Picture day will be August 14th. If you haven't already, you should receive an order form. Picture packages can be ordered online OR cash/check will be accepted on picture day ONLY. If payment comes to school before then, we will have to send it back until Thursday so that it can be given directly to the photographers that morning.
**Every student will be photographed as these will be their yearbook pictures.**
Each day this week our students learned our school wide expectations through PBIS rotations. Spending time with your student talking about what is expected at school makes for a great and successful year!
Parents and Guardians,
Tuesday we will begin our fall interim assessments. Grades 1-5 will be taking the i-Ready diagnostic. i-Ready is an adaptive assessment. As students answer correctly, the test gets more difficult. As students answer incorrectly, the test gets easier. The test adapts to find the ability of individual students and targets learning to fill in the gaps. Grades K & 1 will also be administered, one on one, the Fastbridge Reading and Math. Fastbridge is a universal screener that is nationally normed and provides data on student's strengths and weaknesses in these subjects. The Fastbridge screener provide essential data for teachers to provide support and enrichment to students.
Tuesday we will begin our fall interim assessments. Grades 1-5 will be taking the i-Ready diagnostic. i-Ready is an adaptive assessment. As students answer correctly, the test gets more difficult. As students answer incorrectly, the test gets easier. The test adapts to find the ability of individual students and targets learning to fill in the gaps. Grades K & 1 will also be administered, one on one, the Fastbridge Reading and Math. Fastbridge is a universal screener that is nationally normed and provides data on student's strengths and weaknesses in these subjects. The Fastbridge screener provide essential data for teachers to provide support and enrichment to students.
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
GREE-Parents, please note that student supervision does NOT begin until 7am. Please do not drop your child off and leave before this time. We are not responsible for children left unattended on the sidewalk prior to 7am. Thank you for keeping our Dragons safe!
We've had a few parents ask about football or cheerleading for The New Ellenton Blue Devils. Click the link and check out the information below to register now. It's not too late!
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Welcome back!! We are so excited to see everyone tomorrow morning! Please see important information in the images below.
Thank you so much to Corinth Baptist Church for providing our entire staff with a Chick-fil-A lunch today! It was so appreciated! ❤️
From Chief Solomon:
Attention residents, there will be training by law enforcement at Greendale Elementary today from 3pm until around 5pm. Again just a training session so don’t be alarmed by multiple patrol vehicles parked at the school today.
Please make sure your children are registered before July 16th. If you need help, please call or come by the front office. You may also bring your student's school supplies during Meet The Teacher.
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.
25-26 Supply List. Please zoom in to see your specific grade better.
Happy Summer to all! We hope you’re enjoying your summer break and making lasting memories with your loved ones. As we begin preparing for the 2025–2026 school year, we are in the process of creating class lists and finalizing schedules. If you haven’t already done so, please complete your child’s registration as soon as possible. If you have any special requests or important information you’d like us to consider during this process, don’t hesitate to reach out—I’m always happy to hear from you. Please note that our office will remain open throughout the summer, Monday through Thursday. We will be closed on Fridays.
Wishing you a safe and joyful summer!
Warm regards, Mrs. Barker
And just like that the 24-25 school year is over! We hope everyone has a fun, relaxing, and safe summer break.
Please take a few minutes in the coming days to go ahead and register your child for the 25-26 school year.
Our summer office hours will begin next Monday should you need to come to the school for any reason. We will be open Monday-Thursday and closed on Fridays.
We will see you all July 21st, Ready to Learn!
https://www.acpsd.net/o/district/page/registration-hub
Tomorrow is the last day to register your child for 4K. Please make sure you upload ALL required documents. Click the link to fill out the 4K application. https://www.acpsd.net/page/4k-application
From NEPD: ***UPDATE ANNOUNCEMENT*** Due to severe weather forcasted for this evening, we are going to make the decision to postpone this event to next Friday on June 6th from 5-8PM for the safety of all attendees. We apologize for any inconvenience caused but our priority is the wellbeing of all who wish to attend.
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.
GREE-Just a reminder that we will dismiss at 11:00am tomorrow and Thursday. Thursday is our last day of school!
Good morning! When coming in for awards day for your student, look for the QR code on the double doors. Please use this to sign in as this will help with the flow of traffic. Thanks so much!
GREE-Yearbooks will be distributed tomorrow. You can still purchase one, if you haven't already. They will be sold in the morning and after all awards ceremonies this week. They are $30. We have a very limited supply left so they will be sold on a first come basis.