Aiken High

AHS will be holding an Open House on Monday, September 15th from 5:30-7:00 PM. Come out and visit us!

The AHS Book Club will meet on Tuesday, September 9th during Homeroom in the Media Center. All are welcome! Just bring a Sci-Fi book you love and come ready to discuss. Sign up ahead of the meeting using the QR code or go to: https://forms.office.com/r/iVeQXR8CZm. Only students who have signed up in advance will be admitted.

Come and learn about Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) traditions and culture, traditions and heritage. Join the AAPI Club! Our next meeting will be on Thursday, September 10th at 7:45AM before school in the library. All are welcome!

The German Club is meeting on Tuesday, September 9 directly after school. Please come and join us for loads of food and fun. The German Club will meet in Frau Weeks' classroom C157.

Do you love to dance? Are you interested in being on a competition dance team, performing locally, or joining a dance family? Then you should join the Aiken High School Dance Company! This audition based club is for anyone who loves to dance and perform -- no experience required! You will train weekly in Jazz, Hip Hop and Pom. We will compete against other schools and attend SC Dance Association events. There will be an informational meeting for the AHS Dance Company on Monday, September 14th from 3:30 - 4:00 PM in Ms. Mims' Dance Room, F-9. Please see Ms. Mims or email her if you have any questions!

Join the light minds wellness club to advocate and make a positive change in our community! Light minds wellness club has games, activities, volunteering, leadership and fun events! Stop by room C257 for an application.

Don't forget to purchase your Tidal Wave Coupon for $10 (valued at $30). If you're interested in purchasing a coupon, see a booster club executive board member, send DM to booster club Facebook page/Instagram page, or send an email to the hornetboosterclub.sec@gmail.com.All proceeds support Aiken High student athletics. Thanks for your continued support.

Come join Spanish Club as we learn to make corn tortillas. We will be meeting after school on September 9th in C-156 (Ms. Wead's class). We would love to have you join!

Love Mario Kart? We will have a Mario Kart tournament on Tuesday, 9/9. Come play games with us! This meeting will take place in Ms. Hight’s room C256 at 3:35- 4:35 after school. We will also meet in homeroom.

Room C256, 3:35 p.m.- 4:35 p.m.
Ms. Amy Hight and Mr. Stephen Sanders

Sidewalk Art will be hosted by the Art Dept. of Friday, September 12th!
$10 per person - Up to 8 People in a Group
Buy tickets at lunch or during 1st & 2nd block in the Art Dept.

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 Tuesdays during Homeroom in Mrs. Franklin's room - E-208. There will be occasional meetings after school when we are working on a big project or event. Follow the link (https://forms.office.com/r/22aNia2B0y) or use the QR code to sign up!

Love Mario Kart? We will have a Mario Kart tournament on Tuesday, 9/9. Come play games with us! This meeting will take place in Ms. Hight’s room C256 at 3:35- 4:35 after school. We will also meet in homeroom.

Room C256, 3:35 p.m.- 4:35 p.m.
Ms. Amy Hight and Mr. Stephen Sanders

Homecoming Dance Tickets are $15 and will be on sale from September 8th-12th during all lunches. No tickets will be sold at the door. If you are bringing a student from another school, you will need to get a waiver. You can get a waiver using the QR code on the flyer, in front of Ms. Long's classroom, in the front office, or at the dance ticket sales table.

Tomorrow's the first day of AHS's Homecoming Spirit Week! Wear your favorite team's jersey and show that Hornet Pride!

Save the date! The Homecoming Dance will be September 13th from 7-10PM in the James A. Taylor Gym. Tickets are $15 and will be on sale from 9/8-9/12 during all 3 lunches.

ATTENTION AHS JUNIORS - The Class of 2027 Ring Ceremony will be on September 16th at 6:00pm in the Aiken High School Auditorium. All ring balances must be paid prior to the ceremony. Ring Ceremony Practice will be on September 16th during 4th block in the auditorium. Students will be called to the practice. If you still want to order a ring, visit Jostens.com. Contact Mrs. Long if you have any questions!

Attention: Seniors
Senior photos will be taken for free in the James A. Taylor gym on August 29, 30 and September 12, 13 from 7AM to 6PM. Packages can be purchased at the time of the sitting from Mr. Scott Pardue. The cost is $7 for a single photo and $50 for all the photos. . Please sign up for your time slot with the link below or QR code on the flyer.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F4AADAD23A3F49-57656463-yearbook

DECA Meetings 2nd and 4th Tuesdays on Club Days in Room B-220. Membership Dues can be collected beginning August 18th. Please see Ms. Key with your $35 check or money order made payable to Aiken HS DECA before 2nd lunch. Ms. Key will be unable to collect funds after 2nd lunch, which ends at 12:40 p.m. We hope you are ready to GO The EXTRA!

Sidewalk Art will be hosted by the Art Dept. of Friday, September 12th!
$10 per person - Up to 8 People in a Group
Buy tickets at lunch or during 1st & 2nd block in the Art Dept.

Come enjoy a sweet treat on Thursday and Friday, September 11th and 12th at the FBLA Bake Sale. Drinks and desserts will be sold during all lunches and prices range from $1-6. Don't miss it!