Summer’s almost here! Make sure you turn back in your library books! All library books are due back by May 12th. Seniors - if books are not returned, you will need to replace them, so start looking for those books now!
Aiken High School Cheerleading Tryouts are here!
Showcase your sharp technique, electrify the crowd with your spirit, and ignite your passion by joining a dynamic program built on precision, teamwork, and powerful performance. We are looking for dedicated and energetic students for JV Squad, Varsity Squad, Mascot, and our inaugural Competitive Cheer Squad.
Tryout Dates:
Clinic Days (Required): May 5–7, 2026 from 4:00–5:30 PM
Tryout Day (Required): May 8, 2026 from 4:00 PM until finished
Location:
AHS – James Taylor Gym
449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801
Requirements:
• Good standing in academics, attendance, and discipline
• Rising 9th–12th grade students
• Current physical (dated after April 1, 2026)
• Completed tryout forms, 3 letters of recommendation, and physical due by the end of the May 7 clinic day
“Tryout Packet” is available in the Aiken High Main Office (on the bookshelf). For paperwork, questions, or additional details, contact Head Coach Larry Millstead at lmillstead@acpsd.net
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Showcase your sharp technique, electrify the crowd with your spirit, and ignite your passion by joining a dynamic program built on precision, teamwork, and powerful performance. We are looking for dedicated and energetic students for JV Squad, Varsity Squad, Mascot, and our inaugural Competitive Cheer Squad.
Tryout Dates:
Clinic Days (Required): May 5–7, 2026 from 4:00–5:30 PM
Tryout Day (Required): May 8, 2026 from 4:00 PM until finished
Location:
AHS – James Taylor Gym
449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801
Requirements:
• Good standing in academics, attendance, and discipline
• Rising 9th–12th grade students
• Current physical (dated after April 1, 2026)
• Completed tryout forms, 3 letters of recommendation, and physical due by the end of the May 7 clinic day
“Tryout Packet” is available in the Aiken High Main Office (on the bookshelf). For paperwork, questions, or additional details, contact Head Coach Larry Millstead at lmillstead@acpsd.net
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🍩 Doughnuts for a cause!! 🍩 Aiken High School Dance Department is giving you the best reason to indulge in a dozen (or two) Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Until May 8, 2026, 50% of your order will be donated back to Aiken High School Dance Department when you purchase via our fundraising sales page! Simply buy online, visit your local store & redeem using your code. Treat yourself or even gift them to friends and family here: grouprai.se/krispykreme74201s #krispykreme #doughnuts #groupraise #digitaldozen #aikenhighschoolhornettesdanceteam #donuts #fundraiser
Semester 2 is already halfway over and flying by! Each year, our cadets look forward to one of their favorite traditions—Spring Bags packed with fun, tasty goodies 🍬🎁
Help us make this year extra special! We’re calling on our amazing community to help us stuff the bags with treats from our wish list. Every donations makes a difference and brings a smile to a cadet’s face 💙
👉 Sign up here to contribute: https://evite.me/Br6nXMMSRF
Thank you for always showing up and supporting our students—we couldn’t do it without you! 🙌✨
Help us make this year extra special! We’re calling on our amazing community to help us stuff the bags with treats from our wish list. Every donations makes a difference and brings a smile to a cadet’s face 💙
👉 Sign up here to contribute: https://evite.me/Br6nXMMSRF
Thank you for always showing up and supporting our students—we couldn’t do it without you! 🙌✨
AICE & AP Exams (May 4–May 8)
Monday, May 4th
AICE Lang AS — 8:20–11:00 — G Wing
AICE Env. Mgmt — 11:45–1:45 — C204
AP Microecon — 12:00 — G Wing
AP Biology — 8:20 — E210
Tuesday, May 5th
AP Human Geography — 8:20 — G Wing
AICE Business — 11:45–1:45 — E204
AP Government — 12:00 — G Wing
Thursday, May 7th
AICE Geography — 8:20–10:00 — E204
Friday, May 8th
AP US History — 8:20 — G Wing
AICE English Language — 8:20–10:45 — E204
AICE Spanish — 11:45–2:00 — E204
Join us for an exciting Senior Night at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology.
Date: May 21
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: 1113 Knox Ave, North Augusta, SC
Celebrate the Class of 2026 Signing Day and take the next step toward your future in the beauty industry. This is your opportunity to commit to your passion, secure your spot, and begin building your career.
What to Expect:
• Sign your contract and receive your KS T-shirt
• Tour the school and meet the team
• Participate in hands-on demo stations and test your skills
RSVP by May 18
Text: 803-274-5853
You’re graduating, but your glow-up is just getting started.
