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!
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
Unfortunately, due to weather concerns, The Anne Frank Center program, "Raise Your Voice," scheduled for today has been canceled.
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.
BOYS GOLF – FINAL INTEREST MEETING
Calling all boys interested in playing golf this season! Whether you’ve already attended a meeting **and/or** filled out the interest form, you still need to attend our **FINAL Interest Meeting** to get the most up-to-date tryout information and expectations.
📅 **Final Interest Meeting:** **Tuesday, 1/20/2026**
⛳ **Tryouts Begin:** **Tuesday, 2/3/2026**
📌 We will be discussing **all tryout details** at this meeting.
✅ **IMPORTANT:** A **current sports physical is required** in order to attend tryouts.
📝 **Interest Form Reminder:** You can still complete the interest form online and email it in as well.
❓ **Questions?**
Contact **Coach Goldsmith** at **[kgoldsmith@acpsd.net](mailto:kgoldsmith@acpsd.net)**
Calling all boys interested in playing golf this season! Whether you’ve already attended a meeting **and/or** filled out the interest form, you still need to attend our **FINAL Interest Meeting** to get the most up-to-date tryout information and expectations.
📅 **Final Interest Meeting:** **Tuesday, 1/20/2026**
⛳ **Tryouts Begin:** **Tuesday, 2/3/2026**
📌 We will be discussing **all tryout details** at this meeting.
✅ **IMPORTANT:** A **current sports physical is required** in order to attend tryouts.
📝 **Interest Form Reminder:** You can still complete the interest form online and email it in as well.
❓ **Questions?**
Contact **Coach Goldsmith** at **[kgoldsmith@acpsd.net](mailto:kgoldsmith@acpsd.net)**
As part of our ongoing STARS celebration, we are excited to recognize our First-Year Teacher of the Year Honor Court. These educators were surprised by our District Leadership, with some family members joining in to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.
Congratulations to our First-Year Teachers of the Year Honor Court!
Aleesha Ashe, 4K Teacher at North Augusta Elementary
Disaiah Whack, ELA Teacher at Kennedy Middle
Hayden Beck, 1st Grade Teacher at Belvedere Elementary
Regina Androl, 1st Grade Teacher at East Aiken School of the Arts
Ryann Kramer, Math Teacher at Highland Springs Middle
Stay tuned as we continue to highlight additional STARS Honor Court categories over the coming days and celebrate employees who shine brightly.
#ACPSD #AikenCountyPublicSchools #StarsHonorCourt #ACPSDcelebrates
Congratulations to our First-Year Teachers of the Year Honor Court!
Aleesha Ashe, 4K Teacher at North Augusta Elementary
Disaiah Whack, ELA Teacher at Kennedy Middle
Hayden Beck, 1st Grade Teacher at Belvedere Elementary
Regina Androl, 1st Grade Teacher at East Aiken School of the Arts
Ryann Kramer, Math Teacher at Highland Springs Middle
Stay tuned as we continue to highlight additional STARS Honor Court categories over the coming days and celebrate employees who shine brightly.
#ACPSD #AikenCountyPublicSchools #StarsHonorCourt #ACPSDcelebrates
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.*
Would you like to have a "treat" next [/this] week? Tuesday, January 27th, and Thursday, January 29th, bring your cash for the Educators Rising Snack Sale. Snacks and Drinks will be $1.00 or $2.00. We will have Sprite, Gatorade, Dr. Pepper, Takis, other chip varieties, honey buns, and other sweet treats. CASH ONLY!! Come find us outside the cafeteria!!
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.
BOYS GOLF – FINAL INTEREST MEETING
Calling all boys interested in playing golf this season! Whether you’ve already attended a meeting **and/or** filled out the interest form, you still need to attend our **FINAL Interest Meeting** to get the most up-to-date tryout information and expectations.
📅 **Final Interest Meeting:** **Tuesday, 1/20/2026**
⛳ **Tryouts Begin:** **Tuesday, 2/3/2026**
📌 We will be discussing **all tryout details** at this meeting.
✅ **IMPORTANT:** A **current sports physical is required** in order to attend tryouts.
📝 **Interest Form Reminder:** You can still complete the interest form online and email it in as well.
❓ **Questions?**
Contact **Coach Goldsmith** at **[kgoldsmith@acpsd.net](mailto:kgoldsmith@acpsd.net)**
Calling all boys interested in playing golf this season! Whether you’ve already attended a meeting **and/or** filled out the interest form, you still need to attend our **FINAL Interest Meeting** to get the most up-to-date tryout information and expectations.
📅 **Final Interest Meeting:** **Tuesday, 1/20/2026**
⛳ **Tryouts Begin:** **Tuesday, 2/3/2026**
📌 We will be discussing **all tryout details** at this meeting.
✅ **IMPORTANT:** A **current sports physical is required** in order to attend tryouts.
📝 **Interest Form Reminder:** You can still complete the interest form online and email it in as well.
❓ **Questions?**
Contact **Coach Goldsmith** at **[kgoldsmith@acpsd.net](mailto:kgoldsmith@acpsd.net)**
AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL DECA WILL HAVE ITS INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS AND INDUCTION CEREMONY ON JANUARY 25, 2026, AT 3 PM IN THE AUDITORIUM. DECA Members, please submit your RSVP to your DECA Advisor, Ms. Key.
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.
“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.
