City Celebrates Arbor Day By Planting Tree At Aiken Elementary School

The City of Aiken celebrated Arbor Day by planting a tree at Aiken Elementary School this month. Aaron Campbell, the Grounds Supervisor and Horticulturist for the City of Aiken, spoke to fourth-grade and kindergarten students about the holiday and the importance of trees.

Highland Springs Middle Principal Named; Leadership Transitions

As the District prepares to open Highland Springs Middle in July 2023, Paige Day, a proven educational leader, will transition in January from her principal position at Paul Knox to serve as point person for the district’s new campus. Casey Rogers, current principal at LBC Middle, will transition to principal at Paul Knox Middle.

“Encouraging” Report Card For Aiken County’s Schools: Four Rated Excellent, Aiken Scholars Academy Ranked Third Among The State’s 252 High Schools, 90% Grad Rate

Four of the district’s schools have met the initial eligibility criteria for Palmetto Silver Awards, and Aiken Scholars Academy ranked in the top three schools in the state for academic achievement. Four schools are among the elite group rated “Excellent” overall, and the District’s graduation rate is among the best in the state at 90 percent.

ACPSD Hosts Canned Food Drive For National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week | November 12-20

Students, staff, and community members are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items at their school the week of November 14-18. Student Services Workers will begin filling Blessing Boxes in the community with food the week of Thanksgiving.

Aiken County Schools Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Schools across the district celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the contributions and influence of Hispanic culture in our country and right here in Aiken County.