The Book Fair is just days away! The Fair encourages students to read AND raises much-needed funds for our school. The easiest way for kids to shop the Fair is by creating and funding your child's eWallet. No more worrying about cash, and their balances show right on our register. Visit our school homepage to get started: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/aikenintermediateschool1
Join us on Friday, August 29th 8:30 am- 9:45 am... for our first session Coffee with Admin & Counselors! Enjoy a breakfast pastry and a cup of coffee as families learn how middle school is truly a different world! Click below to reserve a slot. Space will be limited.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4BA4AC2DA6F94-50442953-coffee
Fall Open House is scheduled for Thursday, August 14th 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM.
5:30 PM- 6:00 PM Volunteer Training
6:00 PM- 7:00 PM Shop at the Book Fair
6:00 PM- 7:30 PM Title I Information Presentation
6:15 PM Camp Information Session 1
6:45 PM Camp Information Session 2
7:15 PM Camp Information Session 3
Kona Ice will be there!
Say cheese! Fall picture day is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
Fall 2025 i-Ready Diagnostic Assessment Dates
Upcoming 2025 August Events
This summer, Aiken County’s most talented young artists immersed themselves in the acGATEWAY experience, which is an intensive, high-level arts program designed to challenge and inspire! From vibrant visual art displays to moving theatrical performances, students demonstrated what passion, focus, and creativity can achieve in just a few short weeks! Want to see what makes acGATEWAY so special? Watch our behind-the-scenes student videos and discover why this program has been a beloved part of Aiken County since 1992 and keep an eye out for 2026 acGATEWAY audition information for our summer 2026 opportunity. #acGATEWAY #AikenArts #GiftedAndTalented #ArtsEducation #StudentShowcase #VisualAndPerformingArts #ACPSD https://www.acpsd.net/page/gateway
We've got spirit... yes we do! We've got spirit... how about you? Click the link below to purchase your Aiken Intermediate School merchandise July 8th- July 29th. Order link: https://stores.inksoft.com/aiken_intermediate_school_/shop/home
We are looking forward to meeting our Explorers on Thursday, July 17th anytime between 3:00 PM-6:00 PM. Students will be able to walk their schedule!
Parents and Guardians now is the time to schedule a well-visit or vaccine appointment with your child’s healthcare provider to avoid the back-to-school rush before the 2025-26 school year begins on July 21! The SC Department of Public Health is also offering a vaccine clinic for students in grades 5K–12 on July 8 from 9–11:30 a.m. and 1–3:30 p.m. at the Aiken County Health Department (222 Beaufort Street NE, Aiken). Call (803) 642-7543 to make an appointment and bring vaccination and insurance records; a parent or guardian must accompany children under 16. No-cost vaccines may be available, though administration fees may apply. Don’t forget to submit your child’s updated SC Immunization Certificate to their school and note that all rising 7th graders must have a Tdap booster given at age 10 or older. Contact your child’s healthcare provider or school nurse with any questions and visit acpsd.net/page/nursing-services for more information.
Join us on Tuesday, July 8th...Expedition AIS is a great opportunity to meet the AIS faculty and staff, visit the campus, and engage in fun activities with other new Explorers. There will be sessions for parents/guardians as well! Click below to reserve a spot your child. The number you provide should indicate the number of students that will be attending Aiken Intermediate School.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4BA4AC2DA6F94-57091893-expedition#/
Aiken County Public School District’s full-time virtual program, Aiken iNNOVATE, is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 school year. If you or your student are currently in 5th grade or higher and interested in a flexible, innovative learning environment, now is the time to apply. Aiken iNNOVATE offers a 100% virtual experience with certified ACPSD teachers and curriculum, providing students in grades 6–12 the opportunity to learn from anywhere while staying connected to their school community. To apply, visit www.acpsd.net/ai. If you have any questions, feel free to email Ai@acpsd.net. Don’t miss this opportunity to take charge of your education through Aiken iNNOVATE. Spots are limited.
The Seamless Summer Meal Program returns for Summer 2025! The ACPSD Child Nutrition Program will be offering nutritious meals at no cost for children aged 18 and under, as well as for individuals with disabilities up to age 21. Meals will be served Monday through Thursday from June 2 to June 26, 2025.
See flyer for more details!
Join us as we celebrate our Explorers!
May 27th 8:30 am- 9:30 am Camp Odyssey/May 27th 10:00am- 11:00 am Camp Endeavor/ May 28th 8:30am- 9:30am Camp Quest/ May 28th 10:00am-11:00am Camp Adventure
Join us for our 2025 Spring Arts Fest on Thursday, May 8th . The performances will begin at 6:00 pm in the gymnasium, and the book fair will also be open!
Join us on Saturday, May 3rd for our 2nd annual Color Run! To register for this event, click the link: https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Aiken/AISColorRun2024
April 2025 School Events
Join us on Friday, April 25th for our final session of Coffee with Admin and Counselors! Enjoy a breakfast pastry and a cup of coffee as Kennedy Middle School's Counselor and Schofield Middle School's Counselor speak about transitioning to 7th grade. Click below to reserve a slot. Space will be limited.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4BA4AC2DA6F94-56028066-coffee
Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 5, there is a threat of severe weather with wind gusts in the morning forecasted to exceed 40 mph. This wind speed exceeds the threshold allowed for school buses to be on roadways. This wind event will result in a need to shift to e-learning tomorrow.
Employees should plan to report to their work location on a two-hour delayed start, with no building or office opening before 10 a.m.
Afterschool extracurricular practices, games, and events will continue tomorrow as scheduled. There will be no QuestZone tomorrow.
We apologize for the challenges that this will cause our families and appreciate your continued cooperation and support!
During Spring Intersession, the week of March 31-April 3, a limited number of spots are available for this year’s Fine Arts Camp, Lego Wars, for students in grades 6-8.
Fine Arts Camp will be held at Highland Springs Middle School Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Students will be immersed in creativity, the engineering design process, and project design while developing architectural skills to build a strong Lego structure.
Registration opens Monday, March 3, at 6 p.m. for ACPSD middle school students and is offered on a first come-first served basis. Please note that due to space limitations, only the first 30 students to apply will be accepted. Once the application window opens, parents/guardians can apply by scanning the QR Code or visiting https://forms.office.com/r/zJ7pj8gvYh.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day of camp, Monday-Thursday, March 31-April 3, however students’ families will be responsible for their own transportation to Highland Springs Middle.
Please contact Dr. Kimberly Fontanez, District Fine Arts Coordinator, at kfontanez@acpsd.net with any questions.
