The AHS Booster Club will meet the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 in the Media Center.
The German Club is meeting on 8/13 directly after school. Please join us for some fun German games. Bis bald!
As we continue to monitor this tropical storm to ensure the safe operation of our school buses and all who will travel to and from our schools in the mornings and afternoons, the Wagener and Salley communities’ roads have been most heavily impacted by the extensive rainfall we’ve experienced. This morning’s two-hour delay was particularly helpful for drivers in that area who were able to identify and avoid roadways covered in water.
With additional heavy rain forecasted overnight and into tomorrow morning, the following schools in the Wagener and Salley areas of our county will operate on a two-hour delayed start tomorrow, Thursday, August 8: Busbee Elementary School, Corbett Middle School, and Wagener-Salley High School. Due to tomorrow’s delayed start at Busbee, Corbett and Wagener, only lunch will be served in their cafeterias.
All other schools and offices will operate on their regular schedules tomorrow, Thursday, August 8; regular breakfast and lunch service will be offered.
Afterschool activities will be cancelled again district-wide tomorrow, including practices, meetings, and aftercare through Quest Zone.
Only employees at schools in the Wagener and Salley areas of the county will report to work on a delayed schedule tomorrow morning. Employees who live in the Wagener or Salley area and work in another area of the county are encouraged to contact their supervisor for any arrangements for a delayed arrival that may be needed.
As shared yesterday, please be reminded of safety precautions that are encouraged in rainy conditions with potential flooding and, whether walking or driving, always turn around should you encounter an area covered with water. Further information is available at www.weather.gov.
We appreciate the continued understanding of our community, and patience with the changes that this tropical storm has necessitated this week. We’re hopeful a little break from the rain today will help alleviate some of the conditions that have been most concerning, but we will continue to monitor the forecast and condition of roadways for any additional changes that may become necessary to ensure the safety of our students, staff and families. We recognize that these changes to school operations are challenging for everyone, and will always announce changes with as much notice as possible.
Thank you again.
Due to poor weather conditions, all after school practices and activities - including Open House for Thursday, August 8th - have been cancelled. Thank you for your understanding!
AHS schedule for 08/07/24
Our school district administrators are continuing to monitor Tropical Storm Debby alongside Emergency Management Officials. With the extensive rainfall throughout the day today, please note that a change has been made to the report to school and work time tomorrow.
To ensure visibility tomorrow morning for school bus drivers and all who would be travelling before daylight on rain-soaked roadways, some which may be flooded, all Aiken County Public Schools and offices will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, August 7. Due to the delayed start, only lunch will be served in our cafeterias tomorrow.
The Aiken County Career & Technology Center (ACCTC) will not hold a morning session tomorrow. Afternoon sessions will be held as planned.
Students at the Center for Innovative Learning (CIL) will have an adjusted schedule tomorrow of noon-4:30 p.m.
Students on half-day schedules, including Early Learning Special Education students and others, will not come to school tomorrow as buses will be unable to make mid-day routes.
Employees will also report to work on a two-hour delay tomorrow. Employees who report to work at 10 a.m. or later as part of their regular schedule, will report to work at their regularly scheduled time.
In addition to tomorrow’s delayed start, all after school activities for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 7, are cancelled, including practices, meetings, and aftercare through QuestZone.
Employees should plan to complete their workday as scheduled tomorrow, with the exception of employees who may be scheduled to work beyond 5 p.m. All schools and offices will close promptly at 5 p.m. tomorrow.
Please take a few minutes to be reminded of precautions to observe in heavy rain and flooding conditions. Most importantly, if you come to an area that is covered with water, you may not know the depth of the water or the condition of the road or ground underneath. This is especially true at night or when it is dark outside. Whether driving or walking, should you encounter an area covered with water, please turn around. Further information is available at www.weather.gov.
This storm is likely to continue to impact our community over the coming days. We will continue to monitor this storm’s forecasted impact to our county and share any updates related to school operations that may be needed. Please stay tuned to local authorities for precautions to keep your family safe.
Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience that these changes will cause, and appreciate everyone’s understanding and cooperation.
There will be a meeting for parents of track athletes on August 15th in the cafeteria at 6:30pm. All track athletes will have a meeting on August 22nd after school in C253. Please contact Ms. Hostetler at khostetler@acpsd.net for more information.
As our District administration continues to monitor the possible impact of Tropical Storm Debby to our county, a decision has been made to cancel all afternoon activities for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
Roughly two inches of rainfall is expected tomorrow, and, with the unpredictability of weather systems, we believe it best to cancel activities planned for after school tomorrow, including afternoon practices, meetings, and aftercare through Quest Zone. We apologize for the inconvenience that this will cause. Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we make the best possible decisions with the information that is currently available.
In collaboration with local Emergency Management Officials, we will continue to monitor this storm. Any additional changes to our regular operations this week will be announced with as much advance notice as possible. Thank you again for your cooperation and please remain alert for any future updates.
OPEN HOUSE - Open House will be this Thursday, August 8th from 5-7 PM. We look forward to seeing you there! (Note - the emailed newsletter and school app had the incorrect times listed. The correct time is 5-7PM.)
In collaboration with local Emergency Management Officials, our District administrators are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Debby for possible impact to our county.
Please know that the safety of our students, teachers, staff, and families is our highest priority. Safety will be at the heart of considerations related to our operations over the coming days.
We understand that potential changes to the regular school schedule are unsettling and challenging, especially for working families. Any changes to our regular operations will be shared with as much notice to parents/guardians as possible. New information will be shared via a notification to our new mobile app, phone call, email, text message, website, social media, and local media.
Please also stay tuned to local weather warnings and prepare and take precautions as recommended to ensure the safety of your family during this weather event.
Interesting in Playing Baseball?
Come to the baseball meeting in the cafeteria on Monday, August 5th at 4:00. This meeting is for anyone interested in playing baseball this spring for Aiken High School. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please email Coach Dawson or stop by his room, A210 to get the information.
ATTENTION ALL AHS STUDENTS! Green applications are available for Student Government class committees until the end of August!
Freshmen ONLY: gold officer applications are available if you want to run for Freshman Class President. Class President applications are due August 7th. All other applications are due at the end of August.
Email RBrock2@acpsd.net or KYarbrough@acpsd.net for more information.
ATTENTION AHS JUNIORS! If you ordered a class ring, check your email. If you still want a ring, visit the QR code attached. If you did not purchase a ring through Jostens but want to participate in the ring ceremony, email Mrs. Long!
The meeting dates for AHS PTSO for 2024-25 are as follows:
August 13, 2024
September 10, 2024
November 12, 2024
December 10, 2024
January 14, 2025
February 11, 2025
March 11, 2025
May 13, 2025
The Hornet Hut will be open on Friday, August 2nd, during all three lunch periods. Come get your AHS swag - located across from the Cafeteria.
Aiken High School is a No Bully Zone! If you have an incidence of bullying that needs to be reported, you can do so here:
https://tinyurl.com/73admp8y
Class of 2025: Your last chance to be featured in the yearbook is August 21st. You must sign up for a time via SignUp Genius. Email any questions/concerns to Mrs. Yarbrough- kyarbrough@acpsd.net
First Spanish Club meeting Tuesday, Aug 6 after school in C-156 (Srta. Wead's room)
Join us to talk about the year and play some games!
$75 for the 75th Edition- Back to School Yearbook Sale ends 8/30. Purchase on Jostens.com now!
SENIORS ONLY - Paint The Parking Lot will be FRIDAY, AUGUST 16th from 8:30am until 12:00pm. Forms can be picked up outside of Dr. Hostetler's room C253.
Paint design request forms and the $5 fee are due to Dr. Hostetler in C253 NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY AUGUST 14th!
