Applications for Aiken County Public Schools’ 4K program close March 13.
✔ Child must be 4 years old by September 1, 2026
✔ Program led by certified teachers
✔ School year begins July 20, 2026
Families can apply online or scan the QR code on the flyer.
🔗 www.acpsd.net/5k
Who’s ready for a weekend challenge that literally glows? 🙋♀️
We are on a mission to hit our $25,000 goal for Student and Teacher Rewards, and we’ve got some "messy" motivation to help us get there! Check out these new milestones:
$15,000 Milestone: If we hit this, students get to PIE Mrs. Katie Pope Stewart! 🥧💥
$17,000 Milestone: If we hit this, it’s Mr. Curry’s turn to get pied! 🥧💥
🌟 THE WEEKEND FLASH CHALLENGE 🌟
Snag the GLOW IN THE DARK EDITION keychain! 😮 To get yours, just enter a total of $60 in donations before Monday morning. It’s that easy!
🚀 3 WAYS TO HELP:
SIGN UP your student at MyBooster.com.
SHARE with your family and friends using the easy tools on the site.
GIVE a donation (every bit counts!).
Right now, we are at $14,597 of our $25,000 goal. Let’s keep that momentum going as we head toward the Belvedere Fun Run on 03/11/2026! 🏃♂️💨
Thank you for supporting our school and making this so much fun for the kids! 💙
Join Coach Tice and the Aiken High Girls Soccer Team for our upcoming Soccer Training Camp! This is a great opportunity for young athletes to sharpen their skills and make new friends over Spring Break.
Who: Boys & Girls in Grades 1-5
When: March 30th - April 1st | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Aiken High Stadium (Teague St.)
Cost: $75 (includes a t-shirt)
How to Register: Scan the QR code on the flyer or head over to GoFan to sign up. See you on the field!
Have a minute? That’s all it takes to share about our Belvedere Fun Run and help us raise $25,000! Go to MyBooster.com and share through email, text, and on social media with just a click! 💻📱🙌 Top class for donations tonight will get a popsicle party, tomorrow! And, if we can hit $15,000, top 2 students for donations from each grade will get to pie Mrs. Katie Pope Stewart!
Aiken County Public Schools Mourns the Loss of Assistant Superintendent Julie Revelle
Aiken County Public Schools is deeply saddened to share news of the passing of Julie Revelle, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools.
Julie dedicated her life to education and to the students, families, and educators of Aiken County. Throughout a decades-long career with our district, she has served as an English Language Arts teacher at Kennedy Middle School, Assistant Principal at North Aiken Elementary School, and Principal of Redcliffe Elementary School. In 2018, she joined the district’s Executive Leadership Team as an Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools, supporting principals and overseeing the instructional and operational work of many of the district’s elementary schools.
Throughout her career, Julie was known as a thoughtful leader and passionate advocate for students. She worked closely with school leaders and teachers across the district, offering guidance, encouragement, and support for the important work taking place in classrooms each day.
Those who worked alongside Julie will remember her not only for her dedication to education, but also for her kind and gentle spirit. She cared deeply about the people she served and supported throughout her career and took great pride in her family, including her husband, David, their daughter Beth, and grandchildren.
The loss of such a respected leader and colleague is deeply felt across the Aiken County Public Schools community. Support services are being made available for staff and school leaders as they process this loss.
Out of respect for Julie’s family, we ask that the community honor their request for privacy during this difficult time.
Aiken County Public Schools extends heartfelt condolences to Julie’s family, friends, and colleagues. Her dedication to students and educators will leave a lasting impact on our schools and the many lives she touched throughout her career.
We can’t reach our $25,000 goal without you. It takes everyone working together to really make a difference here at Belvedere Elementary.
Don't forget your student will receive a FREE 60-Minute Game Play Pass to Dave & Buster's just for getting their first donation of $35! 🎉 AND you'll be entered to win a FREE MEGA VIP Party!
We are also so close to pajama day- only a little over $600 to go! Can we reach our goal tonight?
Support your school and score these awesome rewards at MyBooster.com!
One book, two books, red books, and blue books!
