We are thrilled to welcome our wonderful grandparents tomorrow! 💛 Please park and enter through the cafeteria side door, where you’ll sign in before enjoying lunch with your grandchild. We kindly ask that you arrive at your grandchild’s scheduled lunchtime, as students are not able to be called out at other times. We can’t wait to celebrate this special day with you!
Hello Cub Families! 💙🐾
September is here, and we have so many exciting things planned for our students and families. From celebrating our grandparents to fun learning opportunities, we can’t wait to enjoy this month together. Please take a look at the calendar below and mark your dates!
We also would like to give a big congratulations to the students chosen for the Principal’s Writing Wall for August! 📝✨
Your creativity and hard work shine bright, and we are so proud of each of you! 🌟
September is here, and we have so many exciting things planned for our students and families. From celebrating our grandparents to fun learning opportunities, we can’t wait to enjoy this month together. Please take a look at the calendar below and mark your dates!
We also would like to give a big congratulations to the students chosen for the Principal’s Writing Wall for August! 📝✨
Your creativity and hard work shine bright, and we are so proud of each of you! 🌟
HAPPY LABOR DAY
All Aiken County Public School District schools, buildings, and offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing Labor Day weekend! We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
#ACPSDcelebrates #LaborDay
Do you need help with Rooms and Messaging? We have made a FAQ page just for you! Whether you're having trouble signing in, seeing your students’ classes, wondering why you are receiving a SMS notification, or updating your contact info, we've got you covered.
🔗 Visit now: Rooms FAQs for Guardians | District
📲 Stay connected with your child’s school easily, quickly, and all in one place with our new messaging experience! This two-way communication tool has been updated to make it easier than ever to stay connected and informed. Learn more about our new messaging service on the Rooms FAQs for Guardians | District .
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, is a scheduled 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 (ASA), as well as our schools in the Ridge Spring area. ASA early dismissal will be at noon, Ridge Spring-Monetta (RSM) Elementary is at 11:55 a.m., RSM Middle at 12:15 p.m. and RSM High at 12:20 p .m. The ASPIRE Evening Program will not be held tomorrow.
These Early Dismissal Days are part of the 2025-26 Aiken County Public School District Calendar and are necessary to support state-wide 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.
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 (ASA), as well as our schools in the Ridge Spring area. ASA early dismissal will be at noon, Ridge Spring-Monetta (RSM) Elementary is at 11:55 a.m., RSM Middle at 12:15 p.m. and RSM High at 12:20 p .m. The ASPIRE Evening Program will not be held tomorrow.
These Early Dismissal Days are part of the 2025-26 Aiken County Public School District Calendar and are necessary to support state-wide 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.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, is a scheduled 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 (ASA), as well as our schools in the Ridge Spring area. ASA early dismissal will be at noon, Ridge Spring-Monetta (RSM) Elementary is at 11:55 a.m., RSM Middle at 12:15 p.m. and RSM High at 12:20 p .m. The ASPIRE Evening Program will not be held tomorrow.
These Early Dismissal Days are part of the 2025-26 Aiken County Public School District Calendar and are necessary to support state-wide 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.
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 (ASA), as well as our schools in the Ridge Spring area. ASA early dismissal will be at noon, Ridge Spring-Monetta (RSM) Elementary is at 11:55 a.m., RSM Middle at 12:15 p.m. and RSM High at 12:20 p .m. The ASPIRE Evening Program will not be held tomorrow.
These Early Dismissal Days are part of the 2025-26 Aiken County Public School District Calendar and are necessary to support state-wide 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.
Mark your calendars!
🤝 Join Our School PTA! 🍎
Our PTA helps make our school an amazing place for students, families, and staff. From planning exciting events to supporting classrooms, every helping hand makes a big difference!
✨ Why join?
✔ Build strong connections with teachers, principals, and staff
✔ Share your ideas and have your voice heard
✔ Help create lasting memories for our students
📌 Sign up today and be part of the heart of our school community! 💙
Be sure to check out our August Newsletter and Calendar for all the latest news and upcoming events!
✨ Don’t forget — join us tonight for our Open House & Title I Meeting from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. We can’t wait to see you there!
✨ Don’t forget — join us tonight for our Open House & Title I Meeting from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. We can’t wait to see you there!
