Yearbook picture makeup day will be Tuesday, October 13th. If you did not get your picture taken on the original day, come ready to take it on Tuesday. Make-up pictures will be in the Media Center according to the following schedule:
8:30-9:30 Freshmen
9:45-10:55 Sophomores
2:00-3:00 Juniors
3:00-3:30 Anyone who missed their time
8:30-9:30 Freshmen
9:45-10:55 Sophomores
2:00-3:00 Juniors
3:00-3:30 Anyone who missed their time

Buddy Club will be selling Chick-fil-A chicken sandwiches for $6 each during all lunch periods outside the cafeteria. Sale dates are August 11, August 25, September 8, September 15, and October 22. Quantities are limited, so get yours while supplies last! Thank you for supporting Buddy Club!

The Cambridge AICE Fall Exam Series is starting on September 28. Reminders will be emailed to students. All exams are held in the AHS Testing Wing - C Wing downstairs. Here are the dates and times:
Monday September 28 - AICE General Paper 8:45 am
Monday September 28 - AICE Thinking Skills 11:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE General Paper 8:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE Thinking Skills 11:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE Environmental Management 11:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE Math 11:45 am
Friday October 2 - AICE Environmental Management 11:45 am
Monday October 5 - AICE Business 8:45 am
Thursday October 8 - AICE Business 8:45 am
Thursday October 8 - AICE Geography 11:45 am
Tuesday October 13 - AICE Literature in English 12:15 pm
Tuesday October 13 - AICE Math 12:15 pm
Wednesday October 14 - AICE Marine Science 12:15 pm
Friday October 16 - AICE English Language AS 12:15 pm
Monday October 19 - AICE Marine Science 12:15 pm
Wednesday October 21 - AICE English Language AS 12:15 pm
Thursday October 22 - AICE Geography 12:15 pm
Friday October 23 - AICE Literature in English 12:15 pm
Friday October 30 - AICE English Language A 12:15 pm
Monday November 2 - AICE Spanish Language AS Writing 12:15 pm
Wednesday November 4 - AICE English Language A 12:15 pm
Thursday November 5 - AICE Spanish Language AS Listening 12:15 pm
Monday November 9 - AICE Spanish Language AS Reading 12:15 pm
Monday September 28 - AICE General Paper 8:45 am
Monday September 28 - AICE Thinking Skills 11:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE General Paper 8:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE Thinking Skills 11:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE Environmental Management 11:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE Math 11:45 am
Friday October 2 - AICE Environmental Management 11:45 am
Monday October 5 - AICE Business 8:45 am
Thursday October 8 - AICE Business 8:45 am
Thursday October 8 - AICE Geography 11:45 am
Tuesday October 13 - AICE Literature in English 12:15 pm
Tuesday October 13 - AICE Math 12:15 pm
Wednesday October 14 - AICE Marine Science 12:15 pm
Friday October 16 - AICE English Language AS 12:15 pm
Monday October 19 - AICE Marine Science 12:15 pm
Wednesday October 21 - AICE English Language AS 12:15 pm
Thursday October 22 - AICE Geography 12:15 pm
Friday October 23 - AICE Literature in English 12:15 pm
Friday October 30 - AICE English Language A 12:15 pm
Monday November 2 - AICE Spanish Language AS Writing 12:15 pm
Wednesday November 4 - AICE English Language A 12:15 pm
Thursday November 5 - AICE Spanish Language AS Listening 12:15 pm
Monday November 9 - AICE Spanish Language AS Reading 12:15 pm

🍧 COOL TREATS. BIG IMPACT! 💚💛
Grab a delicious SnoBall and support the Aiken High NJROTC Booster Club and cadets! 🇺🇸⚓️
Aiken Pelican’s Snoball will be available for purchase at all 3 lunches on the dates listed below!
A portion of sales will be donated to the Aiken High NJROTC Booster Club. Your purchase helps support the program and cadets.
Cool off with a frosty sweet treat & give back! 🐝
Grab a delicious SnoBall and support the Aiken High NJROTC Booster Club and cadets! 🇺🇸⚓️
Aiken Pelican’s Snoball will be available for purchase at all 3 lunches on the dates listed below!
A portion of sales will be donated to the Aiken High NJROTC Booster Club. Your purchase helps support the program and cadets.
Cool off with a frosty sweet treat & give back! 🐝

Sophomore and Junior Parents and Guardians,
The Aiken High School Counseling Department invites you to our Sophomore & Junior Parent Night on Tuesday, October 13, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. in the AHS Auditorium. This evening will kick off our 10th and 11th Grade Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) meetings. During Parent Night, we will share important information to help you and your student prepare for the remainder of high school and begin making plans for life after graduation.
The Aiken High School Counseling Department invites you to our Sophomore & Junior Parent Night on Tuesday, October 13, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. in the AHS Auditorium. This evening will kick off our 10th and 11th Grade Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) meetings. During Parent Night, we will share important information to help you and your student prepare for the remainder of high school and begin making plans for life after graduation.

