With Aiken iNNOVATE, students in grades 6–12 gain the flexibility to learn at their own pace while still connecting with certified local teachers through live, interactive sessions. Less distraction. More focus. Real results.
This is education designed for motivated learners ready to take control of their future—preparing for college, careers, and beyond.
🎥 Watch how it works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8uv00kBT3Q
Ready to redefine your learning experience?
Apply today: www.acpsd.net/ai
#AikenInnovate #ACPSD #VirtualLearning #FutureReady #SchoolChoice #LearnAnywhere
With Aiken iNNOVATE, students in grades 6–12 gain the flexibility to learn at their own pace while still connecting with certified local teachers through live, interactive sessions. Less distraction. More focus. Real results.
This is education designed for motivated learners ready to take control of their future—preparing for college, careers, and beyond.
🎥 Watch how it works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8uv00kBT3Q
Ready to redefine your learning experience?
Apply today: www.acpsd.net/ai
#AikenInnovate #ACPSD #VirtualLearning #FutureReady #SchoolChoice #LearnAnywhere
With Aiken iNNOVATE, students in grades 6–12 gain the flexibility to learn at their own pace while still connecting with certified local teachers through live, interactive sessions. Less distraction. More focus. Real results.
This is education designed for motivated learners ready to take control of their future—preparing for college, careers, and beyond.
🎥 Watch how it works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8uv00kBT3Q
Ready to redefine your learning experience?
Apply today: www.acpsd.net/ai
#AikenInnovate #ACPSD #VirtualLearning #FutureReady #SchoolChoice #LearnAnywhere
This is Mr. Fowler, Aiken iNNOVATE Administrator.
As we approach the end of Quarter 1, it is extremely important that all students work diligently to complete any eligible outstanding assignments in all of their classes before the Quarter 1 coursework deadline, which is September 18 for Aiken Innovate.
Due to legislative changes, students must meet specific requirements to qualify for district recovery programs. To qualify, students must complete all assigned assessments for the Aiken iNNOVATE program by September 18. Any assignment listed in PowerSchool under the Assessment category must be completed by this deadline.
Students who complete all assigned assessments will qualify for recovery only if they earn an average below 60 for Quarter 1. To clarify, if a student fails a class for Quarter 1 but does not complete all assessments due by September 18—and those missing assessments are reported on the Quarter 1 report card—the student will not qualify for recovery, and the failing grade will stand for Quarter 1.
Please remember that assessments must be scheduled using the Test Scheduler. Parents and learning coaches should carefully review student grades in the PowerSchool portal. Any item listed as an assessment should be scheduled immediately.
Waiting until the last minute could result in technology issues or testing-session availability problems that may prevent a student from completing an assessment on time. Please plan accordingly and contact your student’s teachers if you have questions about what must be completed before the deadline.
Thank you, and I hope everyone has a wonderful evening.
Intersession is bringing innovation to life!
Students will have the opportunity to explore, create, and problem-solve at our CTE Innovation STEM Camp. Read below to learn more about this exciting opportunity and stay tuned for more Intersession announcements to come!
All 6th through 8th grade students are invited to participate in ACPSD's CTE Innovation STEM Camp!
WHEN: September 28th -October 1st from 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. daily
WHAT: All Aiken County Public School sixth through eighth grade students are invited to participate in ACPSD's CTE Innovation STEM Camp! Students will engage in fun, hands-on STEM challenges, build real world skills, solve problems and discover what they’re capable of creating! Students will select up to three courses to participate in throughout the day where they will learn about of drones, e-sports, robotics and cybersecurity.
WHERE: Schofield Middle School, 224 Kershaw Street, NE Aiken, SC 29801. There is no cost to participate in the camp.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION: Monday, September 14th by 5:00PM. Spots are limited and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please scan the QR code on the flyer or complete the online application by clicking on the 2027 CTE STEM Innovation Camp Student Application link.
CONTACT: Alvina Jackson- Riddle at ahead@acpsd.net.
#FallIntersession #ACPSD #CTE #STEM
Looking for a creative way to spend Fall Intersession? Join Aiken County Public Schools for four days of hands-on Fine Arts learning from September 28 - October 1!
📅 Application Opens: August 31
🍳 Breakfast & Lunch Provided
⚠️ Seats are Limited!
💃 Dance 📍 Aiken High School
👥 Grades 3-5
⏰ 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
🧱 LEGO Wars 📍 Highland Springs Middle School
👥 Grades 6-9
⏰ 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
🏺 Pottery 📍 Midland Valley High School
👥 Grades 8-12
⏰ 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Students will have the opportunity to explore their creativity, develop new skills, and learn from talented Fine Arts educators across the district.
