“Child’s Day Out” - Weekly “Preschool” + Play Dates!!
Aiken High School – Early Childhood Education Students are providing a weekly childcare program for your 3-5-year-old! Let us watch your child while you have a few free hours. Students will be putting their learning into practice, providing lessons, activities and play for your child. Register ASAP! There are 16 available slots - First Come - First Served!
Child’s Day Out will be held on Wednesdays, January – May starting Jan. 14th, from 8:30 - 11:30 AM. Weekly tuition is $10.00 per day. Children must be potty- trained. A snack will be provided, as well as crafts, learning activities, centers, and more. Check out our website (https://www.acpsd.net/o/ahs/page/childs-day-out) for more details.
See the QR code + link (https://form.jotform.com /253087790698172) to the registration form. A $20.00 registration fee may be paid via credit card through GoFan (https://gofan.co/app/ school/SC27_3 ) or paid via cash during our Open House on January 9th at 9:15 AM.
Contact Mrs. Franklin with any questions or concerns. (803) 641-2500 - leave a voicemail; (803) 716-9557 - text or leave a voicemail; or email cfranklin2@acpsd.net
Aiken High School – Early Childhood Education Students are providing a weekly childcare program for your 3-5-year-old! Let us watch your child while you have a few free hours. Students will be putting their learning into practice, providing lessons, activities and play for your child. Register ASAP! There are 16 available slots - First Come - First Served!
Child’s Day Out will be held on Wednesdays, January – May starting Jan. 14th, from 8:30 - 11:30 AM. Weekly tuition is $10.00 per day. Children must be potty- trained. A snack will be provided, as well as crafts, learning activities, centers, and more. Check out our website (https://www.acpsd.net/o/ahs/page/childs-day-out) for more details.
See the QR code + link (https://form.jotform.com /253087790698172) to the registration form. A $20.00 registration fee may be paid via credit card through GoFan (https://gofan.co/app/ school/SC27_3 ) or paid via cash during our Open House on January 9th at 9:15 AM.
Contact Mrs. Franklin with any questions or concerns. (803) 641-2500 - leave a voicemail; (803) 716-9557 - text or leave a voicemail; or email cfranklin2@acpsd.net
Aiken High School Hornets – Senior Events Are Here!
Join us as we celebrate our seniors with an exciting lineup of events. Mark your calendars and get ready for some unforgettable moments.
March 20 – March Madness
8:00 a.m.–11:35 a.m., James A. Gym
April 17 – Senior Field Day
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Football Field
April 25 – Senior Prom
Goshen Farm
May 15 – Senior Sunset
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., Football Field
May 22 – Carowinds Trip
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Please be on the lookout for upcoming information from guidance and administration regarding graduation practice dates, the senior awards date, and elementary walk dates.
Let’s finish strong, Hornets!
Aiken High School | Hornet Pride
Join us as we celebrate our seniors with an exciting lineup of events. Mark your calendars and get ready for some unforgettable moments.
March 20 – March Madness
8:00 a.m.–11:35 a.m., James A. Gym
April 17 – Senior Field Day
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Football Field
April 25 – Senior Prom
Goshen Farm
May 15 – Senior Sunset
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., Football Field
May 22 – Carowinds Trip
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Please be on the lookout for upcoming information from guidance and administration regarding graduation practice dates, the senior awards date, and elementary walk dates.
Let’s finish strong, Hornets!
Aiken High School | Hornet Pride
Healthcare Hornets BLOOD DRIVE
James A Taylor Gym 1/22/2026 from 9AM-2PM. Breakfast is provided for morning donors & all donors will receive a free shirt! Email Ms. Ghrist at kghrist@acpsd.net for more information.
Please come support out blood drive! Parents, students and community members welcome!!! We need everyone!
James A Taylor Gym 1/22/2026 from 9AM-2PM. Breakfast is provided for morning donors & all donors will receive a free shirt! Email Ms. Ghrist at kghrist@acpsd.net for more information.
Please come support out blood drive! Parents, students and community members welcome!!! We need everyone!
Four members of the Aiken High School Band received "Call Backs" to audition for All-State Band following their Region auditions on January 10th! Congratulations to:
Morgan Meesseman (trumpet), RJ Meyer (tuba), Elliott Threlkeld (bassoon), and Grace Turner (clarinet)!
A "Call Back" means that the student's score and placement from their Region audition were high enough that they qualify for the opportunity to audition for the All-State Honor Band in March. These students will be guaranteed a spot in the All-Region Honor Band, whether or not they qualify for All-State.
Congratulations to these 4 students and to ALL of the Aiken High Band members that auditioned!
Morgan Meesseman (trumpet), RJ Meyer (tuba), Elliott Threlkeld (bassoon), and Grace Turner (clarinet)!
A "Call Back" means that the student's score and placement from their Region audition were high enough that they qualify for the opportunity to audition for the All-State Honor Band in March. These students will be guaranteed a spot in the All-Region Honor Band, whether or not they qualify for All-State.
Congratulations to these 4 students and to ALL of the Aiken High Band members that auditioned!
District Leadership made surprise visits at schools and offices across the District today to celebrate this year’s Stars of Public Education Honor Court. The recognition program and event honoring ACPSD’s brightest stars first began as our annual Teacher of the Year celebration, and has grown to incorporate recognition of our very best New Teachers, Principals, Assistant Principals, Classified Staff, Professionals, and District-Level Administrators. With its origin in mind, we’ll begin our first Stars of Public Education Honor Court announcements with Teacher of the Year.
Congratulations to our Teachers of the Year Honor Court!
