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A look at how some of our ACS teachers spent their summers learning and exploring.

The Avery Coonley School recently received congratulatory letters from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, and Congressman Sean Casten, recognizing the achievements and impact of Avery Coonley students in sustainability, emerging technology, and innovation.

Students are taking aim at an exciting new opportunity this year as archery officially joins the physical education curriculum for students in Groups 4–8.

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.

Group 3 students proudly shared the results of months of research, creativity, and collaboration during the annual National Park Fair, the culminating event of an interdisciplinary unit that connected learning across writing, science, social studies, math, art, music, and technology.

ACS Class of 2026 delivered a memorable performance of The Outsiders on Wednesday evening, bringing the beloved story of Ponyboy Curtis and his journey of friendship, resilience, and self-discovery to life on stage.

Three Group 3 students have earned national recognition for their outstanding performance in the WordMasters Challenge™, a nationwide academic competition that promotes growth in vocabulary, reading comprehension, and verbal reasoning for students in grades 3–8.

One of our most beloved traditions returned this spring as Group One students welcomed families, friends, and fellow students to Community Day: a vibrant, student-created city built on creativity, collaboration, and kindness.