Honors Biology students from Alliance High School presented to Akron Zoo employees, donors, and other community stakeholders on Friday, Nov. 7. Each group researched a current threat to the health of the Great Lakes and explored ways to mitigate that threat and promote conservation.

Way to go, Aviators! ✈ #RepthatA
3 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Students presenting at the Akron Zoo
Students presenting at the Akron Zoo
Students presenting at the Akron Zoo
Students presenting at the Akron Zoo
🥫🫘 Food Drive! 🫘🥫

The National Honor Society (NHS) at Alliance High School and the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) at Alliance Middle School are each hosting a Food Drive from Monday, Nov. 17 through Friday, Nov. 21!

📍 Donation Drop-Off Locations:
• AHS Security Office: 7 am – 2:20 pm
• AMS Main Office: 7:35 am – 2:20 pm

All donations will go directly to the Alliance Community Pantry to support local families. Let’s show how much Aviators care! ✈ #RepthatA
4 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
food drive
✈ Sierra (Gonzales) Schaffert ✈
Position: Behavior Management Specialist
School: Alliance Early Learning School
Graduation Year: 2012
Years at ACS: 5

Favorite Memory:
"Getting to go to school football games with friends."

Influential Staff Member:
"An influential staff member was Ellen DeMaiolo. She was always there to help if needed. She was a safe place and always listened when you needed to talk, especially when I was upset and having a bad day when it came to my mom being sick. Her cooking class made me find my love for cooking we got to explore other cultures and styles of cooking. She always pushed me to be the best I could be."

Choosing to work for ACS:
"I did a lot of volunteering at my kids' schools when we were stationed in Germany and loved being able to help the kiddos learn new things. I wanted to be a part of the district that helped me grow to be the person I am today."

Importance of giving back:
"It's always good to give back to the people and community that gave to you. <3"

Mrs. Schaffert’s love for her community and her students shows just how strong the Aviator spirit really is. 🩵❤️ #RepthatA
4 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Sierra Schaffert
The students in Jason Powers' health classes at Alliance Middle School completed a body systems t-shirt project! They learned about their organs by drawing them on a white t-shirt. This allowed students to see the placement of their organs in a creative way. Way to go, AMS Aviators! #RepthatA
4 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
students wearing their shirts
students wearing their shirts
students wearing their shirts
students wearing their shirts
Technical Sergeant Avery Hale of the U.S. Air Force spoke to students and staff at Alliance High School on Friday during the Veterans Day assembly. Technical Sergeant Hale shared about her decision to join the Air Force, the opportunities it provided her, and the positive impact it has had on her life.

At the end of her presentation, Technical Sergeant Hale was presented with a gift created by a couple of senior welders. One of the students who worked on and presented the gift was Collin Mason, who recently enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He will begin serving his country after graduation this spring. Congratulations, Collin! 🇺🇸

Please join us in thanking Technical Sergeant Hale for her service to our great country, along with all Veterans who have served! ❤️🤍💙 #RepthatA
6 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Technical Sergeant Hale standing with Senior Collin Mason
Technical Sergeant Hale holding the gift from the welders
Technical Sergeant Hale presenting to the audience
Thank you, Veterans 🇺🇸 #RepthatA
6 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Thank you veterans
We're hiring for the following positions!

✈ Welding Career Tech Teacher at Alliance High School
✈ Cafeteria Aide/Float

Click the link for more information and to apply.

🔗 https://alliancecityschools.schoolspring.com/

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7 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
we're hiring
Alliance City Schools recently held the 3rd Annual Futures Fest! ✈ The event is an evening full of career exploration that supports the district’s vision of preparing all Aviators for Life, College, and Careers.

The event featured a job fair with more than 70 vendors, including employers, colleges, and branches of the military. Students, families, and community members were able to stop by to talk with vendors and gather information about future careers, schooling, and opportunities. The evening also included a career fashion show featuring middle school students.