Arrington Weston, Social Studies Teacher at Schofield Middle
Jerry Brannon, Science Teacher at RSM Middle/High
Madison Spires, Science Teacher at Silver Bluff High
Megan Maxwell, Speech Pathologist with Special Programs
Sonya Lee, Special Education Teacher at Leavelle McCampbell Middle
#ACPSD #AikenCountyPublicSchools #StarsHonorCourt #ACPSDcelebrates
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!
Attention students: You may sign up for Spring ACVA virtual classes from January 6th through January 16th. Please remember that your school counselor must approve your course before you are able to begin. Thank you.
ATTENTION JUNIORS & SENIORS: Prom tickets are now on sale on GoFan for $40. Grab them while they are at the lowest price! Email Mrs. Long if you have any questions.
*To be eligible to purchase a prom ticket, all school fees must be paid in full.*
*To be eligible to purchase a prom ticket, all school fees must be paid in full.*
Your Spring Job Shadowing Experience is coming up on January 30th!
This is YOUR chance to step inside a real workplace, explore a career you’re curious about, and see what your future could look like. Don’t miss out!
Applications are now available in Guidance
Due Date: January 22, 2026
Want to shadow a teacher, Additional paperwork is required — see Ms. Dorman for details.
Start planning your future today, Aiken High!
This is YOUR chance to step inside a real workplace, explore a career you’re curious about, and see what your future could look like. Don’t miss out!
Applications are now available in Guidance
Due Date: January 22, 2026
Want to shadow a teacher, Additional paperwork is required — see Ms. Dorman for details.
Start planning your future today, Aiken High!
Educators Rising Members - Ed. Rising Meetings will be every 2nd + 4th Tuesday during Extended Homeroom/Club Days and every Thursday after school from 3:30-4:30 unless an email is sent to cancel the meeting.
Members must attend meetings at least 2 meetings/activities a month to be eligible to attend the state conference in March. Meetings are in room E-208. Have questions? - see Mrs. Franklin for more information.
Members must attend meetings at least 2 meetings/activities a month to be eligible to attend the state conference in March. Meetings are in room E-208. Have questions? - see Mrs. Franklin for more information.
Due to the temporary rehousing of Schofield Middle School students at Aiken High School, the following AHS teachers will have their classrooms moved. If you have any of the teachers below, please be aware of these changes and go to the new rooms starting Monday, January 12th.
Foreign Language
Malyszek-G206
Weed-G207
Weeks-C120
Owuor-C124G inside library Lab
Finch-B210
English
Sanders-A210
Geyer-A208
McMillian-E210
Hostetler-E204
Hight- C222
Frazier-B114
Terry-C205
Ward-B104
SPED Teacher
McElwee-B215
Virtual Lab
Bryd/Pender-C210
Foreign Language
Malyszek-G206
Weed-G207
Weeks-C120
Owuor-C124G inside library Lab
Finch-B210
English
Sanders-A210
Geyer-A208
McMillian-E210
Hostetler-E204
Hight- C222
Frazier-B114
Terry-C205
Ward-B104
SPED Teacher
McElwee-B215
Virtual Lab
Bryd/Pender-C210
The next ASVAB Career Assessment – January 15, 2026 Media Center Computer Lab
Date: January 15, 2026
Location: Media Center Computer Lab
Sign Up: Email ndorman@acpsd.net or use the QR code posted on our social media pages
Career-Ready Score: A score of 31 qualifies you as career ready
No Commitment Required: You do NOT have to join the military to take the ASVAB
Date: January 15, 2026
Location: Media Center Computer Lab
Sign Up: Email ndorman@acpsd.net or use the QR code posted on our social media pages
Career-Ready Score: A score of 31 qualifies you as career ready
No Commitment Required: You do NOT have to join the military to take the ASVAB
PTSO meetings are held at 5:30 PM in the Media Center on the second Tuesday of each month.
Your Spring Job Shadowing Experience is coming up on January 30th!
This is YOUR chance to step inside a real workplace, explore a career you’re curious about, and see what your future could look like. Don’t miss out!
Applications are now available in Guidance
Due Date: January 22, 2026
Want to shadow a teacher, Additional paperwork is required — see Ms. Dorman for details.
Start planning your future today, Aiken High!
This is YOUR chance to step inside a real workplace, explore a career you’re curious about, and see what your future could look like. Don’t miss out!
Applications are now available in Guidance
Due Date: January 22, 2026
Want to shadow a teacher, Additional paperwork is required — see Ms. Dorman for details.
Start planning your future today, Aiken High!
Attention students: You may sign up for Spring ACVA virtual classes from January 6th through January 16th. Please remember that your school counselor must approve your course before you are able to begin. Thank you.
ATTENTION JUNIORS & SENIORS: Prom tickets are now on sale on GoFan for $40. Grab them while they are at the lowest price! Email Mrs. Long if you have any questions.
*To be eligible to purchase a prom ticket, all school fees must be paid in full.*
*To be eligible to purchase a prom ticket, all school fees must be paid in full.*
SENIORS: All Senior Baby Ads for the Hornet Yearbook are due by JANUARY 30TH. Please visit jostens.com to create your baby ad.
Please email Mrs. Long if you have any questions!
Please email Mrs. Long if you have any questions!
Date Change! AHS All Sport Booster Club Meeting has changed to Wednesday, 1/14/2026 @ 6pm, We hope to see you there! Go Hornets!
ATTENTION SENIORS: There is no senior event in January. The next event is March Madness in March.
ACCESS Testing for ML students will take place from January 21 - March 6, 2026. The dates will vary depending on school and grade level.
Las pruebas ACCESS para estudiantes de inglés como segunda lengua se realizarán del 21 de enero al 6 de marzo de 2026. Las fechas variarán según la escuela y el nivel de grado.
Las pruebas ACCESS para estudiantes de inglés como segunda lengua se realizarán del 21 de enero al 6 de marzo de 2026. Las fechas variarán según la escuela y el nivel de grado.
