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
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.*
🎉 A big shoutout to our amazing 2025-2026 Hagood Stadium Scoreboard and Cheerleading Celebration Sponsors! 🙌
Thank you for your generous support — we couldn’t do it without you!
Thank you for your generous support — we couldn’t do it without you!
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!
Beginning in January, we will be implementing a new Homeroom schedule to help decrease the loss of instructional time to 1st and 2nd block. Our Homerooms will now be as follows:
1st Tuesday-No homeroom unless approved by administration.
2nd Tuesday- (AM Extended Homeroom/Clubs) (50 Minutes)
3rd Tuesday- (Standard Homeroom/Advisory) (30 Minutes)
4th Tuesday-(PM Extended Homeroom/Clubs) (50 minutes)
The new PM Extended Homeroom Bell Schedule is below, and is also available on our school’s website. Students that have early release but desire to attend clubs will be allowed to stay in the lunchroom during 3rd block under the supervision of administration and security staff.
1st Tuesday-No homeroom unless approved by administration.
2nd Tuesday- (AM Extended Homeroom/Clubs) (50 Minutes)
3rd Tuesday- (Standard Homeroom/Advisory) (30 Minutes)
4th Tuesday-(PM Extended Homeroom/Clubs) (50 minutes)
The new PM Extended Homeroom Bell Schedule is below, and is also available on our school’s website. Students that have early release but desire to attend clubs will be allowed to stay in the lunchroom during 3rd block under the supervision of administration and security staff.
Congratulations to Aiken High School DECA for being recognized for reaching the Thrive level for their chapter campaigns in four areas: Membership, Innovation + Entrepreneurship, Community Service, and Promotion. The AHS DECA members who contributed to the Thrive recognition were A'Vah Boedecker, Chance Cook, Tara Harris, Talea Hazzard, Ontaya Key, Karis Pontoo, Victor Salazar Nava and Preston Smalley, with the assistance of their advisor, Ms. Key.
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.
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
“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
Help support the AHS NJROTC cadets by donating items from our Hair Essentials Amazon Wish List! These products will be kept in the NJROTC room so cadets may use them on uniform inspection days, events and drill competitions to make sure their hair is neat and well groomed according to program expectations. Use the link below or the QR code to purchase wish list items.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3055L7QSYZ4Y1/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3055L7QSYZ4Y1/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex
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!
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!
🎉 Join Our AHS All Sports Athletic Booster Club Team! 🎉
We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help support our amazing students through the All Sports Athletic Booster Club! Whether you can give a little time or a lot, your help makes a big difference. Come be part of something great! 📣
We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help support our amazing students through the All Sports Athletic Booster Club! Whether you can give a little time or a lot, your help makes a big difference. Come be part of something great! 📣
Help Aiken HS DECA reach new heights! We're raising funds to support our student leaders as they prepare for competitions and career development events across the country. Your support means the world to us-ever donation helps our team grow, learn, and lead! Scan the QR code or tap the link to give today.
Remind your parent to order the yearbook! Use the QR code to send your parents a reminder.
High School Meeting during Homeroom in Cafeteria on December 19th
Register online for track
https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/aiken-high-school-athletic-registration-2025-2026
Have a Physical dated after April 2025
Practice starting after break
If you are not in a winter sport, you need to be present.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Fridays (3:45pm-5:45pm)
Meet at the track!
You cannot practice without a physical.
Register online for track
https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/aiken-high-school-athletic-registration-2025-2026
Have a Physical dated after April 2025
Practice starting after break
If you are not in a winter sport, you need to be present.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Fridays (3:45pm-5:45pm)
Meet at the track!
You cannot practice without a physical.
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
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!
Aiken High School DECA would like to shout out thanks to each of its 21 professional members. We appreciate the support and commitment to our business, marketing, leadership, competition, and scholastic endeavors. We needed 20 members to reach our goal, and you helped us to do that and more.
