CAC High School Principal’s Notes
HS Theatre Production Rehearsals Have Started!
Collaborative Work in Math Class
Global Politics Class
An exciting weekend is coming up on campus as we host the NESAC Student Leadership Conference here at CAC. NESAC is a network of nine international schools across the Middle East, and seven schools will be participating in this year’s event. The conference will bring together student leaders from across the region to collaborate, learn, and develop their leadership skills. “Leadership today requires courage, adaptability, and connection. This year’s theme challenges student leaders to explore how building bridges across cultures, communities, and perspectives can create meaningful change.”
CAC is delighted to welcome these guest schools:
• American International School of Kuwait
• American School of Kuwait
• International College Beirut
• American Community School Beirut
• Duncrest American School
• American School Dhahran
To learn more about this event, you may visit the NESAC event website HERE.
The art class with Ms. Isabel Torres
One of the visiting installation artists explains the work
Visiting artist with the “White Pillar of Light”
Students in our Visual Art courses enjoyed a wonderful field trip this week. The group traveled to the Pyramids of Giza to view the Forever Is Now art installation. This exhibit features large, site-specific open-air artworks inspired by the setting of the Great Pyramids. The students took a guided tour of the site, observed the artworks, and met with some of the artists. Excursions such as this deepen and enrich the curriculum by allowing students to engage firsthand with artists and their artworks in the field. Thank you to Ms. Isabel Torres for organizing this experience for our student artists.
Students wrote about and documented the individual art pieces
Students toured the “Doors of Time” with the Pyramids as the backdrop
Finally, it was wonderful to welcome parents to the HS Coffee Morning on Wednesday. We explored the topic of exams and ways that parents can support their children during this potentially challenging period of the school year. You will find a link to the slides shared here.
Andrew Buckman
HS Principal
Upcoming dates:
• 14-15 Nov – NESAC Leadership Conference (Hosted at CAC)
• Tue 18 Nov – Early Release Day. 11:30 am dismissal for students.
• Sat 22 Nov – Girls Get Stronger event at CAC
• 23-26 Nov – Spirit Week!
• Wed 26 Nov – Teacher Appreciation Day hosted by the PTO
• Thu 27 Nov – US Thanksgiving Holiday (no school)
• 14-18 Dec – Semester 1 Exams
• 19 Dec – Winter Break begins
• Sun 11 Jan – First day of Semester 2. Will be an A Day.
• Thu 22 Jan – Semester 1 Reports Released
Counseling Department Announcements
Week of November 13, 2025
SAT Prep Class Spring 2026: Recommended for those who plan to apply to a university in the US and will take the SAT next May, June and beyond. The course will run over two weekends, April 17 & 18 and April 24 & 25, 2026. Please see the attachments here (flyer, parent letter, and calendar). To register, visit their website here: hgl.co/cac. The registration deadline is February 27, 2026.
Standardized Test Dates: Your student can click on this link to find out more about the SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo for those planning to take a standardized test for university entrance requirements. Note: test registrants for any ACT test may receive a relocation notice if ACT moves the testing location from CAC to a different center. You will receive an email from ACT about a week before the test if you are moved.
Visit our CAC Counseling web site for information about college and career research.
Claudia Bean, Staci Petrich, Jody Stiles
HS Counseling
General Announcements
Activities & Athletics Update
Stay in the loop with what’s happening at CAC! For the latest updates, event details, and schedules, check out our live Google Calendar:
Coming Up in CAC Activities & Athletics
Season 2 Tryouts are wrapping up, and we’re so proud of all the effort and enthusiasm our students have shown this week! Regular practices will officially begin next week. Please take a moment to review your child’s practice schedule and location so they’re ready to start strong.
Thank you for your continued support as we kick off another exciting season of CAC Activities &
Athletics — Go Eagles!
David Goetz (Athletics and Activities Director) &
Kasey Semler (Activities Coordinator)
The Musical Performance: Anne of Green Gables
Next week the Middle School Performers will present a story about an imaginative, creative, high-spirited orphan, Anne Shirley. Her adventures take place on Prince Edward’s island, Canada. It’s the turn of the century and this small town finds itself being pushed into the progressive future with Anne at the helm.
This full two act musical is not to be missed. It features a full orchestra, incredible sets and props, and of course, a 45 strong ensemble both on and back stage! Tickets are on sale in each Divisional Office, with Ms. Dolly, and at the Theater door on the performance days.
Wednesday, November 19th and Thursday, November 20th the performance begins at 6pm. Friday, November 21st, the performance begins at 1pm. The musical runs 2 hours and 15 minutes, including a short intermission.
Looking forward to welcoming you all to the Theater!
Mr. McCuaig & Ms. Dolly
Join us for CAC Talks: Teens & Tweens Conflict Resolution with Dr. Anne Justus
When: Wednesday, November 19 at 8am
Where: In Person: MS 116, MS Building | Online: Zoom link
Sign up and submit questions here!
Warmly,
PTO & Dr. Ericka Galegher, CAC Strategic Initiatives Coordinator
From the Booster Club
CAC Spirit Store Holiday Sale!
15% OFF most items — plus even bigger discounts on select gear!
Sale Dates: November 29 – December 18
Special Event: Shop during the CAC Winter Bazaar on December 5!
Store Hours: Open on school days from 8–10 AM, 11:00–12:30 PM, and 2:30–4 PM
Enjoy our specially blended cocoa — 350 LE per packet!
Stock up on hoodies, tees, and spirit wear for the holidays!
(Sale excludes travel uniforms, calculators, and water bottles.)
Show your school spirit and soar like an Eagle!
CAC Booster Club
From the PTO
CAC PTO
All Pro Dad
Thank you to all the dads and CAC community partners who helped make our first Morning Coffee a success! We’re excited to welcome even more dads to our next All Pro Dad meeting on Wednesday, November 26 at 7:00 a.m. in MS 115.
This month’s topic is RESPECT we’ll spend intentional time with our kids through fun activities and meaningful conversations.
We’d love to see you there! Please RSVP here: All Pro Dads Sign Up
For questions, contact our team via the All Pro Dad What’s App Group
Captain Chickaro