The DECA Induction Ceremony previously scheduled for January 25th has been postponed due to possible inclement weather. We will announce the new date when it has been rescheduled.
Due to potential inclement weather, the Miss Aiken High Pageant has been postponed to January 31st. All previously purchased tickets are still valid for the new date.
With the possibility of a Winter Storm on everyone’s radar, please know that we are in close collaboration with local Emergency Management Officials in monitoring for impact to our area.
Confidence in the weekend storm’s possible impact to Aiken County has decreased. However, in an abundance of caution, our District and school’s weekend activities scheduled to extend beyond noon this Saturday, January 24, will be rescheduled.
This includes numerous activities, such as Saturday’s acGATEWAY auditions, as well as the MLK Jr. Community Event previously scheduled for Sunday. Individual schools and programs will share details on these and other cancellations along with rescheduled dates and times.
Our emergency management team will continue to work closely with local officials in monitoring the storm over the coming days. As we prepare for the possibility of e-learning on Monday, students will be sent home from school tomorrow with their laptop and remote assignments.
A decision regarding the safety of operations for next week will be made as soon as possible. We recognize that school closure decisions have a tremendous impact on our community, especially parents and guardians. Please know that the safety of our students, families, teachers and staff is always our highest priority, and that every effort will be made to utilize our five designated e-learning days carefully so as to not extend the school year to meet mandated requirements. An update regarding operations for Monday, January 26, will be shared no later than 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 25.
Confidence in the weekend storm’s possible impact to Aiken County has decreased. However, in an abundance of caution, our District and school’s weekend activities scheduled to extend beyond noon this Saturday, January 24, will be rescheduled.
This includes numerous activities, such as Saturday’s acGATEWAY auditions, as well as the MLK Jr. Community Event previously scheduled for Sunday. Individual schools and programs will share details on these and other cancellations along with rescheduled dates and times.
Our emergency management team will continue to work closely with local officials in monitoring the storm over the coming days. As we prepare for the possibility of e-learning on Monday, students will be sent home from school tomorrow with their laptop and remote assignments.
A decision regarding the safety of operations for next week will be made as soon as possible. We recognize that school closure decisions have a tremendous impact on our community, especially parents and guardians. Please know that the safety of our students, families, teachers and staff is always our highest priority, and that every effort will be made to utilize our five designated e-learning days carefully so as to not extend the school year to meet mandated requirements. An update regarding operations for Monday, January 26, will be shared no later than 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 25.
Battle of the Books Meeting - Please join us at our next Battle of the Books meeting on Tuesday, January 27th during Homeroom. Use the QR code to sign up.
Would you like to have a "treat" next [/this] week? Tuesday, January 27th, and Thursday, January 29th, bring your cash for the Educators Rising Snack Sale. Snacks and Drinks will be $1.00 or $2.00. We will have Sprite, Gatorade, Dr. Pepper, Takis, other chip varieties, honey buns, and other sweet treats. CASH ONLY!! Come find us outside the cafeteria!!
Your Spring Job Shadowing Experience is coming up on January 30th!
This is YOUR chance to step inside a real workplace, explore a career you’re curious about, and see what your future could look like. Don’t miss out!
Applications are now available in Guidance
Due Date: January 22, 2026
Want to shadow a teacher, Additional paperwork is required — see Ms. Dorman for details.
Start planning your future today, Aiken High!
This is YOUR chance to step inside a real workplace, explore a career you’re curious about, and see what your future could look like. Don’t miss out!
Applications are now available in Guidance
Due Date: January 22, 2026
Want to shadow a teacher, Additional paperwork is required — see Ms. Dorman for details.
Start planning your future today, Aiken High!
Healthcare Hornets BLOOD DRIVE
James A Taylor Gym 1/22/2026 from 9AM-2PM. Breakfast is provided for morning donors & all donors will receive a free shirt! Email Ms. Ghrist at kghrist@acpsd.net for more information.
Please come support out blood drive! Parents, students and community members welcome!!! We need everyone!
James A Taylor Gym 1/22/2026 from 9AM-2PM. Breakfast is provided for morning donors & all donors will receive a free shirt! Email Ms. Ghrist at kghrist@acpsd.net for more information.
Please come support out blood drive! Parents, students and community members welcome!!! We need everyone!
We started a new tradition at AHS today - our AICE Diploma Assembly. We honored the Class of 2026 AICE Diploma recipients and the Class of 2028 AICE Diploma candidates just beginning their AICE Diploma journey.
