We are excited to invite our Grade 7 & 8 students to apply for a truly transformative experience: the 2026 NESA Compassion Summit. This year, the summit will be hosted by the American School of Bombay in Mumbai, India, from March 26 to 30.

The Compassion Summit is more than just a conference; it is a global gathering of students dedicated to turning empathy into action. Participating students will collaborate with peers from across the NESA region (Near East South Asia) to tackle real-world challenges using Design Thinking. They will attend workshops led by world-renowned experts and return to ACS with a concrete plan to lead compassionate change within our own community.

Key Details for Families:

Travel Dates:

• March 26 – March 30 (last weekend of Spring Break).

Focus:

• Leadership development, global relations, and social responsibility.

More Information:

• Interested students can find more information and the application link on the Official Summit Website.

Applications:

• Children need to complete THIS FORM if they wish to learn more about registering.

This is a unique opportunity for our students to develop as global citizens and leaders. We encourage you to discuss this opportunity with your child!

Thank you to the families who braved the inclement weather last week to join us for our Middle School Course Selection Evening. We truly appreciate your engagement in your child's academic journey!

For those who were unable to attend, or if you simply want to revisit the details, we invite you to watch the session recordings below:

Current Grade 5

• Children going into Grade 6 

• Forms due to Homeroom teacher Feb 19

Current Grade 6 & 7

• Children going into Grade 7 & 8

• Forms due to Advisor by Feb 5

To streamline attendance reporting and documentation, we will be asking all MS families to imput absences directly in PowerSchool - PowerSchool parent portal. 

Situation when you would use the portal:

• Whole day absence

• Later arrivals

• Early departures

• Appointments in the middle of the day

This video shows you how to report a student's absence.

Should you have any issues regarding PowerSchool, please contact powerschool@acsamman.edu.jo.

As we move into colder weather, we wanted to remind you of our Snow Day process.

If we are notified “last-minute,” there will be no learning expectations set for your children that day.

If we have advanced notice and/or if the snow day extends to multiple days, then Middle and High School students could expect the following:

• Online learning from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., regular rotation schedule. 

• Teachers will post assignments and instructions on Google Classroom by 10:00 a.m., designed for students to work independently at their own pace or synchronously with the teacher present via Google Meet.

• During their assigned teaching blocks, teachers will be available online to provide one-on-one support through email, Google Meet, or chat.

We recognize that not all families may be able to participate fully in online learning due to potential outages. Please prioritize your child’s well-being, and know that our counselors are available via email for support if needed.

Dear Parents - 

As we approach the end of another fantastic round of After School Exploration Programs (AEP), we want to remind all families that next week (February 8–12) marks the final week of Session II. We’ve loved seeing our Scorpions explore new passions and skills over the last few weeks!

Looking Ahead: Session III

We are excited to launch our third and final AEP session of the school year. Please mark your calendars for the following key dates:

Tuesday, Feb 10: PowerSchool opens for student and parent registrations.

Tuesday, Feb 17: Registration closes on PowerSchool.

Thursday, Feb 26: Confirmation emails sent to parents and students.

Sunday, March 8: Session III officially begins!

For more details, please feel free to reach out to Mo Hourani or Rawand.

Go Scorpions!