USC Columbia Field Trip — Oct 16! Open to 6th-grade AVID students and any 7th-grade students who want to attend. Apps due Oct 3. Seats are limited. Scan the QR on the posters around campus or follow the link to apply. Let’s go see college life up close! Follow the link.
Must be exactly 4 sentences, school-appropriate, and 100% original; sentences must be complete (no fragments) and punctuated correctly.
Email entries to msegrist@acpsd.net by 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28.
🍬 All qualifying entries: Nerds Gummy Clusters (fun-size)
🍕 One winner per ELA teacher: one slice of pizza & a soda (Friday)
🎁 Overall winner: \$15 Amazon gift card
📢 Winning stories will be read over the intercom on Thursday, Oct. 30.
FALL INTERSESSION LEGO WARS CAMP | GRADES 6-8
During Fall Intersession, the week of September 29-October 2, a limited number of spots are available for this year’s Fine Arts Camp, Lego Wars, for students in grades 6-8.
Lego Wars will be held at Highland Springs Middle School Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Students will dive into creativity, the engineering design process, and project design while developing architectural skills to build strong LEGO® structures. This year’s session includes a new team challenge that will push students to think more creatively, collaborate effectively, and apply their engineering skills in exciting new ways.
Registration opens Monday, September 8, at 6 p.m. for ACPSD middle school students and is offered on a first come-first served basis. Please note that due to space limitations, only the first 50 ACPSD students to apply will be accepted. Once the application window opens, parents/guardians can apply by scanning the QR Code or completing the Lego Wars Form.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day of camp, however students’ families will be responsible for their own transportation to Highland Springs Middle.
Please contact Dr. Kimberly Fontanez, District Fine Arts Coordinator, at kfontanez@acpsd.net with any questions.
HAPPY LABOR DAY
All Aiken County Public School District schools, buildings, and offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing Labor Day weekend! We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
#ACPSDcelebrates #LaborDay
So I give you ART CLUB 2025:
Abby Boisclair
Adrianna Pena
Amelia Wheeler
Ashley Briseno-Trejo
Breanna Shedd
Britton Woodward
Chloe Hutto
Journey Kleman
Kaylee Huntington
Lucas Jester
Madeline Cheesebrow
Mya Hannah
Natalie Allen
Renadah Grandstaff
Ruby Lamberth
Saria Williams
Shelby Lowe
Sofia Vargas
Do you need help with Rooms and Messaging? We have made a FAQ page just for you! Whether you're having trouble signing in, seeing your students’ classes, wondering why you are receiving a SMS notification, or updating your contact info, we've got you covered.
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📲 Stay connected with your child’s school easily, quickly, and all in one place with our new messaging experience! This two-way communication tool has been updated to make it easier than ever to stay connected and informed. Learn more about our new messaging service on the Rooms FAQs for Guardians | District .
On Early Dismissal Days, elementary school students are dismissed at 11:30 a.m., middle school students at 12:10 p.m., and high school students at 12:30 p.m.
Early dismissal times are slightly different for Aiken Scholars Academy (ASA), as well as our schools in the Ridge Spring area. ASA early dismissal will be at noon, Ridge Spring-Monetta (RSM) Elementary is at 11:55 a.m., RSM Middle at 12:15 p.m. and RSM High at 12:20 p .m. The ASPIRE Evening Program will not be held tomorrow.
These Early Dismissal Days are part of the 2025-26 Aiken County Public School District Calendar and are necessary to support state-wide required teacher training. Please make any necessary arrangements for your child's early dismissal. Elementary school student after school care through Quest Zone is available.
On Early Dismissal Days, elementary school students are dismissed at 11:30 a.m., middle school students at 12:10 p.m., and high school students at 12:30 p.m.
Early dismissal times are slightly different for Aiken Scholars Academy (ASA), as well as our schools in the Ridge Spring area. ASA early dismissal will be at noon, Ridge Spring-Monetta (RSM) Elementary is at 11:55 a.m., RSM Middle at 12:15 p.m. and RSM High at 12:20 p .m. The ASPIRE Evening Program will not be held tomorrow.
These Early Dismissal Days are part of the 2025-26 Aiken County Public School District Calendar and are necessary to support state-wide required teacher training. Please make any necessary arrangements for your child's early dismissal. Elementary school student after school care through Quest Zone is available.
Coffee with Counselors is Wednesday, August 20 from 8–8:30 in room D101 at HSMS. Stop by for coffee and conversation with our school counselors: Ms. Abellan (last names A–J) and Dr. Guerry (last names K–Z). Learn more about what we do and how we can help you best support your students. Drop in! ☕💬
Info Meeting: Tuesday, Aug. 19, 3:30–4 p.m., Room C100.
Can’t attend? Stop by C100 during Advisory to chat with Dr. Stone.
Cajun Chicken Biscuit – $5
Sausage Biscuit – $3
Cash only (exact amount preferred) and sales to parents only.
All proceeds support HSMS PTO student programs. Don’t miss out on a tasty way to give back!
Grades 7–8
Aug. 5–7 | 3:30–5 p.m. | HSMS Gym
Bring: current sports physical, water bottle, shoes, T-shirt, and shorts
Questions? Email Coach Basile at ebasile@acpsd.net
All physical and Dragonfly forms are on the HSMS website under the Volleyball page.
