Seniors - You've got lots to look forward to this year! Save this listing to your 2025-26 calendars.
August 8th: Senior Sunrise (6:45am-8:00am) (Football Field)
August 22nd: Senior Paint Your Parking Spot (8am-1pm) (Senior Parking Lot)
August 27th: Senior Premier (Auditorium or Cafeteria)
September 4th: Graduation Order Deadline
September 18th: Senior Day/Celebration Items Pick Up (Front Office Lobby Area)
September 19th: Riverbanks Zoo (8:30am-3:30pm) (off campus)
October 17th: Senior Fishing Trip (7:30am-3:30pm) (off campus)
November 14th: Senior Breakfast (9am-11:00am) (Cafeteria)
January 10th: Senior Gala (7pm-10pm) (Cafeteria)
March 20th: March Madness (8:00am-11:35am) (James A. Gym)
April 17th: Senior Field Day (10am-1:00pm) (Football Field)
April 25th: Prom (Off Campus)
May 15th: Senior Sunset (7:00pm-8:00pm) (Football Field)
May 22nd: Carowinds (8:00am-8:00pm) (Off Campus)
August 8th: Senior Sunrise (6:45am-8:00am) (Football Field)
August 22nd: Senior Paint Your Parking Spot (8am-1pm) (Senior Parking Lot)
August 27th: Senior Premier (Auditorium or Cafeteria)
September 4th: Graduation Order Deadline
September 18th: Senior Day/Celebration Items Pick Up (Front Office Lobby Area)
September 19th: Riverbanks Zoo (8:30am-3:30pm) (off campus)
October 17th: Senior Fishing Trip (7:30am-3:30pm) (off campus)
November 14th: Senior Breakfast (9am-11:00am) (Cafeteria)
January 10th: Senior Gala (7pm-10pm) (Cafeteria)
March 20th: March Madness (8:00am-11:35am) (James A. Gym)
April 17th: Senior Field Day (10am-1:00pm) (Football Field)
April 25th: Prom (Off Campus)
May 15th: Senior Sunset (7:00pm-8:00pm) (Football Field)
May 22nd: Carowinds (8:00am-8:00pm) (Off Campus)

🎉 Join Our AHS All Sports Athletic Booster Club Team! 🎉
We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help support our amazing students through the All Sports Athletic Booster Club! Whether you can give a little time or a lot, your help makes a big difference. Come be part of something great! 📣
We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help support our amazing students through the All Sports Athletic Booster Club! Whether you can give a little time or a lot, your help makes a big difference. Come be part of something great! 📣

Attention middle school students. We now have a middle school HOSA chapter!!! HOSA is a student led organization for students interested in any aspect of healthcare. It empowers students to be leaders in healthcare through education, collaboration and experience. Any middle school student interested in healthcare can join. Please contact kghrist@acpsd.net if you are interested. Deadline to join is August 29th.

Parents we need you!
Are you interested in volunteering your time to the Aiken High Navy JROTC Booster Club? There are 2 officer positions that need to be filled: President and Secretary. If you are interested please join our monthly meeting on August 21st at 6pm in the JROTC room. Monthly meetings are the third Thursdays of each month.
Are you interested in volunteering your time to the Aiken High Navy JROTC Booster Club? There are 2 officer positions that need to be filled: President and Secretary. If you are interested please join our monthly meeting on August 21st at 6pm in the JROTC room. Monthly meetings are the third Thursdays of each month.

Cool off with a KONA ICE!
The truck will be back August 28th during lunch, parked outside the cafeteria!
Your purchase will help the AHS NJROTC Booster Club raise funds to help support the program and cadets!
All you have to do is PICK A CUP and YOUR FAVORITE FLAVOR!
The truck will be back August 28th during lunch, parked outside the cafeteria!
Your purchase will help the AHS NJROTC Booster Club raise funds to help support the program and cadets!
All you have to do is PICK A CUP and YOUR FAVORITE FLAVOR!

Join the AHS PTSO (Parent Teacher Student Organization)! Use the QR code on the flyer or go to https://aikenhighacademicbooster.givebacks.com/shop

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
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

