January 28 BOARD MEETING - The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 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.
RIDGE SPRING-MONETTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S PATRICK NEWSOME NAMED TO 2025-26 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR HONOR COURT 
Congratulations to Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary Assistant Principal Patrick Newsome on being named to the 2025-26 STARS of Public Education Assistant Principal of the Year Honor Court! 
District leaders surprised Assistant Principal of the Year Honor Court members, who are the top three winners in the school district, at their schools earlier this month. The District will host all school winners, recognize top nominees, and announce District winners during the STARS of Public Education Banquet at Aiken High School on March 20, 2025. 
Congratulations, Mr. Newsome! We are so proud of you!
Stay tuned to our district website and social media as we continue to celebrate our Honor Court Members for Assistant Principal of the Year, Principal of the Year, First Year Teacher of the Year, and Teacher of the Year over the coming week!✨ 
#ACPSDcelebrates #STARSOfPublicEducation






MILLBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S TERRA VAN DER LINDEN NAMED TO 2025-26 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR HONOR COURT 
Congratulations to Millbrook Elementary Assistant Principal Terra Van Der Linden on being named to the 2025-26 STARS of Public Education Assistant Principal of the Year Honor Court! 
District leaders surprised Assistant Principal of the Year Honor Court members, who are the top three winners in the school district, at their schools earlier this month. The District will host all school winners, recognize top nominees, and announce District winners during the STARS of Public Education Banquet at Aiken High School on March 20, 2025. 
Congratulations, Mrs. Van Der Linden! We are thankful for you!!
Stay tuned to our district website and social media as we continue to celebrate our Honor Court Members for Assistant Principal of the Year, Principal of the Year, First Year Teacher of the Year, and Teacher of the Year over the coming week!✨ 
#ACPSDcelebrates #STARSOfPublicEducation








NORTH AUGUSTA HIGH SCHOOL'S DAVID HARRIS NAMED TO 2025-26 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR HONOR COURT 
Congratulations to North Augusta High Assistant Principal David Harris on being named to the 2025-26 STARS of Public Education Assistant Principal of the Year Honor Court! 
District leaders surprised Assistant Principal of the Year Honor Court members, who are the top three winners in the school district, at their schools earlier this month. The District will host all school winners, recognize top nominees, and announce District winners during the STARS of Public Education Banquet at Aiken High School on March 20, 2025. 
Congratulations, Mr. Harris! Thank you for all you do! 
Stay tuned to our district website and social media as we continue to celebrate our Honor Court Members for Assistant Principal of the Year, Principal of the Year, First Year Teacher of the Year, and Teacher of the Year over the coming week!✨ 
#ACPSDcelebrates #STARSOfPublicEducation







✨❄️👏 Shining a Light on  Flexibility & Dependability 👏❄️✨
This past week, winter weather brought its challenges, but our Aiken County Public School District teachers and staff rose to the occasion with grace, flexibility, and unwavering dedication. A big thanks to all for adapting to remote work and learning, ensuring our students stayed engaged and supported despite the cold. 
Your dependability and commitment shine brightly, no matter the weather. Together, we’ve proven that nothing can freeze our passion for education.
See an ACPSD staff member shine? Send them a shout out at www.acpsd.net/shine. ✨
#SHINEACPSD #ACPSDcelebrates 









ACPSD DIVISION OF INSTRUCTION'S MICKI DOVE NAMED TO 2025-26 DISTRICT LEVEL ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR HONOR COURT 
Congratulations to Director of Curriculum Support Micki Dove on being named to the 2025-26 STARS of Public Education District Level Administrator of the Year Honor Court! 
District leaders surprised District Level Administrator of the Year Honor Court members, who are the top three winners in the school district, at their locations last week. The District will host all school winners, recognize top nominees, and announce District winners during the STARS of Public Education Banquet at Aiken High School on March 20, 2025. 
Congratulations, Micki! We appreciate all you do!!
Stay tuned to our district website and social media as we continue to celebrate our Honor Court Members for District Level Administrator of the Year, Assistant Principal of the Year, Principal of the Year, First Year Teacher of the Year, and Teacher of the Year over the coming week!✨ 
#ACPSDcelebrates #STARSOfPublicEducation






