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PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY - Thank you to all guest principals who spent Friday, November 15, leading an Aiken County Public School!
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FREE PARENT EDUCATION SEMINAR - The Military Child Education Coalition, in collaboration with the Aiken County Public School District, will host a free Parent Education Seminar November 18th and 19th at the District Office, 1000 Brookhaven Drive, Aiken. Join us on Monday, November 19th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. to learn how to file for FAFSA, and learn about the College Scholarship Services Profile, and on Tuesday, November 19th from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. to learn about grants and scholarships.
Register online by clicking HERE. Use registration code SEM 020 for the November 18th seminar, and code SEM 021 for the November 19th seminar.
Please contact Sondra Thomas, Military Community Liaison, at sthomas@acpsd.net or (803) 641-2428. MilitaryChild.org.
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YOUTH HOMELESS AWARENESS - November is Youth Homeless Awareness Month. Nationwide, 4.2 million youth experience homelessness annually. Here in Aiken County, 120 students have been identified as homeless so far this year. Homeless youth are those who are without a regular nighttime residence. Families can experience homelessness from a house fire, economic challanges such as a loss of income, eviction or foreclosure, or a change in the family dynamic.
We are thankful for our Student Service Workers who support our homeless students and families! Please consider helping our homeless youth doing the following:
- Be understanding. There are a number of reasons for homelessness.
- Learn about services available through the McKinney Vento Homeless Act.
- Provide donations. The Aiken County Public School District will be collecting baby wipes and hygiene products throughout the month of November, and can be dropped off at 1000 Brookhaven Drive in Aiken.
Please contact Sherida Stroman, Lead Student Service Worker/McKinney Liaison, at (803) 335-7051 or SStroman@acpsd.net for more information.
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acGATEWAY - the application for the 2020 acGATEWAY program is available now. This program is a summer arts opportunity for students currently in grades 3-12. Students may apply and audition for visual art, creative writing, theater, dance, or music. Please find more information by clicking on Departments > Gifted & Talented > acGATEWAY. Each school has a school-based coordinator to assist your child in the application process. Please contact your coordinator or program director, Mabry MacGregor, at mmacgregor@acpsd.net or (803) 641-2500 with questions. Applications are due back by December 6.
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GOLDEN CIRCLE CLUB - Aiken County residents age 60 years and older are invited to join a complimentary membership club offering free admission into all school-sponsored events district-wide, including games, plays, concerts, musical programs and more. Eligible residents may bring in a picture id to Aiken County Public Schools’ District Office, 1000 Brookhaven Drive, Aiken. Jamborees, State Championship Playoffs and Tournaments are excluded; Golden Circle Club members will not be admitted free to those events. For additional information, please visit acpsd.net, call (803) 641-2428 or simply stop by 1000 Brookhaven Drive, Aiken.
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#WhyITeachACPSD CONTINUES - The #WhyITeachACPSD social media challenge, hosted by Affect the Culture, was such a great success and fun way to wrap up the 2018-19 school year that many educators are continuing the trend! We love seeing your reasons for teaching on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, and encourage all Aiken County Public School Distirct employees to continue to post about what sparked their interest in teaching, using each school's unique hashtag.
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Virtual Reality Opens an Exciting Doorway to Social Studies for Students, Offers a New Teaching Tool for Educators
Social Studies Curriculum Interventionist Daniel Parent serves as the student’s guide through the world of virtual reality,
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2019 State Report Cards
Ratings Show ACPSD With The Highest Percentage of Excellent, Good, & Average Schools Among The State's 10 Largest Districts
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Aiken Works 'Road Tour' Kicks Off at Silver Bluff High
The community workforce development collaborative will host a six-week tour of Aiken County high school football games with a tailgate village set up prior to Friday night games.
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Aiken County Public Schools Give Back During Annual Day of Caring
Student and staff volunteers at each school are looking forward to serving their community on Saturday, September 21st in a wide variety of projects.
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Veterans Day Celebrations
Students at Graniteville Elementary put honor, the school's character education word for November, into action Monday as they celebrate Veterans Day.
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Aiken County teacher uses Facebook Live to teach both students and parents
Warrenville Elementary School teacher Latoya McGriff returns to the classroom after two years of recovery from a car accident, and is reaching beyond the classroom with social media.
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New landmark: Welcome to the Hornets' neighborhood
Aiken High School's name and mascot – a Fighting Green Hornet – are plainly visible to Rutland Drive, atop the James A. Taylor Student Activities Center.
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Aiken County Public Schools is very proud to be Aiken's Choice for Best Place to Work!
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For a closer look at the Attributes of Premier students in Aiken County Public Schools, click on the words "Attributes of Premier Students," or simply look around your school as we're sharing these attributes in a big way and posters and banners are everywhere!
