Aiken High

Attention AHS drivers! If you plan on driving at any time during the 25-26 school year, you need to reserve a spot ASAP! Parking passes are now available on GoFan. The Gold lot is for seniors, the green lot for underclassmen.

Any incoming freshman - mark your calendars now! We will be holding a Freshman Hornet Hangout on July 11th from 12:30-4:30PM in the AHS Auditorium. There will be games, club information, prizes and lots of information shared. Sign up with the QR code on the flyer. Come join us!

Have a Hornet Athlete? Need a physical? This is for you... Date: Friday 6/20/25 Time: 8am to 12pm Location: Novant Health Urgent Care (Formerly Doctors Care) Address: 6167 Braiden Mane Pass SW, Aiken, SC 29803 Cost: $25 or Bring your insurance card and there will be no charge. *ALL Athletes must have a current physical before participating.

Have a Hornet Athlete? Need a physical? This is for you... Date: Friday 6/20/25 Time: 8am to 12pm Location: Novant Health Urgent Care (Formerly Doctors Care) Address: 6167 Braiden Mane Pass SW, Aiken, SC 29803 Cost: $25 or Bring your insurance card and there will be no charge. *ALL Athletes must have a current physical before participating.

Attention AHS drivers! If you plan on driving at any time during the 25-26 school year, you need to reserve a spot ASAP! Parking passes are now available on GoFan. The Gold lot is for seniors, the green lot for underclassmen.

The FBLA Car Washes have been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Any incoming freshman - mark your calendars now! We will be holding a Freshman Hornet Hangout on July 11th from 12:30-4:30PM in the AHS Auditorium. There will be games, club information, prizes and lots of information shared. Come join us!

Any incoming freshman - mark your calendars now! We will be holding a Freshman Hornet Hangout on July 11th from 12:30-4:30PM in the AHS Auditorium. There will be games, club information, prizes and lots of information shared. Come join us!

Summer school will be offered on the AHS Campus from 6/2-6/26 from 8:30-3:30, Monday-Thursday. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. You must bring your school laptop. No transportation is provided. See the QR code or go to: https://forms.office.com/r/jzUQsX0wxH to register.

Aiken High School’s Class of 2025 chose Mrs. Katie McMillan to wear a robe signed by the graduates and share the accomplishments of their class. Student Body President Addison Barton joined her to share highlights of her graduating class, some of which include: 147 students (more than half of the graduating class) have a 3.0 GPA or higher; 14 are Palmetto Fellows qualifiers; 72 are eligible for the LIFE Scholarship; and 76 qualified for HOPE. Eighty-five students are Honor Graduates; 16 are Senior Scholars; and two are National Merit Commended. Two students earned the Seal of Biliteracy, two earned their Cambridge Diploma, and there are 152 CTE completers. Congratulations, Hornets!

FBLA will be holding a fundraiser Car Wash on June 21, 28 and July 19, 26 at the McDonald's on Whiskey Road in Aiken from 8AM-4PM. Cars are $8, van/SUVs are $10 and Trucks are $15. Come out, get a clean ride and support your AHS FBLA!

CLASS OF 2025 VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN PROFILES Aiken High School Salutatorian: Carson Josef Colmer Carson Josef Colmer, Salutatorian of the Aiken High School Class of 2025, will attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he plans to study Aerospace Engineering. A natural leader, Carson served as Senior Class President and was actively involved in student government throughout high school. One of his favorite memories was traveling with fellow student government officers on leadership trips—experiences that deepened friendships and strengthened his commitment to teamwork and service. Carson’s goal is to become a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force, and he’s excited for the journey ahead as he prepares to take on the challenges of one of the world’s top engineering programs. Congratulations, Carson! #ACPSDcelebrates #ClassOf2025

CLASS OF 2025 VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN PROFILES Aiken High School Valedictorian: Joanna Thanh Brown Joanna Thanh Brown, Valedictorian of the Aiken High School Class of 2025, plans to attend the University of South Carolina in Columbia, where she will study Meteorology. During her time at Aiken High, Joanna was an active member of the marching band and the Academic Quizbowl team. Among her favorite memories are traveling to band competitions with her fellow musicians and attending the National Academic Quizbowl Tournament in Atlanta—both experiences that combined learning, teamwork, and lasting friendships. Congratulations, Joanna! #ACPSDcelebrates #ClassOf2025

Seniors, please be aware of the proper dress code for graduation. Ladies must wear a dress that cannot be seen above or below the graduation gown, dress shoes (flats or heels) and their graduation gown, cap/tassel and stole. Gentlemen must wear a dress shirt and tie, dress pants and dress shoes and socks, along with their graduation gown, cap/tassel and stole. The graduation cap should be worn with the mortarboard parallel to the floor and the tassel hanging to the wearer's right.

FBLA will be holding a fundraiser Car Wash on June 21, 28 and July 19, 26 at the McDonald's on Whiskey Road in Aiken from 8AM-4PM. Cars are $8, van/SUVs are $10 and Trucks are $15. Come out, get a clean ride and support your AHS FBLA!

CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2025 🎓 Aiken County Public Schools is proud to celebrate this year’s graduating class! Graduation ceremonies will take place May 28–May 30, and we invite you to join us in honoring the Class of 2025 by viewing their commencement ceremonies virtually. To access the live stream, visit www.acpsd.net/graduation and select the high school of your choice. Live streams will begin 15 minutes prior to each ceremony’s start time. 📅 Graduation Schedule Wednesday, May 28 • CTE Senior Completer Ceremony – 5:00 p.m. • Aiken Scholars Academy – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 29 • Aiken High School – 2:00 p.m. • Ridge Spring-Monetta High School – 5:00 p.m. • Silver Bluff High School – 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 30 • South Aiken High School – 9:00 a.m. • Wagener-Salley High School – 12:00 p.m. • Midland Valley High School – 3:00 p.m. • North Augusta High School – 7:00 p.m. Hats off to the Class of 2025! 🎉 #ACPSDcelebrates #ClassOf2025

Aiken County Public School District’s full-time virtual program, Aiken iNNOVATE, is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 school year. If you or your student are currently in 5th grade or higher and interested in a flexible, innovative learning environment, now is the time to apply. Aiken iNNOVATE offers a 100% virtual experience with certified ACPSD teachers and curriculum, providing students in grades 6–12 the opportunity to learn from anywhere while staying connected to their school community. To apply, visit www.acpsd.net/ai. If you have any questions, feel free to email Ai@acpsd.net. Don’t miss this opportunity to take charge of your education through Aiken iNNOVATE. Spots are limited.

Summer school will be offered on the AHS Campus from 6/2-6/26 from 8:30-3:30, Monday-Thursday. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. You must bring your school laptop. No transportation is provided. See the QR code or go to: https://forms.office.com/r/jzUQsX0wxH to register.

Summer school will be offered on the AHS Campus from 6/2-6/26 from 8:30-3:30, Monday-Thursday. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. You must bring your school laptop. No transportation is provided. See the QR code or go to: https://forms.office.com/r/jzUQsX0wxH to register.

Seniors, please be aware of the proper dress code for graduation. Ladies must wear a dress that cannot be seen above or below the graduation gown, dress shoes (flats or heels) and their graduation gown, cap/tassel and stole. Gentlemen must wear a dress shirt and tie, dress pants and dress shoes and socks, along with their graduation gown, cap/tassel and stole. The graduation cap should be worn with the mortarboard parallel to the floor and the tassel hanging to the wearer's right.