For questions, contact Dr. Kimberly Fontanez, Fine Arts Coordinator, at kfontanez@acpsd.net.
Make the most of your visit by using StriveScan to quickly share your information with colleges and universities you meet at the event.
✅ Scan the QR code
✅ Filter by location: Georgia
✅ Select: 9/3/2026 CSRA College Night at Augusta Convention Center
✅ Choose Student or Parent
✅ Create your account and enter your information
Getting set up before you arrive will help you connect with college representatives faster and ensure you receive important admissions and scholarship information. 🎓📚
The USCA School of Education invites high school seniors interested in a career in education to attend Apply for Free Day on September 12 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Admissions advisors will provide personalized, one-on-one assistance as you complete your application, and students who submit their application during the event will have their application fee waived.
At the event, you can:
✅ Receive one-on-one application assistance from admissions advisors.
✅ Learn about academic programs and student support services.
✅ Ask questions about admissions requirements and financial aid.
✅ Enter for door prizes and raffles.
✅ Enjoy complimentary breakfast and lunch.
📅 September 12 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
📍 University of South Carolina Aiken
📍 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801
📍 803-641-3366
📍Email: admit@USCA.edu
Reserve your seat by September 4! We look forward to helping you take the first step toward becoming an educator.
Art 1: Ryann Creasy — for her creative UnArt Project recreation of Van Gogh’s Starry Night!
Art 2: Maria Canales — for her detailed Shape Method Bee!
Art 8: Keila Cantarero Aleman — for her delicious-looking Candy Contour Drawing!
Media Arts: Candace Jeffries — for her beautiful Vision Board Project!
Congratulations to our featured artists! We are so proud of the creativity happening at Aiken iNNOVATE.
This week marks the Quarter 1 interim point and the start of our fifth week of school. Grades are entered and updated weekly, and all student grades will be current for the interim date on August 19.
✅ Please take time to review your student’s grades in PowerSchool. If you need help accessing PowerSchool on your phone or signing up for the Parent Portal, contact our office or your student’s home school office.
💻 Reminder: District devices are for school-related use only. Devices are monitored by Linewize, and alerts are sent when potentially dangerous or inappropriate content is detected. Personal conversations, writing, and other non-school activities should take place on personal devices.
📝 We also want to remind students and families about academic integrity expectations. Students do not receive redo opportunities after an academic integrity violation. When students are unsure about an assignment, please encourage them to contact their teacher for support before submitting their work.
We are here to support your family and help every student succeed in Aiken iNNOVATE!
We are celebrating another fantastic week of creativity at Aiken iNNOVATE! Check out the amazing work from this week’s featured artists:
Aubree Wolf — for her adorable Most Ridiculous Artist Drawing!
Lydia McCray — for her ingenious UnArt Project recreation of Grant Wood’s American Gothic!
Katy Pastor Roman — for her adorable Funniest Art Disaster Drawing!
Myiia Daily — for her detailed Converse Shoes Grid Drawing!
Breanna Key — for her creative My Design Style Drawing!
Da'Mya Williams — for her beautiful Color Palette Challenge!
Michele Mitchell & Kyra Thompson — for their amazing Artist Survival Guides!
Congratulations to all of our featured artists! Keep creating!
Mark your calendars!
Wednesday, August 19th will be the first early dismissal day of the 2026–27 school year!
Students will be dismissed early while our teachers and staff use the afternoon for professional development, collaboration, and additional training to support student success.
Get a glimpse into what professional development looks like for our staff here at Aiken County by watching the video on YouTube at:https://youtu.be/RJ6SEXp8wUk .
As we wrap up the second week of school, students have completed their first set of weekly deadlines. Please remember to check Schoology → Upcoming Assignments for the weekly list of assignments and deadlines.
If you have questions about what your student needs to complete to stay on pace, please reach out to their teachers. Students are also encouraged to attend teacher office hours, which take place daily.
📍 To find office hours in Schoology:
Course Overview and Information → Teacher Information
Now that onboarding and the first week of school are complete, we would love to hear from you! Please complete the brief survey about our communication, onboarding process, and initial live sessions. The survey will be sent by text message and included in the newsletter.
Your feedback helps us grow and improve. 💬
If we can support you, please contact us at Ai@acpsd.net or call our office. Teachers are also available to schedule phone calls or Teams conferences with parents and students.
Midland Valley High School Seniors!!!
