As part of our ongoing STARS celebration, we are excited to recognize our First-Year Teacher of the Year Honor Court. These educators were surprised by our District Leadership, with some family members joining in to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.

Congratulations to our First-Year Teachers of the Year Honor Court!

Aleesha Ashe, 4K Teacher at North Augusta Elementary
Disaiah Whack, ELA Teacher at Kennedy Middle
Hayden Beck, 1st Grade Teacher at Belvedere Elementary
Regina Androl, 1st Grade Teacher at East Aiken School of the Arts
Ryann Kramer, Math Teacher at Highland Springs Middle

Stay tuned as we continue to highlight additional STARS Honor Court categories over the coming days and celebrate employees who shine brightly.

#ACPSD #AikenCountyPublicSchools #StarsHonorCourt #ACPSDcelebrates
5 months ago, Aiken County Public School District
Five adults pose for a picture, one female holding balloons.
A classroom of young students pose for a photograph.
ELA teacher receives Honor Court nomination.
Group of ELA teachers celebrating together for Honor Court.
A group of four adults stand behind young students in a classroom.
A female adult in a pink dress appears surprised and is holding flowers.
Family and staff celebrating First Year Teacher of the Year honoree.
First Year Teach of the Year honoree holding flowers with balloons.
Superintendent Dr. Corey Murphy shaking hands with First Year Teacher of the Year honoree.
District leadership posing with First Year Techer of the Year honoree.

District Leadership made surprise visits at schools and offices across the District today to celebrate this year’s Stars of Public Education Honor Court. The recognition program and event honoring ACPSD’s brightest stars first began as our annual Teacher of the Year celebration, and has grown to incorporate recognition of our very best New Teachers, Principals, Assistant Principals, Classified Staff, Professionals, and District-Level Administrators. With its origin in mind, we’ll begin our first Stars of Public Education Honor Court announcements with Teacher of the Year.

Congratulations to our Teachers of the Year Honor Court!

Arrington Weston, Social Studies Teacher at Schofield Middle
Jerry Brannon, Science Teacher at RSM Middle/High
Madison Spires, Science Teacher at Silver Bluff High
Megan Maxwell, Speech Pathologist with Special Programs
Sonya Lee, Special Education Teacher at Leavelle McCampbell Middle

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5 months ago, Aiken County Public School District
Teacher Arrington Weston is surprised as a Teacher of the Year Honor Court Member.
Group picture with District Superintendent Dr. Corey Murphy, Teacher of the Year Honor Court Member Arrington Weston, SMS Principal Shunte Dugar, Asst Super of Middle Schools Dr. Phyllis Gamble, and Employee Relations Coordinator Kayla Jordan.
RSM Teacher of the Year Jerry Brannon is surprised in the weight room with flowers and balloons.
Seven School and District Leaders pose for a picture to celebrate Jerry Brannon, center, being named to the Teacher of the Year Honor Court.
A Silver Bluff Teacher, Madison Spires, smiles after being surprised in her science classroom with the news that she's on the Teacher of the Year Honor Court.
Madison Spires, center, poses a group of 14 high school students in science class.
Megan Maxwell, right, poses with her husband after being named to the Teacher of the Year Honor Court.
A group of eight educators pose for a picture with balloons.
Sonya Lee, left, appears surprised in her classroom when Kayla Jordan, right, surprises her with flowers and the announcement she's on the Teacher of the Year Honor Court.
Leavelle McCampbell Middle's administrators pose with their Teacher of the Year Honor Court member.
Welcome Back!

We are excited to welcome our students, staff, and families back to school as we kick off a new year and a new semester. January is a fresh start and full of opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve together. As we return to our classrooms, we look forward to continued collaboration, renewed focus, and celebrating the success ahead. Let's make this semester a strong one!

#ACPSD #AikenCountyPublicSchools #BackToSchool
5 months ago, Aiken County Public School District
Welcome back to school, let's finish 2025-2026 strong!
ACPSD Winter Break 2025: December, 21, 2025 through January 5, 2026. Students return Tuesday, January, 6 2026.
6 months ago, A. L. Corbett Middle School
Flyer Announcement for ACPSD Winter Break
Reminder for ACPSD Early Dismissal Day. Students will be dismissed 11:40 AM on Friday, December 19th.
6 months ago, A. L. Corbett Middle School
Flyer Announcement of ALCMS Early Dismissal - Dec 19
We will have our schoolwide Quarter 2 Catch Up at Corbett on the following days:

A-Day Classes
Friday, December 12
Tuesday, December 16

B-Day Classes
Thursday, December 11
Monday, December 15

Students may be complete and submit all missing assignments for Quarter 2.
6 months ago, A. L. Corbett Middle School
Flyer Announcement for Catch Up - Missing Assignment Days Quarter 2
Congratulations to our ALCMS School Level Spelling Bee Winners!
6 months ago, A. L. Corbett Middle School
Flyer Announcement of ALCMS School Level Spelling Bee Winners
We are grateful for the opportunity to serve Aiken County families and wish each of you a very Happy Thanksgiving.