Today, Monday, March 2, kicks off Read Across America Week! Read Across America is presented by the National Education Association and plans literacy festivities alongside Dr. Suess's birthday.
We challenge all students across Aiken County Public Schools to pick up a book this week and start reading, and we thank the community leaders who are serving as guest readers bringing literacy to life throughout our classrooms.
During National School Social Work Week, we are proud to recognize and thank our school social workers and student service workers for the incredible support they provide to our school community.
They play a vital role in supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional well-being through compassionate guidance, collaboration with families and staff, and a strong commitment to helping every student succeed.
The 2026 theme, “Unite to Ignite: Celebrating Our Impact,” reflects the positive difference they make by bringing students, families, and educators together to create a caring and inclusive school environment across all Aiken County Public Schools.
#ACPSDCelebrates #ACPSD #AikenCountyPublicSchools
It’s going to be a big week here at school! We have some exciting events coming up and a major challenge for our students that involves some "messy" rewards.
Here is everything you need to know for the week ahead:
🚀 The Big School Fundraiser
It’s officially time to kick off our biggest fundraiser of the year! We are partnering with Booster to help support our school’s goals, and getting started is easy.
How to join: Register your student at mybooster.com.
The Perk: It costs nothing to sign up, and your student will receive a prize just for joining!
The Challenges:
30% Registration: If 30% of our students sign up by March 3rd, the whole school wins a Hat Day!
50% Registration: If we hit the 50% mark, lucky students will be selected to pie Mrs. Shuler in the face! 🥧
🗓️ Important Dates This Week
Wednesday, February 25th: SIC & PTO Meetings Join us to stay informed and help shape our school community.
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: School Media Center/Library
Friday, February 27th: Spirit Night at Northside Lanes Grab your bowling shoes and join us for a night of strikes and spares!
Where: Northside Lanes Bowling
Why: A portion of the proceeds will go directly back to our school. It’s a great way to hang out with friends and support our students at the same time.
💡 Quick Tip
If you haven't registered on the Booster site yet, try to do it tonight! Let’s see how fast we can get toward that 50% goal—I know the students are very eager to see Mrs. Shuler take a pie to the face.
Thank you for all your continued support!
⭐️ Sign Up On MyBooster.com ⭐️
Thank you for being a part of our Belvedere Elementary community and helping us make a difference for our students. We are grateful for your support!
Follow our social media pages for fun progress updates in the coming weeks!
Key Dates to Remember:
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 03/03/2026
👟 Event Day – 03/11/2026
Wednesday, February 18, is an Early Dismissal Day for students.
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, as well as our schools in the Ridge-Spring area. Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary dismissal is at 11:55 a.m., Aiken Scholars Academy dismissal is at noon, and Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle and High dismissal is at 12:15 and 12:20 p.m., respectively.
These Early Dismissal Days are part of the 2025-26 Aiken County Public School District Calendar and are necessary to support the training and development schedule for state-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.
Students receiving transportation services on half-day schedules, such as Early Learning Special Education students, will not be provided school bus transportation on Early Dismissal Days as buses will be unable to make mid-day routes.
Afternoon classes at the Aiken County Career and Technology Center are not held on Early Dismissal Days. Students enrolled in an afternoon class at the Career Center will remain at their high school on these designated days.
We’ve got a long weekend, but Tuesday marks the start of something HUGE! We are officially opening pre-registration for our 2026 Boosterthon Fun Run! 👟✨
This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, providing student rewards, teacher support, and so much more. Thanks to your amazing support last year, EVERY student is getting a school shirt for the Fun Run this year! 🙌
🎯 THE CHALLENGES ARE ON:
30% Registered by March 3rd = School-wide HAT DAY! 🧢
50% Registered by March 3rd = Mrs. Shuler gets PIED IN THE FACE! 🥧💥
How to help:
1️⃣ Sign up at MyBooster.com starting Tuesday!
2️⃣ Share your student’s page with friends and family. Every share counts!
🍦 BONUS: This Wednesday (Feb 18) is an Early Release Day (11:30 dismissal)! Head over to Pink Dipper for Spirit Night and grab a treat to celebrate a great start to the week!
