Aiken High School - Educators Rising Presents:
Christmas Door Decorating Contest
Please join us in spreading Christmas Cheer in the halls at AHS!
December 6th - 18th
Entry Fee: $10.00 per door
Proceeds will support Educators Rising Students as they prepare for the National Conference.
See Mrs. Franklin before 1:00 PM or email her to stop by your room during 3rd block. Last day to pay is Wednesday, Dec. 18th. Judging will be during 1st block on Dec. 19th and winners will be announce on Dec. 20th. 1st place winner will receive a prize basket.
The Art Department will be holding it's Winter Art Festival on December 12th at 5pm to celebrate Aiken High's many talented Visual Artists. It will be held in the AHS Auditorium foyer and Hornet Gallery. Hundreds of artwork will be on display and many interactive booths where you can watch, learn about and create your own art. Free for everyone- Don't miss out!
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of dance as Aiken High School presents the Fall Dance Showcase on Sunday, December 15, 2024. The event will take place at the Aiken High Theater, with doors opening at 6:00 PM and the show starting promptly at 6:30 PM. Tickets are available for just $8.00, and you can easily purchase them by scanning the QR code on the flyer. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to witness the incredible talent of our students—mark your calendars and bring your friends and family to support the dancers!
Spanish Club will be meeting on Tuesday, December 3rd after school for some Navidad fun in Ms. Wead's room! Hope you can join us to celebrate the season!
Are you interested in learning virtually? Aiken iNNOVATE is a full-time virtual option for students in grades 6-12. Students learn at home while still maintaining a connection to their home schools! Even students outside of the Aiken County District can apply! Scan the QR code in the attached flyer for more information
Hornet Theater will present three one act holiday plays on Friday, December 6th at 5PM. Please join us!
Kenneth Shuler is hosting an open house on December 9th, from 5-7PM. There will be scholarships and free prizes given.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at acGATEWAY in these videos created with last summer's students, get your application in, and get ready to audition for an experience unlike any other. Middle and High School acGATEWAY Student Video: https://youtu.be/qVQxpUwGcCk Elementary acGATEWAY Student Video: https://youtu.be/m1w8D-ScAX8 Applications for new and returning students are due by December 9. https://www.acpsd.net/page/gateway
Take a behind-the-scenes look at acGATEWAY in these videos created with last summer's students, get your application in, and get ready to audition for an experience unlike any other.
Middle and High School acGATEWAY Student Video: https://youtu.be/qVQxpUwGcCk
Elementary acGATEWAY Student Video: https://youtu.be/m1w8D-ScAX8
Applications for new and returning students are due by December 9. https://www.acpsd.net/o/district/page/summer-acagateway-program
The German Club is meeting on Tuesday 12/3 directly after school in Ms. Weeks' room. We will make our own cookies, and Christmas decorations/cards. Please join us for some German Christmas joy.
Sign up to take the ASVAB. You don't have to join the Military to do so. If you score a 31, then you qualify as Career Ready. See Ms. Dorman in Guidance if you have questions.
Students - start looking for a Job Shadowing placement. Aiken County will promote Job Shadowing Day on January 31st. Additional documentation may be required
Do you like food? Come and join the AAPI Club as we celebrate Thanksgiving with a mini breakfast potluck on November 21st at 7:45 AM. Bring your favorite snacks or light dishes to share and hang out! Everyone is welcome to join!
Attention all visual and performing artists! The application for the 2025 acGATEWAY Summer Arts program is now live on the Gateway webpage of the district website .
Submit your virtual application via the link below by Tuesday, December 10th if you are interested in studying visual art, dance, theater, vocal music, instrumental music, or creative writing as part of this intensive arts opportunity.
https://www.acpsd.net/.../page/summer-acagateway-program
See Ms. MacGregor in room E110 or email her at mmacgregor@acpsd.net with any questions!
Order from Panda Express on Monday, November 18th and help support the Aiken High School Band and Orchestra programs! Panda Express will donate 20% of all sales on that date to the Instrumental Music Program! Present the attached flyer when you order. You can also just show the picture of the flyer on your phone or device!
Hornet of the Month - Congratulations to these 9 students who were chosen by their teachers for exhibiting the Cambridge attribute of Responsibility! Our Hornets of the Month for October are: William Erbskorn, Chalena Gomillion, Mar'Quell Johnson, Sanjaya Johnson, Braleigh Lowder, Kristen Moreno, Caitlin Runnels, Emma Snipes, Evelyn Fierros-Zamarripa. Way to go, Hornets!
Your voice, your choice! On Wednesday, our students sampled entrees as part of a Chartwells Student Choice event. The winner? Bok Choy – Asian Inspired Cuisine full of tasty dishes inspired from Japanese, Chinese, Thai, and Korean food cultures. Beginning on Monday, November 25th, a variety of Bok Choy menu items will be available to all Aiken High students at no cost.
You don't want to miss your chance to have a spot in the special 75th addition of The Hornet Yearbook! It is great advertising for an even greater cause. Contact kyarbrough@acpsd.net for more details. Deadline to submit is December 1st.
Submit baby photos of your senior to be a part of a new feature in the yearbook called "Guess that Senior." Submissions can be emailed directly to hornetyearbook@acpsd.net or submitted to the Google form in the QR code in this flyer.
Senior Breakfast is November 22nd. If you would like to attend the catered event, please bring $10 to Dr. Hostetler by November 20th.
On November 26th during all lunches the Senior Class will be selling Ice Cream Sundaes. The cost will be $5.00.
