Aiken High

Join us during all three lunches as Aiken High School celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!
Enjoy trivia, cultural dances, tres leches samples, and live vocal performances featuring our Chorus, Dance Classes, Cambridge Spanish Classes, and Culinary Baking & Pastry students!
Come celebrate the culture, music, food, and traditions of the Hispanic community!

Aiken High School will recognize our College and Career Ready (CCR) students this Friday at the home football game against Strom Thurmond High School!
✅ CCR students receive FREE admission
✅ Wear your CCR shirt you received from Mr. McDaniel
✅ Bring your school ID
Congratulations to all of our students who have achieved this important milestone. We are proud of your hard work and look forward to celebrating your success Friday night! #MakeTheWallAHS

Fall Break Culinary Camp! Are you looking for something fun and hands on for your child during Fall Break? We're excited to offer a two day Junior Chef Culinary Camp! Children will spend two days in the kitchen learning essential cooking skills, preparing delicious recipes, and building confidence while having fun!
Ages 8-10: September 28-29
Ages 11-12: September 30-October 1
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
This is a last minute opportunity, so registration will only be open for a short time. Only 10 spots are available per session! Email Ms. Lighty at elighty@acpsd.net for more information or to reserve your spot.

The National Honor Society Induction Ceremony will take place this Thursday evening from 6-7PM in the auditorium. Inductees and NHS Leadership team must arrive by 5:15. Please e-mail Mrs. Geyer if you are unable to attend this event.

👀 **HEY AIKEN HIGH!**

What are you grabbing at lunch? 👇😋

🌶️ Takis
🧀 Cheetos
🔴 Doritos
🥤 Gatorade & more
🍬 Candy
🥓 Slim Jims
🍯 Honey Buns
🎒 **$5 Snack Packs**

📅 **SEPTEMBER 23 & 24**
🍽️ **ALL LUNCHES**
💵 **CASH ONLY**

Stop by the **Educators Rising Snack Sale** and get your favorites before they’re gone!

⚠️ **ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!**

Thanks for supporting **Aiken High School’s Educators Rising Chapter!** ❤️

Hairspray Auditions Are Coming!

Ready to sing, act, dance, and take the spotlight? Auditions for our Spring Musical, Hairspray, are coming up!

Auditions are open to students enrolled in:

Chorus Honors
Musical Theatre
Theatre 2, 3, or 4
Dance 4 in the Spring

Not enrolled but interested? Email your Guidance Counselor to discuss your options. Please see Mrs. Wright, Ms. Mims, or Mrs. Finch if you have any questions.

Audition Dates:

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Location: Aiken High School Auditorium

If you plan on attending, scan or click the QR code on the flyer to complete the audition form.

Come show us what you can do and get ready to take the stage!

Come join the AAPI Club as we learn about and celebrate Asian Autumn Moon Festivals! We meet in the library before school this Thursday. All are welcome!

Fall Break Culinary Camp! Are you looking for something fun and hands on for your child during Fall Break? We're excited to offer a two day Junior Chef Culinary Camp! Children will spend two days in the kitchen learning essential cooking skills, preparing delicious recipes, and building confidence while having fun!
Ages 8-10: September 28-29
Ages 11-12: September 30-October 1
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
This is a last minute opportunity, so registration will only be open for a short time. Only 10 spots are available per session! Email Ms. Lighty at elighty@acpsd.net for more information or to reserve your spot.

WANT TO WORK THE POLLS? Earn $135.00 while helping your community! Are you at least 16 years old, a U.S. citizen, and have reliable transportation? Then you may be eligible to work the polls! Applications are due September 23 by 1st Lunch. Pick up an application in Guidance or see Ms. Dorman for more information. Don’t miss this opportunity to get involved and earn $135.00!

👀 **HEY AIKEN HIGH!**

What are you grabbing at lunch? 👇😋

🌶️ Takis
🧀 Cheetos
🔴 Doritos
🥤 Gatorade & more
🍬 Candy
🥓 Slim Jims
🍯 Honey Buns
🎒 **$5 Snack Packs**

📅 **SEPTEMBER 23 & 24**
🍽️ **ALL LUNCHES**
💵 **CASH ONLY**

Stop by the **Educators Rising Snack Sale** and get your favorites before they’re gone!

⚠️ **ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!**

Thanks for supporting **Aiken High School’s Educators Rising Chapter!** ❤️

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.

Want to have fun with your friends? outside? and get our of 1st and 2nd block? and make some chalk art? It's time for our annual Fall Sidewalk Art event. No artistic talent needed. Cost is $10.00 per person. Come by any art room to pick up a permission form.

PowderPuff Football is here! Junior and Senior girls will battle on the field to determine which class takes the top spot! Interested players, use the QR code to register on GoFan. There is a $20 charge to play. Registration is due by September 22nd, and there will be a meeting in the Aux Gym during Homeroom. Guys - if you'd like to cheer the ladies on, please contact Ms. Long

Join Spanish Club as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! We are meeting Tuesday, September 22nd in A-202 (Mrs. Malyszek's class) after school.
Hope to see you there!

Readers - come to the Book Club meeting on Tuesday, September 22 during Homeroom. Bring your favorite Mystery or Fantasy book and come ready to discuss! Snacks will be served! Use the QR code to sign up.

Aiken High School Softball Interest Meeting

Are you interested in playing softball at Aiken High School? Come to the softball interest meeting to learn more about the upcoming season.

Date: September 22nd
Location: Room C103
Time: During Extended Homeroom
Fall Practice Begins: October 12th

A current physical is required in order to participate. Scan the QR code on the flyer to upload your required forms.

Come learn more and get ready for Aiken High School Softball!

Fall Break Culinary Camp! Are you looking for something fun and hands on for your child during Fall Break? We're excited to offer a two day Junior Chef Culinary Camp! Children will spend two days in the kitchen learning essential cooking skills, preparing delicious recipes, and building confidence while having fun!
Ages 8-10: September 28-29
Ages 11-12: September 30-October 1
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
This is a last minute opportunity, so registration will only be open for a short time. Only 10 spots are available per session! Email Ms. Lighty at elighty@acpsd.net for more information or to reserve your spot.

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