Support our athletes and athletic department and step out in new Riverhawks swag. Shop our online store now; it closes February 1. All orders will be processed once the store closes, so don’t miss out! Shop here: https://shorturl.at/mgXe5
Spirit Week is coming to HSMS
January 20–23, let’s show our Riverhawk pride all week long!
Tuesday: Mathlete vs. Athlete
Wednesday: Anything But a Backpack
Thursday: Talons Up Thursday
Friday: Meme Day
Get creative, have fun, and keep it school-appropriate. Let’s make it a spirited week, Riverhawks!
January 20–23, let’s show our Riverhawk pride all week long!
Tuesday: Mathlete vs. Athlete
Wednesday: Anything But a Backpack
Thursday: Talons Up Thursday
Friday: Meme Day
Get creative, have fun, and keep it school-appropriate. Let’s make it a spirited week, Riverhawks!
Nuestros estudiantes multilingües (MLL) participarán en las pruebas ACCESS en la escuela del 21 de enero al 27 de febrero.
Por favor, ayúdenos a preparar a nuestros estudiantes para el éxito asegurándose de que duerman lo suficiente y desayunen saludablemente todos los días.
¿Preguntas? Contacte a Emily Hays en ehays@acpsd.net.
Por favor, ayúdenos a preparar a nuestros estudiantes para el éxito asegurándose de que duerman lo suficiente y desayunen saludablemente todos los días.
¿Preguntas? Contacte a Emily Hays en ehays@acpsd.net.
As part of our ongoing STARS celebration, we are excited to recognize our First-Year Teacher of the Year Honor Court. These educators were surprised by our District Leadership, with some family members joining in to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.
Congratulations to our First-Year Teachers of the Year Honor Court!
Aleesha Ashe, 4K Teacher at North Augusta Elementary
Disaiah Whack, ELA Teacher at Kennedy Middle
Hayden Beck, 1st Grade Teacher at Belvedere Elementary
Regina Androl, 1st Grade Teacher at East Aiken School of the Arts
Ryann Kramer, Math Teacher at Highland Springs Middle
Stay tuned as we continue to highlight additional STARS Honor Court categories over the coming days and celebrate employees who shine brightly.
#ACPSD #AikenCountyPublicSchools #StarsHonorCourt #ACPSDcelebrates
Congratulations to our First-Year Teachers of the Year Honor Court!
Aleesha Ashe, 4K Teacher at North Augusta Elementary
Disaiah Whack, ELA Teacher at Kennedy Middle
Hayden Beck, 1st Grade Teacher at Belvedere Elementary
Regina Androl, 1st Grade Teacher at East Aiken School of the Arts
Ryann Kramer, Math Teacher at Highland Springs Middle
Stay tuned as we continue to highlight additional STARS Honor Court categories over the coming days and celebrate employees who shine brightly.
#ACPSD #AikenCountyPublicSchools #StarsHonorCourt #ACPSDcelebrates
District Leadership made surprise visits at schools and offices across the District today to celebrate this year’s Stars of Public Education Honor Court. The recognition program and event honoring ACPSD’s brightest stars first began as our annual Teacher of the Year celebration, and has grown to incorporate recognition of our very best New Teachers, Principals, Assistant Principals, Classified Staff, Professionals, and District-Level Administrators. With its origin in mind, we’ll begin our first Stars of Public Education Honor Court announcements with Teacher of the Year.
Congratulations to our Teachers of the Year Honor Court!
Arrington Weston, Social Studies Teacher at Schofield Middle
Jerry Brannon, Science Teacher at RSM Middle/High
Madison Spires, Science Teacher at Silver Bluff High
Megan Maxwell, Speech Pathologist with Special Programs
Sonya Lee, Special Education Teacher at Leavelle McCampbell Middle
#ACPSD #AikenCountyPublicSchools #StarsHonorCourt #ACPSDcelebrates
Our Multilanguage Learners (MLL) will be participating in ACCESS testing at school from January 21–February 27. 📝🌟
Please help set students up for success by making sure they get plenty of sleep and eat a healthy breakfast each day.
Questions? Contact Emily Hays at ehays@acpsd.net.
Please help set students up for success by making sure they get plenty of sleep and eat a healthy breakfast each day.
Questions? Contact Emily Hays at ehays@acpsd.net.
All 8th graders are heading to the Power Up Your Future College and Career Event February 24 at the fairgrounds! Permission slips were handed out during Advisory and must be returned to the Advisory teacher by January 21. STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT A PERMISSION SLIP TO ATTEND. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to explore your future!
Reminder! The Beta Club Food Donation Drive is happening now through January 30. Help support our community by donating nonperishable food items—collection boxes are located in the front office. Please be sure donated items are within date. The grade level with the most donated items will win the chance to sit with friends at lunch on February 3. Let’s see which grade steps up!