Date: May 21
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: 1113 Knox Ave, North Augusta, SC
Celebrate the Class of 2026 Signing Day and take the next step toward your future in the beauty industry. This is your opportunity to commit to your passion, secure your spot, and begin building your career.
What to Expect:
• Sign your contract and receive your KS T-shirt
• Tour the school and meet the team
• Participate in hands-on demo stations and test your skills
RSVP by May 18
Text: 803-274-5853
You’re graduating, but your glow-up is just getting started.
Students - Do you want to make a difference in your community? Make your voice heard! Register to vote today! You must be 18 or turning 18 by June 9th in order to register. Come to the Media Center and bring your Social Security number and your Driver's License to register online., or you can register at home at SCVotes.gov. South Carolina primary voting is on June 9th, so if you want to take part in the primary voting, you must register by May 10th. Make a difference - Vote!
Class of 2026! Senior Walks are starting! Revisit your elementary school and show them how far you've come! Wear your Cap and Gown. You will need to provide your own transportation to all the schools except North Aiken. North Aiken Elementary provides a bus from AHS and back for North Aiken former students. (Carowinds Permission Slips and Money are also due on May 8th.)
Senior Walks
May 13th: St. Mary's 1:30pm
May 19th: Tall Pines Reception 9am-11am (see pic for QR code to sign up for Tall Pines).
May 21st:
8:00am
Aiken Elementary
East Aiken Elementary
JD Leever Elementary
Oakwood Windser
Millbrook
Chukker Creek
10:00am
North Aiken Elementary
Senior Walks
May 13th: St. Mary's 1:30pm
May 19th: Tall Pines Reception 9am-11am (see pic for QR code to sign up for Tall Pines).
May 21st:
8:00am
Aiken Elementary
East Aiken Elementary
JD Leever Elementary
Oakwood Windser
Millbrook
Chukker Creek
10:00am
North Aiken Elementary
Please come and join the German Club on Tuesday, May 5 directly after school, as we enjoy our last meeting for this school year. Students will make "Schultüten" for next year's German 1 students. Come and join us in Frau Weeks' classroom C157.
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AICE Exams for the week of April 27th, 2026
Monday - English Language AS - Blocks 1&2
Tuesday - Environmental Management - Block 3
Tuesday - Marine Science - Block 3
Wednesday - General Paper - Blocks 1&2
Wednesday - Literature in English - Blocks 1&2
Wednesday - Math - Block 3
Friday - Global - Block 1
Thursday - Spanish - Block 3
Monday - English Language AS - Blocks 1&2
Tuesday - Environmental Management - Block 3
Tuesday - Marine Science - Block 3
Wednesday - General Paper - Blocks 1&2
Wednesday - Literature in English - Blocks 1&2
Wednesday - Math - Block 3
Friday - Global - Block 1
Thursday - Spanish - Block 3
Your vote matters! On Thursday, April 30th, the Student Government candidates will try to win your vote! Campaign Day will take place by grade level according to the flyer. Students will meet in the cafeteria to hear and vote for their favorite candidates. Bring your laptops with you!
Nine of Mrs. Franklin’s Early Childhood Education students passed the Praxis Paraprofessional Exam. This allows them to get a job in a public school as a teacher’s assistant or other role directly interacting with students.
Congratulations to:
Emma Baggot Lyndin George
Phoebe Martin Carly Moreland
Nevaeh Robb Layla Rothrock
Cadence Rosser Kerrington Smith
Annie Stevens
Congratulations to:
Emma Baggot Lyndin George
Phoebe Martin Carly Moreland
Nevaeh Robb Layla Rothrock
Cadence Rosser Kerrington Smith
Annie Stevens
Seniors - save these important dates!
Get ready!
Aiken High School Performing Arts presents Legally Blonde Jr. on May 1st at 7PM in the AHS Auditorium! Buy your tickets using the QR code or via the link below:
https://gofan.co/event/6498308?schoolId=SC27
Aiken High School Performing Arts presents Legally Blonde Jr. on May 1st at 7PM in the AHS Auditorium! Buy your tickets using the QR code or via the link below:
https://gofan.co/event/6498308?schoolId=SC27
Attention Seniors! Order your cap and gown now from RhodesGraduation.com!