ACPSD COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT'S MERRY GLENNE PICCOLINO NAMED TO 2025-26 DISTRICT LEVEL ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR HONOR COURT 
Congratulations to Director of Communications and Community Partnerships Merry Glenne Piccolino on being named to the 2025-26 STARS of Public Education District Level Administrator of the Year Honor Court! 
District leaders surprised District Level Administrator of the Year Honor Court members, who are the top three winners in the school district, at their locations last week. The District will host all school winners, recognize top nominees, and announce District winners during the STARS of Public Education Banquet at Aiken High School on March 20, 2025. 
Congratulations, Merry Glenne! You are a star!!
Stay tuned to our district website and social media as we continue to celebrate our Honor Court Members for District Level Administrator of the Year, Assistant Principal of the Year, Principal of the Year, First Year Teacher of the Year, and Teacher of the Year over the coming week!✨ 
#ACPSDcelebrates #STARSOfPublicEducation









ACPSD DIVISION OF INSTRUCTION'S JULIE REVELLE NAMED TO 2025-26 DISTRICT LEVEL ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR HONOR COURT 
Congratulations to Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools Julie Revelle on being named to the 2025-26 STARS of Public Education District Level Administrator of the Year Honor Court! 
District leaders surprised District Level Administrator of the Year Honor Court members, who are the top three winners in the school district, at their locations last week. The District will host all school winners, recognize top nominees, and announce District winners during the STARS of Public Education Banquet at Aiken High School on March 20, 2025. 
Congratulations, Mrs. Revelle! We are so thankful for you!!
Stay tuned to our district website and social media as we continue to celebrate our Honor Court Members for District Level Administrator of the Year, Assistant Principal of the Year, Principal of the Year, First Year Teacher of the Year, and Teacher of the Year over the coming week!✨ 
#ACPSDcelebrates #STARSOfPublicEducation







ACPSD BUSINESS SERVICES' TINA GREGORY NAMED TO 2025-26 PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR HONOR COURT 
Congratulations to Business Services Special Revenue Accountant Tina Gregory on being named to the 2025-26 STARS of Public Education Professional Staff Member of the Year Honor Court! 
District leaders surprised Professional Staff Member of the Year Honor Court members, who are the top five winners in the school district, at their locations last week. The District will host all school winners, recognize top nominees, and announce District winners during the STARS of Public Education Banquet at Aiken High School on March 20, 2025. 
Congratulations, Tina! We are so proud of you!
Stay tuned to our district website and social media as we continue to celebrate our Honor Court Members for Professional Staff Member of the Year, District Level Administrator of the Year, Assistant Principal of the Year, Principal of the Year, First Year Teacher of the Year, and Teacher of the Year over the coming week!✨
#ACPSDcelebrates #STARSOfPublicEducation 




Aiken County Public Schools will return to in-person learning and work tomorrow, Friday, January 24; in an abundance of caution, all schools and offices will begin the day on a two-hour delayed start.
In preparation for a decision on tomorrow’s operations, our leaders have driven hundreds of miles across the county. Daytime temperatures are beginning to increase, melting snow and drying most roadways. However, it would not be possible to investigate each and every road that families and employees may travel tomorrow, and there are possibly secondary roads and well-shaded dirt roads that may remain unsuitable for travel. 
Please use additional caution when traveling to school and work tomorrow, avoiding less-travelled secondary routes, where possible. The safety of our students, staff, and families is of most importance; please reach out to school leadership with any concerns. Families in our more rural areas, please stay tuned for possible school bus pickup location changes that may be necessary. 
Important Details for tomorrow: 
•	Student Meals: With the delayed start schedule, only lunch will be served tomorrow in our cafeterias.
•	Half-Day & Partial-Day Programs: Students on half-day and partial-day schedules, including Early Learning Special Education students, are encouraged to attend school if possible, however school bus transportation will not be available as buses will be unable to run mid-day routes.
•	No Before-School Activities: No activities will be permitted before school starts on the two-hour delay.
•	After-School Activities: Afterschool care through QuestZone will be held tomorrow, as well as other activities planned for after school hours if scheduled by event organizers, club sponsors, coaches, etc. 
•	Aiken County Career and Technology Center: Morning session students should report to their high schools. The afternoon session will continue as planned.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back in-person tomorrow. Thank you for your patience and flexibility!  

