Welcome to AC
Welcome to AC
Congratulations on your acceptance to AC! We look forward to welcoming you to school.
Please review and complete the important information on this page, to ensure you have a smooth start. If you have any questions, please contact us at 585.641.5344 or email admissions@allendalecolumbia.org.
Please review and complete the important information on this page, to ensure you have a smooth start. If you have any questions, please contact us at 585.641.5344 or email admissions@allendalecolumbia.org.
Information for New Families
MyACS School Portal
Emergency Communications
Coming soon: 2025-2026 Days Districts Will Not Provide Transportation
Most districts request that transportation forms be completed by April 1st. Please contact your home district to make sure you are all set with transportation, if you plan on using your district's bus service. Additional drop off and pick up information can be found here.
Health Forms
A Health Appraisal and Immunization form (coming soon) must be completed by your pediatrician and sent to the Admissions Office (fax 585.249.0230) prior to your child/ren's first day of school.
Rainbow Room (AC3s - Grade 5)
2025-2026 Rainbow Room
Rainbow Room is AC's wrap around care for families of children in AC3s - Grade 5 who are interested in childcare after the regular school day (available from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) and/or vacation day care. Please note vacation days are not included in the after school care package. Please create an account with Campsite to register. Once you have created an account and are on the dashboard, please click "enrollment" on the left side and scroll down to your child(ren). You will be given a list of Rainbow Room options for the full year and vacation days. They are listed in alphabetical order. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact bwheeler@allendalecolumbia.org.
Academic Calendar
2025-2026 Important Dates Calendar Coming Soon!
This calendar includes the start and end dates for the academic year, as well as school breaks and conference days. Please be aware that these dates are final, but there may be other days AC is closed that we are unaware of at this time. For the most up-to-date information, please be sure to read your monthly Division Head emails and regularly check the MyACS calendar.
New AC Little School Families
2025-2026 Little School Calendar!
All families who are new to the AC Little School must complete and submit the documents in the new family packet before their first day.
Dress Code
MyACS is our school's online portal. It is a one-stop-shop for all AC-related information, including student schedules, grade reports, news, calendars, and more. Be sure to bookmark this page and remember your password as you will need to reference it throughout the year! You can also easily access MyACS by clicking the shortcut link on our homepage.
Emergency Communications
In the event of a snow day or an emergency on campus, Allendale Columbia School will communicate with families via School Messenger. Please text "Y" to 67587 to opt-in to receive emergency text notifications. Also, please be sure to have your cell phone listed as your primary contact in MyACS to ensure you receive emergency calls.
TransportationComing soon: 2025-2026 Days Districts Will Not Provide Transportation
Most districts request that transportation forms be completed by April 1st. Please contact your home district to make sure you are all set with transportation, if you plan on using your district's bus service. Additional drop off and pick up information can be found here.
Health Forms
A Health Appraisal and Immunization form (coming soon) must be completed by your pediatrician and sent to the Admissions Office (fax 585.249.0230) prior to your child/ren's first day of school.
Rainbow Room (AC3s - Grade 5)
2025-2026 Rainbow Room
Rainbow Room is AC's wrap around care for families of children in AC3s - Grade 5 who are interested in childcare after the regular school day (available from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) and/or vacation day care. Please note vacation days are not included in the after school care package. Please create an account with Campsite to register. Once you have created an account and are on the dashboard, please click "enrollment" on the left side and scroll down to your child(ren). You will be given a list of Rainbow Room options for the full year and vacation days. They are listed in alphabetical order. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact bwheeler@allendalecolumbia.org.
Academic Calendar
2025-2026 Important Dates Calendar Coming Soon!
This calendar includes the start and end dates for the academic year, as well as school breaks and conference days. Please be aware that these dates are final, but there may be other days AC is closed that we are unaware of at this time. For the most up-to-date information, please be sure to read your monthly Division Head emails and regularly check the MyACS calendar.
New AC Little School Families
2025-2026 Little School Calendar!
All families who are new to the AC Little School must complete and submit the documents in the new family packet before their first day.
Dress Code
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AC3s & Pre-K: No formal dress code is required. Clothing and shoes appropriate for school and active, outdoor play is recommended. Shorts and denim are acceptable.
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Lower School: Navy, blue, white, and khaki dress code. You can visit landsend.com/school and type in Allendale Columbia's school number (900085473) for a helpful reference, but you are not required to purchase from Lands' End.