This summer, Aiken County’s most talented young artists immersed themselves in the acGATEWAY experience, which is an intensive, high-level arts program designed to challenge and inspire! From vibrant visual art displays to moving theatrical performances, students demonstrated what passion, focus, and creativity can achieve in just a few short weeks! Want to see what makes acGATEWAY so special? Watch our behind-the-scenes student videos and discover why this program has been a beloved part of Aiken County since 1992 and keep an eye out for 2026 acGATEWAY audition information for our summer 2026 opportunity. #acGATEWAY #AikenArts #GiftedAndTalented #ArtsEducation #StudentShowcase #VisualAndPerformingArts #ACPSD https://www.acpsd.net/page/gateway
Parents and Guardians now is the time to schedule a well-visit or vaccine appointment with your child’s healthcare provider to avoid the back-to-school rush before the 2025-26 school year begins on July 21! The SC Department of Public Health is also offering a vaccine clinic for students in grades 5K–12 on July 8 from 9–11:30 a.m. and 1–3:30 p.m. at the Aiken County Health Department (222 Beaufort Street NE, Aiken). Call (803) 642-7543 to make an appointment and bring vaccination and insurance records; a parent or guardian must accompany children under 16. No-cost vaccines may be available, though administration fees may apply. Don’t forget to submit your child’s updated SC Immunization Certificate to their school and note that all rising 7th graders must have a Tdap booster given at age 10 or older. Contact your child’s healthcare provider or school nurse with any questions and visit acpsd.net/page/nursing-services for more information.
Aiken County Public School District’s full-time virtual program, Aiken iNNOVATE, is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 school year. If you or your student are currently in 5th grade or higher and interested in a flexible, innovative learning environment, now is the time to apply. Aiken iNNOVATE offers a 100% virtual experience with certified ACPSD teachers and curriculum, providing students in grades 6–12 the opportunity to learn from anywhere while staying connected to their school community. To apply, visit www.acpsd.net/ai. If you have any questions, feel free to email Ai@acpsd.net. Don’t miss this opportunity to take charge of your education through Aiken iNNOVATE. Spots are limited.
📢 Report Cards Tomorrow
Report cards will be sent home with students tomorrow (May 29). If your child is absent, you're welcome to stop by the office to pick it up. You can also view it on PowerSchool.
🎉 Only 2 more days to go until the end of the school year!
Just a friendly reminder: May 28th and May 29th are half days. Dismissal will be at 11:00 AM on both days.
📢 Field Day Update 🌧️
Due to the forecasted rain, Field Day (May 27th) will be moved indoors. While we’re still excited to celebrate with our students, space indoors is limited, so parents/ guardians will not be able to attend this year.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to ensure a safe and fun day for everyone! 🎉👟💦
The Seamless Summer Meal Program returns for Summer 2025! The ACPSD Child Nutrition Program will be offering nutritious meals at no cost for children aged 18 and under, as well as for individuals with disabilities up to age 21. Meals will be served Monday through Thursday from June 2 to June 26, 2025.
See flyer for more details!
Clearwater Elementary School is calling all former students to take one last walk through the hallway of your childhood on May 19, 2025. Dress in your cap and gown and allow us to cheer you on as we celebrate your great accomplishments.
Friendly Reminder:
Complete your child’s registration by the end of today (May 7) to ensure they can take part in a special celebration! 🎉
As of now, only 25% of our returning students have completed registration. Don’t let your child miss out—take a few moments to finalize the process today and let them be part of the fun!
Review the state testing schedule provided below. Ensure that your student(s) have breakfast, get adequate rest, arrive at school on time, and motivate them to do their best!
Aiken High School’s Educators Rising would like to invite you and your children to enjoy “A Royal Family Ball” in the Aiken High School cafeteria. This event is for families with young children to experience a “prom-like” event, where they get to dress up in fancy clothes, dance to fun music, eat delicious snacks, make crowns, decorate “chalices,” enjoy other activities, and take pictures of the memories!
Tickets are available on GoFan.com see the link below and QR Code in the picture. Costs are $5.00 for each child ages 3-years-old to 12-years-old (children 2 + under are free). All children must be accompanied by an adult family member (18-years-old and up). Costs for adult tickets are $10.00.
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Christa Franklin (cfranklin2@acpsd.net), the Educators Rising adviser and Early Childhood Education Instructor.
bit.ly/royal-family-ball
