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Students Adjust to Cell Phone Policy
Damaris Machado, staff writer, Arianna Ciccia, and staff writer October 29, 2025

Danbury Public Schools started a new cell phone policy this year, requiring students to place their phones in a cell phone lock box due to the overuse of cell phones in recent years.  This new policy was implemented as a way to help students focus...

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Festive decorations creates a spooky atmosphere for Halloween celebrations.
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Halloween’s Evolution from Soul Cakes to Candy
Jordyn Rock October 29, 2025

Halloween, as we know it, is celebrated on October 31st with children dressing in costume and going door to door trick-or-treating to collect treats of candy.  History.com reveals that before the existence of Halloween, ancient Celts celebrated the...

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Laura is this year's ACE Teacher of the Year!
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Teacher of the Year (Laura)
Kierra Williams, Staff Writer • June 12, 2025

Laura Blake, our school's resource teacher, earned this year's distinguished title of ACE Teacher of the Year. Students love her because she is nice and welcoming to all. She's very mindful and always wants to help students destress, so she often teaches...

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Jame, Kyle and Randy perform "Come as You Are" at the 22nd Annual Coffee House.
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Spirits Bloom at 22nd Annual ACE Coffee House
Janluis Cerda, Staff Writer • June 11, 2025

The annual Coffee House is an event for students and families of ACE to come together, enjoy a meal, and read their poems, sing songs, or display artwork they have made throughout their school year. The event brings students and teachers together, allowing...

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This is where students are required to place their phones during class hours.
Students Adjust to Cell Phone Policy
Damaris Machado, staff writer, Arianna Ciccia, and staff writer October 29, 2025

Danbury Public Schools started a new cell phone policy this year, requiring students to place their phones in a cell phone lock box due to the...

Jame, Kyle and Randy perform "Come as You Are" at the 22nd Annual Coffee House.
Spirits Bloom at 22nd Annual ACE Coffee House
Janluis Cerda, Staff Writer • June 11, 2025

The annual Coffee House is an event for students and families of ACE to come together, enjoy a meal, and read their poems, sing songs, or display...

Celebrating Poetry Month
April Poetry Month 2025
Jamie Vargas, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025

  The Academy of American Poets launched National Poetry Month in April 1996. It was inspired by Black History Month in February and...

ACE students celebrating poetry
ACE Students’ Poetry Trip
Cristian Cruz Turcios November 8, 2024

Students attended the Dodge Poetry Festival on Friday, October 18th in Newark, NJ at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). The students...

Elvis of ACE
Elvis of ACE
June 18, 2024
Things to Do in the Summer
Sheyly Curillo, Staff Writer • June 2, 2025

The spring days are passing, and it is becoming warmer out. As summer approaches, many of us look forward to spending more time outside but may...

Greg's gym class stopping by a water well on one of many hiking adventures.
Greg’s Gym Class
Karla Guallpa-Delgado, Staff Writer • May 29, 2024

Greg’s 2024 gym class is based on health and exercising your body. Greg began his career as a teacher in 1999 in Bridgeport CT. He started...

Valentina getting ready for her junior varasity game.
ACE Athletes
Ayva Ith, Staff Writer • May 21, 2024

At our school, many kids play sports but they play for other schools besides ACE. I interviewed three ACE students who play different types of...

Winter Olympics Games
Navari Droz and Ariana West February 1, 2024

  Every four years, major international multi-sports competitions for sports played on snow and ice take place at the Winter Olympic...

Representatives from The Old Timers Association announce a contribution to the ACE outdoor activity fund.
BBQ Honors ACE Founder
Jordy Rivera, Staff Writer • June 4, 2025

Joe Pepin Day is a day when students, staff, and families come together to have a good time. We celebrate Joe Pepin Day in honor of his birthday...

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A History Of ACE – 1977-1987
January 11, 2023

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