Graniteville Elementary

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

Come meet your teacher tomorrow, Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 2 - 6 p.m. at Graniteville Elementary School! Kindergarten Orientation is at 4 p.m. in the school cafeteria. 5K teachers will meet with parents to discuss the school year and then visit the classrooms. We look forward to seeing you!

Graniteville Elementary teachers started our first day back with a field trip around our attendance area. Thank you to Mr. Byron and Area 3 Transportation for making this happen for us. 

On July 8, Graniteville Elementary welcomed these teachers to Aiken County during Ignite: Kelli Cox, Felicia Redding, Tami Roy and Yari Conklin.  Mrs. Conklin, Mrs. Cox, and Mrs. Redding will be teaching 2nd grade and Mrs. Roy will join the 5th grade team teaching Language Arts and Reading. 

The 2025-2026 school year is quickly approaching. Do you need to register your child for school? You can register your child by going to www.acpsd.net and choosing the Registration Hub. Need assistance registering? Come to the school office on July 8 or July 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please bring two proofs of residency and there will be someone to assist you with the online registration.

Meet the Teacher is Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. for students who have completed registration.

The first day of school is Monday, July 21, 2025. Breakfast is served from 7 to 7:20 a.m. The bell rings at 7:30 a.m.

The school supply list is on the school’s website. https://5il.co/2lw62

We look forward to the new year!

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.

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.

The Seamless Summer Meal Program returns for Summer 2025! The ACPSD Child Nutrition Program will be offering nutritious meals at no cost for children aged 18 and under, as well as for individuals with disabilities up to age 21. Meals will be served Monday through Thursday from June 2 to June 26, 2025. See flyer for more details!

All library books are now due! Please check your email for a library overdue notice. Paper notices will go home on Monday in communication folders. Thank you for helping us to get all books back to the library for the end of the school year. Please visit your public library to keep reading this summer!

Aiken High School’s Educators Rising would like to invite you and your children to enjoy “A Royal Family Ball” in the Aiken High School cafeteria. This event is for families with young children to experience a “prom-like” event, where they get to dress up in fancy clothes, dance to fun music, eat delicious snacks, make crowns, decorate “chalices,” enjoy other activities, and take pictures of the memories! Tickets are available on GoFan.com see the link below and QR Code in the picture. Costs are $5.00 for each child ages 3-years-old to 12-years-old (children 2 + under are free). All children must be accompanied by an adult family member (18-years-old and up). Costs for adult tickets are $10.00. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Christa Franklin (cfranklin2@acpsd.net), the Educators Rising adviser and Early Childhood Education Instructor. bit.ly/royal-family-ball

The STEM Carnival Spring Family Night is Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. A PTO Meeting for parents is at 5:45 p.m. in the cafeteria. Join us for fun science and math activities with a carnival theme! The book fair will be open and DJ's American Grill Food Truck will be here with a hot dog special!

Beginning in mid-May all students in grades three through five will participate in South Carolina statewide assessments. SC READY assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics will be administered to all students in grades three through five. Students in grades four will also participate in the SC Ready science assessment. The SC READY assessments are designed to measure student progress on the South Carolina College and Career-Ready Standards in these content areas. The schedule for all end-of-year assessments can be found on the District website under Departments> Accountability and Assessment> End of Year State Assessment Calendar. All assessments are untimed; students will have as much time as they need to complete each test. Each assessment is given on a separate day, so students have plenty of time in between each assessment. See the parent letter for the assessment schedule. Parent Letter https://5il.co/3evak Parent Letter Spanish https://5il.co/3evam Parent Information https://5il.co/3evao Parent Information Spanish https://5il.co/3evar

The Scholastic Book Fair is Monday, May 5 – Thursday, May 8, 2025. Click here to see when your student’s class will shop at the book fair. The Spring Family STEM Night is Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Come shop the book fair, enjoy a food truck, and participate in many fun and engaging STEM activities with your student! Set-up your student’s book fair e-Wallet to ensure a safe and easy way for students to make payments at the book fair. Proceeds for the book fair go towards the birthday book program in the library. Scholastic Book Fair eWallet - https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/granitevilleelementaryschool Class Shop Schedule - https://5il.co/3ekp1

Next week is Spirit Week for the Month of the Military Child! On Monday, come dressed as your favorite superhero because military kids are SUPER! Tuesday, wear camo from head to toe. On World-Wide Wednesday, wear something representing a different country. Show your USA pride on Thursday by wearing red, white and blue. The Purple Walk-a-Thon is Friday. Wear white with purple accessories. We will make sure everyone gets a little purple tossed their way!

April is School Library Month! Read a good book from your school library.

Are you curious about Aiken County’s FREE virtual school for middle & high school students? Now’s your chance to learn all about it! 🌟 Join us for an informational meeting where parents, guardians, and community members can explore how Aiken iNNOVATE provides a high-quality virtual learning experience—taught by certified Aiken County teachers! What Makes Aiken iNNOVATE Unique? ✅ Completely FREE for middle & high school students ✅ Live, interactive lessons with real teachers ✅ Structured schedule—just like in-person school! ✅ Engaging curriculum designed for student success ✅ Flexibility & support for different learning needs Don’t miss this opportunity to discover a new way to learn! There will be two virtual information meetings to learn more on March 26 at 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Please RSVP at forms.office.com/r/58Zu8w25HS 📢 Help us spread the word! Share this with anyone who might be interested! #AikeniNNOVATE #VirtualLearning #FutureOfEducation #AikenCountySchools #FreeEducation

The Good News Club is extending the deadline for registration to Friday, March 28. Use the QR Code to register. Good News Club is for students in the 3rd - 5th grades. It is NOT sponsored by or affiliated with the school or school district. It is hosted by Christian Heritage Church starting on April 14, 2025 and ending on May 12, 2025, from 2:30 to 3:45 in the afternoons. Please contact Jody Padgett at (803)349-5598 for more information.

Don't forget! Friday is the deadline to purchase a yearbook! They are $30. We accept cash or checks made to Graniteville Elementary School. Please put your payment in an envelope or Ziploc bag clearly labeled. Yearbooks will be delivered at the end of May.

Congratulations to our students that made the All A Honor Roll and All A-B Honor Roll for Quarter 3 of the school year! Keep up the good work! Click here for the All A Honor Roll. https://5il.co/3bd3p Click here for the All A-B Honor Roll. https://5il.co/3bd3n

The Battle of the Books team from Graniteville Elementary School would like to thank our sweet PTO for purchasing our team t-shirts! We would also like to thank all the sponsors listed for supporting the students of Aiken County, the Battle of the Books and of course, reading!