This is just a reminder that students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM. There is no after school tutoring today. Thank you!!
3 months ago, Cyril B Busbee

Good afternoon Bulldogsl!! As a reminder, Wednesday, January 21, 2026 is an Early Dismissal day. Students dismiss at 11:30 AM. There will be no after school tutoring. Thank you and have a good evening!

3 months ago, Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School
WIDA ACCESS is a test administered to students in grades K-12 who are identified as English learners. An English learner is a student who is formally identified as needing language supports to successfully engage with academic content in English.

WIDA ACCESS measures students’ English language skills in Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing. The WIDA ACCESS Testing Window is January 21, 2026 - February 27, 2026.
3 months ago, Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School
Access Testing Window Flyer- Spanish
Access Testing Window Flyer- English
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
3 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.
Our school participated in a lock down drill this afternoon. The bulldogs did a tremendous job!!
3 months ago, Cyril B Busbee

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

#ACPSD #AikenCountyPublicSchools #StarsHonorCourt #ACPSDcelebrates

3 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
4 months ago, Aiken County Public School District
Welcome back to school, let's finish 2025-2026 strong!
Happy New Year Bulldogs! Just a reminder that the school will be open tomorrow morning Tuesday January 6th and we are ready to see our students! Doors open at 7 AM ! We look forward to see you all!!
4 months ago, Cyril B Busbee
The January calendar is attached. As always, please call with any questions.
4 months ago, Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School
January 2026 calendar
Buses will load and depart Busbee Elementary at 11AM. Car line will start at 11 AM Please make sure you have made arrangements to have your students picked up We will not have after school tutoring on 12/19 so please make sure your student know how he/she is getting home. School offices will close on 12/19 at 3pm. And will reopen on 1/5. Students return on 1/6. Have a safe and Happy Holidays!! .
4 months ago, Cyril B Busbee
There will be no afterschool tutoring Friday the 19th. Please make sure if your student knows how they will be getting home as it is a half day.
4 months ago, Cyril B Busbee
Hello families, Celebrate the Season with Music tomorrow at Busbee Elementary at Wednesday, December 17. 2nd and 3rd Grade starts at 830am 5K and 1st grade starts at 930am 4th and 5th grade starts at 1030am. All guest will need to check in with the office with an ID. Please come early and support your child!
4 months ago, Cyril B Busbee

REMINDER: The application for the 2026 acGATEWAY Summer Arts Program is DUE FRIDAY, December 12th. No late applications will be accepted due to planning purposes.

5 months ago, Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School
AC Gateway
Families as the weather grows colder our jacket collection gets larger !! If your student is missing a jacket please let us know we can show them to the lost and found !! Thanks all
5 months ago, Cyril B Busbee
The deadline to order the new Busbee T-shirts is Friday December 5th. Get some Bulldog swag!! Support our tremendous PTO !
5 months ago, Cyril B Busbee
Good afternoon Bulldogs this is a reminder that there is no school for staff and students starting 11/24 through the 28th. School offices will be closed as well. We will reopen Monday December the first at 7Am. From the Bulldog family have a great break and a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
5 months ago, Cyril B Busbee
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.
5 months ago, Aiken County Public Schools
Happy Thanksgiving from Aiken County Public Schools.
Students and staff practiced a fire drill today!! They were awesome! Thank you for supporting !
6 months ago, Cyril B Busbee

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!

6 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.
Please join us for Movie Night on November 7, 2025 from 5:30-7:30.
6 months ago, Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School
Movie Night November 7th