Join Aiken High School DECA! Membership Drive is happening now! Scan the QR code for your membership. Both student and professional memberships are $35.


Aiken High PTSO is looking for a dedicated and organized individual to serve as our PTSO Treasurer for the 27–28 school year.
The current treasurer is available to provide an opportunity to shadow or understudy for the remainder of this school year.
If you are interested in serving as the next PTSO Treasurer, we would love to hear from you! Please contact Please contact Kelli McClearen Zefting at kmmcclearen@icloud.com if interested.
The current treasurer is available to provide an opportunity to shadow or understudy for the remainder of this school year.
If you are interested in serving as the next PTSO Treasurer, we would love to hear from you! Please contact Please contact Kelli McClearen Zefting at kmmcclearen@icloud.com if interested.

Sophomore and Junior Parents and Guardians,
The Aiken High School Counseling Department invites you to our Sophomore & Junior Parent Night on Tuesday, October 13, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. in the AHS Auditorium. This evening will kick off our 10th and 11th Grade Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) meetings. During Parent Night, we will share important information to help you and your student prepare for the remainder of high school and begin making plans for life after graduation.
The Aiken High School Counseling Department invites you to our Sophomore & Junior Parent Night on Tuesday, October 13, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. in the AHS Auditorium. This evening will kick off our 10th and 11th Grade Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) meetings. During Parent Night, we will share important information to help you and your student prepare for the remainder of high school and begin making plans for life after graduation.

The Guidance Department will take a field trip to the University of South Carolina-Columbia on October 23rd. There is space for 40 students. If you would like to attend, reach out to Ms. Hammonds in the guidance office. Permission slips must be turned in by October 16th.

SENIORS – PAY ATTENTION! Planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college after graduation? Then completing the FAFSA is one of the most important steps you can take to pay for college! Join the Aiken Technical College (ATC) and University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) Financial Aid Offices for a FREE FAFSA Completion Workshop where financial aid professionals will help you complete your application.
Date: October 27 Time: 6:00–7:30 p.m. Location: Tom Young Center for Research 151 Newberry Street. Bring the following:
A government-issued photo ID, At least one parent or guardian, Your cell phone
Completing the FAFSA may qualify you for grants, scholarships, work-study, and student loans that can help pay for college.
Date: October 27 Time: 6:00–7:30 p.m. Location: Tom Young Center for Research 151 Newberry Street. Bring the following:
A government-issued photo ID, At least one parent or guardian, Your cell phone
Completing the FAFSA may qualify you for grants, scholarships, work-study, and student loans that can help pay for college.

"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 Mondays after school from 3:35-4:30 and during Club Homerooms in Mrs. Franklin's room - E-208. Follow the link (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/kpr0jSRgci) or use the QR code to sign up!" [first two weeks ONLY: "Our first meeting will be Monday, August 3rd!"

The Cambridge AICE Fall Exam Series is starting on September 28. Reminders will be emailed to students. All exams are held in the AHS Testing Wing - C Wing downstairs. Here are the dates and times:
Monday September 28 - AICE General Paper 8:45 am
Monday September 28 - AICE Thinking Skills 11:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE General Paper 8:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE Thinking Skills 11:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE Environmental Management 11:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE Math 11:45 am
Friday October 2 - AICE Environmental Management 11:45 am
Monday October 5 - AICE Business 8:45 am
Thursday October 8 - AICE Business 8:45 am
Thursday October 8 - AICE Geography 11:45 am
Tuesday October 13 - AICE Literature in English 12:15 pm
Tuesday October 13 - AICE Math 12:15 pm
Wednesday October 14 - AICE Marine Science 12:15 pm
Friday October 16 - AICE English Language AS 12:15 pm
Monday October 19 - AICE Marine Science 12:15 pm
Wednesday October 21 - AICE English Language AS 12:15 pm
Thursday October 22 - AICE Geography 12:15 pm
Friday October 23 - AICE Literature in English 12:15 pm
Friday October 30 - AICE English Language A 12:15 pm
Monday November 2 - AICE Spanish Language AS Writing 12:15 pm
Wednesday November 4 - AICE English Language A 12:15 pm
Thursday November 5 - AICE Spanish Language AS Listening 12:15 pm
Monday November 9 - AICE Spanish Language AS Reading 12:15 pm
Monday September 28 - AICE General Paper 8:45 am
Monday September 28 - AICE Thinking Skills 11:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE General Paper 8:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE Thinking Skills 11:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE Environmental Management 11:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE Math 11:45 am
Friday October 2 - AICE Environmental Management 11:45 am
Monday October 5 - AICE Business 8:45 am
Thursday October 8 - AICE Business 8:45 am
Thursday October 8 - AICE Geography 11:45 am
Tuesday October 13 - AICE Literature in English 12:15 pm
Tuesday October 13 - AICE Math 12:15 pm
Wednesday October 14 - AICE Marine Science 12:15 pm
Friday October 16 - AICE English Language AS 12:15 pm
Monday October 19 - AICE Marine Science 12:15 pm
Wednesday October 21 - AICE English Language AS 12:15 pm
Thursday October 22 - AICE Geography 12:15 pm
Friday October 23 - AICE Literature in English 12:15 pm
Friday October 30 - AICE English Language A 12:15 pm
Monday November 2 - AICE Spanish Language AS Writing 12:15 pm
Wednesday November 4 - AICE English Language A 12:15 pm
Thursday November 5 - AICE Spanish Language AS Listening 12:15 pm
Monday November 9 - AICE Spanish Language AS Reading 12:15 pm

