Senior Parents and Guardians - you are welcome to attend our Senior Decision Day this Friday, April 24th from 9-10AM in the James A. Taylor Gym.
This special event celebrates our students’ post–high school plans, where they will announce the colleges, technical schools, military branches, or career paths they plan to pursue. Students will also be recognized with College and Career Ready cords, as well as Military cords (for those who have passed MEPS).
We hope to see you there!
This special event celebrates our students’ post–high school plans, where they will announce the colleges, technical schools, military branches, or career paths they plan to pursue. Students will also be recognized with College and Career Ready cords, as well as Military cords (for those who have passed MEPS).
We hope to see you there!
📢 SUMMER SCHOOL OPPORTUNITY! ☀️
Aiken County Virtual Academy
Thinking about taking summer school courses? Now is the time to plan!
✅ Review the attached flyer for important details
✅ Meet with your counselor to register
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay on track or get ahead this summer.
See your counselor today to get started!
Please review the attached information regarding the first round of virtual summer courses offered through ACVA (Aiken County Virtual Academy).
These courses will begin at the end of this month. Students enrolled will be required to complete their exams at AHS prior to the start of the 2027–2028 school year. Please note that space is limited and enrollment is first-come, first-served across the district.
To register, students must meet with their counselor and obtain a signed registration form.
If this is your first time taking a virtual course, it is essential that you also create a VirtualSC account (instructions are included on the registration form).
A second round of virtual summer courses will not be available until the end of the school year. If you are interested in taking a course this summer, we strongly encourage you to register now if ACVA offers the course you need.
Students should also be mindful of promotion requirements. If you believe you may be short on credits, please speak with your counselor about whether a virtual course could help you meet those requirements. Please note students are limited to two virtual courses per semester.
Promotion Requirements to be a:
Senior: 18 total credits required, including 3 English, 3 Math, and 2 Science
Junior: 12 total credits required, including 2 English, 2 Math, and 1 Science
Sophomore: 6 total credits required, including 1 English and 1 Math
(Math must be Geometry or Algebra 1; Math Assistance/SREB Math do not count)
Aiken County Virtual Academy
Thinking about taking summer school courses? Now is the time to plan!
✅ Review the attached flyer for important details
✅ Meet with your counselor to register
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay on track or get ahead this summer.
See your counselor today to get started!
Please review the attached information regarding the first round of virtual summer courses offered through ACVA (Aiken County Virtual Academy).
These courses will begin at the end of this month. Students enrolled will be required to complete their exams at AHS prior to the start of the 2027–2028 school year. Please note that space is limited and enrollment is first-come, first-served across the district.
To register, students must meet with their counselor and obtain a signed registration form.
If this is your first time taking a virtual course, it is essential that you also create a VirtualSC account (instructions are included on the registration form).
A second round of virtual summer courses will not be available until the end of the school year. If you are interested in taking a course this summer, we strongly encourage you to register now if ACVA offers the course you need.
Students should also be mindful of promotion requirements. If you believe you may be short on credits, please speak with your counselor about whether a virtual course could help you meet those requirements. Please note students are limited to two virtual courses per semester.
Promotion Requirements to be a:
Senior: 18 total credits required, including 3 English, 3 Math, and 2 Science
Junior: 12 total credits required, including 2 English, 2 Math, and 1 Science
Sophomore: 6 total credits required, including 1 English and 1 Math
(Math must be Geometry or Algebra 1; Math Assistance/SREB Math do not count)
Attention Seniors and Juniors!
Senior Decision Day is this Friday, April 24th in the James A. Taylor Gym from 9-10AM!
Show off your next chapter by wearing your college shirt, military gear, work apparel, or anything that represents your plans after graduation. Let’s celebrate all the amazing paths the Class of 2026 is taking!
We’ll be taking group photos to capture all the exciting futures ahead—don’t miss your chance to be part of it!
Then, stick around for the Prom Bash! There will be games, music, dancing, food truck, snacks and you can buy your corsages and boutinneires right there from Garden Grace!
Juniors - if you bought a Prom ticket, you will be called to the gym after Senior Decision Day is over for the Prom Bash.
Senior Decision Day is this Friday, April 24th in the James A. Taylor Gym from 9-10AM!
Show off your next chapter by wearing your college shirt, military gear, work apparel, or anything that represents your plans after graduation. Let’s celebrate all the amazing paths the Class of 2026 is taking!
We’ll be taking group photos to capture all the exciting futures ahead—don’t miss your chance to be part of it!
Then, stick around for the Prom Bash! There will be games, music, dancing, food truck, snacks and you can buy your corsages and boutinneires right there from Garden Grace!
Juniors - if you bought a Prom ticket, you will be called to the gym after Senior Decision Day is over for the Prom Bash.
Join us for our next meeting on April 23rd at 5:30 at the Chukker Creek Community Center! We are looking for board members and volunteers for next school year!
Attention Seniors! Order your cap and gown now from RhodesGraduation.com!
