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FALL INTERSESSION & FALL BREAK - Regular school operations will pause during the week of Intersession (October 2-5), and the following week for Fall Break (October 9-13). In addition to students identified for Intersession for academic need, there are a limited number of spots available to students in Academic Acceleration Pilot programs (Coding Camp and Fine Arts opportunity), as well as community educational experiences that may be of interest to students and families. Please visit acpsd.net/intersession for details.
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ATHLETIC SECURITY REMINDERS & CLEAR BAG PROCEDURES - With the start of the fall athletic season, please be aware of the following:
- ACPSD has a Clear Bag Procedure for athletic events, details are below.
- Reentry is not allowed. Should an individual exit a stadium or athletic facility, a new ticket for reentry will be required for reentry.
- These are school-sponsored events; behavioral expectations & the Code of Conduct apply.
- Students in eighth grade and below must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older.
- High school students must show identification or PowerSchool to verify grade level if unaccompanied by a supervising adult.
We thank you for your cooperation with these regulations aimed to ensure a safe and successful athletic season!
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NO COST, CHEF-CREATED BREAKFAST & LUNCH FOR ALL STUDENTS - ACPSD has partnered with Chartwells to train and prepare our school food service staff to introduce new recipes, welcome students to share feedback, and enhance students' mealtime experience. Take a look at our new menus and leave that lunchbox behind as you experience breakfast and lunch at no cost (to students) at the cafe on your campus. Visit acpsd.net/SmartEating for more information.
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REGISTRATION FOR 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR - The 2023-24 school year started on July 25! Parents and guardians can complete new student registration, including Pre-Kindergarten (4K) and Kindergarten registration, online by visiting our Registration Hub. Please reach out to your child's zoned school for more information.
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CSRA College Night | September 14, 2023
This year's CSRA College Night will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the James Brown Arena in Augusta. Area high school students will have a special opportunity to meet recruiters from more than 100 colleges and universities and win scholarships totaling $15,000.
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Ridge-Spring Monetta Bus Driver Named South Carolina Bus Driver Of The Year
LaCheryl Knox, a bus driver for Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/High School, was recently named the Bus Driver of the Year by the South Carolina Association for Pupil Transportation.
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Matthew Shepler Named New Principal at Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/High School
Matthew Shepler is passionate about working with students and ensuring they meet their potential and realize new possibilities for future success. Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/High families are invited to the school’s Open House on Thursday, August 24. The community is invited to drop by from 4:00-6:00 p.m. to meet their new principal and hear about the great things taking place already this school year.
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Board Strengthens Security
The Board of Education Announces Strengthened Security Measures at Aiken High & Across All Schools
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District Superintendent King Laurence Announces Retirement
Aiken County Public School District Superintendent King Laurence will retire at the end of the 2023-24 school year, ending his 38-year career as an educator in South Carolina.
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Aiken Community Members Run To Raise Funds For A Book Vending Machine
Community members eager to sweat it out for a good cause gathered at Citizens Park for the Love for the Run of Reading Race fundraiser. The event was organized by Christine Escalante, who is helping her daughter Trinity raise money for a book vending machine to place in Gloverville Elementary School.
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Rotary Readers Program Helps Students At East Aiken School Of The Arts
The Rotary Club of Aiken’s Rotary Readers program is having a positive impact at East Aiken School of the Arts with over 30 Rotarians volunteering as Rotary Readers.
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Midland Valley High School Graduate Zeb Proctor Follows a Family Tradition of Perfect Attendance
Zeb Proctor, a recent Midland Valley High School graduate, has been recognized for having perfect attendance in school from elementary to high school. This achievement, while outstanding on its own merit, is especially interesting considering that Zeb followed in the footsteps of his two older siblings, Cassidee and Zeke, who accomplished the same thing.
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Aiken Elementary Going into Fifth Year as a South Carolina Green Steps School
Aiken Elementary School is looking forward to starting its fifth year as a participant in the South Carolina Green Steps Program, a program which recognizes schools in South Carolina that take annual sustainable steps toward becoming more environmentally responsible.
