Aiken High

Parents, guardians, students, teachers and staff: We know that some of our families have experienced tremendous loss with this storm and we are keeping everyone in our thoughts and prayers. With extensive damage to many homes, widespread power outages, and fallen trees and power lines making roadways too dangerous for travel, Aiken County Public Schools is canceling Intersession Week, this includes all programs for remediation and acceleration such as coding camp, ESY services, the ACT/SAT workshop, etc. Athletic activities and Quest Zone are also cancelled. Essential Employees should stand by for additional direction on reporting to work as they will be asked to do so once conditions are safe and power is restored.

Thank you all for your patience and understand as we navigate this natural disaster that nobody was truly expected to affect us the way it did. With careful consideration, we are not going to play our game tomorrow. We are going to move our game to Monday, 9/30/24. Kick off will be 5pm. I have spoken with South Aiken and North Augusta and that is both tentative plans. We are aware a curfew may affect these plans but hoping things are heading in the right direction by Sunday. We will move the tailgate to another game and be a smaller scale event. Thank you all in advance!

Good Morning Hornet Family, We hope that you all have made it safely through the storm. Due to concerns of safety for all, the damage and loss of electricity throughout Aiken County from the storm., we have canceled both the Homecoming game against Gilbert scheduled for tonight as well as the dance Saturday. Both will be rescheduled with a date to be determined. Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe.

IMPORTANT UPDATES!

Sign up for a free PSAT/SAT/ACT workshop offered during Fall Break! The workshop will take place at AHS from 9-3PM. You can register here: https://forms.office.com/r/sZvkv4ABLr

SC Governor's School for Science and Math will be at AHS on October 30th from 12:30 - 1:15 to talk with 9th and 10th grade students. Interested students that will be in class at this time should stop by the school counseling department for a pass to attend.

ACPSD Changes Due to Hurricane Helene - Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Helene, which is forecasted to make landfall in the Gulf of Mexico today and arrive in Aiken County late tomorrow afternoon, Aiken County Public Schools has several changes to the remainder of this school week to announce. All after school activities tomorrow, Thursday, September 26, are cancelled. This includes athletics, arts, meetings planned for after school, and Quest Zone. Friday, September 27, will be an e-learning day for all students. Teachers and staff will work remotely on Friday. We recognize that several high schools have athletic events this week, including some with Homecoming. Some of those schools have moved their football games to this evening. Others are planning to host their games Friday night after the storm passes through. Should the weather necessitate a change to those plans, additional information will be shared by our high schools directly. We apologize for the disruption that this change will cause to our students and families and, as always, appreciate the flexibility and cooperation of our school community. Please stay tuned to local weather precautions and follow recommendations to keep your family safe.

Aiken County Career Center Applications are now open. Scan the QR code to apply or click: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=LTBu-BNw9EGZhxwTXOQTK88ce58K4h9PsrAeqtVwxbtURjNGSlRQQjBKMTk3OVlYNUtVQVdVQ0VHUy4u&origin=QRCode&route=shorturl . See your Counselor if you have questions.

Get your tickets for the Homecoming Dance! Tickets will be sold in the cafeteria during all 3 lunches from September 23-27th, and they are $15.

Aiken iNNOVATE is now accepting applications! Our program offers a full-time virtual learning experience for students in grades 6-12 within the Aiken County Public School District. We welcome students who are self-motivated, disciplined, and ready to succeed in a flexible, home-based environment. To apply or learn more, visit our website at www.acpsd.net/o/dai/page/ai-applications-and-registration. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at Ai@acpsd.net.

Calling all readers! We need soldiers to fight in our upcoming Battle of the Books! If you love to read and love trivia competitions, we need you! Our first meeting will be Wednesday, September 25th during homeroom in the library. Sign up at: https://forms.office.com/r/E2gtMmDAQX

Parents, Guardians, Students and Staff: District Superintendent Dr. Corey was joined by local law enforcement leaders this morning to film a short video addressing the recent social media threats and rumors of school violence. A link to the video has been shared to your email, text, and also appears on our District website, and middle and high school websites in the Live Feed section. We urge all parents to take a few minutes to watch this video and discuss it with their students. To access the video, please visit https://youtu.be/3aHXzWLfOH4. Please know that we appreciate your support and partnership in ensuring the safety of all Aiken County Public Schools, as well as the wellbeing of our students, their parents/guardians, teachers, staff and families. Thank you!

