Leavelle McCampbell Middle

Wednesday, August 20, 2025, is a scheduled Early Dismissal Day for students.

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.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025, is a scheduled Early Dismissal Day for students.

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.

We look forward to seeing everyone at Open House on Tuesday night! We will have Kona Ice and Beefed Up food trucks on campus. A portion of the food truck proceeds will go back to our school. As a reminder, this Wednesday is an early dismissal day. School dismisses at 12:10.

Open House on 8/19/26

Congrats to the LMMS 2025 Volleyball Team!

Our 2025 LMMS Football Team. Go Rocks!

Volleyball and Football tryouts start tomorrow!

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

So excited for school to start on Monday!

Can't wait to see our new 6th graders tomorrow!

We look forward to seeing our students next Thursday!

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!

We’re inviting all rising freshmen and their families to drop by anytime between 5:00 and 7:00 PM for an exciting evening where you’ll get to experience what it means to be a Mustang. Come explore the school, meet the amazing people who make up our MVHS community, and enjoy: Live performances by our NJROTC, band, and chorus; Guided tours of the building; Delicious bites from local food trucks; A chance to mingle with teachers, staff, and future classmates. This is your night, especially for 8th graders from the Midland Valley area, and we can’t wait to welcome you to your new home at MVHS. Let’s make it official—see you soon, Future Mustangs!

The book fair opens Monday, March 10th, and continues thru Thursday, March 13th! You can find the book fair previews here: Flyer: https://registration.scholasticbookfairs.com/flipbooks/?fb=s25-ms-case Video: https://registration.scholasticbookfairs.com/apps/video/?vid=hlt8em2587 The book fair accepts cash, cards, and checks. Checks must be made out to LMMS PTO and for the exact amount spent. Guardians can deposit funds in a Scholastic eWallet account for their student by accessing the LMMS book fair homepage here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/LMMS

Come for a night of family fun & literacy activities! Thursday, March 13th 5:30 - 7:30 Fun activities, games, giveaways, & food!

Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 5, there is a threat of severe weather with wind gusts in the morning forecasted to exceed 40 mph. This wind speed exceeds the threshold allowed for school buses to be on roadways. This wind event will result in a need to shift to e-learning tomorrow. Employees should plan to report to their work location on a two-hour delayed start, with no building or office opening before 10 a.m. Afterschool extracurricular practices, games, and events will continue tomorrow as scheduled. There will be no QuestZone tomorrow. We apologize for the challenges that this will cause our families and appreciate your continued cooperation and support!

During Spring Intersession, the week of March 31-April 3, a limited number of spots are available for this year’s Fine Arts Camp, Lego Wars, for students in grades 6-8. Fine Arts Camp will be held at Highland Springs Middle School Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Students will be immersed in creativity, the engineering design process, and project design while developing architectural skills to build a strong Lego structure. Registration opens Monday, March 3, 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 30 students to apply will be accepted. Once the application window opens, parents/guardians can apply by scanning the QR Code or visiting https://forms.office.com/r/zJ7pj8gvYh. Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day of camp, Monday-Thursday, March 31-April 3, 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.

The 2025 ACCESS Testing for English Language Learners (ELLs) will take place from January 21 to February 28, 2025. Testing dates will vary depending on the school and grade level. ACCESS (Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State) is an assessment designed to measure English language proficiency in students who are identified as English Language Learners. The test evaluates students' skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. The results of this assessment help educators and families understand students' progress in acquiring English and determine the support they need to succeed academically. If you have any questions about the testing schedule or process, please contact your child’s school. En Espanol: Fechas de Pruebas ACCESS para Estudiantes del Idioma Inglés (ELLs): 2025 Las pruebas ACCESS para Estudiantes del Idioma Inglés (ELLs) se llevarán a cabo del 21 de enero al 28 de febrero de 2025. Las fechas exactas de las pruebas variarán según la escuela y el nivel de grado. ACCESS (Evaluación del Dominio del Inglés Estado por Estado) es una evaluación diseñada para medir el nivel de dominio del inglés de los estudiantes identificados como Estudiantes del Idioma Inglés. Esta prueba evalúa las habilidades de los estudiantes en escuchar, hablar, leer y escribir en inglés. Los resultados de esta evaluación ayudan a los educadores y las familias a comprender el progreso de los estudiantes en el aprendizaje del inglés y a determinar el apoyo necesario para su éxito académico. Si tiene preguntas sobre el horario o el proceso de las pruebas, comuníquese con la escuela de su hijo.