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.
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May marks the final month of the school year, bringing with it many activities and events. Be sure to stay informed by reviewing the May calendar and newsletter so you don’t miss out!
🎉 Hey Clearwater Cubs and Families! 🎉
April is The Month of the Military Child, and we wanted to celebrate in a BIG way — with a Door Decorating Contest to honor our amazing military families! ❤️
Our school has been filled with colorful, creative, and heartfelt door designs — and now it’s time for YOU to help pick the final winner! 🏆
👉 Click the link below to vote for your favorite door!
(But remember — you can only choose ONE! If you pick more than one, your vote won't count ☹.)
Every vote counts, and the class with the most votes will win a Popsicle Party! 🍦🎉
Thank you for helping us spread love and smiles to our military families. We are SO proud of all our talented Cubs!
Let’s make this a celebration to remember!
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Just a friendly reminder that registration is currently open. Students who finish their registration by May 7, 2025, will receive an invitation to a special celebration. You can register by visiting: https://www.acpsd.net/register or by scanning the QR code on the flyer below. If you require help with registering your child, we welcome you to join us at the library on April 28, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Registration is now open! Students who complete their registration by May 7, 2025, will be invited to a special celebration. You can register by visiting: https://www.acpsd.net/register or by scanning the QR code found on the flyer below. If you need assistance with registering your child, we invite you to visit us at the library on April 28, 2025, between 10 AM and 2 PM.
¿Requieres ayuda con el proceso de inscripción escolar? Estaremos disponibles para asistir con la inscripción 24 de abril en LBC Middle School. Para más detalles, revisa la imagen debajo.
Celebrations are in order! Please join us for our 5 Grade Dance! This night will
be filled with memories that will last a lifetime.
Students should be accompanied by one adult at all times. Only 1 adult per
student is allowed to attend. Due to limited space and supplies, siblings are not
able to attend.
Students should also make sure they follow the code of conduct regarding
cellphones and dress attire.
Please use the link below to RSVP no later than April 21st.
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We invite you to attend our Annual Arts Extravaganza on March 27, 2025. Please find the details below.
Please review the Spring MAP Testing schedule outlined below. Make sure your student(s) have breakfast, get enough rest, arrive at school punctually, and encourage them to give their best effort!
MAP Reading- March 18th
MAP Math- March 20th
There will be a PTA meeting on Tuesday, March 11th, at 3:30 PM.
You can attend in person in the library or join us online via the Microsoft Teams link below.
We hope to see you there!
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Celebrate the joy of reading with us at our yearly Character Parade on March 7, 2025. The parade kicks off at 9:00am. Parents are invited to cheer on our students dressed as their favorite characters. Our route will begin on Augusta Road, through Stadium Circle, and concluding at the cafeteria side. Kindly avoid gathering at the front of the building.
If you would like to sign your child out, please come to the office so we can call your child for dismissal. Please be aware that students signed out before 11:00 AM will be counted as absent for the entire day.
We are looking forward to seeing you there.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 5, there is a threat of severe weather with wind gusts in the morning forecasted to exceed 40 mph. This wind speed exceeds the threshold allowed for school buses to be on roadways. This wind event will result in a need to shift to e-learning tomorrow.
Employees should plan to report to their work location on a two-hour delayed start, with no building or office opening before 10 a.m.
Afterschool extracurricular practices, games, and events will continue tomorrow as scheduled. There will be no QuestZone tomorrow.
We apologize for the challenges that this will cause our families and appreciate your continued cooperation and support!
ACPSD fifth graders are invited to submit an application for the Aiken County Career and Technology Center’s CTE Techno Camp being held on Saturday, March 15, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Interested students must submit an application by next Wednesday, February 26, at 5 p.m. to be considered.
As part of the application, students will select their choice of two CTE programs to explore such as Under the Hood, Team Fashion Design, Photo Pea: Introduction to Photoshop, Code-A-Bot: Robotics, Digital Art and Media: Photography, Cosmetology 101, Barber Shop 101, Aiken Culinary Chefs, Nail Tech 101, An EMT to the Rescue!, The Life of a Biomedical Scientist, and Hair Braiding 101.
For more information, please visit the Aiken County Career and Technology Center’s website. Techno Camp Information is available under “Resources,” or call (803) 593-7300.
Application Link: tinyurl.com/CTEtechnoCamp
Beginning January 21 and running through March 14, 2025, all Multilingual Learners will participate in the ACCESS for ELLs assessment. ACCESS is an English language proficiency assessment administered annually to all students identified as Multilingual Learners (MLs) in grades K-12. This test measures a student’s progress in acquiring academic English.
We ask for your support in ensuring that your student is well-rested, has had a nourishing breakfast and arrives to school on-time ready for testing.
Performance Task Assessment: 2nd-5th Grade
February 19th & 20th
Selected 2nd-5th graders will take the Performance Task Assessment. (Parents should receive a letter if your child will be participating.)
Please make sure your child is present and on time each day.
Hello, Heart Heroes! Are you excited?! The Kids Heart Challenge is coming to our school on February 18th! Join us as we explore heart health and raise funds to protect all hearts, especially those of other children. Through fun activities we’ll discover ways to take care of our hearts and brains while practicing kindness, gratitude and learning to ways to de-stress. Get a jump start by signing up today and assisting your student in selecting a daily health challenge. Visit our school page at http://www2.heart.org/goto/clearwater or download the AHA Schools app!
