Underclassmen Picture Day will be September 8th in the Aux Gym!

Any parents interested in attending the parent informational meeting for our middle school HOSA chapter, please complete this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/fzLaDz9cxm if you have questions, please contact me at kghrist@acpsd.net This opportunity is open to any and all students.

Pelican's Snowballs will be on campus on August 14th, 21st and 28th during all 3 lunches! Prices start at $4 and they accept cash, card or tap pay. Support the AHS Vocal Music and Piano Programs and get a tasty treat!

There will be a meeting for all parents who have students taking Cambridge AICE classes this school year on Thursday August 20 at 6:30 in the AHS Auditorium. This meeting is right at the end of AHS Open House on August 20. We will discuss AICE exam scores, AICE college credits, AICE Diploma credits, and new AICE courses that we are adding in the 2027-28 school year. Parents who don't have a student in an AICE class this year but are interested in understanding more about Cambridge AICE classes and exams, please feel free to attend this meeting as well. For more information, please contact Dr. Sandra Hawkins at shawkins@acpsd.net.

Join us for the First AHS Spanish Club meeting of the year! Tuesday, August 25 after school in rooms A202/206 It will be an introductory meeting with hall decorating!

Please support Aiken High's Educators Rising and our goal of supporting and equipping future educators! Buy a T-shirt and wear it proudly. IF you would like to donate the cost of a T-shirt to help Educators Rising students who cannot afford one, please let Mrs. Franklin know. If you have any other questions, you may also contact Mrs. Franklin (cfranklin2@acpsd.net). Please send cash or checks to Mrs. Franklin at Aiken High School (Room E-208) before 12:00 PM on school days. Credit cards will be accepted, but a convenience fee will be applied. A QR code is provided below to allow you to pay by credit card. Money must be received before your shirt will be ordered. SALE ENDS SEPTEMBER 4TH @ 3:00 PM.

🐝 Buddy Club Applications Are Here! 🐝
Are you ready to make new friends, get involved, and make a difference at Aiken High School? Buddy Club is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year!
Buddy Club brings students together to promote friendship, inclusion, leadership, and service through fun school activities, community events, fundraisers, and service projects.
📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply!
📅 Applications are due on or before August 28, 2026.
Come be part of something meaningful and make some great memories along the way!
Be a Buddy. Be a Friend. Make a Difference.
🐝 Together We Buzz Stronger! 🐝
Are you ready to make new friends, get involved, and make a difference at Aiken High School? Buddy Club is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year!
Buddy Club brings students together to promote friendship, inclusion, leadership, and service through fun school activities, community events, fundraisers, and service projects.
📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply!
📅 Applications are due on or before August 28, 2026.
Come be part of something meaningful and make some great memories along the way!
Be a Buddy. Be a Friend. Make a Difference.
🐝 Together We Buzz Stronger! 🐝

Parents - Come and visit your students' teachers this Thursday, August 20th at our Open House. Open House starts at 4:40-6:30. Learn about clubs and activities going on at AHS as well.

We are back hornets! Join the Light Minds Wellness club for opportunities like volunteering, activities, and mental health advocacy! Meet us in room C257 for advocacy and snacks!

Seniors - check your email to nominate your classmates for senior superlatives and select a teacher for the yearbook dedication. The link closes on Friday, August 21st. Vote now!

**Become a Champion for Aiken High Student-Athletes**
The Aiken High School All Sports Athletic Booster Club is looking for community partners who want to make a lasting impact on our student-athletes. Your sponsorship helps provide resources that strengthen our athletic programs while giving your business valuable visibility throughout the school year.
Sponsorship opportunities include:
**Hall of Fame Sponsor – $4,000**
Maximum scoreboard advertising, exclusive stadium signage, social media and website recognition, premium football parking, Booster Club memberships, golf tournament entry, and more.
**Champions Sponsor – $2,000**
Multiple scoreboard ad rotations, stadium signage, social media and website recognition, premium football parking, and Booster Club memberships.
**All Region Sponsor – $1,000**
Scoreboard advertising, social media and website recognition, premium football parking, and Booster Club memberships.
**MVP Sponsor – $500**
Scoreboard advertising, social media and website recognition, premium football parking, and a Booster Club membership.
Your partnership helps support our athletes, strengthen our community, and build champions both on and off the field.
If you are a local business or know someone that would like to support our Fighting Hornets, please reach out to the Aiken High School Athletic Director, Phillip Blacha at pblacha@acpsd.net. Our Booster Club Sponsorship Levels have something for everyone!
The Aiken High School All Sports Athletic Booster Club is looking for community partners who want to make a lasting impact on our student-athletes. Your sponsorship helps provide resources that strengthen our athletic programs while giving your business valuable visibility throughout the school year.
Sponsorship opportunities include:
**Hall of Fame Sponsor – $4,000**
Maximum scoreboard advertising, exclusive stadium signage, social media and website recognition, premium football parking, Booster Club memberships, golf tournament entry, and more.
**Champions Sponsor – $2,000**
Multiple scoreboard ad rotations, stadium signage, social media and website recognition, premium football parking, and Booster Club memberships.
**All Region Sponsor – $1,000**
Scoreboard advertising, social media and website recognition, premium football parking, and Booster Club memberships.
**MVP Sponsor – $500**
Scoreboard advertising, social media and website recognition, premium football parking, and a Booster Club membership.
Your partnership helps support our athletes, strengthen our community, and build champions both on and off the field.
If you are a local business or know someone that would like to support our Fighting Hornets, please reach out to the Aiken High School Athletic Director, Phillip Blacha at pblacha@acpsd.net. Our Booster Club Sponsorship Levels have something for everyone!