Futures Fest offers activities each year for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. This year, elementary students read about possible careers and filled out activity sheets about what they want to be when they grow up. #RepthatA
7 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Students talking to an army reserve recruiter
A family talking to the YMCA table
A parent helping her daughter fill out the form about what she wants to be when she grows up
A parent and her son talking a a representative from Mount Union
7th and 8th graders in Matt Horning’s Career Explorations class at Alliance Middle School designed an amusement park as a culminating activity at the end of the first nine weeks. The students first learned about possible careers in Arts and Media, Architecture and Construction, and Information Technology. They filled out a short application and were hired for one of eight different jobs.
Students from four different classes worked together to design and construct their Galaxy Adventure Amusement Park. They agreed the biggest challenges were communication between classes, or “work shifts,” and meeting deadlines. 🎠🎢
Great job, Aviators! #RepthatA
7 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Students working on building the lego amusement park
Aerial View of the Lego Amusement park
The AHS Speech & Debate team is having a fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse on Sunday, Nov. 16 from 3-10 pm! #RepthatA
8 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
fundraiser flyer
🦃 Free Community Thanksgiving 🦃

📅 Saturday, Nov. 22
🕛 11:30 am - 1 pm
📍 Salvation Army

All are welcome to attend! #RepthatA
10 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Community Thanksgiving Meal
The November #LikeAGirl meeting is coming up on Nov. 19! 🩷

If your daughter will be attending, please sign up using this form: https://forms.gle/FG2SvcjM63x5XnRY9

#RepthatA
10 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
A flyer for the #LikeAGirl program at Alliance High School. The title “#LikeAGirl” is bold at the top with silhouettes of confident young women on each side.  The left section explains that this free program connects elementary and middle school girls with high school female mentors who are leaders in sports, clubs, and academics at Alliance High School (AHS). The goal is to empower younger girls to recognize their potential and build life skills.  The center section lists event details: Date: November 19, 2025 Time: 6–7 p.m. Location: Alliance High School, Room 235 A QR code is included for registration or more information.  The right section describes the evening’s activity: Mr. Quicci will teach participants photography skills, encouraging girls to capture the world through their own eyes. The text reads, “The girls aren’t just in the photos anymore — they’re the ones creating them.”  Contact information for Mrs. McKnight is provided: mcknightst@alliancecityschools.org . The design uses black text on a white background with light pink graphic accents.
The Jetsetters wowed the crowd last night at their sneak peek concert! Help us wish them luck as they head to Ada tomorrow to dance in their first competition of the year! 💃🕺 #RepthatA
10 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Jetsetters dancing on stage
Jetsetters dancing on stage
Jetsetters dancing on stage
Jetsetters dancing on stage
First Quarter Fun at AES! Students at Alliance Elementary School celebrated their 1st-quarter incentive with inflatable fun! An obstacle course, slides and bounce house, our Aviators had a blast enjoying the reward for their hard work! ✈ #RepthatA
10 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
A student smiling on the slide
A student smiling while coming out of the obstacle course
A student laughing as she slides down the slide
The Alliance City Schools Technology Department hosted the 12th annual Techvember Fest on Tuesday! 🖥

While students had the day off, ACS staff spent the day learning and growing through four in-person sessions that covered everything from using school technology more effectively to internet safety and other tech-related topics. 👨‍💻 The sessions are taught by ACS staff and administrators, tech vendors and local experts who are excited to share their knowledge with staff.

This popular professional development day is always a favorite among staff, who enjoy choosing sessions that fit their interests and help them build new skills to better teach and support students. 👩‍🏫

A big thank you to Misty Sampson, Chad Morris, and John Marchick for creating such a unique and engaging PD experience for our ACS staff! ✈ #RepthatA
11 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Misty Sampson & Chad Morris presenting opening remarks
Staff listening to a presentation
Staff listening to a presentation
Staff listening to a presentation
✈ Steve Cabassa ✈
Position: Art Teacher
School: Alliance High School
Graduation Year: 2007
Years at ACS: 8

Favorite Memory:
"I have so many great memories, it is hard to narrow them down. I loved playing on the tennis team in high school, going to Washington DC in 8th grade, Camp Fitch in 6th grade and as a chaperone in high school. I also loved my art classes with Mrs. Crookshank and my English classes with Mr. Ballor."

