The Alliance Middle School Builders Club donated a “Buddy Bench” to Alliance Elementary School in honor of Michelle Balderson’s retirement!
Mrs. Balderson served for many years as the principal of AES before becoming the district’s Director of Elementary Education. Now, her legacy of kindness and connection will live on through “Balderson’s Buddy Bench.”
A Buddy Bench is a special space where students can sit when they’re feeling lonely or looking for a friend. It’s a quiet signal to peers and staff that they’re hoping for someone to talk to. It's a meaningful reminder that no one is ever truly alone.
AES has had Buddy Benches on its playground for years, and this new addition will bring that same spirit of compassion inside the building.
What a sweet and kind tribute to Mrs. Balderson and her 33 years with Alliance City Schools. Way to go, Builders Club! ❤️✈🩵 #RepthatA
The Free Summer Meals Program 🍔 will run June 3 - July 31! It's available to any child from age 1-18. Menus can be found on the building websites or on the ACS app starting next week.
Please note: Meals will not be served Thursday, June 19 or Friday, July 4. #RepthatA
Jackie Trainer, a 6th grader at Alliance Middle School, recently took part in the 2025 Ohio Regional Braille Challenge where she took 1st place in her division! 🥇 Way to go, Jackie! We're so proud of you! ✈ #RepthatA
Check out the info below for boys and girls youth soccer camps! ⚽✈
To sign up for the boys youth camp, click here: https://tinyurl.com/bdhsy3br
Registration for the girls soccer academy will take place the first day.
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📆 No school on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day! #RepthatA
There's only 1 more week of school, Aviators! ✈ We're gonna miss these smiling faces 😄 #RepthatA
Alliance Middle School celebrated the Top 10% of each grade at a banquet last week! The students and their families were served a nice meal by AMS staff members and heard an inspiring message from Dr. Beth Canfield-Simbro, president of the Alliance Board of Education.
Congratulations to all the students recognized for their academic achievements! ✈ #RepthatA
Cheryl Jackson's students at Alliance Middle School watched caterpillars become chrysalises, and then turn into butterflies! The students were excited to release them and watch as they flew away. 🦋 #RepthatA
🎶 Encore, please! For the 5th year in a row, Alliance City Schools has been named a Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation! 🎼
This national recognition celebrates our commitment to music education here at ACS. It wouldn’t be possible without the passion, talent and heart of our amazing Aviator music staff. From orchestra, band and choir at the secondary level to fun music performances at the elementary schools, they go above and beyond to inspire students every single day. 👏
We’re proud to hit the right notes — year after year! 🎵
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✈ Aviator leaders in action! ✈
The Superintendent Leadership Group met for the final time this school year and wrapped things up with a fun real-world scenario!
Students in grades 7–12 took on the role of interviewers, while our 4th–6th grade students stepped into the hot seat as interviewees during mock interviews. Before the mock interviews, the younger students rotated through breakout groups to learn how to bring their best selves to the table. They learned about posture and confidence to answering tricky questions like a pro!
After the interviews, older students offered helpful feedback, sharing what went well and how to improve for future interviews. This experience is more than just a fun simulation, it’s a powerful way to build leadership, communication and professionalism that will benefit these students for years to come. #RepthatA
Alliance Middle School hosted its very first Career Fair on Wednesday — and it was all led by our 8th grade Career Connections class! 💼
Students researched careers they’re passionate about and created trifold displays to share their findings. Families attended, learned about a variety of careers and gave feedback to the students. What a great way to connect learning with real-world goals! Way to go, AMS! ✈ #RepthatA
Alliance Middle School recorded an all-school Lip Dub last week! 🎤 Under the direction of Dave Hammers, all students and staff joined together to create a really cool music video, called a Lip Dub, that will be shared soon for all to enjoy.
We can't wait to see the final project! Until then, check out some behind the scene pics. 📷 #RepthatA
Congratulations to the AMS Boys Track & Field Team for winning the 2025 EBC Championship! Way to go, Aviators! 👏✈ #RepthatA
✈ It’s Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! ✈
This amazing Aviator Team keeps our schools flying high every single day, and we couldn’t be more grateful!
From the classroom to the front office, the cafeteria to the custodial crew, and everyone in between, you’re the heart of everything we do.
Thanks for helping our students soar! ❤️🩵
✉️ Don't forget to send a kind message this week to ACS staff members by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/oR4WB95NfLWGXwc47
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📅 There will be no school on Tuesday, May 6 for a teacher day! #RepthatA
The final #LikeAGirl event of the year will be held on Tuesday, May 20 at 6 pm! ✈🩷
Sign up here! 🔗 https://shorturl.at/L2mao
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Please join us in thanking the amazing Art & Music teachers for hosting another fantastic Fine Arts Showcase! 👏👏 They spend countless hours preparing students and organizing the showcase so it can be enjoyed by all Aviator families and community members. The showcase wouldn't be possible without them! 🩵✈❤️ #RepthatA
Students at Alliance Middle School competed in a bookmark design competition! 📚 Students submitted designs and their peers voted for their favorites. Harmony Thomas won for 6th grade, Ava Doak won for 7th Grade and Jaymes Smith won for 8th grade. Way to go, Aviators! ✈ #RepthatA
Alliance Middle School recently inducted a new class of National Junior Honor Society members! The students are role models for their peers and have pledged to uphold the five pillars of NJHS- scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship.
Congratulations to the following inductees! ✈
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The Alliance Middle School and Alliance High School bands will perform on Thursday at AHS!
🎷 AMS - 6 pm
🥁 AHS - 7:30 pm
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