Congratulations to our Golden Hornet award winners, Mr. Kevin Goldsmith and Mr. Dillon Pietsch! Mr. Goldsmith is our Instructional/Academic Success Coach who works with both our students and teachers to make sure they have the resources and skills they need to be successful. Mr. Goldsmith has taken many of our students under his wing and has been a great help to all of our staff. Mr. Pietsch is our Custodian who makes sure our building stays spotless. He is always happy to help and does everything with a smile!
Well deserved, gentlemen!
Attention 10th grade students! Are you interested in developing your leadership skills and making a difference in your community? If so, consider joining the Aiken County Junior Leadership team! Junior Leadership Aiken County (JLAC) is a program designed specifically for 10th graders like you, aimed at identifying, developing, and motivating future leaders. Through a competitive selection process, participants engage in team-building activities and learn about local issues while connecting with community leaders. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how Aiken County operates from business, government, and social perspectives, and have the chance to directly participate in service projects. Deadline to submit applications is September 20th. See Mrs. Hammonds in Guidance for an application.
All Aiken County Public School District schools, buildings, and offices will be closed for Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024. We hope that everyone has an enjoyable Labor Day Weekend and look forward to seeing students back at school on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Attention Book Lovers - The AHS Book Club will meet during Homeroom on Wednesday, September 4th in the Media Center. Just bring a book you read over the summer and come ready to discuss! We will have snacks! All book lovers are welcome -just sign up using the QR code or go to: https://forms.office.com/r/5TxCMQGsKg
Congratulations to our new Freshmen Class President, Caden Pniewski!
STUDENTS & FACULTY- We want to know where you like to go! Drop your favorite summer travel pictures to staff member Kendall Schuler (schulerk@student.acpsd.net) or DM our Hornet Yearbook social media pages for your chance to be featured in this year's yearbook!
1 DAY REMAINING: Get the 75th edition for The Hornet Yearbook for $75. Offer ends August 30th. Prices will increase to $85 on August 31st.
Meet AHS's Resource Officer, Officer Sharkey!
My name is Officer Sharkey and I am the SRO at Aiken High School. I spent some time in the Army before getting into law enforcement. I enjoy playing soccer and eating tacos. I started at Aiken High last school year, but recently received this assignment as a permanent position. My passion is working with juveniles, and I love that I get to help our students on a daily basis. My favorite quote is “Be the change you want to see” and I hope to inspire others to live that daily. I look forward to supporting our students and Go Hornets!
HOMECOMING 2024 - Students, your homerooms will nominate candidates from your grade level for Homecoming Royalty on September 4th. Voting for HoCo Royalty will take place on September 18th. If you are nominated, you will be notified by email by September 5th.
SCHOOL PICTURES ARE READY! View and order your pictures at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login. Select Aiken High School and use code FE197124. You will also need your PowerSchools Student ID. Make up picture day will be held on October 17th.
The Aiken High FFA is hosting its Fall Plant Sale. We take card, cash, and check. Location is the greenhouses off Teague Street behind the football stadium. Thanks for your support!
Visit our website, https://www.acpsd.net/o/district/page/2024-one-cent, for information on the sales tax and the school facility project needs that will be on November’s ballot for voter consideration, and make plans to join us at an informational meeting:
• Tuesday, September 3, 6:30 p.m. at Silver Bluff High School (Area Five)
• Monday, September 9, 6:30 p.m. at Ridge Spring Monetta Middle High (Area Four)
• Tuesday, September 17, 6:00 p.m. at South Aiken High School (Area One)
• Tuesday, October 15, 6:00 p.m. at North Augusta Middle School (Area Two)
• Monday, October 28, 6:00 p.m. at Midland Valley High School (Area Three)
Spanish Club will be meeting Tuesday, September 3rd after school in Ms. Wead's room: C-156. We will be learning the traditional dance of bachata!
Voter Registration will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, September 11th and 12th in the Media Center during Homeroom and all lunches. If you will be 18 by November 5th, 2024 you are eligible to register. You must have your Driver's License and Social Security number with you. There will also be free pizza for those who register!
(Students who would like to help us with our Voter Registration can email Mrs. Wells at mwells@acpsd.net. You do not need to be 18 to help.)
ATTENTION ALL AHS STUDENTS - SGA applications for class executive committees are open until the end of August. Green forms are located outside of C259A (Mrs. Long's room).
SENIORS AND GRADUATING JUNIORS - There will be a Jostens Senior Premier on August 28th in the auditorium at 9:45am. ALL graduating Juniors and Seniors must attend.
TICKETS ARE LIVE ON GOFAN- Alumni & current students of alumni are welcome to join us for a Legacy Luncheon to honor the traditions of Aiken High School. Tickets include a catered lunch provided by Dukes BBQ, a special presentation & all 74 previous yearbooks to view.
ATHLETIC SECURITY REMINDERS & CLEAR BAG PROCEDURES - To ensure the safety of our athletic events, please be aware of the following:
• ACPSD has a Clear Bag Procedure for athletic events. Please see details at https://www.acpsd.net/page/athletics-security.
• Reentry is not allowed. Should an individual exit a stadium or athletic facility, a new ticket for reentry will be required for reentry.
• These are school-sponsored events; behavioral expectations & the Code of Conduct apply.
• Students in eighth grade and below must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older.
• High school students must show identification or PowerSchool to verify grade level if unaccompanied by a supervising adult.
We thank you for your cooperation with these regulations aimed at ensuring a safe and successful athletic season!
Save the date for the AHS Homecoming Dance - September 28th from 7-10PM! Tickets are $15 and will be on sale on September 23-27th during all 3 lunches.
We wrap up our Spirit week with Hawaiian Day! Wear your best Aloha gear to school and to the first AHS Home Game!