Influential Staff Member:
"Mr. Jackson was my chosen honored educator when I graduated. He was my 10th grade U.S. History teacher and made every lesson fun and entertaining. He is a huge reason why I decided to become a teacher."

Choosing to work for ACS:
"I was previously teaching elementary art in another district when a high school teaching position opened up in Alliance. I was eager to apply and loved the idea of teaching high school and getting the chance to coach high school sports."

Importance of giving back:
"Alliance has given me so many great opportunities that helped shape who I am today, both academically and personally. It’s really meaningful and an honor to be able to give back to current students and support the same community that supported me."

Mr. Cabassa’s journey is a true work of art, a story of coming home, giving back, and inspiring the next generation of Aviators. ✈ 🩵❤️ #RepthatA
11 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Steve Cabassa
Joanna Shonk was the Star of the Week recently in Billie Muller's 2nd grade class! She invited her family to school so her dad, Adam Shonk, could teach her classmates about his career with the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Trooper Shonk also reminded students of important safety measures such as using a seatbelt and wearing a helmet when you ride a bike. Thank you Shonk Family! #RepthatA
11 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Trooper Shonk helping his daughter put on a bike helmet
The Shonk family talking to the class
The Shonk family talking to the class
Trooper Shonk helping his daughter with a bike helmet
✈ Shelby (Dennis) Jackson ✈
Position: 5th Grade Teacher
School: Alliance Intermediate School
Graduation Year: 2015
Years at ACS: 4

Favorite Memory:
"I loved how much my teachers truly cared about all of us and made us all feel important."

Influential Staff Member:
"There were really so many! Tracy Funk does stick out. She was my 2nd grade teacher and the way she cared about all of us made a huge impact on me and my decision to want to become a teacher. "

Choosing to work for ACS:
"I loved growing up attending Alliance City Schools. I wanted others to feel that love! I only ever wanted to teach in Alliance. Once an Aviator, always an Aviator!"

Importance of giving back:
"Alliance is home. I understand the diverse backgrounds that my students come from and we can build personal connections based on that. Giving back to young Aviators and my community is a great feeling."

From student to teacher, Mrs. Jackson continues to pour love and dedication into the same district that helped shape her. ✈ 🩵❤️ #RepthatA
12 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
Shelby Jackson
The students at Alliance Middle School had a blast pieing their teachers, principals, and secretary in the face! 🥧 They raised over $700 for the chance to pie one of the staff members! Way to go, AMS Aviators! ✈ #RepthatA
12 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
A student cheers after pieing his teacher
A student smiling as she pies her teacher
Mr. Mosher cheering after getting pied by a student
a student about to pie a teach who is dressed as the Lorax
The seniors in the Cosmetology Career Tech Program hosted the annual Spa-A-Thon last week! 💅 Students were responsible for booking clients from noon to 6 pm and providing a variety of services, including manicures, pedicures, facials, haircuts, coloring, and more! 💇

This fantastic event gives future cosmetologists the opportunity to experience a real salon atmosphere while still under the guidance of their teachers, Lisa Scanlon and Robert Fountain.

The students did a great job! 😊 #RepthatA
12 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales
A cosmetology student wearing gloves and an apron smiles while applying hair color foils to a client’s hair in a salon classroom. The client, covered with a black styling cape and a white towel around her neck, is laughing and appears relaxed. In the background, other students work on clients, and a large orange wall art piece featuring white scissors decorates the space.
A barbering student wearing a black apron carefully applies facial cream to a client reclining in a salon chair. The client, dressed in a blue top with a white headband, has eyes closed during the skincare treatment. The background shows salon stations with mirrors, equipment, and mannequin heads on display.
A cosmetology student wearing an “Alliance Cosmetology” vest carefully paints a client’s nails at a workstation. The student focuses intently under a bright desk lamp, surrounded by nail polish bottles and manicure tools. The setting appears to be a classroom salon environment with professional equipment and supplies in the background.
A cosmetology student with bright purple and red hair sprays a client’s styled hair in a salon classroom. The student wears a black vest that reads “Alliance Cosmetology.” Behind them are salon equipment, including two hair dryers, a countertop with supplies, and cabinets. The student appears focused while finishing the client’s hairstyle.