FALL INTERSESSION CODING CAMP | GRADES 3-5
During Fall Intersession, the week of September 29–October 2, a limited number of spots are available for this year’s Coding Camp for students in grades 3–5.
Coding Camp will be held at Mossy Creek Elementary School, Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Students will get a fun, hands-on introduction to coding and problem-solving through activities such as Sphero robots, drones, 3D printing, Makey-Makey, and more.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 10, at 4 p.m. for ACPSD elementary students in grades 3-5 and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to space limitations, only the first 100 students to apply will be accepted. Once the application window opens, parents/guardians can apply by scanning the QR Code or completing the Coding Camp Registration form.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day of camp; however, families are responsible for transportation to Mossy Creek Elementary.
For questions, contact Erica Millwood, Teaching and Learning Coordinator, at emillwood@acpsd.net.
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
Mrs. Morgan is an incredible math teacher and we are so grateful for all that she does for her students! Thank you Jimmy Rooney State Farm Insurance for sponsoring this program for our school!
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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.
Below are some reminders as we start the new school year.
Back to School Reminders:
The school building opens at 7:00am. Students are not to be dropped off prior to 7:00am.
Car riders in the morning are all dropped off in front of the school off Pine Street. Students are dropped off under the awning and will walk into the front entrance of the building. If they want breakfast, they will go to the cafeteria first. Students will eat breakfast in the cafeteria and then go to their designated area prior to 7:30am. Our PreK students will gather in the Art room, 5K-1st grade students in the library, 2nd -3rd grade students on our back hallway, and 4th -5th grade students in the 4th grade hallway.
The tardy bell rings at 7:30am. If you arrive after 7:30am you will need to walk your child into the office and sign them in.
The school day for students is from 7:30am until 2:30pm.
Dismissal is at 2:30pm.
All Pre-Kindergarten students through 2nd grade car riders are dismissed from the primary wing (School Street). When lining up, there are NO RIGHT turns into the car line.
3rd through 5th grade students are dismissed from the front entrance (Pine Street). We will load the cars lined up under the awning, then we will move up the line and start the process over again. If a 3rd-5th grade student has younger siblings, they should go to the Primary Wing to be dismissed.
ALL transportation changes must be made in writing. NO changes should be made over the phone. Changes cannot be made after 2:00pm. Make sure if there is a change, you send a note with your student and give it to your child’s teacher.
Bus transportation:
In order to ride the bus, students should have had a bus transportation form filled out while registering online or in your parent portal. Students are only allowed to ride the bus if you signed up for bus transportation prior to the first day of school. The pickup and drop off time and location are available in your Parent Portal.
Please join our PTO, they are a vital part of our school and do many events in addition to providing treats for the students throughout the school year. Please be on the look out for a PTO Sign Up form coming soon.
If you have any questions, please let us know. We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday to start a new school year.
Mr. Lobaugh