ACPSD ATTENDANCE OFFICE'S JULIE WAUGH NAMED TO 2025-26 PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR HONOR COURT 
Congratulations to Attendance Office Lead Attendance Supervisor Julie Waugh on being named to the 2025-26 STARS of Public Education Professional Staff Member of the Year Honor Court! 
District leaders surprised Professional Staff Member of the Year Honor Court members, who are the top five winners in the school district, at their locations last week. The District will host all school winners, recognize top nominees, and announce District winners during the STARS of Public Education Banquet at Aiken High School on March 20, 2025. 
Congratulations, Julie! Thank you for all you do!!
Stay tuned to our district website and social media as we continue to celebrate our Honor Court Members for Professional Staff Member of the Year, District Level Administrator of the Year, Assistant Principal of the Year, Principal of the Year, First Year Teacher of the Year, and Teacher of the Year over the coming week!✨ 
#ACPSDcelebrates #STARSOfPublicEducation







ACPSD TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT'S RASHAD ROLAND NAMED TO 2025-26 PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR HONOR COURT 
Congratulations to Transportation Supervisor Rashad Roland on being named to the 2025-26 STARS of Public Education Professional Staff Member of the Year Honor Court! 
District leaders surprised Professional Staff Member of the Year Honor Court members, who are the top five winners in the school district, at their locations last week. The District will host all school winners, recognize top nominees, and announce District winners during the STARS of Public Education Banquet at Aiken High School on March 20, 2025. 
Congratulations, Rashad! You are a star!!
Stay tuned to our district website and social media as we continue to celebrate our Honor Court Members for Professional Staff Member of the Year, District Level Administrator of the Year, Assistant Principal of the Year, Principal of the Year, First Year Teacher of the Year, and Teacher of the Year over the coming week!✨
#ACPSDcelebrates #STARSOfPublicEducation






ACPSD MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT'S SCOTT HUNTER NAMED TO 2025-26 PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR HONOR COURT 
Congratulations to Maintenance Systems Program Manager Scott Hunter on being named to the 2025-26 STARS of Public Education Professional Staff Member of the Year Honor Court! 
District leaders surprised Professional Staff Member of the Year Honor Court members, who are the top five winners in the school district, at their locations last week. The District will host all school winners, recognize top nominees, and announce District winners during the STARS of Public Education Banquet at Aiken High School on March 20, 2025. 
Congratulations, Scott! We appreciate you!!
Stay tuned to our district website and social media as we continue to celebrate our Honor Court Members for Professional Staff Member of the Year, District Level Administrator of the Year, Assistant Principal of the Year, Principal of the Year, First Year Teacher of the Year, and Teacher of the Year over the coming week!✨
#ACPSDcelebrates #STARSOfPublicEducation




ACPSD DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS' BRITTANY ZAREMBA NAMED TO 2025-26 PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR HONOR COURT 
Congratulations to Department of Special Programs School Psychologist Brittany Zaremba on being named to the 2025-26 STARS of Public Education Professional Staff Member of the Year Honor Court! 
District leaders surprised Professional Staff Member of the Year Honor Court members, who are the top five winners in the school district, at their locations last week. The District will host all school winners, recognize top nominees, and announce District winners during the STARS of Public Education Banquet at Aiken High School on March 20, 2025. 
Congratulations, Brittany! We are so thankful for you! 
Stay tuned to our district website and social media as we continue to celebrate our Honor Court Members for Professional Staff Member of the Year, District Level Administrator of the Year, Assistant Principal of the Year, Principal of the Year, First Year Teacher of the Year, and Teacher of the Year over the coming week!✨ #ACPSDcelebrates #STARSOfPublicEducation






ACPSD E-Learning/Remote Workday Thursday, January 23
We hope you’ve had an opportunity to enjoy the snow and that the assignments for e-learning today have been worthwhile practice. In collaboration with local Emergency Management officials, district administration is monitoring the impact of Winter Storm Enzo. Based on current conditions of significant snowfall accumulation in many areas and predicted freezing temperatures overnight, Aiken County Public Schools will continue in an e-learning format tomorrow, Thursday, January 23. 
With travel concerns for students and families, as well as teachers and staff, tomorrow will also be a remote workday for employees. Just like today, teachers will be available for student questions and support with e-learning assignments. 
We apologize for the disruption that continued e-learning tomorrow may cause, and appreciate your support and understanding. 
The safety of travel conditions will be reevaluated mid-day tomorrow with the hopes that conditions will allow for a safe return to in-person learning for Friday. An update on our district’s operations for Friday, January 24, will be announced no later than 4 p.m. tomorrow. 
Thank you again for your flexibility. 

MILLBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S BROOKE KIRKLAND NAMED TO 2025-26 GEM (GIVING EVEN MORE) HONOR COURT 
Congratulations to Millbrook Elementary Secretary Brooke Kirkland on being named to the 2025-26 STARS of Public Education GEM Honor Court! 
District leaders surprised GEM Honor Court members, who are the top five winners in the school district, at their schools last week. The District will host all school winners, recognize top nominees, and announce District winners during the STARS of Public Education Banquet at Aiken High School on March 20, 2025. 
Congratulations, Mrs. Kirkland! We are so thankful for you!
Stay tuned to our district website and social media as we celebrate our Honor Court Members for GEM of the Year, Professional Staff Member of the Year, District Level Administrator of the Year, Assistant Principal of the Year, Principal of the Year, First Year Teacher of the Year, and Teacher of the Year over the coming week! ✨
#ACPSDcelebrates 
#STARSOfPublicEducation








WARRENVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S AUDREY THURMOND NAMED TO 2025-26 GEM (GIVING EVEN MORE) HONOR COURT Congratulations to Warrenville Elementary Head Custodian Audrey Thurmond on being named to the 2025-26 STARS of Public Education GEM Honor Court! District leaders surprised GEM Honor Court members, who are the top five winners in the school district, at their schools last week. The District will host all school winners, recognize top nominees, and announce District winners during the STARS of Public Education Banquet at Aiken High School on March 20, 2025. Congratulations, Ms. Thurmond! We are so proud of you! Stay tuned to our district website and social media as we celebrate our Honor Court Members for GEM of the Year, Professional Staff Member of the Year, District Level Administrator of the Year, Assistant Principal of the Year, Principal of the Year, First Year Teacher of the Year, and Teacher of the Year over the coming week! ✨ #STARSofpubliceducation #ACPSDcelebrates









BUSBEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S NI'JAE JERRY NAMED TO 2025-26 GEM (GIVING EVEN MORE) HONOR COURT 
Congratulations to Busbee Elementary Special Education Aide Ni'Jae Jerry on being named to the 2025-26 STARS of Public Education GEM Honor Court!
District leaders surprised GEM Honor Court members, who are the top five winners in the school district, at their schools last week. The District will host all school winners, recognize top nominees, and announce District winners during the STARS of Public Education Banquet at Aiken High School on March 20, 2025. 
Congratulations, Mr. Jerry! Thank you for all you do!
Stay tuned to our district website and social media as we celebrate our Honor Court Members for GEM of the Year, Professional Staff Member of the Year, District Level Administrator of the Year, Assistant Principal of the Year, Principal of the Year, First Year Teacher of the Year, and Teacher of the Year over the coming week!
 ✨ #ACPSDcelebrates #STARSOfPublicEducation







ACPSD HUMAN RESOURCES' LOU WAKEFIELD NAMED TO 2025-26 GEM (GIVING EVEN MORE) HONOR COURT 
Congratulations to HR Evaluation & Certification Associate Lou Wakefield on being named to the 2025-26 STARS of Public Education GEM Honor Court! 
District leaders surprised GEM Honor Court members, who are the top five winners in the school district, at their schools last week. The District will host all school winners, recognize top nominees, and announce District winners during the STARS of Public Education Banquet at Aiken High School on March 20, 2025. 
Congratulations, Lou! We appreciate you!!
Stay tuned to our district website and social media as we celebrate our Honor Court Members for GEM of the Year, Professional Staff Member of the Year, District Level Administrator of the Year, Assistant Principal of the Year, Principal of the Year, First Year Teacher of the Year, and Teacher of the Year over the coming week!✨
#ACPSDcelebrates #STARSOfPublicEducation 






ACPSD CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM'S EILEEN DRUM NAMED TO 2025-26 GEM (GIVING EVEN MORE) HONOR COURT 
Congratulations to Child Nutrition Program Field Supervisor Eileen Drum on being named to the 2025-26 STARS of Public Education GEM Honor Court! 
District leaders surprised GEM Honor Court members, who are the top five winners in the school district, at their schools last week. The District will host all school winners, recognize top nominees, and announce District winners during the STARS of Public Education Banquet at Aiken High School on March 20, 2025. 
Congratulations, Eileen! You are a STAR!
Stay tuned to our district website and social media as we celebrate our Honor Court Members for GEM of the Year, Professional Staff Member of the Year, District Level Administrator of the Year, Assistant Principal of the Year, Principal of the Year, First Year Teacher of the Year, and Teacher of the Year over the coming week! ✨
#ACPSDcelebrates
#STARSOfPublicEducation







