Aiken High

Intersession is September 29th - October 2nd 8:30am-3:00pm.
These sessions are for Unit Recovery and Attendance Recovery.
Please sign up via the link https://forms.office.com/r/mQ7Vk6hZrR no later than Friday, September 19th.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Transportation will not be provided.

Join us for Karaoke Night, hosted by the Aiken High Chorus, on Thursday, October 23rd in the Auditorium! This fun-filled event is open to the public, and tickets are available now through GoFan for just $5. All proceeds will directly support the Aiken High School Chorus. Whether you’d like to sing or simply enjoy the show, all performers and guests are welcome!

There will be a Basketball Youth Camp on Saturday, September 27th at AHS from 1-5PM for girls and boys from 1st - 8th grades. Registration is at 12:30PM and you must have an adult present. The cost is $50 and you will get a tshirt, which will get you into all AHS home basketball games for free with a paying adult. Sign up using the QR codes.

Underclassmen pictures will be made on Monday, October 13 (this is the first day back from Fall Break). Pictures will run from 8:30 to 3:30. More information will be given on Picture Day. Make sure to dress appropriately and look your best!

Please help us celebrate as the Aiken HS DECA has its Induction Ceremony on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Chapter Officers will be installed and members inducted during the ceremony held in the Aiken HS Auditorium beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Join Spanish Club for a Día de los Muertos celebration. We will be doing a variety of Día de los Muertos activities. If you would like to participate in the ofrenda, please bring a photo of a loved one who has passed on. We will be meeting on October 14th after school in C-156 (Ms. Wead's room).

AICE Exams are from Sept. 29 through Nov. 5
AICE Thinking Skills - Sept. 29 and Oct. 1
AICE Geography - Oct. 9 and Oct. 24
AICE English Language AS - Oct.17 and Oct. 22
AICE Marine Science - Oct. 13 and Oct. 20
AICE English Language A - Oct. 31 and Nov. 5
ALL EXAMS begin at 11:45 am

Seniors! Wednesday Oct 22 choose your adventure! Job shadowing or College Visit Day! Pick up your job shadowing form from Guidance by September 23 OR pick up your college visit form no later than the 21st of October. Both forms allow an excused absence for that day. Questions? Email Mrs. Dorman at ndorman@acpsd.net. Go Hornets!!

The AIR FORCE STEM EVENT will be held on Oct. 17, Friday! This event will feature a semi truck with interactive simulators for students to see how STEM and the Air Force go together! Students, ask your teachers to sign up to attend, by emailing Mrs. Dorman - ndorman@acpsd.net in Guidance!

Join us for a Spirit Night at the Sonic on Whiskey Road this Thursday from 5-9 pm! A percentage of proceeds will go to the AHS Girls Golf team!

Aiken Youth Empowerment is hosting a fun and interactive Teen Life Maze on Friday, October 3rd from 10AM-2PM at the Smith Hazel Recreation Center. Teens from ages 13-19 are welcome to participate. The maze will include educational learning on topics such as financial literacy, teen health, relationships, and more. There will also be a parent session for parents to get more information on resources available in our community.  Lunch is provided!

Attention High School Seniors and Parents. Join the financial aid staff from USC Aiken and Aiken Technical College for FAFSA Night on October 28, 2025 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. This event will be held at Aiken Technical College, Building C-Dale Phelon Tech Center, 1st floor.

The Senior Fishing trip is Friday October 17th at 7:00 am at the Aiken Brasserie Pond. Parents and Grandparents are invited! Forms are outside of Dr. Hostetler's room. The $10 and forms are due by October 13th.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!!
Please come support the Aiken High vs South Aiken, Battle of the Blood drive. We are competing with South Aiken to get the most blood donations. Help AHS earn bragging rights and a first place trophy for saving the most lives!!!!
Friends and family are welcome to donate- you do not have to be a student! Free socks for all donors! Please fill out your quickpass via the QR code on the day of your donation. Photo IDs are required.
The drive will take place Oct 16th at AHS in the James A Taylor Gym from 9am-2pm.

Join us for a Spirit Night at the Sonic on Whiskey Road this Thursday from 5-9 pm! A percentage of proceeds will go to the AHS Girls Golf team!

Hey there, seniors! Your graduation order deadline has passed. It is important for all 2026 graduates to order now in the fall to insure best pricing and on time spring delivery. Visit www.rhodesgraduation.com or use the QR code to order.

Seniors - sign up for your yearbook portrait using the QR code or at this link: ​
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F4AADAD23A3F49-58270817-senior

. New dates of September 26th and 27th have been added.

Do you want to be a teacher? Guidance Counselor? Principal? Teacher Assistant? Coach? School Psychologist? School Nurse? Superintendent? School Board Member? Or any other career in the education field? If so, Join Educators Rising - where we are building the future of education one hornet at a time! Members have the opportunity to participate in state-wide conferences and competitions, with the ability to travel to the national conference in the summer. Meetings will be on Tuesdays during Homeroom in Mrs. Franklin's room - E-208. There will be occasional meetings after school when we are working on a big project or event. Follow the link (https://forms.office.com/r/22aNia2B0y) or use the QR code to sign up!

Seniors! Wednesday Oct 22 choose your adventure! Job shadowing or College Visit Day! Pick up your job shadowing form from Guidance by September 23 OR pick up your college visit form no later than the 21st of October. Both forms allow an excused absence for that day. Questions? Email Mrs. Dorman at ndorman@acpsd.net. Go Hornets!!