✈ Matthew Horning ✈
Position: Career Exploration Teacher
School: Alliance Middle School
Graduation Year: 1995
Years at ACS: 27
Favorite Memory:
"My favorite memories involve times when I was learning through experiences...a 4th grade play with Julie Poyser, middle school invention competition with Sally Vasilevich, cross stitching in Bill Carli's geometry class, and making a silent film with friends for Jim Ballor's humanities class."
Influential Staff Members:
"My honored educator my Senior year was Jim Ballor. He knew so many things about so many different topics and it was just fascinating to not just learn about English but also talk about movies and music and theater.
I met Gary King when I was in elementary school and he was working at Rockhill. Over the years he moved around in various roles and coaching jobs but was always someone who made me feel important and welcome."
Choosing to work for ACS:
"I recognize that many doors were open to me and many adults pointed me towards those open doors. I felt called to return and help students find their path to success even when their journey might be more challenging than mine."
Importance of giving back:
"I think it helps build trust between teachers and families when they know you grew up as an Aviator. There is something special about working with the children of people who were once my classmates and also seeing former students of mine out working in the community."
Today, Mr. Horning helps students discover their own paths, just as his teachers once did for him—an Aviator Alum inspiring future generations. 🩵❤️ #RepthatA
Position: Career Exploration Teacher
School: Alliance Middle School
Graduation Year: 1995
Years at ACS: 27
Favorite Memory:
"My favorite memories involve times when I was learning through experiences...a 4th grade play with Julie Poyser, middle school invention competition with Sally Vasilevich, cross stitching in Bill Carli's geometry class, and making a silent film with friends for Jim Ballor's humanities class."
Influential Staff Members:
"My honored educator my Senior year was Jim Ballor. He knew so many things about so many different topics and it was just fascinating to not just learn about English but also talk about movies and music and theater.
I met Gary King when I was in elementary school and he was working at Rockhill. Over the years he moved around in various roles and coaching jobs but was always someone who made me feel important and welcome."
Choosing to work for ACS:
"I recognize that many doors were open to me and many adults pointed me towards those open doors. I felt called to return and help students find their path to success even when their journey might be more challenging than mine."
Importance of giving back:
"I think it helps build trust between teachers and families when they know you grew up as an Aviator. There is something special about working with the children of people who were once my classmates and also seeing former students of mine out working in the community."
Today, Mr. Horning helps students discover their own paths, just as his teachers once did for him—an Aviator Alum inspiring future generations. 🩵❤️ #RepthatA
The middle schoolers showed their school spirit last week during the pep rally! We love to see it! 🩵✈❤️ #RepthatA
📅 Mark your calendar! The Aviator Orchestra is having a fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings on Wednesday, Oct. 15 from 4-9 pm! #RepthatA
The members of the 8th grade band had the opportunity to perform with the Pride of the Sky on Friday! ✈They sounded amazing and we can't wait to see them in uniform next year! 🎷🥁 #RepthatA
📅 Save the Date 📅
Alliance Middle School is having a Chipotle Fundraiser on Tuesday, September 30 from 5-9 pm. Show the flyer below to have a portion of your bill donated to AMS. #RepthatA
Alliance Middle School is having a Chipotle Fundraiser on Tuesday, September 30 from 5-9 pm. Show the flyer below to have a portion of your bill donated to AMS. #RepthatA
📢 No School Wednesday, Sept. 24! 📢
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Saturday is Daddy-Daughter Night at the Varsity Girls Soccer game! #RepthatA
It’s Start with Hello Week at Alliance City Schools — and we’re here for it! 👋💚
Thanks to Sandy Hook Promise, our Aviators are on a mission to spread kindness, make new friends, and make sure everyone feels like they belong.
This week, we’re all about:
✨ Saying Hello – Because you never know how far a simple “hi” can go!
✨ Making Connections – Fun activities to build friendships and boost that Aviator spirit
✨ Ending Social x – Keeping our eyes and hearts open so no one feels left out
Let’s make kindness contagious, one hello at a time! 💬🤗
#StartWithHello #RepthatA
Thanks to Sandy Hook Promise, our Aviators are on a mission to spread kindness, make new friends, and make sure everyone feels like they belong.
This week, we’re all about:
✨ Saying Hello – Because you never know how far a simple “hi” can go!
✨ Making Connections – Fun activities to build friendships and boost that Aviator spirit
✨ Ending Social x – Keeping our eyes and hearts open so no one feels left out
Let’s make kindness contagious, one hello at a time! 💬🤗
#StartWithHello #RepthatA
The first #LikeAGirl session of the school year is coming up on Sept. 24 from 6-7pm at Alliance High School! The guest speakers will be Kelly Barthel and Stephanie McKnight and the topic of this session is about positive affirmations. We cannot wait to see you there! 🩷 #RepthatA
📅 Save the Date 📅
The Aviator Orchestra has a fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 18! Show the flyer below to have a portion of your bill donated. #RepthatA
The Aviator Orchestra has a fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 18! Show the flyer below to have a portion of your bill donated. #RepthatA
Alliance High School is hosting Mark Perna on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 pm! Mr. Perna is a generational expert who will be speaking about unleashing passion, purpose and performance in younger generations.
This event is completely free and all are encouraged to attend!
For more information about Mr. Perna, visit https://markcperna.com/meet-mark/.
This event is completely free and all are encouraged to attend!
For more information about Mr. Perna, visit https://markcperna.com/meet-mark/.
There will be no school on Monday, Sept. 1 in observance of Labor Day! #RepthatA
Aviators in 1st-6th Grade can take part in the 2025 Young Aviators' Running Camp in September! See below for additional details. #RepthatA
School has started and Picture Days are just around the corner! 😁 #RepthatA
We want to see all the smiling faces of our Aviators on their 1st day of school either today, tomorrow or on Monday! 😄 Submit a picture and we'll get it posted! 📸
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We can't wait to welcome back students in Grades 1, 2, 4, 6 and 9 tomorrow! 🤩
All students in Grades 1-12 will attend on Thursday and PreK and Kindergarten will start on Monday, Aug. 25. 🏫 #RepthatA
All students in Grades 1-12 will attend on Thursday and PreK and Kindergarten will start on Monday, Aug. 25. 🏫 #RepthatA
✈ Welcome New Aviators ✈
These Awesome Aviators took part in Flight School on Friday where they learned all about Alliance City Schools! We are so excited to have them as part of our team and to welcome them aboard this school year! 🤩👏 #RepthatA
These Awesome Aviators took part in Flight School on Friday where they learned all about Alliance City Schools! We are so excited to have them as part of our team and to welcome them aboard this school year! 🤩👏 #RepthatA
The Community Backpack Giveaway is on Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm! 🎒✏️ #RepthatA
The Aviator Orchestra is having a fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings on Wednesday, Aug. 6 from 4-9 pm! 🎻
Show this flyer to have 15% of your check donated to the orchestra! 😁 #RepthatA
Show this flyer to have 15% of your check donated to the orchestra! 😁 #RepthatA
📆 Save the date for the ACS Open Houses! 📆
**Preschool and Kindergarten families will have the chance to meet the teachers and tour the buildings on July 29 during the screening day.**
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**Preschool and Kindergarten families will have the chance to meet the teachers and tour the buildings on July 29 during the screening day.**
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