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Middle & Upper School: The dress code allows options from casual to professional. We trust students, with faculty and family guidance, to dress appropriately for different situations. For a typical school day, students may choose relaxed and comfortable clothing, or more professional dress if they prefer. For a presentation or a field trip, students may be required to dress more professionally. On the other hand, community service or outdoor activities may call for more casual, active clothes. At all times, students should dress in a way that shows respect to others and to themselves.
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Students enjoy AC Spirit Day the last Friday of each month. On Spirit Day, they may wear jeans with an Allendale Columbia School top or school colors.
Each year, we create a new student slideshow to help faculty and staff get to know our new students before the first day of school. This is not required, but we would love to include a recent picture of your child(ren)! If you wish to participate, please send your photo to asomaskanda@allendalecolumbia.org.
Be social
Like and follow AC social media channels on Facebook and Instagram!
Show your school spirt
Be sure to check out AC's school store, the Wolf Den, to show off your school spirit! Items are available for in-person pick up only.
Like and follow AC social media channels on Facebook and Instagram!
Show your school spirt
Be sure to check out AC's school store, the Wolf Den, to show off your school spirit! Items are available for in-person pick up only.
Get Involved!
AC After 3 p.m. AC After 3 p.m. provides after school learning opportunities to students from any area school in grades K-8. Learn more and register now!
Summer Programs Enjoy all that AC has to offer this summer with AC's Summer Programs for children ages 3+. Learn more and register now!
Weekend Workshops AC's Weekend Workshops are a great way to explore a hobby, make new friends, or beat the winter blues. All Weekend Workshops are open to the public, so be sure to invite your friends! Learn more!
Summer Programs Enjoy all that AC has to offer this summer with AC's Summer Programs for children ages 3+. Learn more and register now!
Weekend Workshops AC's Weekend Workshops are a great way to explore a hobby, make new friends, or beat the winter blues. All Weekend Workshops are open to the public, so be sure to invite your friends! Learn more!
Save the Dates
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 2025-2026:
Wednesday, September 3rd (K-12)
Thursday, September 4th (AC3s & Pre-K)
Wednesday, September 3rd (K-12)
Thursday, September 4th (AC3s & Pre-K)
Summer Fun
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AC3s / Pre-K / Kindergarten Play Dates
July 8th 15th, 22nd, 29th - Lower School (Grades 1-5) Stay & Play
July 10th, 17th, 24th 31st
- Little School Popsicle Party
TBD
- Middle & Upper School Ice Cream Social (Grades 6-12)
Thursday, July 17th - 4:30-5:30 p.m.
- PACK Welcome Back Picnic
Thursday, August 21st - 5:00-7:00 p.m.
- JV/Varsity Fall Sports Begin
Monday, August 18th - Modified Fall Sports Begin
Monday, August 25th
- Middle & Upper School New Student Orientation
TBD
Summer Assignments
Lower School (K - Grade 5)
2025-2026 Information Coming Soon
Kindergarten - Summer Reading
First Grade - Summer Reading
Second Grade - Summer Reading
Third Grade - Summer Reading
Fourth Grade - Summer Reading
Fifth Grade - Summer Reading
School Supply List
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
2025-2026 Information Coming Soon
Required Summer Reading
School Supply List
Upper School (Grades 9-12)
2025-2026 Information Coming Soon
Required Summer Assignments
2025-2026 Information Coming Soon
Kindergarten - Summer Reading
First Grade - Summer Reading
Second Grade - Summer Reading
Third Grade - Summer Reading
Fourth Grade - Summer Reading
Fifth Grade - Summer Reading
School Supply List
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
2025-2026 Information Coming Soon
Required Summer Reading
School Supply List
Upper School (Grades 9-12)
2025-2026 Information Coming Soon
Required Summer Assignments
School Supply List
Important Contacts
Welcome Desk
Late arrivals, early pick-ups, and absences
585.381.4560
welcomedesk@allendalecolumbia.org
welcomedesk@
Ericka Simmons
Director of AC Little School
585.641.5332
esimmons@allendalecolumbia.org
esimmons@allendalecolumbia.org
Maurin Jeffries
Head of Lower School
585.641.5213
mjeffries@allendalecolumbia.org
mjeffries@allendalecolumbia.org
Tina Duver
Head of Middle School
585.641.5259
tduver@allendalecolumbia.org
tduver@
Phil Schwartz
Head of Upper School
585.641.5237
pschwartz@allendalecolumbia.org
pschwartz@
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