When you show up at school twinning, and it wasn't even planned! 🐺🐺
Students and Mrs. Linkous' sixth grade social studies classes ended their unit on the Middle Ages today. At the beginning of the unit, they asked questions about pictures that they did not know much about, and today they had the opportunity to go around and use their learning to answer the questions they had previously asked. They then shared their favorite project from this unit with their friends.
Spanish 1 students took a field trip to el Molcajete!!! What a yummy opportunity!
Mrs. Williams’ App Creators class reviewed writing algorithms. They had to come up with a secret spot in the room and write the steps to get there. Then they had to switch papers with someone to see if their directions got them to the correct destination.
Members of our chorus program were able to attend and perform at Carowinds this past Friday! They received Superior ratings from every judge, and enjoyed their day celebrating all their hard work they have put in this year!
Get to know Gary Paul Garrett!
A little bit about him…
Writing is his passion and is what led him to the classroom. Prior to teaching, he published one novel (Enigma’s Virus) and was in the middle of writing a true crime book about a serial killer who he had worked with in real estate when COVID-19 stalled the project. He also served as a featured consultant on the TV series Serial Killer: Devil Unchained, produced by ID Discovery. These days, he sticks to writing fiction—it's far easier to sleep after writing about made up monsters than real ones.
What inspired him to become a teacher?
He became a teacher to share his passion for writing and literature, to inspire young people to express themselves through their own words and to discover pieces of themselves in the pages of the stories they read and the ones they create.
We are so excited to announce the school musical for 2025-2026 school year: Disney's Beauty and the Beast Junior! 🥀
The First Annual ACMS 8th Grade Gala was last night, and it was a blast! Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make this event one for the books!
Students put their critical thinking skills to the test today at Wolves of the Workforce. 6th, 7th, and 8th graders stepped into the role of a Crime Analyst to analyze a hypothetical scenario. Thank you so much to Ms. Breanna Haney of the Upstate Crime Analysis Center for sharing your time and knowledge with us today!
We hope to see you there! 🎻🎼
Project Gentleman and Lady-Like club members spent a portion of the day in Downtown Greenville. They visited the Upstate History Museum and had lunch at Trio's Cafe.
Please mark your calendars for upcoming SC Ready dates!
Students in Mrs. Watson’s class strengthened their critical thinking skills by gathering textual evidence and making inferences to support their claims about who was responsible for stealing the ivory statue in an engaging mystery case study.
Recently, the 6th grade science students participated in a Meteorology lesson when they were visited by the Watershed Ecology Center!
Swim Team Interest Meeting! Mark your calendars!
Attention current 6th and 7th grade girls! There will be a free basketball clinic, hosted by one of the BHS varsity players, on April 27th! Scan the QR code to register.
Attention current 6th and 7th grade students interested in football:
May practices will be starting soon! They are located here at ACMS. You will need a current physical on file, tennis shoes and cleats, and athletic shorts.
🌟 Happy Administrative Professionals' Day! 🌟
Today, we’re shining a spotlight on the heartbeat of our front office — these four incredible ladies!
They are the first smiles you see when you walk through our doors, the calm in every storm, and the glue that keeps everything running smoothly. From coordinating schedules to answering a hundred questions a day with grace and kindness — they do it all and so well.
Thank you for all that you do today and every day!
Let's get to know Lauren Francis!
A little bit about her…
She is originally from Simpsonville, SC. She is a lover of books and all things Disney! Some may also say that she is a Swiftie! Her husband, Daniel, works at Spartanburg Community College. She has a three-year-old daughter named Eleanor. She has two dogs (a French Bulldog and a Labradoodle), Joanna "JoJo" and Marigold "Gold Gold." She just recently got a Holland Lop rabbit, and her name is Thumper because she just needed one more thing to take care of. Haha!
What inspired her to become a teacher?
She grew up in a family of educators, but she absolutely hated middle school as a child. She wants to be that teacher that shapes a child's middle school experience. Also, she's an avid reader, and if she can be that teacher that introduces a child to a book genre they enjoy and love learning, then she has done her job. The love of reading is the greatest gift that she can give a child.
What is one interesting fact about her?
She lived in Munich, Germany for two years. While she was living over there, she went to England and visited the official studios of the Harry Potter movies!
What is she most excited about next year?
First, she is SO excited to be at Abner Creek Middle School! She has heard WONDERFUL things about Abner Creek Middle School and Spartanburg District 5. She is excited to grow more as an educator and learn from some amazing future mentors at Abner Creek.
Learning is always better with a friend or sibling! Students in Mrs. Duncan's class practiced persuasive writing and shared with their classmates.