AICE Fall Exam Schedule: All exams begin at 11:45 am and will be in E 204 AICE Thinking Skills AS - Monday September 30 and Wednesday October 2 AICE Marine Science AS - Thursday October 17 and Tuesday October 22 AICE English Language AS - Monday October 21 and Wednesday October 23

ONE CENT SALES TAX COMMUNITY MEETING This evening, Tuesday, September 17, please join us at South Aiken High School at 6 p.m. for an informational meeting on the One Cent Sales Tax. Voters will have the opportunity to consider a renewal of the One Cent Sales Tax in November. If approved, the 2024 One Cent Sales Tax will benefit upgrades and renovations to South Aiken High, Silver Bluff High, Midland Valley High, North Augusta Middle, and construction of a new elementary school in Area Three, as well as contingency projects as funding is available.

Attention Hornets! Get your outfits ready for the 2024 Homecoming Spirit Week! All students are expected to follow the Student Code of Conduct, and dress code rules apply and will be enforced. Goooooo Hornets!

Juniors - practice for the ring ceremony will be Tuesday during 1st block. Students will be called down to the auditorium. The Ring Ceremony will be at 6:30pm in the Auditorium on 9/17.

Support AHS NJROTC cadets by purchasing a dozen or two Krispy Kreme original glazed donuts! Our first sale will be this Friday the 20th starting at 3:45 at SRP bank (across from AHS). Donuts are only $14/dozen!

Join the Ultimate Video Game Club! 🎮 Are you a gaming enthusiast looking to connect with fellow players? Whether you're a casual gamer or a hardcore competitor, our Video Game Club is the place to be! 🕹 When? Homeroom Days: Short but sweet gaming sessions! Every Wednesday After School: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 📍 Where? Meet us in Room 256 (Ms. A. Moore's room) and dive into epic adventures, fierce competitions, and endless fun! 💬 Why Join? Play and discuss your favorite games with friends. Discover new games and genres. Compete in friendly tournaments. Get tips and tricks from fellow gamers. Don’t miss out on the excitement—bring your gaming consoles, video games, Nintendo Switches, your enthusiasm, and get ready to game on! See you there

Ensuring the Safety of Our Schools: Addressing Recent Rumors - We are aware of misinformation circulating throughout our schools and communities regarding rumored incidents of school violence at various campuses within our district. Please know that these messages are being reposted and reshared at schools throughout our district and at schools throughout the state. Your children’s safety is our top priority. We take all threats seriously and work in collaboration with law enforcement to fully investigate each and every rumor and/or post that is shared. There is no active threat impacting the safety and security of any of our school campuses. Rumors of this nature cause a great deal of concern, stress and anxiety. When those are shared on social media, the impact is far-reaching, and causes unnecessary concern for other parents, students, and staff, and divert critical resources away from genuine safety and security efforts. If ever there is an actual incident of school violence at your child’s school or if a threat of violence at your child’s school warrants your attention, school and/or district communications will notify you. We are committed to sharing accurate information as quickly as situations allow. We hope to never have to notify you of an actual event of school violence, and we are fully committed to maintaining the safety and security of our schools through a variety of safety measures and close collaboration with local law enforcement. If you or your student ever have a safety concern, or if you hear a rumor of a safety concern, we ask that you immediately notify the appropriate authorities. This includes local law enforcement and the administration at the district office or the school involved. Thank you for your support as we work together to keep our schools, and your children safe.

We recently held the first meeting of our Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Club. We had a great group of students who are interested in learning more about AAPI countries and culture. Thanks, Mr. Cajigal for sponsoring this event!