ACHS Wildcat Weekly

ACHS will be hosting our 2nd Annual Food for Families Food Drive beginning Monday, 11/2/26, and concluding next Friday, 11/13/26! Please the flyer above for more details!

Help us support our community by donating! #TogetherWeRise

It's the Area Round of the Playoffs, so you know what that means! We will have a student fan bus available for all current AC JH/HS students who would like to travel to Clyde to cheer on the Lady Cats!

Details:

Tuesday, 11/3/26

Bus Loading Window: 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Bus Leaving for Clyde: 4:15 PM

ACHS Booster Club will be providing pizza following the game for students riding the bus!

If your student chooses to ride the bus, please make sure that you are in communication with them so that they can be picked up promptly when they return to campus. Our drivers will be volunteering for this trip!

The Texas Mobile Stem Lab is parked in front of the school! If you are interested in visiting this STEM Lab with your student, ACISD will be hosting a Free Parent/Student Night on Tuesday Evening! Check out the information above!

It was another great week at ACHS! I can't believe that we are already in November!

Our Girls Cross Country Team kicked off the week with an appearance at the 2A Regional Cross Country Meet! Runners, Emory Kincaid, Kamdyn Marin, Emry Veitenheimer, Jaleny Miranda, and Lana Coffman, represented Archer City XC at the Regional Meet for the first time in over 30 years! The team finished 20th overall and paved the way for future success in the program! A big shout out to the girls and Coach Kent Kyle for reestablishing our XC program!

Our High School Boys Football program took on the Haskell Indians this week in the 2nd to last games of the season. Only the Junior High and the Varsity were in action this week. Both teams fell to the Indians. The JH boys showed grit and toughness in their effort on Thursday! The boys will close out the season against Electra this coming week!

Our High School Volleyball program started their march in the UIL 2A Division 2 State Playoffs this week after an exciting warm-up game against Nocona on Monday Night! The girls took Nocona to 3 sets and lost 15-17 in the final set in their warm-up against State ranked Nocona! The Lady Cats ended the week with a decisive Bi-District Championship victory over Munday on Saturday!

Our JH and HS girls program are making their shift to basketball season! Athletes that have completed their volleyball seasons are practicing after school for what hopes to be a great basketball season!

JH One Act Play will be busy this week putting on their final touches to their upcoming performance of "The AI Play." Stay tuned for information on a public performance prior to competition!

One of the things I have learned over the years is that success is rarely determined by one big moment, but rather by the small details we choose to focus on every single day. Whether in the classroom, on the athletic field, on the stage or in life, the difference between being average and being great often comes down to how well we take care of the little things.

Showing up prepared, paying attention to details, maintaining a positive attitude, and giving our best effort may not always seem like major accomplishments, but over time, those habits separate those who simply participate from those who find ways to win. It is also important to recognize that things will not always go our way. There will be difficult days, disappointing outcomes, and circumstances beyond our control. When those moments come, successful people learn to shift their focus away from what is going wrong and toward what they can do to make things better.

Instead of dwelling on setbacks, placing blame, or allowing negativity to take over, we must ask ourselves, "What can I control, what can I improve, and what can I do differently tomorrow?" That simple shift in mindset can make all the difference. As we continue through the school year, I want to challenge our Wildcats to take ownership of the details, stay focused on the things within their control, and understand that progress is built through consistent effort over time.

We may not win every moment, but we can make the decision to approach every moment with a winning mindset. When we each commit to doing the little things right, supporting one another through challenges, and getting a little better every day, we build a culture of excellence that extends far beyond our campus. Focus on the details. Control what you can control. Find a way to win the day.

Wildcat Rising: Together We Rise!

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.

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.

Monday

JH OAP Rehearsals

After School

Tuesday

HS Volleyball Playoff Rally & Send-Off

Location: ACHS Foyer/Send off to follow

Time: 12:45 PM

HS Volleyball vs. Christoval - Area Playoff Game

Location: Clyde HS, Clyde, TX

V: 6:30 PM

Wednesday

Thursday

JH/JV Football vs. Electra @ Away

Location: Electra ISD, Electra, TX

JH: 5:00 PM

JV: 6:30 PM (Potential)

HS Volleyball vs. Potential Regional Semi-Final Playoff Game

Location: TBA

V: TBA

Friday

HS Pep Rally

Location: ACHS Gym

Time: 12:45 PM

FFA LDE Contest

Location: City View HS, City View, TX

Time: During the School Day

Varsity Football vs. Electra @ Home

Location: Wildcat Stadium, Archer City, TX

V: 7:00

Saturday

HS Volleyball vs. Potential Regional Semi-Final Playoff Game

Location: TBA

V: TBA

Archer City High School

Website: https://www.archercityisd.net/
Location: 600 S. Ash St. Archer City, TX 76351
Phone: (940) 574-4713
Facebook: facebook.com/archercityisd/