📅 Tuesday, October 28, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Aiken Technical College, Building C – Dale Phelon Tech Center, 1st Floor
High school seniors & parents — join the Financial Aid staff from USC Aiken and Aiken Tech for hands-on help completing your FAFSA!
✅ Bring your cell phone
✅ Your 2024 Federal Tax Return can be imported with parent permission
Don’t miss this chance to get expert guidance and start your financial aid process with confidence!
Student success in Aiken iNNOVATE is a partnership — half teachers, half families. That’s where Learning Coaches come in! A Learning Coach is a parent, guardian, or trusted adult who supports students at home to help them succeed in virtual learning. As we move into Quarter 2, let's review the role of a Learning Coach in the Aiken iNNOVATE virtual program.
Learning Coaches help by:
✔ Downloading the PowerSchool app to monitor grades
✔ Holding weekly check-ins with students about school progress
✔ Supporting time management and organization
✔ Assisting with technology and communication
✔ Downloading the ACPSD app to stay up to date with teachers and school news
✔ Creating a calm, distraction-free workspace
With consistent support at home, students thrive in the virtual classroom! 💻✨
🌟 Ready to become a partner in your child’s learning journey? Learn more and apply today at www.acpsd.net/ai
Experience Science Up Close at the SEED STEM Festival!
Join us for the 40th annual SEED STEM Festival on Saturday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University of South Carolina Aiken (USC Aiken). This free, family-friendly event is open to the public and packed with exciting hands-on activities for all ages!
Ever wanted to pet an alligator, explore the world of honeybees, drive a championship robot, or even take a virtual trip through space? At SEED, you can do all that and more!
This festival celebrates the wonders of STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—with interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, and expert presentations from scientists, engineers, and educators. You’ll have the chance to:
✔ Explore over 75 hands-on exhibits
✔ Meet experts from Aiken County EMS, Savannah River National Lab, USC Aiken, and more
✔ Discover amazing science and technology, including robotics, nuclear power, biodiversity, chemistry, and flight
Hosted by the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center at USC Aiken in partnership with the Aiken County Public School District, this annual event is designed to inspire curiosity and excitement for STEM in kids and adults alike.
Don’t miss this day of discovery, innovation, and fun! See you at SEED!
Get ready to showcase your spelling skills in this year’s Spelling Bee!
If you’re interested in participating or want more information, reach out to Ai@acpsd.net today. Don’t miss your chance to shine and spell your way to victory!
Lunch Under the Leaves
Students, please join us for our first on-campus event of the year!
📍 Aiken iNNOVATE, 130 Avery Lane, Aiken, SC
📅Friday, September 26
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
We’ll have pizza, games, and plenty of fun. Come ready to hang out, reconnect, and make new friends.
Parents, this is a great time to drop your student off and enjoy some quiet time while they enjoy food and activities with their classmates.
Please let us know if you are coming, complete this questionaire so we can plan for the fun: https://forms.office.com/r/TGjpN3JRfr
We look forward to seeing you there!
Aiken iNNOVATE does not offer an Intersession recovery program. Because our curriculum is delivered virtually, teachers assign recovery work based on content that has already been taught during the current quarter.
We will be offering Content Recovery from October 13 through November 7. Students who wish to participate must sign up using this form, linked below:
https://form.jotform.com/252555847192062
Recovery assignments will be pulled directly from the course and assigned by the teacher.
Important Guidelines:
- Only students with a grade below 60 at the end of Quarter 1 are eligible.
- Students must complete all assigned recovery work to earn a passing grade (up to 60).
- Partial completion will not be accepted for recovery of grades.
- Failure to engage in the course may result in removal from the recovery program.
- All recovery work must be completed by November 7. No extensions will be granted.
- Students should continue progressing in their Quarter 2 coursework while completing Quarter 1 recovery assignments.
For questions about specific recovery assignments, students or parents should contact the course teacher directly.
For general program-related inquiries, please email Ai@acpsd.net.
Passionate about beauty and wellness? Step inside your future at our upcoming Open House!
📅 Thursday, October 9, 2025
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 1113 Knox Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841
✨ What to Expect:
Meet & greet with instructors, admissions, financial aid, and student success coaches
Learn all about our programs
Participate in hands-on demos
Free service coupons & a goody bag for attendees
Chance to win exclusive prizes: scholarships, $250 gift basket, products, and more!
