Help us keep our Clothes Closet stocked so we can continue to support GVES students and families in need! 🐊💚
We are currently accepting the following items:
Girls' Clothing
Size 4–5
Size 6–7
Size 10–12
Size 14
Boys' Clothing
All sizes needed!
Also Needed (All Sizes)
New in packaging underwear
Shoes 👟
📍 Drop-off Location: Please bring all donations directly to the main office at GVES.
Small donations make a BIG difference—we appreciate you! 💙
Join GVES PTO for a delicious night supporting our Gators!
When: Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026
Where: The Back Porch Bar and Grille
📍 808 Belvedere Clearwater Rd., North Augusta, SC
Note: Dine-In Only
Make it a night of good food and a greater purpose. The Back Porch Bar and Grille will be donating 10% of all dine-in sales back to GVES! 💚
Mark your calendars and come out to eat and show your school spirit! Thank you for supporting GVES! 🐊💙💚
Investing in Our Students. Supporting Our Schools. Building Possibilities.
We are incredibly grateful to SRP Federal Credit Union for investing in the future of our elementary students and educators through its new Investing in Education: Unlimited Possibilities initiative.
At the kickoff event held at the WOW! Club at, SRP Park in North Augusta, SRP Federal Credit Union announced that 83 schools across 10 CSRA counties will each receive $2,500 representing a remarkable $207,500 total investment in local elementary education.
This generous support gives our principals the flexibility to respond to the unique needs of their schools — whether that means providing instructional resources, creating hands-on learning experiences, supporting teachers, or offering enriching opportunities for students.
“This investment empowers our principals to respond directly to the unique needs of their schools and create meaningful opportunities through instructional resources, hands-on learning, and enrichment experiences," Dr. Charlene Heard, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools said.
Partnerships like this remind us what is possible when our schools and community come together with a shared commitment to student success. We are proud to have SRP Federal Credit Union investing alongside us and helping create unlimited possibilities for our students!
To read more on this story, please visit www.acpsd.net/invest-education
Challenge 1:
Students who are present every day at school for
a full day will receive a special prize at the end
of each week!
CHALLENGE 2:
Students who are present every day from
September 1 to September 2 5 will receive a
Perfect Attendance Certificate and will be able
to attend a Snow Cone Celebration!
To be counted as present at school each day, a student must be here 50% of the day.
Break out your fan gear! This Friday, September 4th, we are celebrating the start of the college football season with a school-wide College Spirit Day.
Everyone—students, teachers, and staff—is invited to represent their favorite college or university!
What to wear: College jerseys, t-shirts, school colors, hats, or any spirit swag.
When: Friday, September 4th
Let’s see which school has the biggest fan base!
Because of this amazing partnership, every teacher received a FREE 7 Brew drink, plus some exclusive discounts courtesy of Toner Tech Plus to keep those classrooms stocked and running smoothly.
We are so grateful for local partners who step up to fuel and support our educators. ❤️🙌
Our students had an absolute blast in the library—they crafted, showed off their best moves at a dance party, gathered for a fun read-aloud, and every single student went home with a brand-new free book of their choice! 🎨🕺📖
While the kids were celebrating, parents learned valuable, actionable strategies to support their young readers at home. Building strong readers takes a team, and seeing our families and staff come together made for an unforgettable evening.
Thank you to everyone who joined us! We hope to see you at our next workshop on Thursday, October 29!💖🐊
Our GVES PTO Meeting is THIS FRIDAY, August 28th at 6:00 PM in the school library! 🎉
We’d love to see you there, hear your ideas, and kick off a great year together! 💙💚
🎟️ PLUS… we’re having a GIVEAWAY! 🎟️
Everyone who attends the meeting can put their name into our drawing, and one lucky winner will receive:
👕 A FREE GVES shirt of their choice from what we currently have in stock
☕ A Grain & Grind gift card!
And don’t forget—we’ll also be electing two PTO board positions:
🐊 Co-Secretary
🐊 Volunteer Coordinator
Come hang out with us, learn what PTO has planned, and maybe even leave with a little prize! 😉💙
📅 Friday, August 28th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 GVES School Library
See you Friday, Gators! 🐊💙💚
Please make plans to attend a PTO business meeting on Friday, August 28th at 6pm in the library. At this meeting, The PTO board will discuss several board positions that need to be filled for the 2026-2027 school year. They will also review calendar events and fundraisers. We hope to see you there!
Join us for lunch on Friday, September 11, 2026 to celebrate Grandparent's Day!
Graniteville Elementary School would like to invite all of our beloved grandparents to join their grandchild(ren) for lunch to celebrate Grandparent's Day!
