ACPSD Changes Due to Hurricane Helene - Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Helene, which is forecasted to make landfall in the Gulf of Mexico today and arrive in Aiken County late tomorrow afternoon, Aiken County Public Schools has several changes to the remainder of this school week to announce.
All after school activities tomorrow, Thursday, September 26, are cancelled. This includes athletics, arts, meetings planned for after school, and Quest Zone.
Friday, September 27, will be an e-learning day for all students. Teachers and staff will work remotely on Friday.
We recognize that several high schools have athletic events this week, including some with Homecoming. Some of those schools have moved their football games to this evening. Others are planning to host their games Friday night after the storm passes through. Should the weather necessitate a change to those plans, additional information will be shared by our high schools directly.
We apologize for the disruption that this change will cause to our students and families and, as always, appreciate the flexibility and cooperation of our school community.
Please stay tuned to local weather precautions and follow recommendations to keep your family safe.
It's time for another Busbee Bulldog Highlight! Today we would like to showcase our sweet Genesis! She is pictured here with her teacher, Mrs. Triplett, who says Genesis is "such a sweetheart" and a joy to teach. Genesis's favorite thing to do is play with her sister, her favorite food is pineapple, and she wants to go to Japan! If she had a superpower, she would want to be able to freeze things into ice. We are so thankful to have Genesis here at Busbee 💙🐾
Our pledge leaders for this week are Dustin, Mariah, and Sophia! They have been doing a fantastic job leading our students in the Pledge of Allegiance, the SC Pledge, and the Bulldog Pledge!
Friday, September 27th is Fall Picture Day. No money is due on picture day, a portrait proof will be sent home from the school with information on how to order (allow 3-4 weeks).
It's time for another Busbee Bulldog highlight! 🐾💙 Zoey is a 5K student here at Busbee, and she is pictured with her teacher, Ms. Sawyer and our Paraprofessional of the Month, Ms. Bourn! Zoey's likes to play with monster toys, she's really good at hide-and-seek, she's working hard to learn her letters, and her one wish is to be a unicorn! 🦄 🐾💙🔤 We are so thankful you are here with us at Busbee, Zoey!
Today we would like to highlight another one of our favorite Busbee Bulldogs, Dustin! Dustin is a 4th grader here at Busbee, and he is pictured with his teachers Ms. McCollum, Ms. Swartz, Mrs. Robinson, and Ms. Key-Lott. Dustin's favorite subject is science, and when he grows up he wants to be a YouTuber and make lots of money! 💵 If he had one superpower, it would be to be able to time travel. We are glad to have Dustin here with us at Busbee! 🐾💙
Our Busbee pledge leaders for this week are Ellie, Tyrin, and Bradley! We are so excited for these 5th graders to lead us in the pledges all week! 💙🇺🇸❤️
Busbee SRO Officer Rushton and Officer Milo have been showing off their reading skills. Here they are with Ms. Triplett's first-grade class. We wonder which class they will visit next week 👀🐾💙📚
Who smiles bigger--Mr. Mathews or you?!
We at Busbee Elementary are thankful everyday for the smiles and love we get from our Principal, Mr. Matthews 💙🐾💙
Ensuring the Safety of Our Schools: Addressing Recent Rumors - We are aware of misinformation circulating throughout our schools and communities regarding rumored incidents of school violence at various campuses within our district.
Please know that these messages are being reposted and reshared at schools throughout our district and at schools throughout the state. Your children’s safety is our top priority. We take all threats seriously and work in collaboration with law enforcement to fully investigate each and every rumor and/or post that is shared. There is no active threat impacting the safety and security of any of our school campuses.
Rumors of this nature cause a great deal of concern, stress and anxiety. When those are shared on social media, the impact is far-reaching, and causes unnecessary concern for other parents, students, and staff, and divert critical resources away from genuine safety and security efforts.
If ever there is an actual incident of school violence at your child’s school or if a threat of violence at your child’s school warrants your attention, school and/or district communications will notify you. We are committed to sharing accurate information as quickly as situations allow.
We hope to never have to notify you of an actual event of school violence, and we are fully committed to maintaining the safety and security of our schools through a variety of safety measures and close collaboration with local law enforcement.
If you or your student ever have a safety concern, or if you hear a rumor of a safety concern, we ask that you immediately notify the appropriate authorities. This includes local law enforcement and the administration at the district office or the school involved.
Thank you for your support as we work together to keep our schools, and your children safe.
Our Bulldog friend Adelynn got her first Busbee's Best today for helping a friend during PE. We are so proud of you, Adelynn! 🐾💙
Today we would like to highlight one of our Busbee Bulldogs, TreDarius! TreDarius is a 2nd grader here at Busbee, and he's pictured here with Milo, and his teachers Ms. Templeton, Ms. Burgess, and Ms. Phillips. His favorite color is blue 💙 his favorite movie is Transformers, and his favorite thing to eat is school breakfast 🥞🥣 Thanks for being a great Bulldog, TreDarius!
Big thank you to our Wagener-Salley Football and Volleyball War Eagles for helping with carline this morning 🦅 We love it when they come to help 🚗🚙
We are cheering them on tonight as they take on Allendale and Ridge Spring! Play hard War Eagles! ❤️💙🦅 🐾💙❤️
We had some great help this morning in carline! The Wagener-Salley Volleyball team does a great job helping us open doors and greet students. We wish them luck in every game they play! Not pictured are Payton and Makenley who also helped us this morning! Play well, girls! ❤️💙🏐🐾🦅💙❤️
We would like to highlight a great Busbee Bulldog! Dallis Kate is a 3rd grade student here at Busbee and is pictured with her teachers Ms. Farkas and Ms. Wooten. Dallis Kate's favorite place is Nona and Pops, she says she's really good at softball, and if she could have a super-power it would be to have laser eyes.
Thanks for being a great Bulldog, Dallis Kate! 🐾💙
We are looking forward to a great attendance at our Bulldog Grandparents' Breakfast. To make sure we have enough for everyone, please only choose ONE day to attend, either September 25 or September 26, 2024. If you need to change your day, please call in and let Ms. Walker-Reed know, or let your child's teacher know! Thank you for helping us make this a great event for everyone.
ONE CENT SALES TAX INFORMATIONAL MEETING IN AREA 4 - Please join us this evening, Monday, September 9, at 6:30 p.m. for an informational meeting on the One Cent Sales Tax that will be before voters for their consideration in renewing this November. Tonight's meeting is being held at Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle-High. We hope to see you there!
Busbee Elementary Week of Sept. 9:
All Week: PTO Scholastic Book Fair--Students go on their Library day 📚
Monday: Math shirt Monday. Wear your favorite shirt with math or numbers. ➗➕
Wednesday: PTOs Charleston Wrap fundraiser begins 🎁
Friday: Busbee/AL Corbett/WSHS Pride Day💙💛❤️
The Busbee Bulldogs have been enjoying the cooler weather at recess! Be sure to check out many more pictures we have been posting on Facebook!
Our Busbee Bulldog Pledge Leaders this week are Kennedy, Hailey, and Ella. We are so proud of these girls and can't wait for them to show their leadership skills while leading the school in the pledges each morning!