Lunch Under the Leaves
Students, please join us for our first on-campus event of the year!
📍 Aiken iNNOVATE, 130 Avery Lane, Aiken, SC
📅 Friday, September 26
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
We’ll have pizza, games, and plenty of fun. Come ready to hang out, reconnect, and make new friends.
Parents, this is a great time to drop your student off and enjoy some quiet time while they enjoy food and activities with their classmates.
Stay on the lookout for more information soon!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Calling All Builders!
Are you ready to put your creativity, engineering skills, and competitive spirit to the test?
Join us for LEGO WARS at Highland Springs Middle School!
September 29 – October 2
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Open to 6th, 7th, & 8th Graders
Only the first 50 students will be accepted, so don’t wait! Applications open Monday, September 8th at 6:00 PM.
Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply.
Let the battles begin!
We’re now offering in-person testing for students who prefer it and have transportation. Just sign up like usual and join us on the scheduled date!
🕒 All sessions end at 3:45 PM
💻 Bring your laptop + charger
💻 Virtual testing is still available!
👉 Get full details here: https://www.acpsd.net/o/ai/article/2397816
HAPPY LABOR DAY
All Aiken County Public School District schools, buildings, and offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing Labor Day weekend! We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
#ACPSDcelebrates #LaborDay
We’ve got you covered! ✅
Check out our quick tutorial video to see exactly how the Test Scheduler works. It will walk you through the steps so you’ll know what to expect. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to your teacher for help!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ4xY-U8aPk
🌟 Interested in joining Aiken iNNOVATE?
👉 Apply online today and become part of our innovative learning community!
Do you need help with Rooms and Messaging? We have made a FAQ page just for you! Whether you're having trouble signing in, seeing your students’ classes, wondering why you are receiving a SMS notification, or updating your contact info, we've got you covered.
🔗 Visit now: Rooms FAQs for Guardians | District
📲 Stay connected with your child’s school easily, quickly, and all in one place with our new messaging experience! This two-way communication tool has been updated to make it easier than ever to stay connected and informed. Learn more about our new messaging service on the Rooms FAQs for Guardians | District .
We need ALL students to complete the attached Technology Survey by Friday, August 22.
Your input is essential to make sure we can support your learning this year. Please take a few minutes to fill it out today!
.https://forms.office.com/r/YbgTjDfawU
On Early Dismissal Days, elementary school students are dismissed at 11:30 a.m., middle school students at 12:10 p.m., and high school students at 12:30 p.m.
Early dismissal times are slightly different for Aiken Scholars Academy (ASA), as well as our schools in the Ridge Spring area. ASA early dismissal will be at noon, Ridge Spring-Monetta (RSM) Elementary is at 11:55 a.m., RSM Middle at 12:15 p.m. and RSM High at 12:20 p .m. The ASPIRE Evening Program will not be held tomorrow.
These Early Dismissal Days are part of the 2025-26 Aiken County Public School District Calendar and are necessary to support state-wide required teacher training. Please make any necessary arrangements for your child's early dismissal. Elementary school student after school care through Quest Zone is available.
On Early Dismissal Days, elementary school students are dismissed at 11:30 a.m., middle school students at 12:10 p.m., and high school students at 12:30 p.m.
Early dismissal times are slightly different for Aiken Scholars Academy (ASA), as well as our schools in the Ridge Spring area. ASA early dismissal will be at noon, Ridge Spring-Monetta (RSM) Elementary is at 11:55 a.m., RSM Middle at 12:15 p.m. and RSM High at 12:20 p .m. The ASPIRE Evening Program will not be held tomorrow.
These Early Dismissal Days are part of the 2025-26 Aiken County Public School District Calendar and are necessary to support state-wide required teacher training. Please make any necessary arrangements for your child's early dismissal. Elementary school student after school care through Quest Zone is available.
🎓 Curious about online learning for your 6th-12th grader? Join our FREE online info session!
📅 August 25th at 12:00 PM (perfect for lunch break!)
💻 Link available on our website homepage
🌟 See what Aiken iNNOVATE is all about
Applications open NOW at www.acpsd.net/ai
Questions? Email us!
#AikenInnovate #VirtualLearning #ACPSD #OnlineSchool