The Class of 2026 AICE students have worked hard to earn the Cambridge AICE Diploma. They were awarded Green Jackets in recognition of their achievement. The Cambridge AICE Diploma recipients are:
Anna Akins
Elizabeth Connor
Aiden McElwain
Caitlin Runnels
Resa Slack
Avelyn Yeh
Madision Zeigler
The following Class of 2028 students were formally inducted into the AICE Diploma program:
Max Armstrong
Hayden Baisch
Samuel Baisch
Chandler Basile
Sydney Bragg
Taylor Campbell
Wyatt Crapse
Kimhari Ellis
Trinity Frazier
Cody Hanna
Kinley Hughes
Alexandria Johnson
Isabella McComb
Madelyn Neel
Wyatt Northington
Benton Osteen
Rishi Patel
Nyla Russell
Erik Sambrano
Autumn VanFossen
Gabriella Whisnant
Charlie Williams
Kayden Williams
Healthcare Hornets BLOOD DRIVE
James A Taylor Gym 1/22/2026 from 9AM-2PM. Breakfast is provided for morning donors & all donors will receive a free shirt! Email Ms. Ghrist at kghrist@acpsd.net for more information.
Please come support out blood drive! Parents, students and community members welcome!!! We need everyone!
James A Taylor Gym 1/22/2026 from 9AM-2PM. Breakfast is provided for morning donors & all donors will receive a free shirt! Email Ms. Ghrist at kghrist@acpsd.net for more information.
Please come support out blood drive! Parents, students and community members welcome!!! We need everyone!
ATTENTION JUNIORS & SENIORS: Prom tickets are now on sale on GoFan for $40. Grab them while they are at the lowest price! Email Mrs. Long if you have any questions.
*To be eligible to purchase a prom ticket, all school fees must be paid in full.*
*To be eligible to purchase a prom ticket, all school fees must be paid in full.*
Need a new mattress? Know someone who does? The Aiken High School Band and Orchestra are selling all sizes & varieties of name-brand mattresses at affordable prices on Sunday, Feb. 1st in the James A. Taylor Gym - from 10am-5pm!
School Faculty & Staff members, First Responders, Active Military, and Veterans all receive a 10% discount with the attached coupon (save it to your phone & show them the picture at checkout)!
If it's time to replace a mattress, get it on the 1st and help support our Band and its students!
School Faculty & Staff members, First Responders, Active Military, and Veterans all receive a 10% discount with the attached coupon (save it to your phone & show them the picture at checkout)!
If it's time to replace a mattress, get it on the 1st and help support our Band and its students!
Seniors get your custom yard signs! Free delivery to the school. Order deadline is April 24th. Use the QR code on the flyer to order. Money will be donated to the Senior Class funds for each sign sold.
🎓 Spring Virtual College Open Houses 🎓
Presented by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
South Carolina sophomores, juniors, and seniors are invited to attend Spring Virtual College Open Houses and explore colleges across the state—all from home! Learn about campus life, academic programs, admissions, scholarships, and financial aid, and get your questions answered live by admissions staff.
📅 Featured Colleges & Dates
Winthrop University – 1/14
Newberry College – 1/21
Central Carolina Technical College – 1/29
Converse University – 2/4
University of South Carolina Aiken – 2/18
Benedict College – 2/25
Horry-Georgetown Technical College – 3/4
Clemson University – 3/31
Midlands Technical College – 4/16
⏰ Each session runs from 5:00–5:45 PM
📲 Register using the QR code on the flyer or learn more at che.sc.gov/sccango
📧 Questions? Email sccango@che.sc.gov
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore your college options and plan your future!
Presented by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
South Carolina sophomores, juniors, and seniors are invited to attend Spring Virtual College Open Houses and explore colleges across the state—all from home! Learn about campus life, academic programs, admissions, scholarships, and financial aid, and get your questions answered live by admissions staff.
📅 Featured Colleges & Dates
Winthrop University – 1/14
Newberry College – 1/21
Central Carolina Technical College – 1/29
Converse University – 2/4
University of South Carolina Aiken – 2/18
Benedict College – 2/25
Horry-Georgetown Technical College – 3/4
Clemson University – 3/31
Midlands Technical College – 4/16
⏰ Each session runs from 5:00–5:45 PM
📲 Register using the QR code on the flyer or learn more at che.sc.gov/sccango
📧 Questions? Email sccango@che.sc.gov
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore your college options and plan your future!
SENIORS: All Senior Baby Ads for the Hornet Yearbook are due by JANUARY 30TH. Please visit jostens.com to create your baby ad.
Please email Mrs. Long if you have any questions!
Please email Mrs. Long if you have any questions!
AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL DECA WILL HAVE ITS INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS AND INDUCTION CEREMONY ON JANUARY 25, 2026, AT 3 PM IN THE AUDITORIUM. DECA Members, please submit your RSVP to your DECA Advisor, Ms. Key.
“Child’s Day Out” - Weekly “Preschool” + Play Dates!!
Aiken High School – Early Childhood Education Students are providing a weekly childcare program for your 3-5-year-old! Let us watch your child while you have a few free hours. Students will be putting their learning into practice, providing lessons, activities and play for your child. Register ASAP! There are 16 available slots - First Come - First Served!
