Alliance Preschool

📢 Reminder 📢

All Alliance City School students will have school on Wednesday, Feb. 2!

🚫 There will not be a Teacher Day as previously scheduled. 🚫

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about 4 hours ago, Cheyanne Gonzales

Graphic that says Reminder: Students Will Have School on Wednesday, Feb. 4

📢 Calamity Day - Thursday, Jan. 29 📢

Please see the following message from Mr. Gress.

Stay safe, Aviators! #RepthatA

5 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales

Hello again Aviators, With weather and overall conditions continuing to pose safety concerns, Alliance City Schools will be closed again tomorrow, Jan. 29. The cold temperatures, along with sidewalks and bus stops that remain buried under snow, are the main factors in our decision to close for one more day. We are hopeful to return to school on Friday, but forecasts seem to be changing by the minute now, so it’s hard to predict at the moment. If we are able to return on Friday, we know that some conditions will still be challenging. If you are able, we encourage families to begin planning and preparing by ensuring your child has a safe path to bus stops and is dressed in weather-appropriate clothing to stay warm during their morning commute. We will let you know by tomorrow at 3 pm whether or not we will be in school on Friday. As always, if you have weather-related concerns about your child attending school, you may call them off by calling the main office of their school. Athletic updates Tonight’s (Jan. 28) middle school boys and girls basketball games have been cancelled Tonight's (Jan. 28) varsity girls basketball game at Marlington has been cancelled, the game will be made up on Monday, Feb. 9 Tomorrow's (Jan. 29) middle school and Varsity girls and boys wrestling dual with Minerva has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 12 Tomorrow's (Jan. 29) swim meet at Massillon is canceled with rescheduled date TBD Practices are only permitted for winter varsity sports and various pre-arranged music/arts/drama programs. Coaches/advisors will communicate with students and families. Again, thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these decisions. We have a lot of winter left, so keep your hats and gloves nearby! Rob Gress Superintendent of Schools

📢 Calamity Day - Wednesday, Jan. 28 📢

Aviators, Please see the following message from Mr. Gress.

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6 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales

On official school letterhead: Hello Aviators, What crazy weather we have been experiencing. Here in Alliance, it’s estimated that we received more than 14 inches of snow. Our city crews have done a great job working through everything for our city. However, sidewalks and bus stops are a major concern - many sidewalks and bus stops remain buried under a foot or more of snow. Almost every one of our bus stops have no place for our students to stand and only some residents have been able to get their sidewalks cleared. Additionally, with all the cars snowed in and the large piles of snow on the corners, it will be difficult, if not impossible, for our buses to make the tight turns they have to make to get to our students. The forecasted temperatures also present a concern to us. Generally, we close school when the wind chill reaches -15 degrees or lower in the morning. With these factors in mind, we will close again tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 27. We will make decisions for Thursday and Friday on a day-by-day basis. I can assure you that we do not make these decisions lightly and we always have what’s best for our Aviators in mind. We will do our best to make decisions in a timely manner to allow families adequate time to prepare if additional cancellations are necessary. Decisions regarding athletics and extracurricular activities will also be made and communicated on a day-by-day basis. Thanks for your patience and understanding and as always, stay safe, Aviators! Rob Gress Superintendent of Schools

You heard it from Mr. Gress... It's going to be cold! 🥶

Due to the forecasted cold temperatures for tomorrow, along with snow and icy conditions still present on sidewalks and around bus stops, Alliance City Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 27.

Decisions regarding athletics and extracurricular activities will be made by 10 am tomorrow.

Please stay safe and warm, Aviators. #RepthatA

7 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales

Mr. Gress dressed as an aviator holding a sign that says "School cancelled... It's way too cold"

As much as Mr. Gress tried to control the weather, he couldn't stop the snow from coming down! ❄

Alliance City Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26 due to the inclement weather.

All athletics and extracurricular actives have been cancelled for Monday, and all campuses will be closed.

Stay safe and warm, Aviators! ☕ #RepthatA

8 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales

A funny picture of Mr. Gress that makes him look like he is trying to control the snow

It's hard to believe, but it's time to start planning for the 2026-2027 School Year, Aviators! Check out the calendar for next school year below! 📆 #RepthatA

11 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales

Copy of the school calendar with important dates marked in red and blue

✈ Carley (Meiring) Yost ✈
Position: Secretary
School: Alliance Preschool
Graduation Year: 2003
Years at ACS: 13

Favorite Memory:
"I loved my time in broadcast arts my junior and senior year. Also meeting my high school sweetheart, TJ Yost, who I am now married to."