Wednesday, August 20, 2025, is a scheduled Early Dismissal Day for students.
On Early Dismissal Days, elementary school students are dismissed at 11:30 a.m., middle school students at 12:10 p.m., and high school students at 12:30 p.m.
Early dismissal times are slightly different for Aiken Scholars Academy (ASA), as well as our schools in the Ridge Spring area. ASA early dismissal will be at noon, Ridge Spring-Monetta (RSM) Elementary is at 11:55 a.m., RSM Middle at 12:15 p.m. and RSM High at 12:20 p .m. The ASPIRE Evening Program will not be held tomorrow.
These Early Dismissal Days are part of the 2025-26 Aiken County Public School District Calendar and are necessary to support state-wide required teacher training. Please make any necessary arrangements for your child's early dismissal. Elementary school student after school care through Quest Zone is available.
On Early Dismissal Days, elementary school students are dismissed at 11:30 a.m., middle school students at 12:10 p.m., and high school students at 12:30 p.m.
Early dismissal times are slightly different for Aiken Scholars Academy (ASA), as well as our schools in the Ridge Spring area. ASA early dismissal will be at noon, Ridge Spring-Monetta (RSM) Elementary is at 11:55 a.m., RSM Middle at 12:15 p.m. and RSM High at 12:20 p .m. The ASPIRE Evening Program will not be held tomorrow.
These Early Dismissal Days are part of the 2025-26 Aiken County Public School District Calendar and are necessary to support state-wide required teacher training. Please make any necessary arrangements for your child's early dismissal. Elementary school student after school care through Quest Zone is available.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025, is a scheduled Early Dismissal Day for students.
On Early Dismissal Days, elementary school students are dismissed at 11:30 a.m., middle school students at 12:10 p.m., and high school students at 12:30 p.m.
Early dismissal times are slightly different for Aiken Scholars Academy (ASA), as well as our schools in the Ridge Spring area. ASA early dismissal will be at noon, Ridge Spring-Monetta (RSM) Elementary is at 11:55 a.m., RSM Middle at 12:15 p.m. and RSM High at 12:20 p .m. The ASPIRE Evening Program will not be held tomorrow.
These Early Dismissal Days are part of the 2025-26 Aiken County Public School District Calendar and are necessary to support state-wide required teacher training. Please make any necessary arrangements for your child's early dismissal. Elementary school student after school care through Quest Zone is available.
On Early Dismissal Days, elementary school students are dismissed at 11:30 a.m., middle school students at 12:10 p.m., and high school students at 12:30 p.m.
Early dismissal times are slightly different for Aiken Scholars Academy (ASA), as well as our schools in the Ridge Spring area. ASA early dismissal will be at noon, Ridge Spring-Monetta (RSM) Elementary is at 11:55 a.m., RSM Middle at 12:15 p.m. and RSM High at 12:20 p .m. The ASPIRE Evening Program will not be held tomorrow.
These Early Dismissal Days are part of the 2025-26 Aiken County Public School District Calendar and are necessary to support state-wide required teacher training. Please make any necessary arrangements for your child's early dismissal. Elementary school student after school care through Quest Zone is available.



Girls, you are invited to the Lady Hornets' Bible Study every Wednesday morning starting on July 30th. We meet in Mrs. Franklin's classroom (E-208) at 7:40 AM. Please come in through the FRONT OFFICE - or ask Mrs. Franklin to send you a pass if you ride a bus. Bring your Bible and Friends!! Breakfast is provided!!

Join FBLA Today! See Ms. Lafayette in room A206 for more information.

GAMING CLUB
Yes, that’s right! We voted to change our name to include all types of gamers. We will meet this week after school on Tuesday, August 19, from 3:35 pm- 4:35 pm. This meeting we plan on a board/card game focus. Bring any board/card game you would like to play (Ms. Hight has Uno, Exploding Kittens, Happy Dinosaurs, and Kids Against Maturity).
Room C256, 3:35 p.m.- 4:35 p.m.
Ms. Amy Hight and Mr. Stephen Sanders
Yes, that’s right! We voted to change our name to include all types of gamers. We will meet this week after school on Tuesday, August 19, from 3:35 pm- 4:35 pm. This meeting we plan on a board/card game focus. Bring any board/card game you would like to play (Ms. Hight has Uno, Exploding Kittens, Happy Dinosaurs, and Kids Against Maturity).
Room C256, 3:35 p.m.- 4:35 p.m.
Ms. Amy Hight and Mr. Stephen Sanders

Come join us in room C257 during Homeroom for the Light Minds Wellness Club. There will be games, snacks, mental health advocacy and volunteer opportunities!

Get on the Bus to Victory!
Get your seat to the game against Aynor High. 34 seats are available - first come, first served! Tickets are $65 per person, round trip (does not include admission to the game). The bus will depart AHS at 2PM on Friday, August 22nd. Use the QR code for payment and registration, or go to:
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/ap9w6s8nRw83GMEx6
Venmo Payment Link: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=4072423523616059535&created=1753979912
Get your seat to the game against Aynor High. 34 seats are available - first come, first served! Tickets are $65 per person, round trip (does not include admission to the game). The bus will depart AHS at 2PM on Friday, August 22nd. Use the QR code for payment and registration, or go to:
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/ap9w6s8nRw83GMEx6
Venmo Payment Link: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=4072423523616059535&created=1753979912

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!

Parents we need you!
Are you interested in volunteering your time to the Aiken High Navy JROTC Booster Club? There are 2 officer positions that need to be filled: President and Secretary. If you are interested please join our monthly meeting on August 21st at 6pm in the JROTC room. Monthly meetings are the third Thursdays of each month.
Are you interested in volunteering your time to the Aiken High Navy JROTC Booster Club? There are 2 officer positions that need to be filled: President and Secretary. If you are interested please join our monthly meeting on August 21st at 6pm in the JROTC room. Monthly meetings are the third Thursdays of each month.

Cool off with a KONA ICE!
The truck will be back August 28th during lunch, parked outside the cafeteria!
Your purchase will help the AHS NJROTC Booster Club raise funds to help support the program and cadets!
All you have to do is PICK A CUP and YOUR FAVORITE FLAVOR!
The truck will be back August 28th during lunch, parked outside the cafeteria!
Your purchase will help the AHS NJROTC Booster Club raise funds to help support the program and cadets!
All you have to do is PICK A CUP and YOUR FAVORITE FLAVOR!

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!

Students interested in applying to one of the Military Academies are encouraged to register and attend the South Carolina Military Academy Day at The Citadel on September 6th from 9AM-11AM. Please use the QR code on the flyer to RSVP. All RSVP's must be made by September 5th. . An information session on the Congressional Nomination Process will be explained.

The AHS Rotary Interact Club is now taking applications to join. Please see the link below for more information about the Interact Club and for an application to join.
https://www.acpsd.net/o/ahs/page/1
https://www.acpsd.net/o/ahs/page/1

