January 27, 2026: Regular Operations
Aiken County Public Schools will return to a regular schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, with no change to arrival times.
Thank you for your flexibility this morning as we operated on a two-hour delay due to the weekend’s winter storm.
Please anticipate continued cool temperatures throughout the week. District leaders will continue monitoring weather conditions alongside local Emergency Management officials, including the potential for a weather system this weekend, and will communicate any updates if changes to operations become necessary.
JMS doors will be open starting at 9:30 a.m.
The tardy bell will ring at 10:00 a.m.
We look forward to seeing you in the morning! Have a great evening and be safe!
Due to the winter storm and out of an abundance of caution, all Aiken County public schools and offices will begin the day tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026, on a two-hour delayed start. While some areas of Aiken County experienced greater impacts from this storm than others, district leaders continue to consider conditions across the entire county. Temperatures are expected to rise today, which should improve conditions; however, some roadways—particularly bridges and secondary roads—may remain slick during the morning commute.
Important Details for Tomorrow:
• Students and Staff: The two-hour delayed start applies to all students, teachers, and staff.
• Student Meals: With the delayed start schedule, only lunch will be served in school cafeterias.
• Half-Day & Partial-Day Programs: Students on half-day and partial-day schedules, including Early Learning Special Education students, are encouraged to attend school if possible; however, school bus transportation will not be available, as buses will be unable to run mid-day routes.
• No Before-School Activities: No activities will be permitted before school begins on the two-hour delay.
• After-School Activities: After-school activities, including Quest Zone and extracurricular activities such as athletic practices, will continue as scheduled.
• Aiken County Career and Technology Center: Morning session students should report to their home high schools. The afternoon session will continue as planned.
What's Next: ACPSD continues to collaborate closely with local Emergency Management officials and monitor conditions across the county. An update regarding any changes to Tuesday’s schedule will be shared no later than 3:00 p.m. tomorrow.
We look forward to welcoming students and staff to school tomorrow and appreciate our families’ continued patience and flexibility as we prioritize safety.
Please make sure your child is present and on time each day.
Confidence in the weekend storm’s possible impact to Aiken County has decreased. However, in an abundance of caution, our District and school’s weekend activities scheduled to extend beyond noon this Saturday, January 24, will be rescheduled.
This includes numerous activities, such as Saturday’s acGATEWAY auditions, as well as the MLK Jr. Community Event previously scheduled for Sunday. Individual schools and programs will share details on these and other cancellations along with rescheduled dates and times.
Our emergency management team will continue to work closely with local officials in monitoring the storm over the coming days. As we prepare for the possibility of e-learning on Monday, students will be sent home from school tomorrow with their laptop and remote assignments.
A decision regarding the safety of operations for next week will be made as soon as possible. We recognize that school closure decisions have a tremendous impact on our community, especially parents and guardians. Please know that the safety of our students, families, teachers and staff is always our highest priority, and that every effort will be made to utilize our five designated e-learning days carefully so as to not extend the school year to meet mandated requirements. An update regarding operations for Monday, January 26, will be shared no later than 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 25.
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
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
Come out and support our talented JMS artists! Our students have been hard at work creating some AMAZING pieces, and they are so excited to share them with you.
📅 December 16
📍 JMS Cafeteria
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
Bring the family, enjoy the creativity, and celebrate the incredible talent right here at Jackson! We can’t wait to see you there! 🧡🍪❄️
#JMSTalent #StudentArtists #JMSPride #CommunityStrong #ArtShow
December Spirit Activities
Monday, December 15th
Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
Wear Holiday Accessories
Headbands, Christmas Hats, Socks, Shirts, etc
Tuesday, December 16th
Wear Your Favorite Holiday Color
Wednesday, December 17th
Wacky Tacky Day
Wear your tacky sweaters and shirts
Thursday, December 18th
A Long Winter’s Nap
Wear Appropriate Holiday PJs
Friday, December 19th
Half Day
Christmas Is Coming
Wear a SANTA Hat
Happy Holidays!
Be Safe!
🎉 They absolutely SHINED! We saw leadership take shape, incredible questioning, teamwork in action, and students supporting one another with confidence and pride. We could not be more thrilled for the growth ahead as they continue learning through inquiry and discovering just how capable they truly are! 🌟
December Spirit Activities
Monday, December 15th
Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
Wear Holiday Accessories
Headbands, Christmas Hats, Socks, Shirts, etc
Tuesday, December 16th
Wear Your Favorite Holiday Color
Wednesday, December 17th
Wacky Tacky Day
Wear your tacky sweaters and shirts
Thursday, December 18th
A Long Winter’s Nap
Wear Appropriate Holiday PJs
Friday, December 19th
Half Day
Christmas Is Coming
Wear a SANTA Hat
Happy Holidays!
Be Safe!
Please note that there will be no school for students, teachers, and most staff the week of November 24–28.
Additionally, all schools and offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28. We look forward to welcoming everyone back when we reopen on Monday, December 1.
Congratulations to our 2025-25 Spelling Bee Champion, Madison Duncan. Carter Little placed 2nd and Landon Bryce Micots, 3rd place. We are so very proud of all of the contestants who participated today. Madison and Carter will represent JMS at the Area 5 Group Spelling Bee on December 5th at Greendale Elementary School.
