Aiken Elementary School

Our Share Table is Ready!
AES did a food audit experiment and found:
We can save 30 Pounds of food a day from landfalls by using the Share Table!
That's 6000 pounds of food a year!

This Friday will be our first "Coffee with the Counselor". Mrs. Uhle will explain her role as School Counselor. She will also provide some information to help this year be successful for your child and answer any questions you may have.

Parents:
Join us for an important meeting regarding the internet, social media and the safety of our children!

This summer, Aiken County’s most talented young artists immersed themselves in the acGATEWAY experience, which is an intensive, high-level arts program designed to challenge and inspire! From vibrant visual art displays to moving theatrical performances, students demonstrated what passion, focus, and creativity can achieve in just a few short weeks! Want to see what makes acGATEWAY so special? Watch our behind-the-scenes student videos and discover why this program has been a beloved part of Aiken County since 1992 and keep an eye out for 2026 acGATEWAY audition information for our summer 2026 opportunity. #acGATEWAY #AikenArts #GiftedAndTalented #ArtsEducation #StudentShowcase #VisualAndPerformingArts #ACPSD https://www.acpsd.net/page/gateway

Back to School Info for Aiken El! We can’t wait to welcome our Mavericks back on Monday, July 21! Drop-off begins at 7:00 AM – Parents may walk students to class on the first day. – Please park in designated areas and avoid the carline. – Enter through the covered walkway in the front. - Breakfast will be served from 7:00 AM- 7:30 AM. It is free. School day begins at 7:30 AM – Snap your first day pic, give a big hug, and help us get the day started strong! Car Line Reminders Morning Arrival: – Enter via Pink Side (Pine Log Rd Entrance) or Blue Side (Hitchcock Parkway) – One lane only on each side – Stay in your car and pull forward as directed. – Students should exit from the passenger side promptly. Afternoon Dismissal: – Two lanes used on both Pink and Blue Side. – Stay in your vehicle; staff will bring your child to you. – Display your Aiken El. car tag clearly on the rearview mirror. – Need to assist with car seats or seatbelts? Pull forward to park in the parking lot. - Wait for staff to direct you on when to leave. Let’s work together to keep arrival and dismissal smooth and safe!

One week to go until Kindercamp!

We cannot wait to see our 5K Mavericks!

July 15th from 5:30pm -6:30pm at Aiken Elementary!

Parents and Guardians now is the time to schedule a well-visit or vaccine appointment with your child’s healthcare provider to avoid the back-to-school rush before the 2025-26 school year begins on July 21! The SC Department of Public Health is also offering a vaccine clinic for students in grades 5K–12 on July 8 from 9–11:30 a.m. and 1–3:30 p.m. at the Aiken County Health Department (222 Beaufort Street NE, Aiken). Call (803) 642-7543 to make an appointment and bring vaccination and insurance records; a parent or guardian must accompany children under 16. No-cost vaccines may be available, though administration fees may apply. Don’t forget to submit your child’s updated SC Immunization Certificate to their school and note that all rising 7th graders must have a Tdap booster given at age 10 or older. Contact your child’s healthcare provider or school nurse with any questions and visit acpsd.net/page/nursing-services for more information.

We are so excited for the 2025-2026 school year! Join us Thursday, July 17th, 2025 from 2pm-6pm for Meet the Teacher here at Aiken Elementary! We will also have the Kona Ice Truck here selling sweet treats! We cannot wait to see everyone!

We are excited to announce our first ever Kinder Camp! We are so excited to meet our rising kindergarten students! During this camp, our kindergarten students will meet the kindergarten teachers and play games and activities! While our rising kindergarten students are playing, parents will meet with some of our kindergarten teachers and administration to talk about what to expect this kindergarten year! We will also be available to answer any questions at this time! We hope to see all of our new kindergarten Mavericks on July 15th from 5:30pm - 6:30pm.

We hope that you are all enjoying your summer! Attached are the Aiken Elementary School Supply Lists. You can pick up these items and bring them with you on Meet the Teacher on July 17th. Meet the Teacher will be held from 2:00 -6:00 pm on the 17th. We look forward to seeing you!

Aiken County Public School District’s full-time virtual program, Aiken iNNOVATE, is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 school year. If you or your student are currently in 5th grade or higher and interested in a flexible, innovative learning environment, now is the time to apply. Aiken iNNOVATE offers a 100% virtual experience with certified ACPSD teachers and curriculum, providing students in grades 6–12 the opportunity to learn from anywhere while staying connected to their school community. To apply, visit www.acpsd.net/ai. If you have any questions, feel free to email Ai@acpsd.net. Don’t miss this opportunity to take charge of your education through Aiken iNNOVATE. Spots are limited.

Students from our chess club competed in our annual chess tournament today. They all did amazing and we had an exciting finish with Cole Allen and Timothy Coates taking Chess Champion and Co-Champion honors! Congratulations to everyone that competed!

The Seamless Summer Meal Program returns for Summer 2025! The ACPSD Child Nutrition Program will be offering nutritious meals at no cost for children aged 18 and under, as well as for individuals with disabilities up to age 21. Meals will be served Monday through Thursday from June 2 to June 26, 2025. See flyer for more details!

Check out the latest PTO updates!

The 2nd Grade Artist in Residency Showcase will take place this Friday, May 9th at 1:15 pm. We hope that you will join us in watching these 2nd graders perform.

Aiken High School’s Educators Rising would like to invite you and your children to enjoy “A Royal Family Ball” in the Aiken High School cafeteria. This event is for families with young children to experience a “prom-like” event, where they get to dress up in fancy clothes, dance to fun music, eat delicious snacks, make crowns, decorate “chalices,” enjoy other activities, and take pictures of the memories! Tickets are available on GoFan.com see the link below and QR Code in the picture. Costs are $5.00 for each child ages 3-years-old to 12-years-old (children 2 + under are free). All children must be accompanied by an adult family member (18-years-old and up). Costs for adult tickets are $10.00. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Christa Franklin (cfranklin2@acpsd.net), the Educators Rising adviser and Early Childhood Education Instructor. bit.ly/royal-family-ball

We know school isn’t out just yet, but it’s never too early to get ahead! Register your Maverick before you start your summer! You can register your student now for the upcoming school year! Returning Students- Use your PowerSchool Parent App. If you need your login, please come to the front office with your ID and we will be glad to get it for you! New to our district? Use this link- https://registration.powerschool.com/family/Login?ReturnUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fregistration.powerschool.com%2Ffamily%2Fdirectaction&AutoLogOut=False

ALL PRO DADS is this Friday!!!! RSVP using the QR code. We look forward to seeing our amazing dads on Friday!

Earth Fair Day is TOMORROW!! We can't wait to see you! Stop by the cafeteria to look at our Green Steps Projects, and pick up a bottle of Maverick Miracle Cleaner.