Congratulations to Rowen W. from Ms. Kern's class on being our second treasure chest winner! There is still one mini treasure chest to give away AND the Epic treasure chest prize.
Keep those registrations coming as we are less than 7% away from our school goal which will guarantee EVERY student one free book! Click the registration link to get those invites in. https://app.booksarefun.com/ByrdES29829
The first class to get 90% of students registered will earn their class a donut party! We currently have 4 classroom teachers who have earned a $100 gift card for their classroom!
If you've registered but entered fewer than 10 phone numbers, there's still time to add more invites! 📚 Help your student earn their Prize Box and help Byrd Elementary reach our 40% participation goal!
Every invite counts!
We are SOARing with pride as we celebrate our amazing Honor Roll students!
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to doing your best have truly paid off! We are incredibly proud of each of you for your outstanding academic achievements.
Keep setting goals, working hard, and SOARing to new heights!
We are excited to bring back Parents with a Purpose and would love your help!
Our teachers have been giving up their planning periods on Tuesdays for Professional Development, so we want to give them a little something back—a DUTY-FREE LUNCH!
If you are available to help our teachers by covering lunch duty on a Tuesday, please click the link below to sign up for a time slot. You are welcome to sign up for more than one slot!
We are especially hoping to fill our November and December dates, but if you already know your schedule for other months, please feel free to sign up for those dates, too!
Every little bit of help makes a BIG difference, and we would love to have you be part of making Tuesdays a little brighter for our teachers!
Thank you for supporting our teachers and being a Parent with a Purpose!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CADAF22ABFDC07-67340595-parents
We are excited to share an upcoming Fall Parents' Day Out hosted by our Educators Rising Members!
Parents can enjoy some well-deserved time for themselves while their children enjoy an afternoon of crafts, games, lunch, snack and FUN!
When: Saturday 7, 2026 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Aiken High School - Front Entrance
Ages 3-12 (must be potty-trained)
Cost: $25.00 per child
The cost includes lunch, a snack, crafts, games and plenty of fun!
Register and Submit payment using the QR codes on the flyer attached. For questions, contact Mrs. Franklin at cfranklin2@acpsd.net.
#ACPSD #EducatorsRising #ParentsDayOut
Celebrating Our Principals!
As we wrap up Principal Appreciation Month, we're celebrating the dedicated leaders who make a difference in our schools every day.
Through our Principal for a Day opportunity, community members and local leaders stepped into the role of principal, gaining a firsthand look at the leadership, collaboration, and care that go into supporting our students and school communities. Thank you to those that volunteered for this amazing opportunity.
Hear their reflections and see some of the moments that made this experience special as we recognize the incredible work of our principals on YouTube at youtu.be/yK5kpIdC7Z4 .
Thank you to our principals for all that you do to help our students and schools thrive!
#PrincipalAppreciation #ACPSDCelebrates #PublicEducation #SouthCarolinaSchools
As part of our annual Title I planning process, Byrd Elementary is asking families to provide feedback on our School-Parent Compact and Parent and Family Engagement Policy.
Your feedback helps us make sure these documents reflect the needs of our students and families.
Please complete the short survey by September 25:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/vGaDK0TBtz
Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts with us!
Investing in Our Students. Supporting Our Schools. Building Possibilities.
We are incredibly grateful to SRP Federal Credit Union for investing in the future of our elementary students and educators through its new Investing in Education: Unlimited Possibilities initiative.
At the kickoff event held at the WOW! Club at, SRP Park in North Augusta, SRP Federal Credit Union announced that 83 schools across 10 CSRA counties will each receive $2,500 representing a remarkable $207,500 total investment in local elementary education.
This generous support gives our principals the flexibility to respond to the unique needs of their schools — whether that means providing instructional resources, creating hands-on learning experiences, supporting teachers, or offering enriching opportunities for students.
“This investment empowers our principals to respond directly to the unique needs of their schools and create meaningful opportunities through instructional resources, hands-on learning, and enrichment experiences," Dr. Charlene Heard, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools said.
Partnerships like this remind us what is possible when our schools and community come together with a shared commitment to student success. We are proud to have SRP Federal Credit Union investing alongside us and helping create unlimited possibilities for our students!
To read more on this story, please visit www.acpsd.net/invest-education
REMINDER: A portion of all the sales go directly to Byrd Elementary! Stop by and a teacher will deliver your food! We cant wait to see you there!
Students will be dismissed at 11:30am on August 19.
Please plan to be in carline early and meet your child at the bus stop ahead of schedule.
Mark your calendars!
Wednesday, August 19th will be the first early dismissal day of the 2026–27 school year!
Students will be dismissed early while our teachers and staff use the afternoon for professional development, collaboration, and additional training to support student success.
Get a glimpse into what professional development looks like for our staff here at Aiken County by watching the video on YouTube at:https://youtu.be/RJ6SEXp8wUk .
Don't forget tomorrow is picture day! Check your student's folder for a letter about pictures that is coming home today.
Byrd Elementary families, mark your calendars! 💙💛 We invite you to join us for our Title I Annual Meeting & Open House on Thursday, August 13, from 5:00–6:30 PM.
Come visit your child’s classroom, see the great teaching and learning happening at Byrd, learn more about what it means to be a Title I school, and discover how Leader in Me is helping our students grow as leaders.
🍧 Pelican’s SnoBalls will also be here for purchase.
We look forward to welcoming our families and sharing all the ways our students are learning, growing, leading, and SOARing like Eagles! 🦅💙💛
The Byrd Elementary Spirit Rock is ready for another year of celebrations! 💙💛
Whether you're celebrating a birthday, wishing someone good luck, recognizing an accomplishment, or sharing a special message, our Spirit Rock is a fun way to make someone's day.
🎨 Rental Fee: $25 (must be paid at the school office via cash or check)
📅 Reservations are from 4:00 PM to 4:00 PM the following day.
✔️ Reservations are confirmed once payment is received.
🖌️ Families provide their own paint and paint the rock themselves.
Reserve your date by completing the Spirit Rock Reservation Form. We can't wait to see all of the creative designs this school year!
Rock Rental Request: https://tinyurl.com/ByrdRockRental
Rock Rental Calendar: https://tinyurl.com/ByrdRockCalendar
Friday, July 24, will be our first day with ALL of our Byrd Eagles on campus, including all 4K and 5K students!
A few quick reminders:
• 4K and 5K parents may park in the bus parking lot and walk their child in tomorrow morning.
• Expect longer morning and afternoon car lines and plan for a few extra minutes.
• Students arriving after 7:30 a.m. must be signed in by an adult in the front office.
• Afternoon car line begins at 2:30 p.m.
• A Byrd car tag is required for student pickup.
Thank you for your patience as we welcome everyone back. We can't wait to have our entire Byrd family together!
Did you know that every ACPSD student can enjoy FREE breakfast and lunch at school every day—even if they usually bring lunch from home? School meals are nutritious, delicious, and available to all students at no cost.
Take a look at the attached flyer to learn more about this wonderful benefit for your family. We encourage every student to take advantage of this opportunity!
We look forward to seeing our Eagles fueled and ready to learn!