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Join us  Tuesday, August 8, 2017 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM on the  Assumption Catholic School Playground, 380 Meredith Street, Perth Amboy, to meet and greet the new principal.  Mrs. Lissette D Shumny will be available to answer questions about the new initiatives at ACS and tours of the school will be available. New families and   current ACS families are all invited for ice cream and petting zoo fun for all ages. 

We are an Advanced Ed accredited school which provides a Christ-centered Catholic environment and rigorous instruction to a diverse population of Pre-Kindergarten to eighth grade students.

If you are unable to attend, please call ACS at 732-826-8721 to schedule a tour and meet with a member of the ACS administration.

ACS Teachers off on summer break? Not yet!  The teachers at Assumption Catholic School ended the 2016-2017 school year with intense Professional Development to prepare them for the upcoming school year.  The presenter gave a two day class on the importance of understanding the changes in the NJ State Standards, effective teaching methods, discipline and differentiated instruction.  ACS teachers are always learning and work eagerly to stay ahead of the trends in education and are committed to teaching the leaders of tomorrow.  Planning is already underway for the upcoming year – stay tuned for the school calendar!

At Assumption Catholic School we work diligently to  keep our personal connection with every graduate.  We prepare our students not only for high school, but also for college and the daily challenges of everyday life.  We have recently received news from our Class of 2013 who just graduated high school and are planning on attending higher education institutions.  We have a couple of students missing, yet we hope to add them to our list of success stories.

May God bless each and every high school graduate and may they always remember they are part of our ACS Family.  Congratulations to the Class of 2017!

Anthony Ciko, Perth Amboy Vocational School, Valedictorian, Middlesex County College: Computer Programming

Kaila Davila, Rahway High School,

Adrian Harris, Perth Amboy Vocational School, Middlesex County College: Undecided

Oleksander Kalynak, JFK High School, Rutgers University

Dylan Leone, Woodbridge High School, Kings College: Athletic Trainer

Adam Lesczyk, St. Joseph’s High School, Seton Hall University

Amanda Lopez, East Brunswick Vocational School, Rider University: Film

Melanie Meneses – Middlesex County College, Forensic Science

Luis Montalvo, JFK High School, United States Marine Corps

Ziara Pena, East Brunswick Vocational School, Montclair University

Samantha Shumny, Sayreville War Memorial High School, Rider University: Secondary Education

Anthony Valerio, Middlesex County College, Architecture

Thomas Zambrowski, East Brunswick High School, Middlesex County College: Sociology

On Wednesday, June 15, the ACS celebrated the ending of the terrific school year with the picnic at Warren Park in Woodbridge, NJ. The weather was gorgeous, the food was delicious and everyone had a lot of fun. It was especially nice to see graduates of 2017 there, the children always enjoy a visit from their former schoolmates! We are particularly grateful to the Family School Association for sponsoring and organizing this event!

What a nice way to send of the youngest students at ACS. All the letters of the alphabet, great songs and a short program for the proud parents. What a nice job! Thanks Ms. Soloman for your leadership in the Pre-K program.

The annual Kindergarten Graduation ceremony at ACS  took place on Monday, June 12 at 7:00 PM in the school auditorium. The boys and girls looked so nice in their caps and gowns. The class performed a few familiar songs before being handed their diplomas from Mr. S and Fr. Ivan. A special thanks go to  Mrs. Derevenska ( Mrs”D”) for a fantastic Kindergarten year.

The morning of Saturday June tenth at Assumption school arrived with an excited class  2017 ready to receive their diplomas.  Father Ivan Turyk celebrated Divine Liturgy followed by the students receiving their diplomas. Students took one last walk as a class back to school where the awards breakfast took place. After breakfast they were then awarded various recognitions from academic s to club participation. The day ended with the graduates thanking everyone for the support they have been given throughout their years at A.C.S. Congratulations Class of 2017!

On Thursday evening, the Class of 2018 hosted a graduation dinner for the class of 2017 that included some fun entertainment and a delicious food.

Congratulations to our first Annual Spelling Bee winners.  Our K to 2 finalists were Victoria M, Aadhira K, and Gia N.  Our grades 3 to 5 finalists were Caeleb C, Michaela M, and Gabriella D.  Our grades 6 to 8 finalists were Diana K, Aniyah M, and Alina E. After many rounds of spelling words on stage our winners were determined: First place went to Victoria M, second place went to Aadhira K, and third place went to Gabriella D.  Congratulations to all our participants and winners. Thank you Mrs. Billy for coordinating the Spelling Bee  and congratulations to all participants in the competition.

On June 7, 2017, Fr. Ivan Turyk, administrator of Assumption Catholic Parish and School, announces the selection of Mrs. Lissette Shumny as the school’s new Principal. She will begin her work on July 1, 2017 succeeding Mr. Michael Szpyhulsky who announced his retirement from the position of Principal and return to the classroom at ACS. During the remainder of this school year, Mr. Szpyhulsky (“Mr.S”) and Mrs. Shumny will spend time working together to ensure a smooth transition.

Assumption Catholic School (ACS) is an AdvancED accredited school in Perth Amboy, NJ which first opened in 1963 with only first and second grades. Today it boasts a 4-year-old-pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Hundreds of students have graduated from ACS including Mrs. Shumny herself. A former student and graduate becoming principal of her alma mater is history in the making at ACS and possibly beyond!

After ACS Mrs. Shumny went to and graduated from Bishop George Ahr High School in Edison. She then attended Rider University where her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Human Resource Management was earned. After working several years in the private sector, Mrs. Shumny felt a different calling. So when she enrolled her oldest child in ACS’s pre-k, she applied for a teaching position and was hired. Once all three of her children were attending ACS, Mrs. Shumny realized how much she loved teaching. She enrolled in St. Peter’s University graduate program and attended evening classes until she earned a Masters of Science degree in Education.

In her thirteen years at ACS Mrs. Shumny has been a third, sixth, and seventh grade teacher, Language Arts Curriculum Supervisor, and a behind the scene organizer of many school wide projects. When asked for her thoughts and feelings Mrs. Shumny replied, “It is truly an honor to have the opportunity to be Principal of Assumption Catholic School and to lead a school that is so close to my heart. My vision for ACS is to build on the rich legacy of a strong Catholic identity and dedicated teachers as well as chart a new course for our future. My focus will be in enriching the curriculum in the areas of math, science, and technology by developing new partnerships with leading institutions in order to prepare our students to be the leaders and innovators of tomorrow.” Her enthusiasm, organization, fairness, and sense of humor will surely be advantageous in her new position.