We want to provide this service for all students, but especially those that are in need of a ride to and from school every day.
ARS uses Infinite Campus to communicate with families, track student grades and attendance, and in some grades assignments as well.
ARS uses PikMyKid to run the dismissal process. To register for PikMyKid, download the PikMyKid parent app from the App Store or Play Store on your smartphone. Your student will be automatically linked to you based on the parent cell phone number provided during registration. If you do not see your student, please contact the school to ensure we have the correct cell phone number on file. Parents can Announce their arrival in the dismissal line when they are within 500 yards of the school. Parents will set up a standard pick up mode at the beginning of the school year. If the pick up mode must be changed for a day, parents can log into their account and change the mode or delegate their child to another person using the calendar in the app. Changes that will be more long term should be changed by calling the school office. When picking up a child, parents will be required to show car tag or cell phone tag for the child to be released. Any person without a tag will be directed to the school office. No child will be released without a parent’s permission.
ARS uses MyPaymentsPlus for all payments to the school, including lunch, field trips, technology fees, and other activities. To register for MyPaymentsPlus, visit http://www.mypaymentsplus.com and click the orange Register button. Select the state, then American Renaissance School, then enter your information. Student information will be provided by the school.
ARS uses Blair Phillips Photography for all school photography needs. They offer Fall, Spring, and Elementary Class photos along with an array of collectable gifts for purchase. These photo opportunities are considered a fund raiser for the school.
For Fall Photos and Elementary Class photos, students have a required dress code of RED POLO and school uniform pants. These photo opportunities are PRE-PAY, not proof photos. Any purchased Fall Picture packages are sent home within 3 weeks of picture day. Any student who misses Fall Picture Day or who needs to have a retake done, will have an additional day to take this photo. For a student to have a retake, they must return the purchased package at the time of getting their photo taken.
Spring Picture Day is a free dress day. Please see the Uniform Policy for acceptable clothing for their photo day. There is not a makeup day for this picture. Students will receive a link to their child’s photo before purchase. Please see the school calendar for dates.
All parent photo inquires will be directed to the company. http://www.blairphillipsphotography.com/
ARS follows the National School Lunch Program which provides students the option to purchase breakfast and lunch or bring their lunch from home.
Menus for breakfast and lunch available for purchase are offered on a monthly basis for a minimum of 7-10 days. The price for breakfast is $3.75 and lunch is $5. Parents will be notified when menus are posted. Parents may purchase meals by logging into their MyPaymentPlus account.
ARS does not have a cafeteria, and we must preorder our meals from Iredell-Statesville Schools.
Healthy snacks should be sent from home for your student. They will not be provided by ARS.
Did you also know that you and your family may qualify for a free or reduced breakfast and lunch? Please contact Tina Farewell at [email protected], or 704.832.5603 to learn more.
Children who require an alternate menu (gluten free, peanut free, dairy free, etc.) or drink option other than milk must fill out a special diet form to keep on file with ARS and ISS. Please notify Tina Farewell if you would like to set up an alternate menu.
For questions about the ARS Breakfast and Lunch program or to discuss forgotten meals, please contact Tina Farewell 704-832-5603.
For class parties, we encourage parents to think of healthier items. Anyone bringing in class party items will need to wait until 2:00 pm to do so.
Families that need assistance with meals, fees, etc. will need to fill out the ARS Free-Reduced Application. Email [email protected]
