January 27, 2026: Regular Operations
Aiken County Public Schools will return to a regular schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, with no change to arrival times.
Thank you for your flexibility this morning as we operated on a two-hour delay due to the weekend’s winter storm.
Please anticipate continued cool temperatures throughout the week. District leaders will continue monitoring weather conditions alongside local Emergency Management officials, including the potential for a weather system this weekend, and will communicate any updates if changes to operations become necessary.
The Two Hour Delay Schedule for January 26th is as shown.
Only PM Career Center students will report to the Career Center.
Breakfast will NOT be served.
Please take extra care traveling in the morning
*To be eligible to purchase a prom ticket, all school fees must be paid in full.*
Due to the winter storm and out of an abundance of caution, all Aiken County public schools and offices will begin the day tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026, on a two-hour delayed start. While some areas of Aiken County experienced greater impacts from this storm than others, district leaders continue to consider conditions across the entire county. Temperatures are expected to rise today, which should improve conditions; however, some roadways—particularly bridges and secondary roads—may remain slick during the morning commute.
Important Details for Tomorrow:
• Students and Staff: The two-hour delayed start applies to all students, teachers, and staff.
• Student Meals: With the delayed start schedule, only lunch will be served in school cafeterias.
• Half-Day & Partial-Day Programs: Students on half-day and partial-day schedules, including Early Learning Special Education students, are encouraged to attend school if possible; however, school bus transportation will not be available, as buses will be unable to run mid-day routes.
• No Before-School Activities: No activities will be permitted before school begins on the two-hour delay.
• After-School Activities: After-school activities, including Quest Zone and extracurricular activities such as athletic practices, will continue as scheduled.
• Aiken County Career and Technology Center: Morning session students should report to their home high schools. The afternoon session will continue as planned.
What's Next: ACPSD continues to collaborate closely with local Emergency Management officials and monitor conditions across the county. An update regarding any changes to Tuesday’s schedule will be shared no later than 3:00 p.m. tomorrow.
We look forward to welcoming students and staff to school tomorrow and appreciate our families’ continued patience and flexibility as we prioritize safety.
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 in supporting Aiken High NJROTC Booster Club with a Panera Fundraiser!
📅 February 4, 2026
⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM
📍 Panera Bread - 1953 Whiskey Rd., Aiken, SC
✨ 25% of all sales will be donated to support the Aiken High NJROTC cadets!
✔️ Dine in
✔️ Drive-thru
✔️ Pick-up
✔️ Delivery
Ordering online? Be sure to enter the promo code FUND4U at checkout so your purchase counts toward the fundraiser. Online orders placed all day at this cafe count using the code will go toward our fundraiser.
In store orders must present flyer to cashier.
Thank you for supporting our cadets - every sandwich makes a difference! 💛
Confidence in the weekend storm’s possible impact to Aiken County has decreased. However, in an abundance of caution, our District and school’s weekend activities scheduled to extend beyond noon this Saturday, January 24, will be rescheduled.
This includes numerous activities, such as Saturday’s acGATEWAY auditions, as well as the MLK Jr. Community Event previously scheduled for Sunday. Individual schools and programs will share details on these and other cancellations along with rescheduled dates and times.
Our emergency management team will continue to work closely with local officials in monitoring the storm over the coming days. As we prepare for the possibility of e-learning on Monday, students will be sent home from school tomorrow with their laptop and remote assignments.
A decision regarding the safety of operations for next week will be made as soon as possible. We recognize that school closure decisions have a tremendous impact on our community, especially parents and guardians. Please know that the safety of our students, families, teachers and staff is always our highest priority, and that every effort will be made to utilize our five designated e-learning days carefully so as to not extend the school year to meet mandated requirements. An update regarding operations for Monday, January 26, will be shared no later than 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 25.
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!
James A Taylor Gym 1/22/2026 from 9AM-2PM. Breakfast is provided for morning donors & all donors will receive a free shirt! Email Ms. Ghrist at kghrist@acpsd.net for more information.
Please come support out blood drive! Parents, students and community members welcome!!! We need everyone!
We started a new tradition at AHS today - our AICE Diploma Assembly. We honored the Class of 2026 AICE Diploma recipients and the Class of 2028 AICE Diploma candidates just beginning their AICE Diploma journey.
The Class of 2026 AICE students have worked hard to earn the Cambridge AICE Diploma. They were awarded Green Jackets in recognition of their achievement. The Cambridge AICE Diploma recipients are:
Anna Akins
Elizabeth Connor
Aiden McElwain
Caitlin Runnels
Resa Slack
Avelyn Yeh
Madision Zeigler
The following Class of 2028 students were formally inducted into the AICE Diploma program:
Max Armstrong
Hayden Baisch
Samuel Baisch
Chandler Basile
Sydney Bragg
Taylor Campbell
Wyatt Crapse
Kimhari Ellis
Trinity Frazier
Cody Hanna
Kinley Hughes
Alexandria Johnson
Isabella McComb
Madelyn Neel
Wyatt Northington
Benton Osteen
Rishi Patel
Nyla Russell
Erik Sambrano
Autumn VanFossen
Gabriella Whisnant
Charlie Williams
Kayden Williams
James A Taylor Gym 1/22/2026 from 9AM-2PM. Breakfast is provided for morning donors & all donors will receive a free shirt! Email Ms. Ghrist at kghrist@acpsd.net for more information.
Please come support out blood drive! Parents, students and community members welcome!!! We need everyone!
*To be eligible to purchase a prom ticket, all school fees must be paid in full.*
School Faculty & Staff members, First Responders, Active Military, and Veterans all receive a 10% discount with the attached coupon (save it to your phone & show them the picture at checkout)!
If it's time to replace a mattress, get it on the 1st and help support our Band and its students!