Educators Rising members OR Potential Educators Rising members are invited to go to the State Fall Conference at Allen University on October 15, 2026. We will leave the auditorium parking lot at approximately 7:45 and return at approximately 3:30 that afternoon. The cost is $5.00. You will need to complete the form and get a permission slip from Mrs. Franklin. The link is https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/z2grYkm189 . The official registration link will be available later. Watch your email for updates!!

SENIORS – PAY ATTENTION! Planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college after graduation? Then completing the FAFSA is one of the most important steps you can take to pay for college! Join the Aiken Technical College (ATC) and University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) Financial Aid Offices for a FREE FAFSA Completion Workshop where financial aid professionals will help you complete your application.
Date: October 27 Time: 6:00–7:30 p.m. Location: Tom Young Center for Research 151 Newberry Street. Bring the following:
A government-issued photo ID, At least one parent or guardian, Your cell phone
Completing the FAFSA may qualify you for grants, scholarships, work-study, and student loans that can help pay for college.
Date: October 27 Time: 6:00–7:30 p.m. Location: Tom Young Center for Research 151 Newberry Street. Bring the following:
A government-issued photo ID, At least one parent or guardian, Your cell phone
Completing the FAFSA may qualify you for grants, scholarships, work-study, and student loans that can help pay for college.

The Cambridge AICE Fall Exam Series is starting on September 28. Reminders will be emailed to students. All exams are held in the AHS Testing Wing - C Wing downstairs. Here are the dates and times:
Monday September 28 - AICE General Paper 8:45 am
Monday September 28 - AICE Thinking Skills 11:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE General Paper 8:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE Thinking Skills 11:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE Environmental Management 11:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE Math 11:45 am
Friday October 2 - AICE Environmental Management 11:45 am
Monday October 5 - AICE Business 8:45 am
Thursday October 8 - AICE Business 8:45 am
Thursday October 8 - AICE Geography 11:45 am
Tuesday October 13 - AICE Literature in English 12:15 pm
Tuesday October 13 - AICE Math 12:15 pm
Wednesday October 14 - AICE Marine Science 12:15 pm
Friday October 16 - AICE English Language AS 12:15 pm
Monday October 19 - AICE Marine Science 12:15 pm
Wednesday October 21 - AICE English Language AS 12:15 pm
Thursday October 22 - AICE Geography 12:15 pm
Friday October 23 - AICE Literature in English 12:15 pm
Friday October 30 - AICE English Language A 12:15 pm
Monday November 2 - AICE Spanish Language AS Writing 12:15 pm
Wednesday November 4 - AICE English Language A 12:15 pm
Thursday November 5 - AICE Spanish Language AS Listening 12:15 pm
Monday November 9 - AICE Spanish Language AS Reading 12:15 pm
Monday September 28 - AICE General Paper 8:45 am
Monday September 28 - AICE Thinking Skills 11:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE General Paper 8:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE Thinking Skills 11:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE Environmental Management 11:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE Math 11:45 am
Friday October 2 - AICE Environmental Management 11:45 am
Monday October 5 - AICE Business 8:45 am
Thursday October 8 - AICE Business 8:45 am
Thursday October 8 - AICE Geography 11:45 am
Tuesday October 13 - AICE Literature in English 12:15 pm
Tuesday October 13 - AICE Math 12:15 pm
Wednesday October 14 - AICE Marine Science 12:15 pm
Friday October 16 - AICE English Language AS 12:15 pm
Monday October 19 - AICE Marine Science 12:15 pm
Wednesday October 21 - AICE English Language AS 12:15 pm
Thursday October 22 - AICE Geography 12:15 pm
Friday October 23 - AICE Literature in English 12:15 pm
Friday October 30 - AICE English Language A 12:15 pm
Monday November 2 - AICE Spanish Language AS Writing 12:15 pm
Wednesday November 4 - AICE English Language A 12:15 pm
Thursday November 5 - AICE Spanish Language AS Listening 12:15 pm
Monday November 9 - AICE Spanish Language AS Reading 12:15 pm

The Guidance Department will take a field trip to the University of South Carolina-Columbia on October 23rd. There is space for 40 students. If you would like to attend, reach out to Ms. Hammonds in the guidance office. Permission slips must be turned in by October 16th.

