Aiken High

Just a reminder, Beta Inductees the national and local fees to join are due by November 14th. Please turn into Dr. Hostetler in C253, checks are made to Aiken High School.

Attention Seniors!
Looking for scholarship money? The Watson-Brown Foundation Scholarship application is now open!
Don’t miss your chance to get valuable tips and guidance with your application—sign up through social media or see Ms. Hammond to attend the Scholarship Workshop on November 18th.

Please join us for the Miss Aiken High School 2026 Pageant on January 24th in the AHS Auditorium at 7:00pm. Tickets are on GoFan for $15!

November is DECA Month! This is an opportunity to showcase what our Chapter does and why it matters. Being in DECA can boost college applications and scholarship opportunities-colleges recognize DECA leadership. DECA students walk away with resume-ready experience, interview confidence, and workplace communication skills. Want to find out more? Ask a DECA member!

Remind your parent to order the yearbook! Use the QR code to send your parents a reminder.

Juniors and Seniors - you can win $1000 scholarships in the following USCA Cyber disciplines: Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Game & Simulation, Information Technology, Data Science, Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence. Previous scholarship winners are not eligible. Certificates are awarded in the spring of 2026. $1000 is awarded upon USCA enrollment. Apply now using the QR Code!

Support our AHS Culinary Arts class and your belly at the same time! Order some delicious baked goods from our Culinary Arts Department for your Thanksgiving table. All orders must be placed by November 14th. Contact Ms. Gorthy at jgorthy@acpsd.net or text at 803-979-3076 to place your order. Orders must be paid for by cash or check, and picked up on Friday, November 21st from 2:00 - 3:30 PM.

Apple Crumb Pie $15
Pumpkin Pie $15
Sweet Potato Pie $15
6" pumpkin Bread $5
1 dozen Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins $10
1 Dozen Double Chocolate Chip Muffins $10
1 Dozen Blueberry Muffins $10
1 Dozen Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodle Cookies $!0
1 Dozen Oatmeal Craisin Chocolate Chip Cookies $10
1 Dozen Chocolate Chip Cookies $10

Cool off with a KONA ICE
The truck will be back November 13th during lunch, parked outside the cafeteria!
Your purchase will help the AHS NJROTC Booster Club raise funds to help support the program and cadets! Kiddie cups - $3, Classic cup - $4, King Cup - $5.

DATE CHANGE! AHS Booster Club meeting date has changed to 11/18/2025! Hope to see you there.

Support Aiken High School baseball with the purchase of some Hornet gear! Now open from November 3-17th.

EOC Testing for Semester 1 is coming soon! Mark these dates on your calendar if you have the following EOC classes:

English 2 Writing - December 9th
English 2 Reading - December 10th
Algebra 1 - December 12th
Biology - December 15th
U.S. History - December 16th

Students, there will be a Miss Aiken High School Pageant Interest meeting on November 11th during Homeroom in Mrs. Long's classroom (C241). Please use the QR code to complete the form before the meeting.

Please help the Beta Club cover Veteran's graves with Wreaths for Christmas. Each wreath sponsors a local veteran who has passed in Aiken.
https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/189452/Overview/?relatedId=173642

Support our AHS Culinary Arts class and your belly at the same time! Order some delicious baked goods from our Culinary Arts Department for your Thanksgiving table. All orders must be placed by November 14th. Contact Ms. Gorthy at jgorthy@acpsd.net or text at 803-979-3076 to place your order. Orders must be paid for by cash or check, and picked up on Friday, November 21st from 2:00 - 3:30 PM.

Apple Crumb Pie $15
Pumpkin Pie $15
Sweet Potato Pie $15
6" pumpkin Bread $5
1 dozen Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins $10
1 Dozen Double Chocolate Chip Muffins $10
1 Dozen Blueberry Muffins $10
1 Dozen Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodle Cookies $!0
1 Dozen Oatmeal Craisin Chocolate Chip Cookies $10
1 Dozen Chocolate Chip Cookies $10

Seniors: Are you interested in a summer internship with Santee Cooper? Learn more about a rewarding career as a lineman!
Lineman positions in South Carolina pay an average of $41.00 per hour, or about $75,000 annually Must be 18 years old by June 26
Must have graduated from high school Must be willing to work outdoors at high elevations in all types of weather.
Earn a scholarship to attend lineman school for free!

Want some snacks or sodas? Bring your CASH for the Educators Rising Snack Sale on Monday, Nov. 10th, and Tuesday, Nov. 11th. We will be selling chips, honey buns, Slim Jims, cookies, candy, soda, and other drinks for $1-$2 at all 3 lunches. We can only take cash! See you outside the cafeteria!!

Underclassmen photos are in and can be purchased at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login. Event Code: Fe58525 and students will need their Powerschool ID

This is the last Senior Photo Session Day that we are offering. If you are a senior and do not have your photo made during one of these time slots, your photo will not be in the yearbook in the Senior Section. More information can be found by scanning the QR Code or going to the link. Don't wait!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F4AADAD23A3F49-59848799-last

If Aiken Electric Co-Op is your electricity provider, listen up! Sophomores and Juniors — you have the opportunity to apply for an exciting trip to Washington, D.C. through the Cooperative Youth Summit or the Washington Youth Tour. Scan the QR code on the flyer for more information and to access the application. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity!

This is a great opportunity for any student interested in creating original works of music or theater. No auditions are required. Submissions are due November 16th, and the final performance will be in the AHS auditorium. See Dr. Hostetler for more information.