Adalynn Runner was a recent Star of the Week in Billie Muller's 2nd grade class. She invited her dad, Josh Runner, to talk to the students about his career. Mr. Runner is an elementary school principal! He told the students his job was a lot of work, but also a lot of fun. He likes getting to help students and he especially likes welcoming them to school every morning.

Our Aviator students love learning about different careers they could have when they grow up! #RepthatA
about 14 hours ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Addalyn looks at her dad as he talks to students
Addalyn and her dad both have their hands raised
Student of the Month has returned to AES, and the students were surprised at home with their very own yard signs and certificates! We are so proud of these young Aviators for demonstrating the Alliance Way by being kind, being good role models and giving their best effort!

A big thank you to Almost Heaven Ice Cream for sponsoring the yard signs and giving the students a coupon for a free ice cream cone! 🍦 #RepthatA
7 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
A student holding his certificate and standing by his yard sign
A student holding his certificate and standing by his yard sign
A student holding his certificate and standing by his yard sign
a student holds her certificate while her teacher hold a yard sign
The AHS Softball team is gearing up for their annual Egg My Yard fundraiser! 🐣

If you would like to purchase pre-filled eggs and have them delivered to your yard, sign up using the link below! ⬇

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/bdhda2ym
7 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Flyer for Alliance Softball’s 3rd Annual “Egg My Yard” Fundraiser. Pre-filled candy eggs will be delivered to homes the evening before Easter by the team’s “softball bunnies.” Pricing options include 25 eggs for $25, 50 eggs for $40, 75 eggs for $60, or 100 eggs for $75. Order forms are due Saturday, March 28, and a Google Form link is provided to sign up. The flyer notes that participants must live in the Alliance area and features colorful Easter egg graphics and cartoon bunnies.
A surprise guest reader visited Crystal Haba's class at AES! It was their former teacher, Caitlin Driscoll, who they had when they were in kindergarten and 1st grade at AELS. Students were surprised and excited for her visit and the fun books she shared with them. 📖 #RepthatA
8 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Ms. Driscoll reading to the class
Ms. Driscoll reading to the class
The #LikeAGirl March event is next week!

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/efvaj5cv

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10 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Flyer for the #LikeAGirl program at Alliance High School. The free program connects elementary and middle school girls with high school female mentors who are leaders in sports, clubs, and academics at AHS, with the goal of empowering them to see their full potential and build life skills. Event details: March 18, 2025, from 6–7 PM at the Alliance High School Auditorium. The meeting will include a presentation by Mrs. Carrie Chunat and the all-female show choir AVIATRIX. Girls should wear comfortable clothes and shoes so they can move and dance. Contact Mrs. McKnight for more information at mcknightst@alliancecityschools.org . A QR code is included for additional information.
📣 We are having a Spirit Day on Wednesday and would love for the community to take part! Wear your Aviator gear or Battle Blue, Marked Red, and Historical Blue to show your support! 🩵❤️💙

📸 Help cheer on the Aviators by submitting a picture or short video wishing good luck to the Boys Basketball Team as they compete in the Regional Semifinals on Wednesday and the Varsity Wrestlers as they head to the State Tournament this weekend!

Who should submit? Anyone wanting to help spread Aviator Pride throughout our community- students, parents, families, community members, and local businesses! Let's send our Aviators off with some positivity!

Submit here: 🔗 https://forms.gle/PKfJ8o8PJ6bUgT2W8

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11 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Flyer announcing the spirit day
📢 Reminder: There will be no school on Wednesday, March 4 for a Teacher Day! #RepthatA
18 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
No School - Wednesday, March 4 - teacher day
Our third graders are reaching for the stars! 🌟

After learning about the solar system, students in Chelsea Young's class proudly presented their family-created projects and shared their discoveries with the class. 🚀🪐 Way to soar, Aviators! #RepthatA
28 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Students showing their projects to the class
Students showing their projects to the class
Students showing their projects to the class
Students showing their projects to the class
Students in Marti Alazaus' 2nd grade class wrote an animal rhyming poem after a class study of poetry! How cute are they! ☺️ #RepthatA
about 1 month ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
A student holding his poem about dogs: "Dogs are so cute. Dogs can puke. Dogs can play. Dogs can stay."
Student holding her poem about cats: "Cats like to kiss. Cats always hiss. Cats go really crazy! Cats sometime are lazy."
Student holding his poem about cows: "Cows give milk. They feel like silk. They like to say moo And eat grass too."
A student holding her poem about tigers: "A tiger is a type of cat. They don't sleep on a mat. Their stripes aren't very light They take lots of bites."
📢 Reminder 📢

All Alliance City School students will have school on Wednesday, Feb. 2!

🚫 There will not be a Teacher Day as previously scheduled. 🚫

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about 2 months ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Graphic that says Reminder: Students Will Have School on Wednesday, Feb. 4
📢 Calamity Day - Thursday, Jan. 29 📢

Please see the following message from Mr. Gress.

Stay safe, Aviators! #RepthatA
about 2 months 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
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
about 2 months 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
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
about 2 months ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Copy of the school calendar with important dates marked in red and blue
✈ 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
about 2 months ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Abby Aljancic
📢 No School for our Aviators 📢

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

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2 months 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
2 months ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Students eating a snack
Lesli Waller dressed as an elf on the shelf reading
Vicki McGeehen reading
Taylor Logothetides 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
2 months ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Student holding their poem and smiling
Student holding their poem and smiling
Student holding their poem and smiling
Student holding their poem and smiling
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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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.