Influential Staff Member:
"So many teachers positively impacted my time at Alliance City Schools. A couple that stick out were Richard Claflin, my broadcast arts teacher, for always believing in me even when I lacked confidence. DeAnn Zavarelli for having such a kind, loving spirit."

Choosing to work for ACS:
"When my son was going into preschool a job opening for the school nurse became available and I immediately knew it's where I was supposed to be. It has been very rewarding working where my children go to school. Coworkers have become like family and the strong bonds I have made are countless."

Importance of giving back:
"Being born and raised in Alliance and now having our children at Alliance City Schools, we realize how important it is to positively represent and improve our community. The schools have so much to offer and I feel thankful that by working here that I can make a positive impact on the youth."

Mrs. Yost's journey from student to staff member is a wonderful example of giving back to the community she’s proud to call home. 🩵❤️ #RepthatA

12 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales

📢 No School for our Aviators 📢

Friday, Jan. 16 - Teacher Day
Monday, Jan. 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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20 days ago, Cheyanne Gonzales

Alliance City Schools graphic on a red background with school supply icons. A hanging sign reads: “No School Friday, Jan. 16 & Monday, Jan. 19.”

We hope our Aviators have a wonderful winter break! ❄

While on break, we want to see what our Aviators are up to! Fill out form below to let us know the fun activities our staff and students are taking part in over Winter Break! Are you going on vacation, baking Christmas cookies, making gingerbread houses, reading a good book or spending the holidays somewhere fun? We want pictures so we can feature our Aviators on social media throughout the break! 📸

🔗 https://forms.gle/svrvJLF3xNVdSRTA6

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about 2 months ago, Cheyanne Gonzales

❄ Be prepared for the winter weather coming soon! ❄

Check out the link below to find out when a calamity day is called, how you will be notified and more.

🔗 https://www.alliancecityschools.org/page/calamity-day-information

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2 months ago, Cheyanne Gonzales

Click the link to learn more about when & how ACS will call a calamity day!

✈ Erica Thompson ✈

“I have always felt welcomed and appreciated here in Alliance during my 10 years in the district! I am thankful for all of my colleagues, past and present, and I am thankful for the relationships I have been able to form with my preschool families!” ❤️ #RepthatA

2 months ago, Cheyanne Gonzales

Once a quarter, Alliance Preschool hosts a Family Engagement Day, giving students and families a chance to enjoy a fun shared experience! On Friday, they visited Maize Valley, where they took part in all kinds of fall activities. 🍏

What a wonderful day full of memories for our youngest Aviators and their families! 🍁 #RepthatA

3 months ago, Cheyanne Gonzales

a student with two staff members in front of the Maize Valley sign

Students standing in a little play house

a parent helping her child ride a tricycle

The preschoolers were so excited to have their grandparents spend the day with them last week! They did fun crafts, got their faces painted, tasted red and green apples, visited the book fair and played at sensory tables. What a special day for our youngest Aviators! ✈ #RepthatA

4 months ago, Cheyanne Gonzales

a grandp smiling down at his grand daughter as they walk hand in hand down the hall.

a grandma helping her grandchild with a craft

A grandma helping a student with a craft

A grandpa watching his grand daughter do a craft

✈ Ce'Ara (Harris) Lilley ✈
Position: Health Aide at Alliance Preschool
Graduation Year: 2009
Years at ACS: 2

Favorite Memory:
"The best part about attending Alliance City Schools for me was all the friendships she made while playing sports."

Influential Staff Member:
"The staff member that positively influenced me the most is Mrs. Balderson, my 2nd grade teacher. She always came into the classroom with a smile, positive attitude and loving demeanor."

Choosing to work for ACS:
"I am a product of Alliance City Schools. Once an Aviator ALWAYS an Aviator."

Importance of giving back:
"I have 4 children growing up through ACS in 6th, 5th, 3rd and 1st grade. Engaging with your community first hand addressing local needs, it helps with diverse perspectives and building a strong foundation."

From student-athlete to staff member and parent, Mrs. Lilley embodies what it means to be an Aviator Alum inspiring future generations. 🩵❤️ #RepthatA

4 months ago, Cheyanne Gonzales

📅 Mark your calendar! Alliance Preschool is having a fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse on Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 3-10 pm! #RepthatA

4 months ago, Cheyanne Gonzales