Aiken High

NOW OPEN: 2026 SUCCESSTEAM YOUTH COUNCIL APPLICATIONS

Successteam Foundation for Youth Development is excited to announce that applications are officially open for the 2026 Successteam Youth Council – CSRA Chapter.

Since 2015, Successteam has impacted more than 10,000 students through leadership development, college and career readiness, and community outreach, with representation from over 25 CSRA schools. As Successteam enters a new decade of impact, Youth Council remains its flagship program—preparing scholars for college, career, and life.

Apply here:
https://successteam.org/successteam-youth-council-application/

Who Should Apply?
• Students entering grades 9–12 (current grades 8–11)
• Students in Aiken County, Richmond County, Columbia County, and surrounding areas

Membership Benefits Include:
• Exclusive access to the Successteam Leadership Academy, a six-day overnight college readiness experience and program orientation
• Biweekly programming in Columbia (1st and 3rd Saturdays from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM)
• Uniforms, grade-level mentorship, and exposure opportunities
• Access to college tours, internships, and professional certifications
• And more

Important Dates:
Application Deadline: February 16, 2026
In-Person Interviews: March 2026

Questions?
Email: gkelly@successteam.org
or contact@successteam.org

Phone: 803-508-4253

Successteam is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization impacting youth through leadership development, college and career readiness, and professional training.

January 27, 2026: Regular Operations

Aiken County Public Schools will return to a regular schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, with no change to arrival times.

Thank you for your flexibility this morning as we operated on a two-hour delay due to the weekend’s winter storm.

Please anticipate continued cool temperatures throughout the week. District leaders will continue monitoring weather conditions alongside local Emergency Management officials, including the potential for a weather system this weekend, and will communicate any updates if changes to operations become necessary.

The Two Hour Delay Schedule for January 26th is as shown.

Only PM Career Center students will report to the Career Center.

• Breakfast will NOT be served.

• Please take extra care traveling in the morning

Due to the winter storm and out of an abundance of caution, all Aiken County public schools and offices will begin the day tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026, on a two-hour delayed start. While some areas of Aiken County experienced greater impacts from this storm than others, district leaders continue to consider conditions across the entire county. Temperatures are expected to rise today, which should improve conditions; however, some roadways—particularly bridges and secondary roads—may remain slick during the morning commute.

Important Details for Tomorrow:
• Students and Staff: The two-hour delayed start applies to all students, teachers, and staff.
• Student Meals: With the delayed start schedule, only lunch will be served in school cafeterias.
• Half-Day & Partial-Day Programs: Students on half-day and partial-day schedules, including Early Learning Special Education students, are encouraged to attend school if possible; however, school bus transportation will not be available, as buses will be unable to run mid-day routes.
• No Before-School Activities: No activities will be permitted before school begins on the two-hour delay.
• After-School Activities: After-school activities, including Quest Zone and extracurricular activities such as athletic practices, will continue as scheduled.
• Aiken County Career and Technology Center: Morning session students should report to their home high schools. The afternoon session will continue as planned.

What's Next: ACPSD continues to collaborate closely with local Emergency Management officials and monitor conditions across the county. An update regarding any changes to Tuesday’s schedule will be shared no later than 3:00 p.m. tomorrow.
We look forward to welcoming students and staff to school tomorrow and appreciate our families’ continued patience and flexibility as we prioritize safety.