Chelsea Young's class has been busy reflecting on what truly matters this season 🤍 Students brainstormed Christmas wishes that don’t cost a thing, sparking thoughtful conversations about gratitude, kindness, and the value of spending time with the people we love. A beautiful reminder that the best gifts are often the simplest ones. 🎄 #RepthatA
5 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Student holding their gift ideas
Student holding their gift ideas
Student holding their gift ideas
Student holding their gift ideas
Sugarplum’s shenanigans have come to an end for the year! She sent students off on winter break with a reminder to always be kind to others and strive to be their best.

We hope Sugarplum McJingles returns to AES next year! ✨ #RepthatA
5 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Sugarplum standing next to a message for students with her suit case in hand
There are a number of mental health resources available to individuals who may need assistance over winter break.

If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please see the resources listed below or visit www.starkhelpcentral.com. #RepthatA
6 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
An Alliance City Schools graphic titled “You Are Not Alone” shares mental health and crisis support resources available during the holiday break. It lists contact information for Alliance Police Department non-emergency and emergency lines, Crisis Text Line, Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988), Coleman Crisis Services, Crisis Intervention youth services, and Children’s Protective Services. The graphic emphasizes that help is always available and encourages calling or texting for assistance.
Students in Gabriela Botzman’s reading classes at Alliance Elementary School participated in a candy cane taste-testing activity 🎄🍬 where they sampled multiple flavors and chose their favorites! With 14 different candy canes to try, students also learned about the history of candy canes and explored winter holiday traditions from a variety of cultures and countries. How fun! ❄️ #RepthatA
6 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
students smiling
Student smiling while holding pieces of candy canes
We hope our Aviators have a wonderful winter break! ❄

While on break, we want to see what our Aviators are up to! Fill out form below to let us know the fun activities our staff and students are taking part in over Winter Break! Are you going on vacation, baking Christmas cookies, making gingerbread houses, reading a good book or spending the holidays somewhere fun? We want pictures so we can feature our Aviators on social media throughout the break! 📸

🔗 https://forms.gle/svrvJLF3xNVdSRTA6

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9 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
winter break fun
Winter Break is almost here, Aviators! ❄ There will be no school Dec. 22–Jan. 2. We hope all our Aviator families enjoy their time together this holiday season! 😊 #RepthatA
11 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Winter Break - Dec. 22 - Jan. 2
Kevin Kern, a theater professor at Mount Union and proud Aviator parent, stopped by AELS to read "The Grinch" to students and staff! 🎄📖 A big thank you to Mr. Kern for helping our young Aviators celebrate this fun and festive time of year! 💚✨ #RepthatA
11 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Kevin Kern reading animatedly to the students
Kevin Kern reading animatedly to the students
Kevin Kern reading animatedly to the students
Kevin Kern reading animatedly to the students
Alissa Batdorff's, Stephanie Smith's, and Emily Allmon's classes celebrated the 67th day of school by doing 67 reading, writing, and math activities! #RepthatA
13 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
student holding up 6-7 that she drew and colored
student writing a 6-7 assignment
Student coloring a 6-7 coloring sheet
The students and staff at Alliance Elementary School collected pet care items for the Stark County Humane Society! It’s the season of giving, and we love seeing our Aviators be Caring Citizens and support our community, including our furry friends! 🐶🐱 #RepthatA
13 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Sugarplum McJingles with the items donated for the Humane Society
A table full of donated items for the humane society
Come support our 3rd grade Aviators at their Winter Concert on Dec. 17 at 6:30 pm at AHS! #RepthatA
16 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
3rd grade winter concert
🎉 Congratulations to Alliance Elementary School for earning Bronze-level PBIS recognition for the 2024–25 school year! This achievement celebrates the hard work of our amazing staff and students in building a positive, supportive culture where every Aviator can succeed.

AES earned this recognition through strong R-Factor implementation (Event + Response = Outcome), meaningful behavior incentives like the “Bouncing Into Good Behavior” reward event, and clear expectations that set every student up for success.

Great job, AES! We are so proud of you! ✈️ #RepthatA
17 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
group picture of all AES staff with the PBIS Bronze badge over laid on it.
✈ Julie (Oesch) Hale ✈
Position: 3rd Grade Teacher
School: Alliance Elementary School
Graduation Year: 1989
Years at ACS: 32

Favorite Memory:
"One of my favorite memories is going to Quebec with my French class and Madame Barnes."

Influential Staff Member:
"The teacher who influenced me the most was Mrs. Hisey. She was always so kind. I was fortunate to work with her for a few years and she still had the same level of kindness and positivity as the day she started teaching."

Choosing to work for ACS:
"I left Alliance for college and lived away for a year after I graduated. I quickly came to realize that there is no place like home."

Importance of giving back:
"I believe in giving back to the place that gave so much to me."

