We've had a very busy week. Monday we had our Character Celebration sponsored by Hope for Our Schools an organization founded by St. Bart's Episcopal Church. They provided churros, cookies, and Takis for all 400 eligible students who didn't get a write up during the 1st nine weeks.
ACPSD Changes Due to Hurricane Helene - Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Helene, which is forecasted to make landfall in the Gulf of Mexico today and arrive in Aiken County late tomorrow afternoon, Aiken County Public Schools has several changes to the remainder of this school week to announce.
All after school activities tomorrow, Thursday, September 26, are cancelled. This includes athletics, arts, meetings planned for after school, and Quest Zone.
Friday, September 27, will be an e-learning day for all students. Teachers and staff will work remotely on Friday.
We recognize that several high schools have athletic events this week, including some with Homecoming. Some of those schools have moved their football games to this evening. Others are planning to host their games Friday night after the storm passes through. Should the weather necessitate a change to those plans, additional information will be shared by our high schools directly.
We apologize for the disruption that this change will cause to our students and families and, as always, appreciate the flexibility and cooperation of our school community.
Please stay tuned to local weather precautions and follow recommendations to keep your family safe.
Midland Valley Softball General Info
Coach Katie Anderson kanderson5@acpsd.net (803) 292-6700
Abigail Williamson lwilliamson4@acpsd.net (803) 522-8879
• Open Season: Practices October 1 – 31 and January 1 – 24
• Practices in October will be Monday – Thursday 4 – 6
o Note these do not start until Tuesday, October 1!
o Wear softball clothes and bring all softball equipment
o October 31, we will have a Halloween game and everybody is encourage to dress up!
• Closed Season: Strength and Conditioning November and December (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)
• In order to participate, you must have updated physicals (dated April 1, 2024 or later) and athletic forms filled out on Big Teams. If you have any questions about BigTeams, please contact Coach Williamson or Coach Anderson.
Dear Parents/Guardians:
Beginning October 21, 2024, 8th grade students will participate in student led Individual Graduation Plan meetings. Individual Graduation Plans (IGPs) are designed to guide students toward their education, career, and employment goals. coursework, and opportunities related to future goals. These plans are flexible and can change based on the student's aspirations, abilities, and interests. They are reviewed annually and updated as a student's interests or career goals change. Parents will be able to select a time and date to attend this meeting by clicking on the counselors’ link below that correlates with your child’s last name. Please do not hesitate to contact an LBC counsleor if you have any questions.
Tiffany Freeman (A-N)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FA4A928A2FCCE9-51604457-individual#/
Savonia Guinyard (O-Z)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FA4A928A2FCCE9-51562091-individual#/
Aiken iNNOVATE is now accepting applications! Our program offers a full-time virtual learning experience for students in grades 6-12 within the Aiken County Public School District. We welcome students who are self-motivated, disciplined, and ready to succeed in a flexible, home-based environment. To apply or learn more, visit our website at www.acpsd.net/o/dai/page/ai-applications-and-registration. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at Ai@acpsd.net.
Let's go LBC!! We beat Highland Springs in Overtime! 24-18. Way to go Lions!!
Parents, Guardians, Students and Staff:
District Superintendent Dr. Corey was joined by local law enforcement leaders this morning to film a short video addressing the recent social media threats and rumors of school violence.
A link to the video has been shared to your email, text, and also appears on our District website, and middle and high school websites in the Live Feed section.
We urge all parents to take a few minutes to watch this video and discuss it with their students. To access the video, please visit https://youtu.be/3aHXzWLfOH4.
Please know that we appreciate your support and partnership in ensuring the safety of all Aiken County Public Schools, as well as the wellbeing of our students, their parents/guardians, teachers, staff and families.
Thank you!
Ensuring the Safety of Our Schools: Addressing Recent Rumors - We are aware of misinformation circulating throughout our schools and communities regarding rumored incidents of school violence at various campuses within our district.
