Senior Checkout day for laptops will be May 19, from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, in the gymnasium
Please turn in any devices that have a broken screen or hinge before Senior checkout on May 19th, so that there are not any unexpected fees on your PowerSchool account. Please CHARGE your laptop the night before - we will need to see it turned on when you check it in.
If a senior is done with testing and wants to turn in their laptop before May 19th, please feel free do so by bringing it to Rm. C112 or to the Media Center.
Before you turn your laptop in, please do the following:
Remove usb dongles.
Remove all marker/pencil markings ($10 fee is applicable if dirty)
Remove all stickers, personal pictures ($10 fee is applicable for stickers on laptop)
Clean screen with a microfiber cloth
Wipe any dirt off keyboards with a damp cloth
Bring power adapters ($25 fee if student doesn't have it – pay the bookkeeper and show receipt when turning in)
No charge for covers as wear and tear is inevitable from taking in and out of bookbags.
Thank you for your cooperation and congratulations !!
Parents/Guardians - please pick up your students' medications from the Nurse by May 29th. If medication is not picked up by May 30th, it will be destroyed.
There will be an interest and planning meeting for SEA Environmental Club for the 2025/26 school year on Thursday, May 22nd at 7:50AM in B120. Please see Ms. McCurdy with questions or email clmccurdy@acpsd.net. You can also join our Group on Schoology for announcements. Use join code: KQTV-DR9N-64T2R.
Yearbook Accessories are IN! Please stop by C258 before Friday to grab your yearbook accessories. Yearbooks will be distributed THIS FRIDAY in the James A Taylor gym by grade level.
It's here... Your 75th edition Hornet Yearbook theme is "Legacy" & we can't wait for you all to see them in person soon! Distribution day is this Friday! Only 40 copies remain, purchase yours on Jostens.com before we sell out!!
Yearbook Accessories are IN! Please stop by C258 before Friday to grab your yearbook accessories. Yearbooks will be distributed THIS FRIDAY in the James A Taylor gym by grade level.
Yearbook Distribution Day is May 9th! Yearbooks will be distributed in the James A. Taylor Gym. The schedule is: Seniors - 1st block, Juniors - 2nd block, Sophomores - 3rd block, Freshman - 4th block. Early dismissal, Late Arrival, Career Center students and any student with a conflict to this schedule need to email Mrs. Yarbrough. You will need your driver's license or school ID to pick yours up. If you didn't buy a yearbook, there's still time to secure your copy. Visit Jostens.com today to make sure you have a yearbook waiting for you May 9th! Email Mrs. Yarbrough with any questions.
Join us for a potluck to celebrate AAPI Month! Bring your favorite Asian snack or dish and learn about the significance of AAPI Month after school on Thursday, May 8th at 3:30 p.m. in B - 204. Everybody’s welcome!
We are excited to invite elementary students to participate in our upcoming L.I.T. (Leaders in Training) Program, a fun and engaging summer opportunity designed especially for elementary students!
This FREE week-long program will run from June 2nd through June 6th, 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM each day at Aiken High School. Sponsored by Write to Change, Bread Loaf School of English, and Leadership Aiken, the L.I.T. Program focuses on developing literacy, numeracy, and leadership skills — all while having a blast!
Highlights of the week include:
Teen mentorship to guide and inspire young learners
Arts and crafts to encourage creativity
Skill-building activities in reading, math, and leadership
A field trip to the zoo to make learning come alive!
Spots are limited, so don’t wait — use the QR code below to register today!
We look forward to an incredible week of learning, laughter, and leadership!
Warm regards,
Dr. Kayla Hostetler
Khostetler@acpsd.net
Empowering young leaders, one summer at a time. 🦁📚🎨
It's here... Your 75th edition Hornet Yearbook theme is "Legacy" & we can't wait for you all to see them in person soon! Distribution day is this Friday! Only 40 copies remain, purchase yours on Jostens.com before we sell out!!
Class of 2026 senior photo dates scheduled for May 16th & 17th and July 18th & 19th have been cancelled. More information regarding Class of 2026 senior photos will be made available at a later date by Ms. Frazier.
It's here... Your 75th edition Hornet Yearbook theme is "Legacy" & we can't wait for you all to see them in person soon! Distribution day is this Friday! Only 40 copies remain, purchase yours on Jostens.com before we sell out!!
Join us for a potluck to celebrate AAPI Month! Bring your favorite Asian snack or dish and learn about the significance of AAPI Month after school on Thursday, May 8th at 3:30 p.m. in B - 204. Everybody’s welcome!
Hola padres, el jueves 8 de mayo, de 5:00 a 7:00 de la noche, se celebrará una Noche de Inscripciones para Estudiantes Multilingües 25-26 en la Biblioteca de Aiken High School. Podrán inscribir a sus hijos para el año escolar 2025-2026. Habrá intérpretes de español para ayudarles con la inscripción.
Hello parents, there will be a Multilingual Learners 25 - 26 Registrations Night on Thursday, May 8th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Aiken High School in the Library. You will be able to register your children for the 2025 - 2026 school year. There will be Spanish speaking interpreters to assist you in registering your children.
Join us in celebrating the many student artists of Aiken High School at the AHS Visual Art Festival on May 8th at 5PM in the AHS Auditorium.
The Senior Field Trip to Carowinds is May 10th, departing at 8am from Aiken High. Pick up your form and pay Dr. Hostetler by May 8th.
📣 Attention Students: STEM Career Exploration Camp Opportunity!
The University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) is hosting a STEM Career Exploration Camp for students in 8th through 12th grade.
Interested in science, technology, engineering, or math? This is a great chance to explore exciting career paths and get hands-on experience!
For more information:
👉 See Ms. Dorman
📱 Or check out the details on social media
Don’t miss this awesome opportunity to dive into STEM!
Yearbook Distribution Day is May 9th! Yearbooks will be distributed in the James A. Taylor Gym. The schedule is: Seniors - 1st block, Juniors - 2nd block, Sophomores - 3rd block, Freshman - 4th block. Early dismissal, Late Arrival, Career Center students and any student with a conflict to this schedule need to email Mrs. Yarbrough. You will need your driver's license or school ID to pick yours up. If you didn't buy a yearbook, there's still time to secure your copy. Visit Jostens.com today to make sure you have a yearbook waiting for you May 9th! Email Mrs. Yarbrough with any questions.
Aiken High School’s Educators Rising would like to invite you and your children to enjoy “A Royal Family Ball” in the Aiken High School cafeteria on May 9th from 6PM to 9PM. This event is for families with young children to experience a “prom-like” event, where they get to dress up in fancy clothes, dance to fun music, eat delicious snacks, make crowns, decorate “chalices,” enjoy other activities, and take pictures of the memories!
Tickets are available on GoFan.com see the link and QR Code in the picture. Costs are $5.00 for each child ages 3-years-old to 12-years-old (children 2 + under are free). All children must be accompanied by an adult family member (18-years-old and up). Costs for adult tickets are $10.00.
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Christa Franklin (cfranklin2@acpsd.net), the Educators Rising adviser and Early Childhood Education Instructor.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Students who are NOT registered for school by their parent/guardian by May 9th will NOT receive their class schedule or be able to participate in course drop/add in May.
This is a new policy and applies to all students. To ensure your child has full access to their 2025–2026 schedule and any necessary changes, please complete the registration before the deadline. You can complete your registration via your Parent Portal in PowerSchools. There will also be a Registration Session on Wednesday, May 7th from 2-6PM at Aiken High School in the Media Center. Please park in the auditorium parking lot and enter through the library patio.
