Hello Stingray Nation!
As February comes to an end, join us in our continuing Black History Month celebration by participating in the BSU spirit week!
Monday is Black Inventors Day. Dress up in your career day outfits.
Tuesday is Black Women in STEM Day. Dress up as a scientist (or mad scientist).
Wednesday is Local Black Heroes Day. Dress in all black.
Thursday is HBCU Day. Wear your favorite HBCU jersey.
Friday is Black Activism Day. Dress up as your favorite Black activist.
Prom tickets go on sale tomorrow, February 23rd, on dcps.schoolcashonline.com. The cost is $85. Permission slips will be distributed in ELA classes this week. All attendees, including outside guests, must submit a signed permission slip in order to attend. Please note that students on the no-go list are not eligible to attend. Be sure to tune in to Friday’s episode of the Morning Rays to find out this year’s prom theme!
Don’t miss AC’s Inaugural Talent Show this Thursday, February 26th, at 6 PM in the auditorium! Come out and support your peers as they showcase their amazing talents. Tickets will be available for purchase on GoFan for just $7.
Senior families please make sure that you are staying up to date with all the information you need as we make our way towards graduation in May. You can find everything online on the ACHS website on the senior update. Go to https://bit.ly/stingraseniors today!
The Course Selection process for the 2026–2027 school year has begun. School counselors will meet individually with students to select courses for the next school year. Before these meetings, students will attend grade-level scheduling assemblies where they will receive important information about graduation requirements, academic planning, and post-secondary options. On the A-day and B-day following the assembly, students will receive the following materials in their English classes: an updated Ray Ready Rundown (Planning Your Path to College and Career), a draft Course Request Card, the Atlantic Coast Course Progression, and the Course Description Guide. These materials are designed to help students prepare for their one-on-one meeting with their school counselor. The draft Course Request Card must be completed before the scheduled counseling meeting. Meeting times will be arranged through students’ English classes.
Parents are encouraged to review and discuss course options and selections with their student ahead of time. During the individual meeting, counselors will use the draft Course Request Card to finalize the official Course Request Card, and students will have the opportunity to ask any questions they may have.
Scheduling Assemblies:
Juniors: February 10th
Sophomores: February 24th
Freshmen: March 10th
School Counselor Course Selection Meetings:
Juniors: February 17th – March 6th
Sophomores: March 6th – March 27th
Freshmen: March 25th – April 9th
Thank you for your support as we help students plan for a successful school year ahead.
As always, if you have any feedback or input on our work here at Atlantic Coast please reach out to the school.