Girls, you are invited to the Lady Hornets' Bible Study every Wednesday morning starting on July 29th. We meet in Mrs. Franklin's classroom (E-208) at 7:40 AM. Please come in through the FRONT OFFICE - or ask Mrs. Franklin to send you a pass if you ride a bus. Bring your Bible and Friends!! Breakfast is provided!!

The Annual CSRA college Night is September 3rd. Location: Augusta Convention Center 901 Reynolds Street Augusta, GA Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Meet representatives from more than 250 colleges and universities from across the nation.
Explore academic programs, admissions requirements, scholarships, and campus life opportunities. Get answers to your college planning questions all in one place! Be sure to register for the $1,000 scholarship drawing for a chance to win money toward your college education.
This is a fantastic opportunity for juniors and seniors to connect with colleges, discover new possibilities, and take the next step toward their future.
Make plans to attend CSRA College Night and invest in your future! "Your college journey begins here!"
Explore academic programs, admissions requirements, scholarships, and campus life opportunities. Get answers to your college planning questions all in one place! Be sure to register for the $1,000 scholarship drawing for a chance to win money toward your college education.
This is a fantastic opportunity for juniors and seniors to connect with colleges, discover new possibilities, and take the next step toward their future.
Make plans to attend CSRA College Night and invest in your future! "Your college journey begins here!"

Pelican's Snowballs will be on campus on August 14th, 21st and 28th during all 3 lunches! Prices start at $4 and they accept cash, card or tap pay. Support the AHS Vocal Music and Piano Programs and get a tasty treat!

Join the AHS Basketball Academy and reach your full potential on the court! The Academy is for 3rd, 4th or 5th grade girls and will be held every Saturday in September from 10AM to 12PM. The cost is $20 for the month. Contact Coach Pompey at ajpompey@bellsouth.com or Coach Webb at swebb2@acpsd.net for information and registration.

There will be a meeting for all parents who have students taking Cambridge AICE classes this school year on Thursday August 20 at 6:30 in the AHS Auditorium. This meeting is right at the end of AHS Open House on August 20. We will discuss AICE exam scores, AICE college credits, AICE Diploma credits, and new AICE courses that we are adding in the 2027-28 school year. Parents who don't have a student in an AICE class this year but are interested in understanding more about Cambridge AICE classes and exams, please feel free to attend this meeting as well. For more information, please contact Dr. Sandra Hawkins at shawkins@acpsd.net.

Help our school grow! If you or someone you know would make a great School Improvement Committee member, scan the QR code and nominate them today. All nominations due August 18th.

There will be a meeting for all parents who have students taking Cambridge AICE classes this school year on Thursday August 20 at 6:30 in the AHS Auditorium. This meeting is right at the end of AHS Open House on August 20. We will discuss AICE exam scores, AICE college credits, AICE Diploma credits, and new AICE courses that we are adding in the 2027-28 school year. Parents who don't have a student in an AICE class this year but are interested in understanding more about Cambridge AICE classes and exams, please feel free to attend this meeting as well. For more information, please contact Dr. Sandra Hawkins at shawkins@acpsd.net.

Parents - Come and visit your students' teachers this Thursday, August 20th at our Open House. Open House starts at 4:40-6:30. Learn about clubs and activities going on at AHS as well.

Seniors - check your email to nominate your classmates for senior superlatives and select a teacher for the yearbook dedication. The link closes on Friday, August 21st. Vote now!