Lunch is $5.65 - exact change only
No electronic payments accepted
Check the menu at https://www.acpsd.net/
Please contact your student's teacher to find out lunch times!
📢 Friendly Reminder:
Family Literacy Workshop Coming Up! 📚
✨Don't forget to reserve your spot for the Graniteville Elementary School Family Literacy Workshop Coming Up! 📚
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, August 27th Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Graniteville Elementary School Cafeteria
What to Expect:
Kids Activity: Caregivers attend the main workshop while children ages 4 and up enjoy story time and a fun activity in the library!
Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided.
Daytime Option: Can't make the evening session? The presentation portion will also be offered during an upcoming school day so all families can access this valuable information.
Click the link to register!
Chomp Shop Loading...💚💙 🐊
Our amazing GVES PTO has been working hard behind the scenes to create something extra special - click the link for a preview!
https://youtube.com/shorts/emK8wpzPKJE?si=FrPso8QD7wYlkYjO
🐊 Join Us for Graniteville Elementary's Parent Education Sessions! 🐊
We are excited to announce Growing Together: Helping Your Child Succeed—a series of engaging and informative sessions designed specifically for our Graniteville families!
All main sessions are held in the school cafeteria from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Mark your calendars for these upcoming topics:
📚 Session 1: Thursday, August 27th, 2026
Topic: Helping Build Strong Readers at Home
Phonics tips, nurturing a love of books, and building a home library.
💡 Session 2: Thursday, October 29th, 2026
Topic: Boundaries, Bullies, and Big Emotions
Social-emotional coaching, setting limits, and empathy building.
🔢 Session 3: Thursday, January 28th, 2027
Topic: Math Fluency and Fun
Fact games, mental math strategies, and problem-solving fun.
✏️ Session 4: Thursday, February 25th, 2027
Topic: Writing at Home
Creative prompts, journaling, and making writing purposeful.
📱 Session 5: Thursday, April 22nd, 2027
Topic: Screen Time and Safety
Digital health, cybersecurity for kids, and app monitoring.
✨ Important Information for Families:
Activity: School-aged children (ages 4 and up) are invited to the library during the session for topic-related story time and activities while caregivers attend!
Daytime Option: Presentations ONLY will be held at an additional time during the school day after the workshop night to make this information accessible to all families.
👇 Click the link to register for our first session now! 👇
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🐊 Get ready to support our Gators in the most delicious way! 🐊
Join the Graniteville Elementary PTO for our Chick-fil-A Biscuits Fundraiser! Fuel your morning with a tasty breakfast while helping our school.
📅 Date: August 21st
⏰ Time: 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM
📍 Location: Carline & Bus Loop
💰 Price: $5.00 each
It's that easy—grab breakfast, support our school! Thank you for your continued support of Graniteville Elementary. Let’s go Gators! ❤️🧡
Follow the link to order NOW!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/friyay-biscuit-sales
Mark your calendars!
Wednesday, August 19th will be the first early dismissal day of the 2026–27 school year!
Students will be dismissed early while our teachers and staff use the afternoon for professional development, collaboration, and additional training to support student success.
Get a glimpse into what professional development looks like for our staff here at Aiken County by watching the video on YouTube at:https://youtu.be/RJ6SEXp8wUk .
📍 Monday, August 17
Open House
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Come explore the classrooms and meet the teachers!
⏰ Wednesday, August 19
Early Dismissal
Time: Students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM
Please ensure early pick-up arrangements are made.
🐔 Friday, August 21
Chick-fil-A Biscuit Delivery!
Price: $5.00 each
Treat yourself to a delicious morning snack and support our school!
📚 Thursday, August 27
Family Literacy Night
Join us for a fun evening celebrating reading! Keep an eye out for more information and a sign-up link coming later this week. We would love to see you there!
Go Gators! 🐊
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Ms. Crawford brings an extraordinary 42+ years of experience to the classroom. Her decades of dedication, passion, and wisdom have shaped countless young minds and inspired generations of students to reach their highest potential.
We are so grateful for everything she does for our 5th graders and our school community every single day.
For the safety of our youngest riders (Grades 4K through 2nd), bus drivers are required to see a parent, adult guardian, or older sibling VISIBLY PRESENT AT THE BUS STOP before releasing the student.
If an approved adult or older sibling is not present and visible at the stop, the driver cannot let the student off the bus and must return them to the school into the care of an administrator.
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe! Please feel free to share this post to help spread the word to other parents in our community. ❤️
First Week of School Part 2!🐊🐊