Let’s reach that 50% goal... who’s ready to see a pie fly?! 🥧💨
Our early learning classrooms focus on building foundational skills in literacy, math, social development, and school readiness all in a nurturing and engaging environment fostered by certified teachers. We help students build confidence, friendships, and a love for learning from day one.
Spots fill quickly, apply today at www.acpsd.net/4k
#ACPSD #ACPSD4K #EarlyLearning
#ACPSDCelebrates #ACPSD #SchoolBusDriverAppreciation
REGULAR OPERATIONS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3
ACPSD will return to regular operations tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3, following this weekend’s historic snow event. With temperatures below freezing overnight, please use caution in travelling as some shaded areas may still be partly frozen. We have appreciated the patience and flexibility of our school community and look forward to welcoming everyone back in person tomorrow.
E-LEARNING DAY /REMOTE WORKDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2026
Following this weekend’s winter storm and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of students, families, teachers and staff, tomorrow, Monday, February 2, will be an e-learning day for students. All teachers and staff will be on a remote work day as well.
Student e-learning will be available online, and our teachers are available for support. Should your student have any questions, difficulty, or need assistance with their e-learning assignments, please reach out.
Continued cold temperatures refreezing the snow that accumulated this weekend may impact our district’s operations for Tuesday as well. A decision regarding Tuesday will be announced no later than 3 p.m. tomorrow afternoon and will be made with the safety of all students, families, and employees at heart.
As always, we are grateful for the flexibility of our school community. Please be safe, enjoy the snow, and stay warm.
The signing serves as a symbolic commitment to effective governance, transparency, and ethical leadership. The poster will remain on display in the boardroom throughout the year as a visible reminder of these shared principles.
January 27, 2026: Regular Operations
Aiken County Public Schools will return to a regular schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, with no change to arrival times.
Thank you for your flexibility this morning as we operated on a two-hour delay due to the weekend’s winter storm.
Please anticipate continued cool temperatures throughout the week. District leaders will continue monitoring weather conditions alongside local Emergency Management officials, including the potential for a weather system this weekend, and will communicate any updates if changes to operations become necessary.
We are excited to share the upcoming Aiken County Career and Technology Center CTE Techno Camp for fifth grade students!
This camp will take place Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All Aiken County Public School fifth grade students are invited to participate in the CTE Techno Camp to engage in hands-on activities lead by ACCTC instructors to show students the advantages of Career and Technical Education! Students will select up to three courses to participate in throughout the day where they will learn about robotics, diesel technology, cosmetology, nail technology, welding, culinary arts, media technology , fashion design, biomedical science, cybersecurity, graphic design and health science.
The deadline to submit the application is Wednesday. February 25th by 5:00 p.m. Spots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please contact Alvina Jackson at ahead@acpsd.net.
#AikenCountyPublicSchools #ACCTC #ACPSD
Due to the winter storm and out of an abundance of caution, all Aiken County public schools and offices will begin the day tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026, on a two-hour delayed start. While some areas of Aiken County experienced greater impacts from this storm than others, district leaders continue to consider conditions across the entire county. Temperatures are expected to rise today, which should improve conditions; however, some roadways—particularly bridges and secondary roads—may remain slick during the morning commute.
Important Details for Tomorrow:
• Students and Staff: The two-hour delayed start applies to all students, teachers, and staff.
• Student Meals: With the delayed start schedule, only lunch will be served in school cafeterias.
• Half-Day & Partial-Day Programs: Students on half-day and partial-day schedules, including Early Learning Special Education students, are encouraged to attend school if possible; however, school bus transportation will not be available, as buses will be unable to run mid-day routes.
• No Before-School Activities: No activities will be permitted before school begins on the two-hour delay.
• After-School Activities: After-school activities, including Quest Zone and extracurricular activities such as athletic practices, will continue as scheduled.
• Aiken County Career and Technology Center: Morning session students should report to their home high schools. The afternoon session will continue as planned.
What's Next: ACPSD continues to collaborate closely with local Emergency Management officials and monitor conditions across the county. An update regarding any changes to Tuesday’s schedule will be shared no later than 3:00 p.m. tomorrow.
We look forward to welcoming students and staff to school tomorrow and appreciate our families’ continued patience and flexibility as we prioritize safety.
