April 28, 2026
MIDDLE SCHOOL ART SHOW – APRIL 30 AT 5:15
The 2026 ACDS Middle School Student Art Show is this Thursday, at 5:15 PM. Families, friends, and neighbors are invited!
Student artists do not need to come early or stay after school (unless pre-arrangements have been made to stay in Aftercare). Student artists are expected to be here for the show (easy participation grade!) and should plan to escort family members as a unit through the exhibit. They should wear ACDS standard dress (or more formal attire, if they wish!) No student cell phones permitted.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK – MAY 4 – 8
Our teachers and staff are amazing and we hope you will join us in recognizing them during the week of May 4 – 8. An email went out for ways to help celebrate and contribute. Thank you for supporting our dedicated teachers and staff!
- Monday, 5/4 – Breakfast Buffet from the parents (SIGN UP HERE)
- Tuesday, 5/5 – Cinco De Mayo Taco Bar from the League
- Wednesday, 5/6 – Gift Bags from the League
- Thursday, 5/7 – Gift Card Grab (Info HERE – Gift cards DUE MAY 1)
- Friday, 5/8 – Dirty Soda Bar and Snacks (SIGN UP HERE)
LEAGUE MEETING – APRIL 30 AT 6:00
Join us after the art show for a quick update on this year’s League activities.
LEAGUE OYSTER ROAST
THANK YOU to all of our wonderful volunteers who helped at Saturday’s event. A special thank you to Ray Atkins and Robbie Pitts (tent set up/take down), Eddie Berry (fried), Randal Ginn and Johnny Minor (roasted), and Sarah Ginn (venue set up). We are also grateful to David Terry, Ben Cox, and Jeff Wyatt for building a new stage for the band.
We are so appreciative to Ben and Hannah Cox, and Austin and Amber Burch for chairing this event. Thank you for your time and leadership!
MAY LUNCH MENU
The final lunch menu for the school year was sent home yesterday and is due TOMORROW. Please remember that hot lunches are NOT served the last week of school. Thank you, again, for supporting our lunch program this year.
ACDS 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION– MAY 9
We are celebrating Aylett’s 60th anniversary on Saturday, May 9, at Brooke’s Bank Farm. This a community event and tickets are on sale now. A special invitation went home to all families, so please spread the word to friends and family. Come celebrate this amazing milestone and enjoy a night of dinner, dancing, and an exciting auction. Tickets can be purchased here.
MIDDLE SCHOOL COMMUNITY SERVICE
MS Parents: Please remind your child to complete his/her community service hours prior to May 18.
- 6th grader – 6 hours
- 7th grader – 7 hours
- 8th grader – 8 hours
SUMMER CAMP COMMUNICATION
If you have registered your child for Aylett’s Summer Camp (full day camp), please sign up to receive camp news via ClassDojo: https://home.classdojo.com/#/classInvite/?c=C9LPZGZ&attribution=classlink_qrcode
ACDS SUMMER CAMPS
Parents: Be sure to register your child as soon as possible to secure their spot for Summer Camp! Our full-day camps are limited to 25 campers per day, and several weeks are already filling up quickly. Registration for half-day specialty camps will end on May 15. Any camps that do not fill may be canceled.
Signature Summer Camp Program:
- Week 1- FULL
- Week 2- FULL
- Week 3- FULL
- Week 4- FULL
- Week 5- 7 more spots
- Week 6- 4 more spots
- Week 7- FULL
- Week 8- FULL
- Week 9- FULL
All half-day specialty camps currently have openings!
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
Battle of the Books will be held in the library on May 1, at 9:00.
REQUIRED VACCINATIONS
Class of 2028 Parents: Rising 7th grade students are required to have Tdap and Meningitis vaccinations. The HPV is optional but highly recommended. CDC information is linked below. Please schedule these vaccinations ASAP!
- Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) Vaccine VIS | Vaccines & Immunizations | CDC
- HPV Vaccine VIS | Vaccines & Immunizations | CDC
- Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine VIS | Vaccines & Immunizations | CDC
ANNUAL GIVING
We still need your help reaching 100% parent participation! Consider increasing your gift by just 10-20% this year or by another giving LEVEL. It will truly make a difference.
| Total Students | # Contributed | Contribution % | |
| EC3 | 15 | 7 | 47% |
| PK 4 | 14 | 7 | 50% |
| PK 5 | 16 | 9 | 56% |
| Kindergarten – Goodman | 10 | 6 | 60% |
| Kindergarten – Wolford | 9 | 2 | 22% |
| 1st | 18 | 10 | 56% |
| 2nd | 19 | 11 | 58% |
| 3rd | 20 | 6 | 30% |
| 4th | 18 | 10 | 56% |
| 5th | 14 | 8 | 57% |
| 6th | 7 | 1 | 14% |
| 7th | 14 | 6 | 43% |
| 8th | 16 | 7 | 44% |
| 46% |
To make a gift to ACDS, please click here, or Venmo @AylettCountry-DaySchool. Checks can be mailed to PO Box 70, Millers Tavern, VA 23115.
ACDS Annual Giving Levels 2025-26:
- $5000+ 1966 Founders Circle
- $1000-$4999 Leadership Society
- $500-$999 Head of School Circle
- $200-$499 Patriot Price Club
- $50-$199 Blue & White Club
- $1-$49 Friends Club
RISING KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS – CLASS OF 2035
ALL rising kindergarten students will need an updated school entrance form for the 2026-27 school year. Please make sure you schedule an appointment before the first day of school on September 2. Also, click here to review our Standard Dress Policy as you prepare to shop for kindergarten. It is also listed in the Student Handbook.
FREE DESK
If you can use this good, used condition metal desk, please call to schedule pick up ASAP. (photos linked)