Semester 2 is already halfway over and flying by! Each year, our cadets look forward to one of their favorite traditions—Spring Bags packed with fun, tasty goodies 🍬🎁
Help us make this year extra special! We’re calling on our amazing community to help us stuff the bags with treats from our wish list. Every donations makes a difference and brings a smile to a cadet’s face 💙
👉 Sign up here to contribute: https://evite.me/Br6nXMMSRF
Thank you for always showing up and supporting our students—we couldn’t do it without you! 🙌✨
Help us make this year extra special! We’re calling on our amazing community to help us stuff the bags with treats from our wish list. Every donations makes a difference and brings a smile to a cadet’s face 💙
👉 Sign up here to contribute: https://evite.me/Br6nXMMSRF
Thank you for always showing up and supporting our students—we couldn’t do it without you! 🙌✨
Your vote matters! On Thursday, April 30th, the Student Government candidates will try to win your vote! Campaign Day will take place by grade level according to the flyer. Students will meet in the cafeteria to hear and vote for their favorite candidates. Bring your laptops with you!
Join us for our next meeting on April 23rd at 5:30 at the Chukker Creek Community Center! We are looking for board members and volunteers for next school year!
Seniors - save these important dates!
Aiken High School Volleyball Camp
Join us July 6th–July 8th for two days of training and a camp-wide tournament. Beginner and advanced players are welcome.
Boys and girls ages 8 and up
Cost: $100
Camp Highlights:
• Low player-to-coach ratio
• Players grouped by experience and skill level for individualized instruction
• State-of-the-art facilities and camp t-shirt included
• Training on the sand volleyball courts
• A fun and competitive environment to grow your love and skills for the game
Scan the QR codes on the flyer to register and submit payment.
For more information, visit aikenhighvolleyballyouthcamp.com or email kyarbrough@acpsd.net
Join us July 6th–July 8th for two days of training and a camp-wide tournament. Beginner and advanced players are welcome.
Boys and girls ages 8 and up
Cost: $100
Camp Highlights:
• Low player-to-coach ratio
• Players grouped by experience and skill level for individualized instruction
• State-of-the-art facilities and camp t-shirt included
• Training on the sand volleyball courts
• A fun and competitive environment to grow your love and skills for the game
Scan the QR codes on the flyer to register and submit payment.
For more information, visit aikenhighvolleyballyouthcamp.com or email kyarbrough@acpsd.net
Battle of the Schools returns!
Support AHS on Wednesday, April 22 by participating in the Chick-fil-A Aiken fundraiser.
• Place a mobile order using the Chick-fil-A app
• Enter the code “hornets” at checkout
Each school will receive 10% of total sales, and the school with the highest sales will be announced at the baseball game on April 24.
Make your order count and show that Hornet Pride!
Support AHS on Wednesday, April 22 by participating in the Chick-fil-A Aiken fundraiser.
• Place a mobile order using the Chick-fil-A app
• Enter the code “hornets” at checkout
Each school will receive 10% of total sales, and the school with the highest sales will be announced at the baseball game on April 24.
Make your order count and show that Hornet Pride!
Attention Seniors and Juniors!
Senior Decision Day is this Friday, April 24th in the James A. Taylor Gym from 9-10AM!
Show off your next chapter by wearing your college shirt, military gear, work apparel, or anything that represents your plans after graduation. Let’s celebrate all the amazing paths the Class of 2026 is taking!
We’ll be taking group photos to capture all the exciting futures ahead—don’t miss your chance to be part of it!
Then, stick around for the Prom Bash! There will be games, music, dancing, food truck, snacks and you can buy your corsages and boutinneires right there from Garden Grace!
Juniors - if you bought a Prom ticket, you will be called to the gym after Senior Decision Day is over for the Prom Bash.
Senior Decision Day is this Friday, April 24th in the James A. Taylor Gym from 9-10AM!
Show off your next chapter by wearing your college shirt, military gear, work apparel, or anything that represents your plans after graduation. Let’s celebrate all the amazing paths the Class of 2026 is taking!
We’ll be taking group photos to capture all the exciting futures ahead—don’t miss your chance to be part of it!
Then, stick around for the Prom Bash! There will be games, music, dancing, food truck, snacks and you can buy your corsages and boutinneires right there from Garden Grace!
Juniors - if you bought a Prom ticket, you will be called to the gym after Senior Decision Day is over for the Prom Bash.
AICE Exams and Review for the week of April 20th, 2026
Monday - Environmental Management Review - Blocks 1&2
Tuesday - Business Review - Blocks 1&2
Tuesday - General Paper Review - Block 4
Wednesday - Spanish Review - Blocks 1&2
Wednesday - German Review - Blocks 1&2
Wednesday - Geography Review - Blocks 3&4
Thursday - General Paper Exam - 8:10-10:15, C Wing
Thursday - Marine Science Exam - 11:45-1:45, E204
Monday - Environmental Management Review - Blocks 1&2
Tuesday - Business Review - Blocks 1&2
Tuesday - General Paper Review - Block 4
Wednesday - Spanish Review - Blocks 1&2
Wednesday - German Review - Blocks 1&2
Wednesday - Geography Review - Blocks 3&4
Thursday - General Paper Exam - 8:10-10:15, C Wing
Thursday - Marine Science Exam - 11:45-1:45, E204
Class of 2026! Senior Walks are starting! Revisit your elementary school and show them how far you've come! Wear your Cap and Gown. You will need to provide your own transportation to all the schools except North Aiken. North Aiken Elementary provides a bus from AHS and back for North Aiken former students. (Carowinds Permission Slips and Money are also due on May 8th.)
