Keeping students safe on the way to and from school is a shared responsibility.
This Bus Safety Week, take a moment to watch our bus safety video and help reinforce the importance of making safe choices on and around school buses. You can watch the video on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VM1UrRol9E.
Want to learn more? Visit our Bus Safety Resource page at www.acpsd.net/bus-safety for helpful information and tips to support safe travels for our students.
This week, we're recognizing the dedicated bus drivers, monitors, and transportation staff who work tirelessly to ensure our students travel safely to and from school each day. Thank you for your commitment to student safety and for keeping Aiken County Public Schools moving!
Follow along on our social media channels throughout this week as we will be sharing important reminders and tips for keeping students safe on and around the bus. We also invite our students, families, and community members to take a moment to learn about bus safety by visiting our transportation safety resource page at www.acpsd.net/bus-safety.
Let's work together to make every ride a safe one!
#BusSafety #BusSafetyWeek #NationalSchoolBusSafetyWeek #ACPSDCelebrates
Students from across Aiken County Public Schools (ACPSD) joined the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department (SCVRD) on Thursday, October 15, for a Roll and Stroll event!
The event brought together vocational rehabilitation leaders from across South Carolina and students in special programs from ACPSD middle and high schools. Students participated in an exciting pep rally and a short parade around SRP Park along the North Augusta Greeneway, celebrating inclusion, achievement, and opportunity for all.
Wagener-Salley High School alumnus, former SCVRD consumer, and Southern Soul musician Douglas Furtick, known as “803 Fresh,” served as the event’s grand marshal. He also shared his personal journey and experiences with state vocational rehabilitation leaders during a panel discussion following the Roll and Stroll.
Thank you to all ACPSD students and staff who participated. ACPSD is proud to partner with SCVRD to empower students with disabilities, support their journey toward independence, and help them achieve meaningful employment and bright futures.
#AikenCountyPublicSchools #ACPSD #SpecialPrograms
Happy Boss's Day!
Great leaders do more than manage teams. They inspire, encourage, support, and lead by example, helping those around them grow and succeed.
On National Boss’s Day, we celebrate and thank our ACPSD leaders for their commitment to creating a positive and supportive environment for our students and staff. Thank you for making a difference every day! #ACPSDCelebrates #Boss'sDay
Congratulations to Miranda Brooks, District Office Receptionist, on being recognized as our September 2026 Employee of the Month!
Miranda consistently goes above and beyond to create a warm and welcoming environment for employees, students, families, and visitors. Her kindness, professionalism, and positive attitude make a lasting impression on everyone she meets.
Join us in congratulating Miranda and thanking her for the exceptional service, positivity, and dedication she brings to Aiken County Public Schools each day!
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we’re celebrating the many Aiken County Public Schools campuses that hosted special events honoring Hispanic heritage and culture!
From vibrant dances and beautiful artwork to delicious cuisine and cultural traditions, these celebrations provided meaningful opportunities for students of all ages to learn, connect, and appreciate the rich contributions of Hispanic communities.
We are proud of the students who participated across the District in these enriching educational experiences and are grateful to the community members who visited our campuses to share their knowledge, traditions, and stories with others.
Thank you to everyone who helped make these celebrations memorable and meaningful!
#AikenCountyPublicSchools #ACPSD #HispanicHeritageMonth
📚 ACPSD IS MAKING THE GRADE!
The 2026 South Carolina School Report Cards have been released, and there's a lot to celebrate across Aiken County Public Schools!
Nearly half (48.8%) of our schools earned Good or Excellent overall ratings, our second-highest percentage in 20 years! And for the second consecutive year, not a single ACPSD school received an Unsatisfactory rating.
Congratulations to our five schools earning Excellent overall ratings:
⭐ Aiken Scholars Academy
⭐ Hammond Hill Elementary
⭐ Highland Springs Middle School
⭐ Millbrook Elementary
⭐ Oakwood-Windsor Elementary
We're also celebrating strong results at the high school level, with every district high school earning a Good or Excellent rating in College and Career Readiness!
Aiken Scholars Academy was recently as the state's best high school for the second consecutive year, and number 14 nationally by U.S. News & World Report!
These results are worth celebrating, and so are the students, teachers, school leaders, and staff whose hard work makes this progress possible. We know there's more work ahead, but we're proud of how far we've come and excited about what's next!
See how your school performed at screportcards.com/explore-districts/.
#ACPSDCelebrates
SAVE THE DATE — ACCTC REUNION CELEBRATION!
For 60 years, the Aiken County Career & Technology Center has been a place where students learned skills, discovered careers and prepared for their futures. Now, it’s time to come back and celebrate!
November 18, 2026
5:00–7:00 PM
Aiken County Career & Technology Center
Whether you’re a former student, former employee, parent, industry partner, community member, or friend of ACCTC, YOU are invited!
This celebration will be extra special as we gather in the current Career Center one last time before the building closes and we transition to our new facility.
Come walk the halls, reconnect, reminisce, and help us celebrate 60 years of Skills • Service • Success!
Please SHARE this post and help us reach ACCTC alumni and friends throughout our community!
AIKEN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, OCTOBER 13 BOARD MEETING
The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Please visit https://www.acpsd.net/page/board-meeting-livestream to view the meeting agenda and access the livestream when the meeting begins. Board Meetings are open to the public, although seating is limited. Our School Board Representatives may be contacted for any questions from our community stakeholders. Their contact information is available from that link as well.
From Coding Camp and CTE Innovation to Fine Arts, Dance, Pottery, LEGO Wars, and Sports Camp, Aiken County Public Schools students explored new interests, developed their skills, and learned through hands-on experiences. Our students were able to discover new passions while building creativity and confidence through collaboration during Fall Intersession.
