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The ACS debate team continued its remarkable run of national success at the Middle School Tournament of Champions, with three teams advancing to the Top 16 and multiple students earning individual national honors.

Two Group 6 students earned top honors at the 2026 Green Difference Awards for their innovative climate research that combines quantum computing concepts with real-world environmental analysis at Maple Grove Forest Preserve.

Students across campus grabbed gloves and trash bags to clean up litter from the challenge course to the Gatehouse. Their efforts showed what environmental stewardship and teamwork look like in action—while making our campus a cleaner, greener place.

Three Group 6 students at ACS have earned statewide recognition for their exceptional writing in the annual contest hosted by the Illinois Association of Teachers of English (IATE), a prestigious competition celebrating student achievement in poetry, prose, art, and photography.

The ACS Debate Team has continued its tradition of excellence this season, earning top honors at local tournaments and traveling across the Midwest to compete in high-level high school competitions from Kentucky to Michigan.

Group 8 students presented projects developed over months of research in formats such as exhibits, documentaries, and performances, and then presented their research at our annual History Day.

What began in September as a spark of curiosity—students selecting topics aligned with their personal interests and passions—evolved into a rigorous, hands-on exploration of scientific thinking and problem-solving.

We’re thrilled to share that Coonley Created, our 2024–25 literary magazine, has earned a “Superior” rating in the 2025 NCTE Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) program.