We are thrilled to honor Aiken Elementary Principal Kristie Brooks as the winner of the Robert E. Alexander Outstanding Administrator of the Year award. The STEM-focused award was presented by one of our community education partners, Dr. Gary Senn from USC Aiken’s Ruth Patrick Science Center during the January 13, 2026 Board of Education meeting.  
about 1 month ago, Aiken County Public School District
Aiken County Board of Education members are joined by Dr. Gary Senn and Kristie Brooks in receiving an administrative award
Book Fair Volunteers Needed!

Our next book fair will take place February 9th -February 13th. We appreciate all the amazing help that our volunteers give for each book fair. We cannot open the doors without help to run the registers, so the kids also appreciate your help. We would love to have you if you are able to volunteer anytime during the book fair. Please make sure you are on the volunteer checklist, and then click on the following link to sign up to volunteer. There is even an evening opportunity on Thursday, February 12th during STEAM Night!
Thanks for helping to make our book fair a success!
Volunteer Link: https://shorturl.at/0X3CM
about 1 month ago, Aiken Elementary School
As part of our ongoing STARS celebration, we are excited to recognize our First-Year Teacher of the Year Honor Court. These educators were surprised by our District Leadership, with some family members joining in to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.

Congratulations to our First-Year Teachers of the Year Honor Court!

Aleesha Ashe, 4K Teacher at North Augusta Elementary
Disaiah Whack, ELA Teacher at Kennedy Middle
Hayden Beck, 1st Grade Teacher at Belvedere Elementary
Regina Androl, 1st Grade Teacher at East Aiken School of the Arts
Ryann Kramer, Math Teacher at Highland Springs Middle

Stay tuned as we continue to highlight additional STARS Honor Court categories over the coming days and celebrate employees who shine brightly.

#ACPSD #AikenCountyPublicSchools #StarsHonorCourt #ACPSDcelebrates
about 1 month ago, Aiken County Public School District
Five adults pose for a picture, one female holding balloons.
A classroom of young students pose for a photograph.
ELA teacher receives Honor Court nomination.
Group of ELA teachers celebrating together for Honor Court.
A group of four adults stand behind young students in a classroom.
A female adult in a pink dress appears surprised and is holding flowers.
Family and staff celebrating First Year Teacher of the Year honoree.
First Year Teach of the Year honoree holding flowers with balloons.
Superintendent Dr. Corey Murphy shaking hands with First Year Teacher of the Year honoree.
District leadership posing with First Year Techer of the Year honoree.
Congratulations to Mrs. Brooks for being recognized at the Aiken County School Board Meeting as the Robert E. Alexander Outstanding K-12 Administrator of the Year. She received this award in recognition of her support of Science and Mathematics Education.
about 1 month ago, Aiken Elementary School
Mrs. Brooks being recognized at the School Board Meeting.
Mrs. Brooks and Henry being recognized as amazing Mavericks!

District Leadership made surprise visits at schools and offices across the District today to celebrate this year’s Stars of Public Education Honor Court. The recognition program and event honoring ACPSD’s brightest stars first began as our annual Teacher of the Year celebration, and has grown to incorporate recognition of our very best New Teachers, Principals, Assistant Principals, Classified Staff, Professionals, and District-Level Administrators. With its origin in mind, we’ll begin our first Stars of Public Education Honor Court announcements with Teacher of the Year.

Congratulations to our Teachers of the Year Honor Court!

Arrington Weston, Social Studies Teacher at Schofield Middle
Jerry Brannon, Science Teacher at RSM Middle/High
Madison Spires, Science Teacher at Silver Bluff High
Megan Maxwell, Speech Pathologist with Special Programs
Sonya Lee, Special Education Teacher at Leavelle McCampbell Middle

#ACPSD #AikenCountyPublicSchools #StarsHonorCourt #ACPSDcelebrates

about 1 month ago, Aiken County Public School District
Teacher Arrington Weston is surprised  as a Teacher of the Year Honor Court Member.
Group picture with District Superintendent Dr. Corey Murphy, Teacher of the  Year Honor Court Member Arrington Weston, SMS Principal Shunte Dugar, Asst Super of Middle Schools Dr. Phyllis Gamble, and Employee Relations Coordinator Kayla  Jordan.
RSM Teacher of the Year Jerry Brannon is surprised in the weight room with flowers and balloons.
Seven School and District Leaders pose for a picture to celebrate Jerry Brannon, center, being named to the Teacher of the Year Honor Court.
A Silver Bluff Teacher, Madison Spires, smiles after being surprised in her science classroom with the news that she's on the Teacher of the Year Honor Court.
Madison Spires, center, poses a group of 14 high school students  in science class.
Megan Maxwell, right, poses with her husband after being named to the Teacher of the Year Honor Court.
A group of eight educators pose for a picture with balloons.
Sonya Lee, left, appears surprised in her classroom when Kayla Jordan, right, surprises her with flowers and the announcement she's on the Teacher of the Year Honor Court.
Leavelle McCampbell Middle's administrators pose with their Teacher of the Year Honor Court member.
Welcome Back!

