We're excited to announce new communications tools that were designed to enhance engagement with our students and families! The new acpsd.net launched earlier this month, and our mobile app with "Rooms" for built-in School-to-Home Two-Way Communications is live now!
JULY 16 BOARD MEETING - The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 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.
At the Tuesday, July 9, 2024, meeting, the school board approved administration’s recommendation for Mr. Casey Rogers to serve as Principal at North Augusta High School for the 2024-25 school year.
Mr. Rogers has served as a principal in our school district for the last four years, and, most recently, as principal of Paul Knox Middle School. He is a graduate of North Augusta High School and is looking forward to continuing to serve students, teachers and families in our community that he is so proud to call home.
Kristin Risher, who has been an integral part of North Augusta’s administrative team since 2018 when she started here as an Assistant Principal, will transition her leadership to Paul Knox and serve there as interim principal.
Mr. Rogers and Mrs. Risher are working in partnership during this transition as we prepare to welcome students and families back to school. Please join us in welcoming Mr. Rogers to North Augusta High School during “Walk Your Schedule” next Thursday (July 18). Families are encouraged to come by the Media Center to “Meet The Principal” from 4-6.
At the Tuesday, July 9, 2024, school board meeting, Aiken County’s Trustees approved administration’s recommendation for Mr. Casey Rogers to serve as Principal at North Augusta High School for the 2024-25 school year.
Mr. Rogers is a graduate of North Augusta High School and is looking forward to continuing to serve students, teachers and families in the community that he is so proud to call home.
Mrs. Kristin Risher will transition her leadership to Paul Knox and serve our middle school as interim principal. Risher and her family made North Augusta their home in 2009. She has served at North Augusta High since 2018 as an Assistant Principal.
Mr. Rogers and Mrs. Risher are working in partnership during this transition as we prepare to welcome students and families back to school. Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Risher to Paul Knox during “Walk Your Schedule” next Thursday (July 18). Families are encouraged to come by the Media Center to “Meet The Principal” from 4-6.
JULY 9 BOARD MEETING - The Board of Education will hold a special called meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 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.
Aiken County Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. School district offices will reopen on Monday, July 8.
We hope you have a safe and happy Fourth of July!
#ACPSDcelebrates
Registration for the 2024-25 school year is now open. Visit the Registration Hub for more information and to register now! We look forward to welcoming students back to school on July 22, 2024.
Please stop by Sam's Club in Aiken tomorrow, Thursday, June 6, to help “Stuff The Bus” with School Tools. United Way will be collecting school supplies for our students tomorrow from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Aiken County Public School District schools and offices will be closed April 8- 12, 2024, for Spring Break. We look forward to welcoming students and staff back on Monday, April 15, 2024.
We hope you are having a safe and happy Spring Break!
ACPSD CELEBRATES NATIONAL ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS WEEK
It’s National Assistant Principals Week! We are grateful to our dedicated Aiken County Assistant Principals (APs) for their hard work and commitment to our schools, students, and communities. APs play a crucial role in the overall academic achievement of their students and work tirelessly to support teachers, motivate students, support their principal, and create a positive learning environment. Please join us in celebrating these amazing school leaders. We wish them a very happy Spring Break!
#ACPSDcelebrates #NatonalAssistantPrinciapals Week #APWeek
ACPSD CELEBRATES NATIONAL SCHOOL LIBRARIAN DAY
Happy National School Librarian Day! Thank you to Aiken County’s incredible Media Specialists for fostering a love of reading in our students and creating welcoming spaces for curiosity to thrive. From recommending the perfect book to organizing enriching events, their dedication knows no bounds. Today, let's celebrate these unsung heroes of our school communities, our incredible librarians. We hope you all are enjoying your Spring Break!
#ACPSDcelebrates #NationalSchoolLibrarianDay
ACPSD CELEBRATES PARAPROFESSIONAL APPRECIATION DAY
Today is National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Paraprofessionals work tirelessly each day to support students and teachers, and in Aiken County, we have some of the very best! Thank you to all of our hardworking and dedicated paraprofessionals for the incredible care and support you provide our students, helping to ensure they have the tools and skills needed to excel. We hope you are enjoying your well-deserved Spring Break! #ACPSDcelebrates #ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay
2024-25 4K APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
4K applications are now being accepted for the 2024-25 school year. The deadline to apply is March 25, 2024. Children must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2024, to attend 4K.
Applications should be completed online and require a Birth Certificate, Immunization/Shot Record, Proof of Income/Medicaid, and Residency.
Visit the Registration Hub on the district website at www.acpsd.net/register to learn more and to complete an online application. For more information, please contact your child's zoned school.
We’re LUCKY to have such amazing teachers + staff in ACPSD! Among the 200+ SHINE shout outs submitted this week, here are seven favorites. #SHINEACPSD #ACPSDcelebrates ☘️✨
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!
2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR - ACPSD's Calendar for next school year is now available. Please click on the words "2024-25 ACPSD Calendar" for the direct link.
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH COMMUNITY INPUT SUMMARY - The South Carolina School Board’s Association (SCSBA) held focus groups, community meetings, and made available a survey for stakeholder input regarding ACPSD's next superintendent. The summary of information collected was presented to the school board to consider as they review superintendent candidates. Please click on the words "Superintendent Search Community Input Summary" to access the report provided by the SCSBA.
4K REGISTRATION - 4K applications are now being accepted for the 2024-25 school year. The deadline to apply is March 25, 2024. Children must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2024, to attend 4K. Applications should be completed online and require a Birth Certificate, Immunization/Shot Record, Proof of Income/Medicaid, and Residency. Click on the words "Aiken County's 4K Program" to learn more and to complete an online application. For more information, please contact your child's zoned school.