Celebrate the S.C. Junior Book Awards with our Bookmark Making Contest! Create a bookmark inspired by one of the nominee books for a chance to win a $25 gift card.
You can use supplies in the Media Center or design your bookmark on your laptop.
Pick up entry forms and bookmark blanks in the Media Center.
Questions? Ask Ms. Segrist!
You can use supplies in the Media Center or design your bookmark on your laptop.
Pick up entry forms and bookmark blanks in the Media Center.
Questions? Ask Ms. Segrist!
Welcome Back!
We are excited to welcome our students, staff, and families back to school as we kick off a new year and a new semester. January is a fresh start and full of opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve together. As we return to our classrooms, we look forward to continued collaboration, renewed focus, and celebrating the success ahead. Let's make this semester a strong one!
#ACPSD #AikenCountyPublicSchools #BackToSchool
We are excited to welcome our students, staff, and families back to school as we kick off a new year and a new semester. January is a fresh start and full of opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve together. As we return to our classrooms, we look forward to continued collaboration, renewed focus, and celebrating the success ahead. Let's make this semester a strong one!
#ACPSD #AikenCountyPublicSchools #BackToSchool
Bundle Up with Books is here! Kick off the new year with our first Beanstack challenge. Read, log your minutes in Beanstack, and complete the challenge by January 29 to earn virtual tickets for FIVE prize drawings and a chance to win a cozy prize. Virtual drawings will be held and prizes awarded on January 29. The first 24 students to complete the challenge will also win a cozy penguin stress toy!
Gnomes have invaded… and they’re hiding everywhere in the Media Center! The Gnome Scavenger Hunt returns January 6. Track down the sneaky gnomes to earn a treat, and every player is entered into a drawing for king-sized candy. Five overall winners will be crowned! Ready to hunt, Riverhawks?
Calling all artists! Art Club 2026 will begin on January 20 and continue through April 28. It meets Tuesdays 3:20-4:30. Applications are available in the office for a few open spots for new students! Due date is Jan. 9. Current Art Club students do NOT need to reapply!🖌🎨
Just a heads-up for HSMS families! Students will leave their laptops and chargers at school for the duration of Winter Break. All laptops and chargers must be brought to school on Thursday, Dec. 18, for turn-in at the end of the day. Thank you for helping us take care of our devices over the break!
Semester One Celebration is coming up on December 19 for all students! Please bring cash — snacks will be $1–2 each, including soda, chips, honey buns, and candy. Be sure to choose a movie to watch and enjoy free popcorn during the show! It’s a great way to wrap up the first half of the year.
Biscuit time! Swing by the HSMS morning car line Monday, Jan. 12 from 7:30–8 a.m. for a Bojangles breakfast — while supplies last!
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!
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!
Our HSMS Ambassadors are spreading holiday cheer this season with their Christmas project — the North Pole Pet Project!
From December 3–17, we’ll be collecting donations for the Friends of the North Augusta Animal Shelter. Items can include dog and cat food, treats, toys, and other pet supplies.
It’s an Advisory competition! The winning homeroom will earn a basket of goodies for the teacher (gift cards and more!) and a giant stocking of candy and treats for the class!
Let’s make the season brighter for our furry friends and show our Riverhawk generosity!
From December 3–17, we’ll be collecting donations for the Friends of the North Augusta Animal Shelter. Items can include dog and cat food, treats, toys, and other pet supplies.
It’s an Advisory competition! The winning homeroom will earn a basket of goodies for the teacher (gift cards and more!) and a giant stocking of candy and treats for the class!
Let’s make the season brighter for our furry friends and show our Riverhawk generosity!
HSMS Chorus Presents its Winter Concert on December 16 in the HSMS Café! Come enjoy an evening of beautiful music as our singers share the sounds of the season.
Showtimes:
Beginners – 5:30
Intermediate/Advanced – 6:45
We hope to see you there to support our talented Riverhawks!
Showtimes:
Beginners – 5:30
Intermediate/Advanced – 6:45
We hope to see you there to support our talented Riverhawks!
Get ready for the Sounds of the Season: A Highland Springs Middle School Band Production! Join us in the HSMS Café on December 9 for an evening of festive music and Riverhawk talent.
Showtimes:
Beginning Band – 5:30
Intermediate Band – 6:15
Advanced Band – 7:00
Come out and support our musicians as they ring in the season!
Showtimes:
Beginning Band – 5:30
Intermediate Band – 6:15
Advanced Band – 7:00
Come out and support our musicians as they ring in the season!
Biscuit time! Swing by the HSMS morning car line Monday, Dec. 8 from 7:30–8 a.m. for a Bojangles breakfast — while supplies last!
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!
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!