Please note that there will be no school for students, teachers, and most staff the week of November 24–28.

Additionally, all schools and offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28. We look forward to welcoming everyone back when we reopen on Monday, December 1.
7 months ago, Aiken County Public Schools
Happy Thanksgiving from Aiken County Public Schools.
Parents/guardians and caregivers, please join us Thursday, November 20 for a Partners in Learning Connection. We will be meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
7 months ago, A. L. Corbett Middle School
Flyer for Partners in Learning Connection
Reminder that there will be no school November 24-28 for Thanksgiving Break.
7 months ago, A. L. Corbett Middle School
Flyer Announcement for Thanksgiving Break
Please join us for ALCMS Signing Day! Signing Day will be held Friday, November 21 at 2:00 p.m. in the A. L. Corbett Gym.
7 months ago, A. L. Corbett Middle School
Flyer for ALCMS Signing Day
Attention students, parents, and guardians,

The application for the 2026 acGATEWAY Summer Arts Program is now available. This year, the application is available in a digital format and can be completed by clicking the link below.

acGATEWAY is a rigorous and immersive summer arts opportunity for students who submit an application and go through the audition process. Current 3rd-12th graders are eligible and may choose from dance, theater, visual art, music, or creative writing.

The deadline to submit applications (online) is Monday, December 12th. No late applications will be accepted due to planning purposes.

All information about the program is detailed in the application.

Elementary Application Link: https://forms.office.com/r/6DZV4FhqCJ
Middle/High Application Link: https://forms.office.com/r/bp5s85n6tS
Aplicación en español: https://forms.office.com/r/9qAELiN8NH

For further assistance, contact:
District Fine Arts Coordinator, Dr. Kimberly Fontanez at kfontanez@acpsd.net
7 months ago, A. L. Corbett Middle School
Thank you to our veterans from the ALCMS family.
7 months ago, A. L. Corbett Middle School
Flyer Recognition of Veterans Day
Congratulations to our ALCMS 25-26 Guys Basketball Team!
7 months ago, A. L. Corbett Middle School
Flyer Announcement for 25-26 Guys Basketball Team
Congratulations to our ALCMS 25-26 Girls Basketball Team!
7 months ago, A. L. Corbett Middle School
Flyer Announcement for 25-26 Girls Basketball Team
Make up and Fall Sports pictures will not be taken November 6, 2025. Our ALC Picture Day for Make up and Fall Sports will be rescheduled, and the new date will be shared once confirmed.
7 months ago, A. L. Corbett Middle School
Flyer Announcement of ALC Picture Day for Make up & Fall Sports Cancellation
Congratulations to our ALCMS 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year, G.E.M. of the Year, and First Year Teacher of the Year!
7 months ago, A. L. Corbett Middle School
Picture of ALCMS 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year
Picture of ALCMS 2026-2027 G.E.M of the Year
Picture of ALCMS 2026-2027 First Year Teacher of the Year

PURPLE UP FOR MILITARY FAMILIES | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14

ACPSD encourages all students, staff, and families to wear PURPLE on Friday, November 14 as we celebrate the Month of the Military Family!

This special day is our way of showing appreciation and support for the incredible military families who sacrifice and serve alongside their loved ones.

THANK YOU to our military families for your dedication, resilience, and service to our nation.

Join us in honoring our heroes—both at home and abroad—by wearing purple with pride!

Throughout November, schools across the district are recognizing Veterans Day and the Month of the Military Family with special celebrations and activities to honor the veterans and active-duty heroes in our community and across the country.

Let’s turn our schools PURPLE Friday, November 14!

7 months ago, Aiken County Public School District
"Purple Up" Friday, November 14 to honor the month of The Military Family by showing your support for the families of those who serve by wearing purple and thanking a military family for their bravery and service.
Dear Aiken County Public School District Families and Fans,

To ensure the safety and security of all attendees, Aiken County Public Schools will not permit masks, face paint, or any full-face coverings at football games on Friday, October 31.

Additionally, all middle school students and younger must be accompanied by an adult for entry and throughout the event.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work together to maintain a safe, positive, and family-friendly environment. Thank you for supporting our student-athletes and showing your school spirit responsibly.
7 months ago, Aiken County Public School District
Football leaning on white helmet on the field.
ASA application for the 2026-2027 school year is NOW LIVE! Current 8th grade students who are taking advanced coursework, including English 1H and Geometry H, are eligible to apply. Visit the Future Scholars tab on our website to access the application, along with all the information you need about the application process. Information sessions for interested applicants and parents will be held November 4th, December 11th, and January 7th at ASA.
7 months ago, Aiken County Public School District
Apply now to Aiken Scholars Academy. Application deadline is January 22nd. All applicants must be current 8th grade students who will complete English 1H and Geometry H this school year.