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
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!
The application for the 4-K Program for the 2024-2025 school year is now open and will remain available until March 14, 2025. As there are a limited number of spots in the program, we encourage you to complete the online application as soon as possible. For additional details, please visit www.acpsd.net/4k and refer to the flyer below.
Parents and Guardians:
Please take note that deliveries for Valentine's Day (including balloons, flowers, gifts, and similar items) are not allowed at the school.
Attention 5th Grade Parents:
The final date to submit Yearbook Recognition Ads for your 5th Graders is February 13, 2025. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate this important achievement!
Aiken County Public Schools will return to in-person learning and work tomorrow, Friday, January 24; in an abundance of caution, all schools and offices will begin the day on a two-hour delayed start.
In preparation for a decision on tomorrow’s operations, our leaders have driven hundreds of miles across the county. Daytime temperatures are beginning to increase, melting snow and drying most roadways. However, it would not be possible to investigate each and every road that families and employees may travel tomorrow, and there are possibly secondary roads and well-shaded dirt roads that may remain unsuitable for travel.
Please use additional caution when traveling to school and work tomorrow, avoiding less-travelled secondary routes, where possible. The safety of our students, staff, and families is of most importance; please reach out to school leadership with any concerns. Families in our more rural areas, please stay tuned for possible school bus pickup location changes that may be necessary.
Important Details for tomorrow:
• Student Meals: With the delayed start schedule, only lunch will be served tomorrow in our cafeterias.
• Half-Day & Partial-Day Programs: Students on half-day and partial-day schedules, including Early Learning Special Education students, are encouraged to attend school if possible, however school bus transportation will not be available as buses will be unable to run mid-day routes.
• No Before-School Activities: No activities will be permitted before school starts on the two-hour delay.
• After-School Activities: Afterschool care through QuestZone will be held tomorrow, as well as other activities planned for after school hours if scheduled by event organizers, club sponsors, coaches, etc.
• Aiken County Career and Technology Center: Morning session students should report to their high schools. The afternoon session will continue as planned.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back in-person tomorrow. Thank you for your patience and flexibility!
ACPSD E-Learning/Remote Workday Thursday, January 23
We hope you’ve had an opportunity to enjoy the snow and that the assignments for e-learning today have been worthwhile practice. In collaboration with local Emergency Management officials, district administration is monitoring the impact of Winter Storm Enzo. Based on current conditions of significant snowfall accumulation in many areas and predicted freezing temperatures overnight, Aiken County Public Schools will continue in an e-learning format tomorrow, Thursday, January 23.
With travel concerns for students and families, as well as teachers and staff, tomorrow will also be a remote workday for employees. Just like today, teachers will be available for student questions and support with e-learning assignments.
We apologize for the disruption that continued e-learning tomorrow may cause, and appreciate your support and understanding.
The safety of travel conditions will be reevaluated mid-day tomorrow with the hopes that conditions will allow for a safe return to in-person learning for Friday. An update on our district’s operations for Friday, January 24, will be announced no later than 4 p.m. tomorrow.
Thank you again for your flexibility.
With snow expected across our county today and into tomorrow morning, all Aiken County Public Schools will transition to e-learning and a remote workday tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22.
Student e-learning will be available online, and our teachers are available for support. Should your student have any questions, difficulty, or need assistance with their e-learning assignments, please reach out.
While snowfall is not expected to continue beyond tomorrow morning, temperatures are predicted to remain well below freezing. Accumulating snowfall may impact our district’s operations for Thursday. A decision on operations for Thursday will be announced by 4 p.m. tomorrow, and will be made with the safety of all students, families, and employees at heart.
As always, we are grateful for the flexibility of our school community. Please be safe, and stay warm and tuned in to any further updates that Winter Storm Enzo may cause for our operations this week.
