ACS is a vibrant community with strong roots and bold plans for the future.
Today, every available space on our current campus is fully utilized by our culturally-diverse student body of 1,200 students, ages 4 to 18, representing more than 60 nationalities and our 225 dedicated faculty and staff. Led by our mission, vision and core values, we deliver excellence in our four pillars: Academics, the Arts, Athletics and Service Learning.
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50th Anniversary Highlights
ACS marked its 50-year history and unwavering commitment to excellence in education with a year of celebrations. Students, alumni, staff, former faculty and special guests joined 50th-anniversary events and activities throughout the year. Our 50th was a year to remember:
- 50th Kickoff Party to launch our celebrations, special guest appearance by Thunder the Falcon, the ACS Mascot from 1972 to 2000
- Historic 50th Flag Day
- A 50 on the Field with Grades 3 - 9
- 100+ Alumni Visitors to Old and New Campus from around the world
- Alumni Homecoming Games and Reception
- Washington, D.C. Alumni Reunion
- I ❤️ ACS Day
- ACS 50 Fest, a week-long celebration on campus for students and staff
- Alumni Reception at the US Ambassador’s Residence
- The Golden Gala on March 11, 2023
- Alumni Games on March 12
- 50th Student Assemblies: the school spirit campaign
- 50th Anniversary Merchandise and special gifts
- Commissioned a 50th Anniversary Film