Established in the 2014-2015 school year, the ACHS house system is intended to give our students a place where meaningful relationships and connections can be formed, cultivated, and fostered. ACHS has five houses all named after Augustinian Saints. The houses provide a space during the school week for students and staff to pray together, play together, serve together and care for one another. The houses provide not only an increased feeling of identity and belonging; it also provides students with a sense of tradition and abundant leadership opportunities with seniors mentoring the younger students.  All staff are divided among the houses to provide mentorship and guidance, and seniors are provided leadership training to “lead” their house each year in partnership with their staff. Everything we do begins and ends in our little house families and the connections that are build there provide the structure and support for our students to thrive. 

Each year, the houses compete for the “Top House Trophy” by earning points during Homecoming Week, Catholic Schools Week, and Prom Week as well as earning points individually and group for academics, service, school spirit, athletics and more. The final event is the annual House Olympics held the last week of school with seniors where students compete in a no holds bar competition in all subject areas, athletics, and some old fashion field day events. The goal is to foster healthy competition while providing opportunities for growth and leadership while also boosting house and school pride.