ACS - Alabaster City Schools (ACS) welcomed faculty and staff on August 4 for its annual Institute, marking the official start of the 2025–26 school year. The event opened with an energetic performance by the Thompson High School cheerleaders, drumline, color guard, and JROTC, which presented the colors and performed the national anthem.
Superintendent Dr. Wayne Vickers and Board of Education President Adam Moseley served as keynote speakers, expressing gratitude for the dedication of ACS employees and recognizing their commitment to instruction, professional growth, classroom preparation, and student success.
“As we begin our 13th year as a school system, I’m more certain than ever that our mission to inspire and prepare our graduates for success is alive and well,” Dr. Vickers said. “The mission is made possible because of each and every one of you. The time you spend crafting lesson plans, participating in summer professional development, and creating a welcoming space for our students—these efforts do not go unnoticed. You are the foundation of what makes this school system special.”
Mr. Moseley, joined on stage by the full ACS Board of Education, welcomed leaders from the City of Alabaster, including the mayor and city council members, and expressed appreciation for their strong support of ACS. “It’s my pleasure every year to introduce our Mayor and City Council, who play such a big part in making ACS what it is,” Moseley said. “Thank you so much for what you all do to help us strive to invest every day.”
Dr. Vickers also celebrated ACS’s continued academic and operational excellence, noting the district earned an “A” on the Alabama State Report Card for the fourth consecutive year, ranked among the Top 10 districts in Alabama by Niche, and was featured in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Schools” list. Additional highlights included earning Best Communities for Music Education, achieving Cognia STEM Certification, and hosting the 2025 Mathways Summit.
He also shared two major milestones: the successful launch of the ACS Leadership Academy and the opening of the ACS Champions Craft Academy, the district’s new workforce development center designed to prepare students for high-demand careers.
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