MVHS is having a Senior Kickoff Event on Tuesday, August 4th from 8:20am - 11:40am at Midland Valley High School. There will be lots of important information that students will need to have a successful senior year and several door prizes including prom tickets, yearbook vouchers, senior breakfast tickets, t-shirts, and more!
MVHS is also hosting a Senior Parent Night on August 4th at 5:30pm. Please plan to attend.
📅 September 3, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
📍 Augusta Convention Center
901 Reynolds Street, Augusta, GA
Students in 9th through 12th grade and their families are invited to explore colleges, career opportunities, scholarships, financial aid, apprenticeships, and more.
Don't miss this free opportunity to start planning your future!
Aiken iNNOVATE Weekly Update — We're Officially Underway! 🚀
Hey Aiken iNNOVATE families! A few important updates as we kick off this week:
✅ Onboarding should be complete! All three modules of the "Connected Student" orientation course are required — and they're always available as a resource going forward.
📅 Course content begins THIS WEEK! Live session links are in Microsoft Teams — have your student check their Teams calendar now so they know when to show up.
📰 Watch for The Innovator's Edge! Our weekly newsletter goes out every Sunday at 6:15 PM. It's packed with important dates, grading info, and helpful links. Not seeing it? Check your spam folder — or email us at Ai@acpsd.net.
👨👩👧 Parents — check in this week! Peek at your student's assignments in Schoology and make sure they're attending their live sessions. Your support makes all the difference!
Need help? Reach us at Ai@acpsd.net or find teacher contacts by searching "Aiken Innovate Staff" on any web browser. Have a great week! 💚
🌐 Interested in joining? Visit www.acpsd.net/ai to apply!
Hi there Aiken Innovate students and learning coaches,
This is Dustin Fowler, Virtual Learning Coordinator. I want to welcome you to Aiken Innovate and share a few important reminders about our upcoming onboarding week.
Please look for an email sent on Sunday evening titled “Aiken Innovate Onboarding Week.” This email includes important details about the first week of school and upcoming events.
The first day of school is Monday, July 20. We have several things happening that day at Aiken Innovate, located at:
130 Avery Lane
Aiken, SC 29801
On July 20, we will have laptop distribution for any student who needs an Aiken Innovate-issued device. All students will also have access to the Aiken Innovate Connected Student Course, where they can begin orientation and complete learning coach training.
We will also offer in-person learning coach training for all new students and families on July 20. Training will be held based on the student’s last name:
10:00 a.m. — Last names A through H
1:00 p.m. — Last names J through Z
Students should attend the training with their learning coach, parent, or guardian. After the training, students will be issued a device if needed and will receive assistance logging in to all required programs.
If you are a returning student who attended Aiken Innovate last year, you do not need to stay for in-person learning coach training. Instead, you may complete the training through the Connected Student Orientation Course.
Please plan for learning coach training to take approximately two hours.
On Tuesday, July 21, we will host the Aiken Innovate Meet the Teacher event. This is an optional event where students can come in, meet their teachers in person, and learn more about classroom-level expectations. The onboarding week email includes specific times for middle school and high school teachers. This event will also take place at:
130 Avery Lane
Aiken, SC 29801
Finally, on Wednesday, July 22, and Thursday, July 23, live sessions will begin. Students should plan to log in on their computers and access live sessions through Microsoft Teams. All students will receive invitations through email and their Teams calendar.
If you have any questions, please call us at 803-306-1018. You may also email us at AI@acpsd.net.
We look forward to seeing you soon and welcoming you to Aiken Innovate!
🎓 CSRA College Night 2026
📅 September 3, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
📍 Augusta Convention Center
Open to 9th through 12th grade students and their parents. Explore colleges, scholarships, financial aid, career opportunities, and more!
Your future starts with one step. We hope to see you there! 🌟
📢 Mark your calendars for CSRA College Night on September 3, 2026!
✔ Meet with college representatives
✔ Learn about financial aid and scholarships
✔ Explore career pathways and apprenticeships
✔ Enter scholarship drawings (12th-grade students)
📍 Augusta Convention Center
🕔 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your family. We hope to see you there!
Mark your calendars for this year's completely free Back to School Bash, hosted by community organizer Victoria Paloma!
This exciting event will take place on July 18th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Roy Warner Park (6021 Roy Warner Park LN, Wagener, SC 29164) to help students kick off the school year with confidence.
Available on a first-come, first-served basis, children can receive free bookbags, school supplies, brand-new outfits, shoes, gift cards, fresh haircuts, professional hair braiding, food, and much more.
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
