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Students find a cozy place to relax and write poetry after the hike.
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ACE Students Explore Nature, Find Inspiration, and Connect on the Bee Brook Hike
June 16, 2026

Teachers at ACE provide students with opportunities to learn and grow outside of the classroom through experiences such as the Bee Brook Loop hike in Washington, Connecticut.  The 2.1 mile trail takes students through a scenic natural area near the...

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DJ meets with a student to talk about school and how she feels. DJ’S office is open to anyone who wants to talk or to figure things out.
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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Gabriella Bierce and Hayden Breece May 11, 2026

The month of May is Mental Health Awareness month.  Mental health awareness involves understanding our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and it's important like our physical health. Raising awareness...

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This year's prom fashion is all about the details.
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Prom Fashion Trends
Arianna Ciccia and Hailey vasquez May 11, 2026

Prom season is here, and while the tradition stays the same, the fashion has evolved over the years into a blend of modern day fashion and retro fashion. This year, many students are trading the traditional pro look for an outfit that is unique and bold. The...

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Students learn what life is like for those in a jail cell.
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Students Gain Insight on Trip to Correctional Institution
Jonathan Rodriguez May 7, 2026

A school visit to a prison can be a powerful learning experience for students. During our class trip to a local correctional facility, we saw firsthand how strict and controlled life inside is. Before entering, safety measures were carefully enforced....

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Students find a cozy place to relax and write poetry after the hike.
ACE Students Explore Nature, Find Inspiration, and Connect on the Bee Brook Hike
June 16, 2026

Teachers at ACE provide students with opportunities to learn and grow outside of the classroom through experiences such as the Bee Brook Loop...

Basketball
May 21, 2026
This year's prom fashion is all about the details.
Prom Fashion Trends
May 11, 2026
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Students find a cozy place to relax and write poetry after the hike.
ACE Students Explore Nature, Find Inspiration, and Connect on the Bee Brook Hike
June 16, 2026

Teachers at ACE provide students with opportunities to learn and grow outside of the classroom through experiences such as the Bee Brook Loop...

This year's prom fashion is all about the details.
Prom Fashion Trends
May 11, 2026
Students find a cozy place to relax and write poetry after the hike.
ACE Students Explore Nature, Find Inspiration, and Connect on the Bee Brook Hike
June 16, 2026

Teachers at ACE provide students with opportunities to learn and grow outside of the classroom through experiences such as the Bee Brook Loop...

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...

Elvis of ACE
Elvis of ACE
June 18, 2024
Left 4 Dead 2 Review – So Addicting, it’s Infectious.
Andrew L. Aponte, Staff Writer • May 21, 2026

Warning! - This game is rated M for Mature by the ESRB for violent themes. If that is something which may separate you from buying or simply...

Students find a cozy place to relax and write poetry after the hike.
ACE Students Explore Nature, Find Inspiration, and Connect on the Bee Brook Hike
June 16, 2026

Teachers at ACE provide students with opportunities to learn and grow outside of the classroom through experiences such as the Bee Brook Loop...

Basketball
Naz Shoffner May 21, 2026

Basketball is a dynamic team sport where 2 teams are desired to control a ball, utilizing techniques such as dribbling and passing to score points...

Students in 2018 enter the Hudson River near Lake George, NY for a white water rafting adventure.
Outdoor Adventure Program at ACE
Ashlei Martinez April 1, 2026

The Outdoor Adventure Program at ACE has been a very important program to this school. This program is not as extensive as it used to be. The...

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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