From student to teacher, Mrs. Hale continues to pour kindness and passion into the community she’s always called home. 🩵❤️ #RepthatA
19 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Aviator Legacy Spotlight for Julie Hale. Has her picture, her name and that she is a 3rd grade teacher at Alliance Elementary School and a graduate of 1989
Our mischievous little elf friend has had quite a bit of fun over the last week at AES! Sugarplum McJingles has fished in croc-infested waters 🎣, celebrated the 67th day of school 🏫, and even gone for a sleigh ride! 🦌

Most importantly, she has reported back to Santa 🎅 that all staff and students are on the nice list! 📜 #RepthatA
20 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
sugar plum sitting on the stage while students eat breakfast
sugarplum fishing in a kids pool full of croc shoes
Sugarplum holding 6-7 balloons
Sugarplum on a sled

🍪 Help Miss Sloane's Class Catch the Gingerbread Man! 🍪

Kaley Sloane’s class at Alliance Elementary School needs your help to catch the Gingerbread Man! He’s on the loose again, traveling across the United States and maybe even around the world. 🌎

If you spot him in your area, send the class a postcard or letter telling them where he was and what he was up to. Let’s help our young Aviators track him down! 📫 #RepthatA

26 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
A playful, pastel-colored flyer decorated with gingerbread men and gingerbread houses along the top, sides, and bottom. The title reads “Help Us Catch the Gingerbread Man!” in bold brown text.  The flyer explains that Miss Sloane’s class will be reading many versions of The Gingerbread Man, and since the Gingerbread Man is always running away, students believe he might be traveling across the United States—or even the world. They are asking for help spotting him.  Instructions ask participants to mail a postcard or letter if they see the Gingerbread Man in their area and include:  The city, state, or country where he was seen.  What he was doing at the time.  The phrase: “He ran away saying ‘You can’t catch me, I’m the Gingerbread Man!’”  Postcards and letters should be sent to: Alliance Elementary School Miss Sloane’s Class 2400 S. Rockhill Ave. Alliance, Ohio 44601
It's almost time for Winter Concerts! #RepthatA
27 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
A winter-themed flyer for Alliance City Schools Winter Concerts with a light blue background decorated with snowflakes. Bold vertical text on the left reads “WINTER CONCERTS.” Each concert date is listed in red rounded rectangles:  Dec 8 – AIS 4th Grade Concert, 6 p.m. at AHS  Dec 9 – AMS Winter Choir Night, 6–8 p.m. at AMS  Dec 10 – AMS Winter Band & Orchestra Night, 7–9 p.m. at AMS  Dec 11 – AHS Winter Band Concert, 7 p.m. at AHS  Dec 12 – AHS Winter Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m. at AHS  Dec 15 – AELS Kindergarten Extravaganza, 6 p.m. at AHS  Dec 16 – AHS Winter Choir Concert, 7 p.m. at AHS  Dec 17 – AES 3rd Grade Winter Concert, 6:30 p.m. at AHS  The top left corner includes the Alliance City Schools Aviator logo.
❄ Be prepared for the winter weather coming soon! ❄

Check out the link below to find out when a calamity day is called, how you will be notified and more.

🔗 https://www.alliancecityschools.org/page/calamity-day-information

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27 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Click the link to learn more about when & how ACS will call a calamity day!
Sugarplum McJingles made her long journey from the North Pole this morning! She will spend the next three weeks keeping a watchful eye on all the good little boys and girls at Alliance Elementary School and report back to Santa each night.

She brought with her a special announcement from the North Pole:

"Attention AES students and staff!

Sugarplum McJingles has arrived!! Your official holiday elf for the season. Her daily duty is to observe your positive behavior.

She will look for:
- Kindness in your hearts.
- Role-Modeling excellence for others.
- Giving your best effort in all tasks.

Each evening, she will fly back to the North Pole and deliver her report. Please remember to uphold all AES expectations and keep the holiday spirit bright.

Remember: Look, but don't touch. Her magic depends on it!"

Welcome back, Sugarplum McJingles! ⛄ #RepthatA
28 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Sugarplum sitting in a box by a christmas tree with the message taped to the wall

✈ Harmony Thomas ✈

“I am thankful to be an Aviator because everyday I come into school and I am welcomed with warm smiles and happy faces mixed with good vibes and overall I just love the positivity the staff spreads everyday.”
❤️ #RepthatA

about 1 month ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Harmony Thomas
🥧 Pie Time at AES! 🥧

Several students at Alliance Elementary School had the chance to pie their principals, Lesli Waller and Taylor Logothetides, as part of a fun school incentive! While both principals took their pies like champs, Mr. Logothetides ended up being the most popular target, with most students choosing to pie him.

The students had an unforgettable time making a mess in the name of fun! ✈ #RepthatA
about 1 month ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
A student pieing Mr. Logothetides
A student pieing Ms. Waller
A student pieing Ms. Waller
Mr. Angelica pulling a paper plate off of Mr. Logothetides face that a student left after pieing him
✈ Regena Clair ✈

“I'm thankful to be an Aviator because I am making an impact in my community.” 🩵 #RepthatA
about 1 month ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Regena Clair