We are excited to welcome our students, staff, and families back to school as we kick off a new year and a new semester. January is a fresh start and full of opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve together. As we return to our classrooms, we look forward to continued collaboration, renewed focus, and celebrating the success ahead. Let's make this semester a strong one!

#ACPSD #AikenCountyPublicSchools #BackToSchool
about 2 months ago, Aiken County Public School District
Welcome back to school, let's finish 2025-2026 strong!
ACCESS Testing for ELLs will take place from Jan. 21-Feb. 28th.
about 2 months ago, Aiken Elementary School
ACCESS Testing Window  for ELLs
Congratulations to Damoni Weaver for coming in 3rd place in the area Spelling Bee! Way to Go, Damoni!!
2 months ago, School Counselor Keisha Uhle
Damoni comes in 3rd place
Please save the date for our family STEAM Night on February 12th, from 5:30-7:00 PM. We hope to see you there!
3 months ago, Aiken Elementary School
Save the Date for Aiken Elementary School STEAM Night
Our Coffee with the Counselor is this Friday! Mrs. Brooks will be joining us for a casual discussion about how to start this coming new year in a positive way with your children. We hope you can attend!
3 months ago, School Counselor Keisha Uhle
December coffee with the counselor
We are grateful for the opportunity to serve Aiken County families and wish each of you a very Happy Thanksgiving.

Please note that there will be no school for students, teachers, and most staff the week of November 24–28.

Additionally, all schools and offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28. We look forward to welcoming everyone back when we reopen on Monday, December 1.
3 months ago, Aiken County Public Schools
Happy Thanksgiving from Aiken County Public Schools.
Aiken Elementary is collecting canned goods for our Turkey Trot Food Drive. Tomorrow is your last day to bring in canned goods to help our community. We will be donating to the Golden Harvest Food Bank.
3 months ago, Aiken Elementary School
Turkey Trot Canned Food Drive

On Friday Aiken Elementary Students will take part in the Turkey Trot!

3 months ago, Aiken Elementary School
Turkey Trot Annual Event on Friday

PURPLE UP FOR MILITARY FAMILIES | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14

ACPSD encourages all students, staff, and families to wear PURPLE on Friday, November 14 as we celebrate the Month of the Military Family!

This special day is our way of showing appreciation and support for the incredible military families who sacrifice and serve alongside their loved ones.

THANK YOU to our military families for your dedication, resilience, and service to our nation.

Join us in honoring our heroes—both at home and abroad—by wearing purple with pride!

Throughout November, schools across the district are recognizing Veterans Day and the Month of the Military Family with special celebrations and activities to honor the veterans and active-duty heroes in our community and across the country.

Let’s turn our schools PURPLE Friday, November 14!

4 months ago, Aiken County Public School District
"Purple Up" Friday, November 14 to honor the month of The Military Family by showing your support for the families of those who serve by wearing purple and thanking a military family for their bravery and service.

Our Veterans' Day program is this Wednesday, at 8:30. Following the program, we'll celebrate with a school parade to show our appreciation for our local heroes! We hope to see you there!

4 months ago, Crystal Oerman
We invite all families to join us on Wednesday, November 5th at 8:30 AM for our Veterans Day program as we honor the brave men and women who have served out country. Following the program, we'll celebrate with a school parade to show our appreciation for our local heroes.
Our All Pro Dads Event this morning was a huge success! Our next one will be November 14th. Mark your calendars!
4 months ago, Aiken Elementary
A dad and his children participate in the program .
All Pro Dads event
A dad and his children
All pro dads
All Prp Dads
All Pro Dads
All Pro dads
Hey dads! Our next All Pro Dads event is this Friday at 8:30! Don't forget to RSVP to attend!
4 months ago, School Counselor Keisha Uhle
QR code to attend All Pro Dads
AES Picture Retake Day is October 23rd. Scan the QR Code to order pictures.
4 months ago, Aiken Elementary School
Picture Day is October 23rd!
Scan the QR Code to order pictures.