Fall Virtual Class exams are coming up! Exams will be on December 8th, 9th and 10th in the Media Center. Please see an email from Ms. Hammonds to sign up for a time.
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
Please help the Beta Club cover Veteran's graves with Wreaths for Christmas. Each wreath sponsors a local veteran who has passed in Aiken.
https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/189452/Overview/?relatedId=173642
https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/189452/Overview/?relatedId=173642
PTSO meetings are held at 5:30 PM in the Media Center on the second Tuesday of each month.
Come check out all the amazing artwork at the Winter Visual Arts Festival. We will have a fun evening from 5pm to 7pm on December 11th in the Art Studios located in E Wing!
Educators Rising will have after school meetings on Nov. 17th, Dec. 1st, and Dec. 8th. Meetings will be held from 3:30-4:45 in Mrs. Franklin's room. Ed. Rising members, please arrange to stay for these meetings. We need to work on competitions and planning other community projects, and there will not be homeroom time available to do so for the rest of the semester. SEE YOU THERE!!
Fall Virtual Class exams are coming up! Exams will be on December 8th, 9th and 10th in the Media Center. Please see an email from Ms. Hammonds to sign up for a time.
Come and listen to the Sounds of the Season, played by the AHS Wind Ensemble, Symphonic and Jazz Bands. This free concert is in the AHS Auditorium on Thursday, December 11th at 7PM. Come and join us!
🎶 Aiken High School Winter Piano Recital & Choir Showcase 🎶
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Join us for an evening of beautiful music featuring performances by:
• Aiken High Piano Students
• South Aiken Choir
• Aiken High Choir
• South Aiken Piano Students
📍 Aiken High School Auditorium
🕕 Doors open at 6:00 PM
🎤 Show begins at 6:30 PM
💛 Free Entry
Please use the auditorium parking lot located at the rear of the school (Dupont Drive).
Come out and support our talented students as they share their hard work and holiday spirit!
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Join us for an evening of beautiful music featuring performances by:
• Aiken High Piano Students
• South Aiken Choir
• Aiken High Choir
• South Aiken Piano Students
📍 Aiken High School Auditorium
🕕 Doors open at 6:00 PM
🎤 Show begins at 6:30 PM
💛 Free Entry
Please use the auditorium parking lot located at the rear of the school (Dupont Drive).
Come out and support our talented students as they share their hard work and holiday spirit!
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.
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.
🎉 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!
Remind your parent to order the yearbook! Use the QR code to send your parents a reminder.
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!
Hornets! It's time to sleigh! Holiday Spirit Week is coming, and every day brings a new way to celebrate, laugh, and bring the festive energy to AHS. Get your outfits ready!
Help make a child's Christmas brighter this year with a new bicycle! If you can donate a bicycle, please drop it off at AHS by December 5th. Share the joy of Christmas today!
Come check out all the amazing artwork at the Winter Visual Arts Festival. We will have a fun evening from 5pm to 7pm on December 11th in the Art Studios located in E Wing!
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
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!
“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