Join Aiken High School DECA! Membership Drive is happening now! Scan the QR code for your membership. Both student and professional memberships are $35.


The Cambridge AICE Fall Exam Series is starting on September 28. Reminders will be emailed to students. All exams are held in the AHS Testing Wing - C Wing downstairs. Here are the dates and times:
Monday September 28 - AICE General Paper 8:45 am
Monday September 28 - AICE Thinking Skills 11:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE General Paper 8:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE Thinking Skills 11:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE Environmental Management 11:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE Math 11:45 am
Friday October 2 - AICE Environmental Management 11:45 am
Monday October 5 - AICE Business 8:45 am
Thursday October 8 - AICE Business 8:45 am
Thursday October 8 - AICE Geography 11:45 am
Tuesday October 13 - AICE Literature in English 12:15 pm
Tuesday October 13 - AICE Math 12:15 pm
Wednesday October 14 - AICE Marine Science 12:15 pm
Friday October 16 - AICE English Language AS 12:15 pm
Monday October 19 - AICE Marine Science 12:15 pm
Wednesday October 21 - AICE English Language AS 12:15 pm
Thursday October 22 - AICE Geography 12:15 pm
Friday October 23 - AICE Literature in English 12:15 pm
Friday October 30 - AICE English Language A 12:15 pm
Monday November 2 - AICE Spanish Language AS Writing 12:15 pm
Wednesday November 4 - AICE English Language A 12:15 pm
Thursday November 5 - AICE Spanish Language AS Listening 12:15 pm
Monday November 9 - AICE Spanish Language AS Reading 12:15 pm
Monday September 28 - AICE General Paper 8:45 am
Monday September 28 - AICE Thinking Skills 11:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE General Paper 8:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE Thinking Skills 11:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE Environmental Management 11:45 am
Wednesday September 30 - AICE Math 11:45 am
Friday October 2 - AICE Environmental Management 11:45 am
Monday October 5 - AICE Business 8:45 am
Thursday October 8 - AICE Business 8:45 am
Thursday October 8 - AICE Geography 11:45 am
Tuesday October 13 - AICE Literature in English 12:15 pm
Tuesday October 13 - AICE Math 12:15 pm
Wednesday October 14 - AICE Marine Science 12:15 pm
Friday October 16 - AICE English Language AS 12:15 pm
Monday October 19 - AICE Marine Science 12:15 pm
Wednesday October 21 - AICE English Language AS 12:15 pm
Thursday October 22 - AICE Geography 12:15 pm
Friday October 23 - AICE Literature in English 12:15 pm
Friday October 30 - AICE English Language A 12:15 pm
Monday November 2 - AICE Spanish Language AS Writing 12:15 pm
Wednesday November 4 - AICE English Language A 12:15 pm
Thursday November 5 - AICE Spanish Language AS Listening 12:15 pm
Monday November 9 - AICE Spanish Language AS Reading 12:15 pm

SENIORS – PAY ATTENTION! Planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college after graduation? Then completing the FAFSA is one of the most important steps you can take to pay for college! Join the Aiken Technical College (ATC) and University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) Financial Aid Offices for a FREE FAFSA Completion Workshop where financial aid professionals will help you complete your application.
Date: October 27 Time: 6:00–7:30 p.m. Location: Tom Young Center for Research 151 Newberry Street. Bring the following:
A government-issued photo ID, At least one parent or guardian, Your cell phone
Completing the FAFSA may qualify you for grants, scholarships, work-study, and student loans that can help pay for college.
Date: October 27 Time: 6:00–7:30 p.m. Location: Tom Young Center for Research 151 Newberry Street. Bring the following:
A government-issued photo ID, At least one parent or guardian, Your cell phone
Completing the FAFSA may qualify you for grants, scholarships, work-study, and student loans that can help pay for college.

"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 Mondays after school from 3:35-4:30 and during Club Homerooms in Mrs. Franklin's room - E-208. Follow the link (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/kpr0jSRgci) or use the QR code to sign up!" [first two weeks ONLY: "Our first meeting will be Monday, August 3rd!"