Please know that these messages are being reposted and reshared at schools throughout our district and at schools throughout the state. Your children’s safety is our top priority. We take all threats seriously and work in collaboration with law enforcement to fully investigate each and every rumor and/or post that is shared. There is no active threat impacting the safety and security of any of our school campuses.
Rumors of this nature cause a great deal of concern, stress and anxiety. When those are shared on social media, the impact is far-reaching, and causes unnecessary concern for other parents, students, and staff, and divert critical resources away from genuine safety and security efforts.
If ever there is an actual incident of school violence at your child’s school or if a threat of violence at your child’s school warrants your attention, school and/or district communications will notify you. We are committed to sharing accurate information as quickly as situations allow.
We hope to never have to notify you of an actual event of school violence, and we are fully committed to maintaining the safety and security of our schools through a variety of safety measures and close collaboration with local law enforcement.
If you or your student ever have a safety concern, or if you hear a rumor of a safety concern, we ask that you immediately notify the appropriate authorities. This includes local law enforcement and the administration at the district office or the school involved.
Thank you for your support as we work together to keep our schools, and your children safe.
LBC students made 9/11 artwork and we had a schoolwide tolling of the bells and moment of silence to remember those who lost their lives. Mrs. Stidem's computer classes also created a PowerPoint presentation that communicated the significance and impact of 9/11.
This week!!
Dr. Laughter and the admin team showed how much they appreciate the staff by delivering snacks to them—a simple but meaningful way to say thank you.
It’s Jamboree time! We will play at Midland Valley High School and everything will begin at 6:00. Here is the schedule for this evening:
1st Q: LBC 🦁 vs Kennedy 🦅
2nd Q: Leavelle 🪨 vs Schofield 🐏
3rd Q: LBC 🦁vs Schofield 🐏
4th Q: Leavelle 🪨 vs Kennedy 🦅
The link for tickets is listed under Leavelle as they are the host school. https://gofan.co/event/1657825?schoolId=SC74305 Go Lions!!
Congratulations Coach Bachman and the Lady Lions! They defeated Schofield tonight. Way to go ladies!
Reminder! Fall pictures are tomorrow 🙂
All Aiken County Public School District schools, buildings, and offices will be closed for Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024. We hope that everyone has an enjoyable Labor Day Weekend and look forward to seeing students back at school on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
These outstanding students have been recognized as our Lion Leaders of the Month for exemplifying Habit #1: Be Proactive. They were joined by our PBIS Champions, who earned the highest PBIS points in their grade level for the month of August. As a reward, they enjoyed a special breakfast from Chick-fil-A. Way to go students!!
Congratulations to Mrs. Allen, our faculty member of the month! She is truly a gem at LBC Middle School. Her passion and her love for her students are evident in the way she goes above and beyond to ensure their success, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Thanks to State Farm for your continued support! We appreciate all you do.
Visit our website, https://www.acpsd.net/o/district/page/2024-one-cent, for information on the sales tax and the school facility project needs that will be on November’s ballot for voter consideration, and make plans to join us at an informational meeting:
• Tuesday, September 3, 6:30 p.m. at Silver Bluff High School (Area Five)
• Monday, September 9, 6:30 p.m. at Ridge Spring Monetta Middle High (Area Four)
• Tuesday, September 17, 6:00 p.m. at South Aiken High School (Area One)
• Tuesday, October 15, 6:00 p.m. at North Augusta Middle School (Area Two)
• Monday, October 28, 6:00 p.m. at Midland Valley High School (Area Three)
Super interesting activities going on in Ms. Vance's room today. Her 6th grade social studies classes practiced writing their names in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Great things going on at LBC! Ms. Mims and Ms. Beverly's class enjoyed their science experiments. Mim's class was experimenting with how temperature can cause objects to rise and sink in water. Beverly's class experimented in the lab with heat transfer! Great job students and teachers! #studentengagement
