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"SIT DOWN WITH THE SUPER," EPISODE THREE - Episode Three of “Sit Down with the Super,” our television program created in partnership with The City of Aiken premieres on the 4Aiken You Tube channel this evening. Click on the words "Sit Down with the Super" for a link to the latest interview in this series starring James Powell, a student at Kennedy Middle School, as he sits down and talks with Superintendent Laurence.
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OVERNIGHT INTERNET DOWNTIME - Beginning October 1, 2023, the ability for student laptops to connect to the internet will be restricted during overnight hours. Enabled internet connectivity on student laptops will begin at 5 a.m. each morning and extend until 10 p.m. for elementary school students, 11 p.m. for middle school students, and midnight for high school students. Downtime hours for internet connectivity will be in effect on weekdays as well as weekends. Aside from restricted internet connectivity overnight, student laptops will be fully functional all hours.
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PROHIBITED METAL OBJECTS REMINDER - As middle and high school students return from Fall Break in mid-October, they will be prohibited from bringing to school stainless steel water bottles, metal eating utensils, and scissors. As we increase school safety measures and the frequency of Weapons Detection, these objects delay the screening process and will no longer be allowed. We do apologize for the inconvenience that this may cause and appreciate your cooperation.
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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 - To ensure the safety of our athletic events, 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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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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WJBF Golden Apple Award Winner Julie Green
Congratulations to Julie Green, North Augusta Elementary School first grade teacher, on receiving WJBF's Golden Apple Award!
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Aiken County Career and Technology Center Holds Second Annual Community Night
The Aiken County Career and Technology Center held its second annual community night event on Tuesday to familiarize families with what the center has to offer. The center has 17 different career pathways, including manufacturing, auto technology, electricity and cosmetology.
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Aiken High Holds First Meeting Of Its Pickleball Club
Aiken High students gathered outside for the school’s first-ever Pickleball Club meeting and had the opportunity to try out the equipment. Ben Lacy and Beth Eberhard from the Southern Pickleball Academy joined in on the first meeting.
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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.
