Ms. Joelle Basnight
Thank you to everyone who made our Elementary Principal Candidates feel so welcome on campus!
I also appreciate the positive feedback about our video series supporting parents in understanding the educational program at ACS. Time for the next installment: Understanding Assessment (6 min, 32 sec).
Submit Your Scorpion Shout Out!
Does your child have an achievement outside of school you’d like us to celebrate? Share it with us! We will feature student successes at the local or international level in the WGO and our social media pages. Please make sure you follow the instructions and guidelines in the form below.
The Amman Chamber Orchestra at ACS Theater
The Amman Chamber Orchestra will be presenting Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 and Schubert's Symphony No.5 in the ACS theater on Saturday, September 20th at 7:30 pm.
Tickets are available through Saljini.
Athletics and Activities:
Afterschool Exploration Program – Session I Launch
Session I of the Afterschool Exploration Program begins next week! Families have received confirmation of placements and schedules; please reach out with any questions.
Bus riders: ES ASA buses leave at 4:15 PM. Afternoon assignments may differ from morning routes—check the ACS App for details.
Parent pick-up: Collect students from the pergola by 4:15 PM.
We look forward to a great start and appreciate your support!
To view all available opportunities for ES, MS & HS, click here.
Campus Facilities Access
ACS facilities (field, playground, pool, and upper gym) are open during non-student times for ACS badge holders only (no outside guests).
Facilities close at 8:00 pm.
Field and upper gym times will rotate weekly.
No food or drink allowed. Please respect the space and clean up after use.
Pool Access (Family Swim)
Saturdays: 9:00–10:30 am and 12:00–1:30 pm (Sign-up)
Mondays 4:45–5:30 pm
Thursdays: 4:45–5:45 pm
To maintain a safe lifeguard-to-bather ratio, please sign up for Saturdays as demand is high. Follow pool rules to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
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