Child’s Day Out will be held on Wednesdays, January – May starting Jan. 14th, from 8:30 - 11:30 AM. Weekly tuition is $10.00 per day. Children must be potty- trained. A snack will be provided, as well as crafts, learning activities, centers, and more. Check out our website (https://www.acpsd.net/o/ahs/page/childs-day-out) for more details.
See the QR code + link (https://form.jotform.com /253087790698172) to the registration form. A $20.00 registration fee may be paid via credit card through GoFan (https://gofan.co/app/ school/SC27_3 ) or paid via cash during our Open House on January 9th at 9:15 AM.
Contact Mrs. Franklin with any questions or concerns. (803) 641-2500 - leave a voicemail; (803) 716-9557 - text or leave a voicemail; or email cfranklin2@acpsd.net
Aiken High School – Early Childhood Education Students are providing a weekly childcare program for your 3-5-year-old! Let us watch your child while you have a few free hours. Students will be putting their learning into practice, providing lessons, activities and play for your child. Register ASAP! There are 16 available slots - First Come - First Served!
Child’s Day Out will be held on Wednesdays, January – May starting Jan. 14th, from 8:30 - 11:30 AM. Weekly tuition is $10.00 per day. Children must be potty- trained. A snack will be provided, as well as crafts, learning activities, centers, and more. Check out our website (https://www.acpsd.net/o/ahs/page/childs-day-out) for more details.
See the QR code + link (https://form.jotform.com /253087790698172) to the registration form. A $20.00 registration fee may be paid via credit card through GoFan (https://gofan.co/app/ school/SC27_3 ) or paid via cash during our Open House on January 9th at 9:15 AM.
Contact Mrs. Franklin with any questions or concerns. (803) 641-2500 - leave a voicemail; (803) 716-9557 - text or leave a voicemail; or email cfranklin2@acpsd.net
Your Spring Job Shadowing Experience is coming up on January 30th!
This is YOUR chance to step inside a real workplace, explore a career you’re curious about, and see what your future could look like. Don’t miss out!
Applications are now available in Guidance
Due Date: January 22, 2026
Want to shadow a teacher, Additional paperwork is required — see Ms. Dorman for details.
Start planning your future today, Aiken High!
This is YOUR chance to step inside a real workplace, explore a career you’re curious about, and see what your future could look like. Don’t miss out!
Applications are now available in Guidance
Due Date: January 22, 2026
Want to shadow a teacher, Additional paperwork is required — see Ms. Dorman for details.
Start planning your future today, Aiken High!
BOYS GOLF – FINAL INTEREST MEETING
Calling all boys interested in playing golf this season! Whether you’ve already attended a meeting **and/or** filled out the interest form, you still need to attend our **FINAL Interest Meeting** to get the most up-to-date tryout information and expectations.
📅 **Final Interest Meeting:** **Tuesday, 1/20/2026**
⛳ **Tryouts Begin:** **Tuesday, 2/3/2026**
📌 We will be discussing **all tryout details** at this meeting.
✅ **IMPORTANT:** A **current sports physical is required** in order to attend tryouts.
📝 **Interest Form Reminder:** You can still complete the interest form online and email it in as well.
❓ **Questions?**
Contact **Coach Goldsmith** at **[kgoldsmith@acpsd.net](mailto:kgoldsmith@acpsd.net)**
Calling all boys interested in playing golf this season! Whether you’ve already attended a meeting **and/or** filled out the interest form, you still need to attend our **FINAL Interest Meeting** to get the most up-to-date tryout information and expectations.
📅 **Final Interest Meeting:** **Tuesday, 1/20/2026**
⛳ **Tryouts Begin:** **Tuesday, 2/3/2026**
📌 We will be discussing **all tryout details** at this meeting.
✅ **IMPORTANT:** A **current sports physical is required** in order to attend tryouts.
📝 **Interest Form Reminder:** You can still complete the interest form online and email it in as well.
❓ **Questions?**
Contact **Coach Goldsmith** at **[kgoldsmith@acpsd.net](mailto:kgoldsmith@acpsd.net)**
Would you like to have a "treat" next [/this] week? Tuesday, January 27th, and Thursday, January 29th, bring your cash for the Educators Rising Snack Sale. Snacks and Drinks will be $1.00 or $2.00. We will have Sprite, Gatorade, Dr. Pepper, Takis, other chip varieties, honey buns, and other sweet treats. CASH ONLY!! Come find us outside the cafeteria!!
Healthcare Hornets BLOOD DRIVE
James A Taylor Gym 1/22/2026 from 9AM-2PM. Breakfast is provided for morning donors & all donors will receive a free shirt! Email Ms. Ghrist at kghrist@acpsd.net for more information.
Please come support out blood drive! Parents, students and community members welcome!!! We need everyone!
James A Taylor Gym 1/22/2026 from 9AM-2PM. Breakfast is provided for morning donors & all donors will receive a free shirt! Email Ms. Ghrist at kghrist@acpsd.net for more information.
Please come support out blood drive! Parents, students and community members welcome!!! We need everyone!
