Alliance Elementary School

📢 Calamity Day - Thursday, Jan. 29 📢

Please see the following message from Mr. Gress.

Stay safe, Aviators! #RepthatA

about 21 hours ago, Cheyanne Gonzales

Hello again Aviators, With weather and overall conditions continuing to pose safety concerns, Alliance City Schools will be closed again tomorrow, Jan. 29. The cold temperatures, along with sidewalks and bus stops that remain buried under snow, are the main factors in our decision to close for one more day. We are hopeful to return to school on Friday, but forecasts seem to be changing by the minute now, so it’s hard to predict at the moment. If we are able to return on Friday, we know that some conditions will still be challenging. If you are able, we encourage families to begin planning and preparing by ensuring your child has a safe path to bus stops and is dressed in weather-appropriate clothing to stay warm during their morning commute. We will let you know by tomorrow at 3 pm whether or not we will be in school on Friday. As always, if you have weather-related concerns about your child attending school, you may call them off by calling the main office of their school. Athletic updates Tonight’s (Jan. 28) middle school boys and girls basketball games have been cancelled Tonight's (Jan. 28) varsity girls basketball game at Marlington has been cancelled, the game will be made up on Monday, Feb. 9 Tomorrow's (Jan. 29) middle school and Varsity girls and boys wrestling dual with Minerva has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 12 Tomorrow's (Jan. 29) swim meet at Massillon is canceled with rescheduled date TBD Practices are only permitted for winter varsity sports and various pre-arranged music/arts/drama programs. Coaches/advisors will communicate with students and families. Again, thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these decisions. We have a lot of winter left, so keep your hats and gloves nearby! Rob Gress Superintendent of Schools

📢 Calamity Day - Wednesday, Jan. 28 📢

Aviators, Please see the following message from Mr. Gress.

Stay safe! #RepthatA

2 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales

On official school letterhead: Hello Aviators, What crazy weather we have been experiencing. Here in Alliance, it’s estimated that we received more than 14 inches of snow. Our city crews have done a great job working through everything for our city. However, sidewalks and bus stops are a major concern - many sidewalks and bus stops remain buried under a foot or more of snow. Almost every one of our bus stops have no place for our students to stand and only some residents have been able to get their sidewalks cleared. Additionally, with all the cars snowed in and the large piles of snow on the corners, it will be difficult, if not impossible, for our buses to make the tight turns they have to make to get to our students. The forecasted temperatures also present a concern to us. Generally, we close school when the wind chill reaches -15 degrees or lower in the morning. With these factors in mind, we will close again tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 27. We will make decisions for Thursday and Friday on a day-by-day basis. I can assure you that we do not make these decisions lightly and we always have what’s best for our Aviators in mind. We will do our best to make decisions in a timely manner to allow families adequate time to prepare if additional cancellations are necessary. Decisions regarding athletics and extracurricular activities will also be made and communicated on a day-by-day basis. Thanks for your patience and understanding and as always, stay safe, Aviators! Rob Gress Superintendent of Schools

Billie Muller's 2nd grade class had a visit from Chad Morris, the Director of Technology for Alliance City Schools. His daughter, Finley Morris was selected as the Star 🌟 of the Week, and she invited her dad in to talk about his career.

Mr. Morris taught the students about his many responsibilities around the district and showed them some of the parts inside a laptop. He reminded them how to take care of their school chromebooks and then passed out some cool ACS swag! #RepthatA

2 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales

Chad Morris talking to the students while his daughter, Finley, sits beside him

Mr. Morris shows the students what the inside of a computer looks like

You heard it from Mr. Gress... It's going to be cold! 🥶

Due to the forecasted cold temperatures for tomorrow, along with snow and icy conditions still present on sidewalks and around bus stops, Alliance City Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 27.

Decisions regarding athletics and extracurricular activities will be made by 10 am tomorrow.

Please stay safe and warm, Aviators. #RepthatA

3 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales

Mr. Gress dressed as an aviator holding a sign that says "School cancelled... It's way too cold"

As much as Mr. Gress tried to control the weather, he couldn't stop the snow from coming down! ❄

Alliance City Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26 due to the inclement weather.

All athletics and extracurricular actives have been cancelled for Monday, and all campuses will be closed.

Stay safe and warm, Aviators! ☕ #RepthatA

4 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales

A funny picture of Mr. Gress that makes him look like he is trying to control the snow

It's hard to believe, but it's time to start planning for the 2026-2027 School Year, Aviators! Check out the calendar for next school year below! 📆 #RepthatA

7 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales

Copy of the school calendar with important dates marked in red and blue

Alliance City Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 20 due to the expected cold temperatures.

Stay safe, Aviators.

10 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales

✈ Abby (Moore) Aljancic ✈
Position: Intervention Specialist
School: Alliance Elementary School
Graduation Year: 2018
Years at ACS: 4

Favorite Memory:
"My favorite memory from attending ACS was participating in high school girls bowling and band!"

Influential Staff Member:
"A teacher who positively influenced me was Mrs. Oesch. She was one of the most caring and loving teachers I had. Not only did she influence me in school but I was also given the opportunity to complete my student teaching with her, where she continued to help me grow and become a teacher that can make a difference in ACS."

Choosing to work for ACS:
"I chose to come back to ACS because it felt like home. Teaching comes with challenges but knowing that I have my community there supporting me makes each day better."

Importance of giving back:
"It is important to serve the school and community I was raised in because, without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Alliance provided me with many resources and opportunities. I want to make a difference in these students’ lives at a young age, just as my elementary teachers did for me."

Mrs. Aljancic’s journey comes full circle as she now helps create the same positive experiences for students that once inspired her. 🩵❤️ #RepthatA

10 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales

📢 No School for our Aviators 📢

Friday, Jan. 16 - Teacher Day
Monday, Jan. 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

#RepthatA

16 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales

Alliance City Schools graphic on a red background with school supply icons. A hanging sign reads: “No School Friday, Jan. 16 & Monday, Jan. 19.”

Janet Dawson's 2nd grade class had an Elf day and enjoyed several guest readers all reading elf-themed books. Students rated the books and even had an elf-themed snack! 📚 #RepthatA

21 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales

Lesli Waller dressed as an elf on the shelf reading

Winter words are in the air! ❄️ The students in Chelsea Young’s 3rd grade class created acrostic poems inspired by the sights, sounds, and feelings of winter. This project encouraged creativity, careful word choice, and a love of language. It’s such a joy to see their ideas come to life! #RepthatA

23 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales

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