Visit our YouTube Channel or Facebook for a special glimpse into some of this year's Fall Intersession Enrichment offerings or watch at https://youtu.be/Ailqg_9VgpA!
Thank you to our schools and staff for encouraging learning opportunities beyond the traditional classroom. These engaging experiences to build a lifelong love for learning.
Ready to make a difference in the lives of our students? It’s not too late to apply to become a bus driver!
Aiken County Public Schools recently hosted our Fall Bus Driver Recruitment Fair, but opportunities are still available! If you’re looking for a rewarding way to serve our students and be an important part of their school day, we’d love to hear from you.
Explore transportation openings near you and learn more about joining our team: https://acpsd.schoolspring.com/
Search “Bus Driver” to get started!
Come be part of the Transportation team that helps our students get to school, home, and everything in between—safely and with a friendly smile!
#AikenCountyPublicSchools #ACPSD #Transportation
Thank You, Parker’s Kitchen!
Last Monday, District Superintendent Dr. Corey Murphy joined the Rotary Club of Augusta, where Greg Parker, Founder and Executive Chairman of Parker’s Kitchen, celebrated the company’s 50th anniversary year by presenting some BIG checks in support of education and the greater Augusta and Aiken community!
Aiken County Public Schools received a $20,000 donation through Parker’s Kitchen’s Fueling the Community program. The charitable initiative gives back a portion of fuel sales on the first Wednesday of each month to area schools and is part of Parker’s Kitchen’s longstanding commitment to supporting education in the communities it serves.
“Parker’s Kitchen has made a visible investment in our community through its beautiful, welcoming stores, but that investment extends well beyond its locations,” Dr. Murphy said. “Through the Fueling the Community program, our families, employees, and community members can support local schools simply by filling their tanks. Those pennies add up and make a meaningful difference for our students. We are incredibly grateful for Parker’s Kitchen’s generosity and for a partnership that allows our entire community to help fuel student success.”
Want to help fuel your school’s success? Parker’s Rewards members can designate a specific school to benefit from the Fueling the Community program. Select your school through your Parker’s Rewards account, then fill up at Parker’s Kitchen on the first Wednesday of each month to help support local education.
Congratulations to Parker’s Kitchen on 50 years, and thank you for continuing to invest in our students, schools, and community!
#ACPSDCelebrates
Learning didn’t stop when the bell rang!
Last week, students across Aiken County Public Schools made the most of Fall Intersession through a variety of exciting activities, exploratory camps, and academic support opportunities.
From Coding Camp and CTE Innovation to Fine Arts, Dance, Pottery, LEGO Wars, and Sports Camp, students explored new interests, developed their skills, and learned through hands-on experiences. These opportunities allowed our students to discover new passions while building creativity, confidence, collaboration, and a love of learning.
Students who needed additional academic support also participated in Fall Intersession, providing them with additional instructional time to focus on academics and strengthen their skills.
We’re grateful to our schools and staff for creating free, engaging learning opportunities for every Aiken County Public School student. Your commitment to expanding learning beyond the traditional classroom makes a difference.
Stay tuned! We’ll be sharing a video highlighting the fun, learning, and excitement from Fall Intersession soon!
#AikenCountyPublicSchools #ACPSD #FallIntersession
Happy National Coaches Day!
Coaches do more than prepare players for games. They are mentors, leaders, motivators, and role models who help student-athletes grow both on and off the field.
On National Coaches Day, we celebrate and thank our ACPSD coaches for the time, energy, and heart they pour into our student-athletes and athletic programs. Thank you for helping our students become not only stronger athletes but also stronger individuals.
Hiring Event Reminder!
You are invited to our Bus Driver Recruitment Event, which will be held on October 6, 2026, at the Transportation Office located at 2457 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Warrenville, SC 29851. The event will take place from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
We will be conducting interviews and providing information about driver training. No experience is required. Please come prepared for an interview and bring your resume which should include reference contact information. Interviews will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Watch a video highlighting working in Transportation.
Pre-registration is highly recommended to ensure a faster, smoother check-in experience, but walk-ins are welcome.
Register: acpsd.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5932146
If you have additional questions, please reach out to Hope Mullins at hmullins@acpsd.net or Erin Beck at ebeck@acpsd.net.
Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day!
Today, we proudly recognize the ACPSD custodians whose work helps make learning possible each day. They care for our classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, offices, and shared spaces while responding to the many needs that arise throughout a school day.
Their dedication helps ensure our students and employees enter schools that are clean, safe, and welcoming. They are essential members of our school teams, and the care and pride they bring to their work are felt throughout our district.
Please join us in thanking our custodians for all they do for ACPSD!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of screening and early detection.
Across ACPSD, we honor members of our school communities and their loved ones who are facing breast cancer, celebrate survivors, and remember those we have lost. We also encourage adults to learn about their personal risk and speak with a healthcare provider about the screening options that are right for them.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. In ACPSD, we believe every student deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported at school.
Preventing bullying requires all of us, including students, employees, families, and community members, to recognize harmful behavior, respond with care, and help create a culture of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
Students who experience or witness bullying are encouraged to speak with a trusted adult at home or school. Asking for help is an important step, and no student should feel they have to face bullying alone.
Happy National Principals Month to our outstanding ACPSD principals!
From welcoming students and supporting teachers and staff to partnering with families and celebrating student success, our principals help shape the culture of their schools each day. Their leadership strengthens not only our schools but also the communities they serve throughout Aiken County.
Please join us throughout October in recognizing our principals and thanking them for their dedication to our students, employees, and families!
October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to increase understanding, challenge misconceptions, and celebrate students with learning and thinking differences. By recognizing each student’s unique strengths and supporting the different ways students learn, we help create school communities where every student can grow and succeed.