AICE Exams for the week of April 27th, 2026
Monday - English Language AS - Blocks 1&2
Tuesday - Environmental Management - Block 3
Tuesday - Marine Science - Block 3
Wednesday - General Paper - Blocks 1&2
Wednesday - Literature in English - Blocks 1&2
Wednesday - Math - Block 3
Friday - Global - Block 1
Thursday - Spanish - Block 3
Monday - English Language AS - Blocks 1&2
Tuesday - Environmental Management - Block 3
Tuesday - Marine Science - Block 3
Wednesday - General Paper - Blocks 1&2
Wednesday - Literature in English - Blocks 1&2
Wednesday - Math - Block 3
Friday - Global - Block 1
Thursday - Spanish - Block 3
🌸✨ ACPSD Spring Dance Festival is almost here! ✨🌸
Join us as the AHS Dance Department proudly hosts an evening of talent, creativity, and celebration featuring dancers from across the district! The Festival will be held Tuesday, May 5th at 6PM in the AHS Auditorium. 💃🕺
Enjoy an inspiring showcase of student choreography, celebrate the induction of our National Honor Society for Dance Arts members, and cheer on dancers receiving special awards for their hard work and dedication. 🌟
This is a night full of passion, artistry, and community—you don’t want to miss it! 🎭💖
#SpringDanceFestival #AHSDance #DanceEducation #StudentChoreography #NHSDanceArts #SupportTheArts
Join us as the AHS Dance Department proudly hosts an evening of talent, creativity, and celebration featuring dancers from across the district! The Festival will be held Tuesday, May 5th at 6PM in the AHS Auditorium. 💃🕺
Enjoy an inspiring showcase of student choreography, celebrate the induction of our National Honor Society for Dance Arts members, and cheer on dancers receiving special awards for their hard work and dedication. 🌟
This is a night full of passion, artistry, and community—you don’t want to miss it! 🎭💖
#SpringDanceFestival #AHSDance #DanceEducation #StudentChoreography #NHSDanceArts #SupportTheArts
Aiken High School Cheerleading Tryouts are here!
Showcase your sharp technique, electrify the crowd with your spirit, and ignite your passion by joining a dynamic program built on precision, teamwork, and powerful performance. We are looking for dedicated and energetic students for JV Squad, Varsity Squad, Mascot, and our inaugural Competitive Cheer Squad.
Tryout Dates:
Clinic Days (Required): May 5–7, 2026 from 4:00–5:30 PM
Tryout Day (Required): May 8, 2026 from 4:00 PM until finished
Location:
AHS – James Taylor Gym
449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801
Requirements:
• Good standing in academics, attendance, and discipline
• Rising 9th–12th grade students
• Current physical (dated after April 1, 2026)
• Completed tryout forms, 3 letters of recommendation, and physical due by the end of the May 7 clinic day
“Tryout Packet” is available in the Aiken High Main Office (on the bookshelf). For paperwork, questions, or additional details, contact Head Coach Larry Millstead at lmillstead@acpsd.net
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Showcase your sharp technique, electrify the crowd with your spirit, and ignite your passion by joining a dynamic program built on precision, teamwork, and powerful performance. We are looking for dedicated and energetic students for JV Squad, Varsity Squad, Mascot, and our inaugural Competitive Cheer Squad.
Tryout Dates:
Clinic Days (Required): May 5–7, 2026 from 4:00–5:30 PM
Tryout Day (Required): May 8, 2026 from 4:00 PM until finished
Location:
AHS – James Taylor Gym
449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801
Requirements:
• Good standing in academics, attendance, and discipline
• Rising 9th–12th grade students
• Current physical (dated after April 1, 2026)
• Completed tryout forms, 3 letters of recommendation, and physical due by the end of the May 7 clinic day
“Tryout Packet” is available in the Aiken High Main Office (on the bookshelf). For paperwork, questions, or additional details, contact Head Coach Larry Millstead at lmillstead@acpsd.net
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Aiken High students: Are you 16 years old and a U.S. citizen? Take this opportunity to be part of our elections—and get paid! See Ms. Dorman for an application. The application deadline is May 1st. Contact Ms. Dorman for more information.
Join us in celebrating the creativity and talent of our students at the 2026 ACPSD Fine Arts Festival! The community is invited to experience an inspiring showcase of the arts, featuring performances by our talented student groups on Friday, May 1st at 5:00 PM.
Additionally, come explore a vibrant collection of K–12 artwork on display throughout downtown at the Aiken Center for the Arts, highlighting the imagination and skill of students across the district. Whether you enjoy visual art, music, or live performances, this festival offers something for everyone.
Bring your family and friends and be a part of this exciting celebration of the arts in our community!