Senior Walks
May 13th: St. Mary's 1:30pm
May 19th: Tall Pines Reception 9am-11am (see pic for QR code to sign up for Tall Pines).
May 21st:
8:00am
Aiken Elementary
East Aiken Elementary
JD Leever Elementary
Oakwood Windser
Millbrook
Chukker Creek
10:00am
North Aiken Elementary
Senior Walks
May 13th: St. Mary's 1:30pm
May 19th: Tall Pines Reception 9am-11am (see pic for QR code to sign up for Tall Pines).
May 21st:
8:00am
Aiken Elementary
East Aiken Elementary
JD Leever Elementary
Oakwood Windser
Millbrook
Chukker Creek
10:00am
North Aiken Elementary
Senior Parents and Guardians - you are welcome to attend our Senior Decision Day this Friday, April 24th from 9-10AM in the James A. Taylor Gym.
This special event celebrates our students’ post–high school plans, where they will announce the colleges, technical schools, military branches, or career paths they plan to pursue. Students will also be recognized with College and Career Ready cords, as well as Military cords (for those who have passed MEPS).
We hope to see you there!
This special event celebrates our students’ post–high school plans, where they will announce the colleges, technical schools, military branches, or career paths they plan to pursue. Students will also be recognized with College and Career Ready cords, as well as Military cords (for those who have passed MEPS).
We hope to see you there!
Join us for our next meeting on April 23rd at 5:30 at the Chukker Creek Community Center! We are looking for board members and volunteers for next school year!
Aiken High School’s Educators Rising would like to invite you and your children to enjoy “A Royal Family Ball - Under the Sea” in the Aiken High School cafeteria on Friday, May 8th, from 6:00-8:30 PM. 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 crafts, play games, enjoy other activities, and take pictures of the memories!
Tickets are available on GoFan.com. See the link 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.
Tickets are available on GoFan.com. See the link 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.
Join us for the 2nd AHS All Sports Athletic Booster Club Golf Tournament and help support our amazing student-athletes! ⛳️
The tournament takes place on April 24th at Woodside Country Club. $500 per team or $125 per player. To register or sponsor a player, see the QR codes on the flyer.
Every swing, every putt, and every sponsorship helps provide equipment, uniforms, travel support, and so much more for our sports programs.
Grab your team, invite your friends, and come enjoy a great day of golf while making a big impact for our athletes!
For more information, contact Hendell Frazier at JoeFrazier52@yahoo.com or Scott Neel at scott.neel@hotmail.com
Aiken High School Cheerleading Tryouts are here!
Showcase your sharp technique, electrify the crowd with your spirit, and ignite your passion by joining a dynamic program built on precision, teamwork, and powerful performance. We are looking for dedicated and energetic students for JV Squad, Varsity Squad, Mascot, and our inaugural Competitive Cheer Squad.
Tryout Dates:
Clinic Days (Required): May 5–7, 2026 from 4:00–5:30 PM
Tryout Day (Required): May 8, 2026 from 4:00 PM until finished
Location:
AHS – James Taylor Gym
449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801
Requirements:
• Good standing in academics, attendance, and discipline
• Rising 9th–12th grade students
• Current physical (dated after April 1, 2026)
• Completed tryout forms, 3 letters of recommendation, and physical due by the end of the May 7 clinic day
“Tryout Packet” is available in the Aiken High Main Office (on the bookshelf). For paperwork, questions, or additional details, contact Head Coach Larry Millstead at lmillstead@acpsd.net
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Showcase your sharp technique, electrify the crowd with your spirit, and ignite your passion by joining a dynamic program built on precision, teamwork, and powerful performance. We are looking for dedicated and energetic students for JV Squad, Varsity Squad, Mascot, and our inaugural Competitive Cheer Squad.
Tryout Dates:
Clinic Days (Required): May 5–7, 2026 from 4:00–5:30 PM
Tryout Day (Required): May 8, 2026 from 4:00 PM until finished
Location:
AHS – James Taylor Gym
449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801
Requirements:
• Good standing in academics, attendance, and discipline
• Rising 9th–12th grade students
• Current physical (dated after April 1, 2026)
• Completed tryout forms, 3 letters of recommendation, and physical due by the end of the May 7 clinic day
“Tryout Packet” is available in the Aiken High Main Office (on the bookshelf). For paperwork, questions, or additional details, contact Head Coach Larry Millstead at lmillstead@acpsd.net
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Aiken High students: Are you 16 years old and a U.S. citizen? Take this opportunity to be part of our elections—and get paid! See Ms. Dorman for an application. The application deadline is May 1st. Contact Ms. Dorman for more information.
