Congratulations to our Dragons that worked hard and made the honor roll for the 1st quarter! 💚💛
ONE POINT ABOUT THE ONE %
SC PUBLIC SCHOOLS GET NO FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE
Upkeep, maintenance, and construction of schools is considered a “local responsibility” in South Carolina. School Facilities are funded locally through voter support of sales taxes and bond referendums.
We will be sharing information and facts about the One Cent Sales Tax as we lead up to Election Day on Tuesday, November 5. For more information, please visit our website at www.acpsd/OneCent.
Please make plans to join us at 6 p.m., Monday or Tuesday night this week for an informational meeting. Tonight’s meeting, Monday, October 28, will be at Midland Valley High School, and tomorrow, Tuesday, October 29, you can join us virtually as we’ll live stream an informational meeting from our District office to our website where viewers can join online from the comfort of their own home.
Monday, 10/28/24, is make-up picture day. Please note that we cannot accept payments at school. Please visit www.strawbridge.net and use our school code:FM458585 to order.
Only new students and those that were absent on the first picture will be photographed.
This morning one of our students had a medical emergency on the bus on the way to school. Emergency services were called to check on her. She is ok and mom came to pick her up.
Also, we're aware of an accident on the road near our entrance. Tardy students will be excused. Thoughts and prayers for everyone today.
Today begins our Double Good Popcorn fundraiser! Please do not send money or order forms until 11/12. Have fun selling and check out that top seller prize! 👀
The top selling class will also get an ice cream party!!
Next week begins our Red Ribbon Spirit Week. Join us in a week of fun as we pledge to be drug free!
Congratulations to our September teacher of the month, Ms. Reynolds and our staff member of the month, Mrs. Bon-Perez! We appreciate you ladies and all you do for our school! 💚💛
Parents did you know, “research has found that young children whose parents read to them daily have been exposed to at least 290,000 more words by the time they enter kindergarten than kids who aren’t read to regularly. And depending on how much daily reading time kids get, that number can go up to over a million words”.
Check out the Free Book Cart when you come for conferences!!
Tomorrow, 10/21, is parent teacher conference day. There is no school for students.
Please refer to Facebook and our district website for up-to-date information.
Thank you so much to our custodians, Mr. O'Neal and Mr. Sean for all of their hard work keeping our school maintained so our students and staff have a clean and safe learning/teaching environment! National Custodian Appreciation Day was during our Fall Break so we took the time this week to thank them! ❤️
Please consider donating to this initiative. A lot of families in North Carolina have lost everything. Please share with your friends and families as well.
Just a reminder there is no school for students Monday, 10/21/24. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you haven't scheduled your conference yet and still need to.
Second grade families, our COGAT testing has been rescheduled for 10/17-10/24. Please make sure your students have a good night's sleep and arrive to school by 7:30 each day.
The One Cent Sales Tax Community Meeting in the North Augusta area is being held tomorrow night, Tuesday, October 15, at 6 p.m. We hope to see you tomorrow night at North Augusta Middle School to learn more about the facility improvements that voters will consider in November.
Second grade families, the previously scheduled COGAT testing for tomorrow has been postponed. Once we have a new date, we will let you know. Thanks for understanding.
As students return from Fall Break next week and hurricane recovery efforts continue, Aiken County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delayed schedule on Monday, October 14, and Tuesday, October 15.
This delayed start will help increase visibility as school buses, student walkers, and others travel to school, ensuring safety as we navigate roads that may still have fallen trees and debris following Hurricane Helene.
We understand this change may be challenging for many families and appreciate your patience and cooperation. Crews have made significant progress clearing debris, and we will continue to evaluate road safety for early morning travel. We will make a decision regarding start times for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday by noon on Tuesday.
Breakfast: A grab-and-go breakfast will be available for students.
Lunch: Lunch will be served; menus may be limited as we restock all perishable food items.
Half-Day or Partial-Day Programs: Students on half-day and partial-day schedules, including Early Learning Special Education students, will not attend school on Monday or Tuesday 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.
Aiken County Career and Technology Center:
Monday: Morning session students should report to their high schools. The afternoon session will continue as planned.
Tuesday: Morning session students will attend the afternoon session. Afternoon students will stay at their high schools.
In evaluating roadway conditions, the Hammond Hill neighborhood remains a concern. We are currently exploring transportation options for students residing in that neighborhood and will communicate with impacted families over the coming days once a determination is made.
As our community recovers from this catastrophic storm, please exercise additional caution and care in travelling to school. Sidewalks may be blocked in some areas, visibility may be limited due to debris, and some powerlines are still low-hanging. If your child walks to school or to a bus stop, we encourage you to walk the route with them in the coming days or plan to walk with them Monday morning.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday!
NWS issued a wind advisory for tomorrow, Oct 10, 4AM-8PM. The hazard is 30-35 MPH gusts on weakened/leaning trees, causing concerns for travel in early morning & evening hours. With safety at heart, employees will begin on a delayed start of 9AM & no activities after 5PM.
NWS issued a wind advisory for tomorrow, Oct 10, 4AM-8PM. The hazard is 30-35 MPH gusts on weakened/leaning trees, causing concerns for travel in early morning & evening hours. With safety at heart, employees will begin on a delayed start of 9AM & no activities after 5PM.
Shelter Update: Community shelters are being consolidated at this time. The Red Cross Shelter at Paul Knox Middle School remains open for families in need.
Tonight, Oct. 4, at 6PM, Public Sheltering for Aiken County will open at Paul Knox Middle (PKMS) and Aiken High (AHS). PKMS: 1804 Wells Road, North Augusta; (enter Wells Rd. and Pisgah Ave.); AHS: 449 Rutland Dr., Aiken (enter Taylor Gym).
