The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! Get ready for the newest gotta-read books, bestselling series, & favorite characters that students love. Plus, every purchase supports our school.
We Need Volunteers, especially for our Events. Please visit the Book Fair Homepage and click on the PTO Volunteer Link to volunteer. You do need to be registered with Mrs. Bailey in the front office. - AES Book Fair Homepage
Grandparents are invited on Monday, 9/14 (Last names A-M) & Tuesday, 9/15 (Last names N-Z) at 8:15 AM for our Grand Events. These are days that parents are also invited to shop during grade level shopping times with their child/children. STEAM Night on 9/17 is a family shopping event from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Please see the schedule and contact the teacher for any specific questions.
Grade Level Shopping Times:
5th 10:00–11:00
4th 12:00-1:00
3rd 1:00–2:00
2nd 9:00-10:00
1st 11:00-12:00
4K/K 8:00-9:00
Help gift books to students by contributing to the AES Book Fairy eWallet.
A few important reminders: Check will not be accepted at the book fair. Scholastic charges tax, so please remember to send the extra amount for 8% tax on all transactions. Please remember there is a national penny shortage, and we will not be able to get pennies for change.
We can’t wait to have you join us for the Best. Week. Ever.
Investing in Our Students. Supporting Our Schools. Building Possibilities.
We are incredibly grateful to SRP Federal Credit Union for investing in the future of our elementary students and educators through its new Investing in Education: Unlimited Possibilities initiative.
At the kickoff event held at the WOW! Club at, SRP Park in North Augusta, SRP Federal Credit Union announced that 83 schools across 10 CSRA counties will each receive $2,500 representing a remarkable $207,500 total investment in local elementary education.
This generous support gives our principals the flexibility to respond to the unique needs of their schools — whether that means providing instructional resources, creating hands-on learning experiences, supporting teachers, or offering enriching opportunities for students.
“This investment empowers our principals to respond directly to the unique needs of their schools and create meaningful opportunities through instructional resources, hands-on learning, and enrichment experiences," Dr. Charlene Heard, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools said.
Partnerships like this remind us what is possible when our schools and community come together with a shared commitment to student success. We are proud to have SRP Federal Credit Union investing alongside us and helping create unlimited possibilities for our students!
To read more on this story, please visit www.acpsd.net/invest-education
Help us congratulate Mrs. Kari Keck, a first grade teacher at Aiken Elementary, on being named a Golden Apple Award Teacher by WJBF News Channel 6.
She was one of five Aiken County teachers surprised by WJBF News Channel 6 and sponsor Kroger on Friday, August 14 in her classroom as a recipient of the Golden Apple Award. Her segment will air on Tuesday, September 1 during the 5:30 PM broadcast.
Mrs. Keck utilizes technology in the classroom to create a strong foundation for reading, writing and math, and to help prepare her students for a strong future in the classroom and beyond.
“It's amazing to see how much they grow from coming in, not knowing exactly what they need to be doing, to the end of the year, they're reading, they're writing, they're doing math, they know the things they need to know,” Mrs. Keck shared.
“What makes Mrs. Keck so extraordinary is her ability to combine rigorous, personalized learning with pure warmth,” Aiken Elementary Principal Kristie Brooks shared. “She creates a space where curiosity thrives, and every student leaves her classroom feeling valued, confident, and deeply cared for. We are grateful to have Mrs. Keck at Aiken Elementary.”
“I want them to have a love of learning,” Mrs. Keck shared. “I want to be there to get everybody excited about learning and about growing and that school is fun.”
#ACPSDCelebrates #ACPSD #AikenCountyPublicSchools
Mark your calendars!
Wednesday, August 19th will be the first early dismissal day of the 2026–27 school year!
Students will be dismissed early while our teachers and staff use the afternoon for professional development, collaboration, and additional training to support student success.
Get a glimpse into what professional development looks like for our staff here at Aiken County by watching the video on YouTube at:https://youtu.be/RJ6SEXp8wUk .
Today we kick off our PTO fundraiser! We would love your support in helping us raise money to put back into Aiken Elementary to make it amazing. Please check out this video: PTO Calendar Fundraiser
Mark your calendars for this year's completely free Back to School Bash, hosted by community organizer Victoria Paloma!
This exciting event will take place on July 18th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Roy Warner Park (6021 Roy Warner Park LN, Wagener, SC 29164) to help students kick off the school year with confidence.
Available on a first-come, first-served basis, children can receive free bookbags, school supplies, brand-new outfits, shoes, gift cards, fresh haircuts, professional hair braiding, food, and much more.
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
