🎉 Big thanks to Mrs. Pam Barwick for serving as Graniteville Elementary School’s Principal for the Day!
Mrs. Barwick, Branch Manager at the Graniteville Security Federal Bank, spent today leading, inspiring, and connecting with our students and staff. We are so grateful for local community leaders like her who invest their time, energy, and heart into our school family.
Thank you, Mrs. Barwick, for taking the time to share this special day with us! 💙🏫✨
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Are you ready to make a difference in our community and help our students succeed? Aiken County Public Schools Transportation Department is hiring bus drivers for Area 3 (Midland Valley Area)!
No experience required—we provide training!
✨ Why Join Us?
• Competitive pay
• Flexible schedules
• Supportive team culture
• Training provided (no prior experience needed!)
🗓 EVENT DETAILS
📍 Where: Transportation Office | 2457 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Warrenville, SC 29851
📅 When: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📝 What to Expect & Bring:
We will be conducting interviews and providing information about bus driver training on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Please come prepared for an interview.
• Bring your resume (including reference contact information).
• Pre-registration opens September 28th—while walk-ins are welcome, pre-registering is highly recommended for a faster, smoother check-in! Keep an eye on our social media pages for the registration link on Sept 28.
🏫 Area 3 Schools Served:
Byrd Elementary • Graniteville Elementary • Warrenville Elementary • Jefferson Elementary • Clearwater Elementary • Gloverville Elementary • Leavelle McCampbell Middle • LBC Middle • Highland Springs Middle • Midland Valley High
📩 Questions?
Feel free to reach out to:
• Hope Mullins: hmullins@acpsd.net
• Erin Beck: ebeck@acpsd.net
Driven to serve the Midland Valley Area! Tag someone below who would be a great fit! 🚌✨
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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! 🐊💙💚
🎉 Huge congratulations to our first grade teacher, Kelli Randall! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Randall has been awarded the Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) K-12 Catalyst Grant for STEM Educators, bringing $5,000 in new learning resources to Graniteville Elementary!
This grant will provide all of our first-grade students and teachers with amazing, hands-on STEM tools—including engineering bins, life cycle models, math manipulatives, and interactive story kits. Instead of just one unit, these resources will enhance science, math, reading, and writing learning experiences all year long, inspiring our students for years to come!
Thank you, Mrs. Randall, for your hard work and dedication to helping our first graders dream big dreams and do great things! 🌟
Our students loved having their grandparents join them for lunch, share stories, and spend quality time together. Thank you to all the amazing grandparents, family members, and friends who came out to make the day so memorable for our students, and a huge thank you to our staff and volunteers for hosting such a wonderful event!
Check out some of the sweet moments captured during the event below! 📸❤️
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!
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Our amazing GVES PTO has been working hard behind the scenes to create something extra special - click the link for a preview!
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🐊 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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