like a Rock Star"
- Breakout sessions to offer students first hand perspectives from current educators in a variety of fields
- Scholarship opportunities for 12th grade students to support their journey toward becoming educators
- Lunch will be provided to all attendees
Any junior or senior student who wants to attend the SparkEd Conference must complete the Google form linked HERE to sign up. Deadline to complete the form is Fri., Nov. 13.
Notes on School Attendance - 26-27 School Year
Important - Please Read!
This Week's Events
11/16/26 - 11/20/26
Monday
UIL Congress District Meet
Location: Region 9 ESC, Wichita Falls, TX
Time: During the School Day
JH Girls Basketball vs. Seymour @ Away
Location: Seymour HS
Time: Games start @ 5:00 PM
JH Boys Basketball vs. Seymour @ Home
Location: Archer City HS Gym
Time: Games start @ 5:00 PM
Tuesday
HS Girls Basketball vs. Perrin Whitt @ Away
Location: Perrin Whitt HS
JV: 5:00
V: 6:30
HS Boys Basketball vs. Jacksboro @ Home
Location: ACHS Gym
JV: 5:00
V: 6:30
Wednesday
JH OAP Competition
Location: Seymour HS
Time: Show is @ 10 AM
Thursday
ASVAB Testing for Junior Class
Location: ACHS
Time: During School
HS Girls JV Basketball @ Holiday JV Tournament
Location: Holiday ISD
Time: TBA
JH Boys Basketball @ Munday Tournament
Location: Munday ISD
Time: TBA
Friday
HS Girls Basketball vs. Munday @ Away
Location: Munday HS
JV: 4:00
V: 6:00
HS Boys Basketball vs. Munday @ Away
Location: Munday HS
JV: 5:00
V: 7:30
Saturday
HS Girls JV Basketball @ Holiday JV Tournament
Location: Holiday ISD
Time: TBA
JH Boys Basketball @ Munday Tournament
Location: Munday ISD
Time: TBA
Archer City JH/HS
Archer City High School
Principal: Mr. Luke NicholsWebsite: https://www.archercityisd.net/
Location: 600 S. Ash St. Archer City, TX 76351
Phone: (940) 574-4713
Facebook: facebook.com/archercityisd/
