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
1 day ago, Aiken County Public School District
Five adults pose for a picture, one female holding balloons.
A classroom of young students pose for a photograph.
A man holds balloons and appears to be surprising a female teacher in a hallway with another person looking on.
A group of six adults pose for a photo, one is holding baloons and another flowers.
A group of four adults stand behind young students in a classroom.
A female adult in a pink dress appears surprised and is holding flowers.
Family and staff celebrating First Year Teacher of the Year honoree.
First Year Teach of the Year honoree holding flowers with balloons.
Superintendent Dr. Corey Murphy shaking hands with First Year Teacher of the Year honoree.
District leadership posing with First Year Techer of the Year honoree.

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

3 days ago, Aiken County Public School District
Teacher Arrington Weston is surprised as a Teacher of the Year Honor Court Member.
Group picture with District Superintendent Dr. Corey Murphy, Teacher of the Year Honor Court Member Arrington Weston, SMS Principal Shunte Dugar, Asst Super of Middle Schools Dr. Phyllis Gamble, and Employee Relations Coordinator Kayla Jordan.
RSM Teacher of the Year Jerry Brannon is surprised in the weight room with flowers and balloons.
Seven School and District Leaders pose for a picture to celebrate Jerry Brannon, center, being named to the Teacher of the Year Honor Court.
A Silver Bluff Teacher, Madison Spires, smiles after being surprised in her science classroom with the news that she's on the Teacher of the Year Honor Court.
Madison Spires, center, poses a group of 14 high school students in science class.
Megan Maxwell, right, poses with her husband after being named to the Teacher of the Year Honor Court.
A group of eight educators pose for a picture with balloons.
Sonya Lee, left, appears surprised in her classroom when Kayla Jordan, right, surprises her with flowers and the announcement she's on the Teacher of the Year Honor Court.
Leavelle McCampbell Middle's administrators pose with their Teacher of the Year Honor Court member.

Please see the following link for this week's LMMS Rocks Report Parent Newsletter 1/12/26:

LMMS Rocks Report Parent Newsletter 1/12/26

6 days ago, Leavelle McCampbell Middle School
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
11 days ago, Aiken County Public Schools
Welcome back to school, let's finish 2025-2026 strong!

Please see the following link for this week's LMMS Rocks Report Parent Newsletter 1/5/26.

LMMS Rocks Report Parent Newsletter 1/5/26

13 days ago, Leavelle McCampbell Middle School

Please see the following link for this week's LMMS Rocks Report Parent Newsletter 12/15/25:

LMMS Rocks Report Parent Newsletter 12/15/25

about 1 month ago, Leavelle McCampbell Middle School
Accepting donations through December 19th! Builders Club students can earn service hours by donating! Others will be entered into a raffle for a special prize!
about 1 month ago, Counselor Tammy Westafer
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Order your yearbook online!
about 1 month ago, Leavelle McCampbell Middle School
yearbook flyer

Please see the following link for this week's LMMS Rocks Report Parent Newsletter 12/8/25

LMMS Rocks Report 12/8/25

about 1 month ago, Leavelle McCampbell Middle School
Please see the attached flyer with information about Camp Willow's Light. This is for children ages 5-18 who have lost a loved one in the past 3 years.
about 1 month ago, Counselor Tammy Westafer
flyer
The 12 Days of Christmas are here!
about 1 month ago, Leavelle McCampbell Middle School
12 days of Christmas.
Congratulations to our Teacher of the Month - Ms. Cooks!!
about 2 months ago, Leavelle McCampbell Middle School
cooks
Congratulations to our Girls Basketball Team!!
about 2 months ago, Leavelle McCampbell Middle School
lady rocks

Congratulations to our Boys Basketball Team!!

about 2 months ago, Leavelle McCampbell Middle School
bball rocks

Please see the following link for this week's LMMS Rocks Report Parent Newsletter 12/1/25:

LMMS Rocks Report Parent Newsletter 12/1/25

about 2 months ago, Leavelle McCampbell Middle School
We are grateful for the opportunity to serve Aiken County families and wish each of you a very Happy Thanksgiving.

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.
about 2 months ago, Aiken County Public Schools
Happy Thanksgiving from Aiken County Public Schools.

Please see the following link for this week's LMMS Rocks Report Parent Newsletter:

LMMS Rocks Report Parent Newsletter 11/17/25

2 months ago, Leavelle McCampbell Middle School
Congrats to our 25-26 Girls Basketball Team!
2 months ago, Leavelle McCampbell Middle School
LMMS Girls Basketball 25-26

Please see the following link for this week's LMMS Rocks Report Parent Newsletter-11/10/25.

LMMS Rocks Report Parent Newsletter 11/10/25

2 months ago, Leavelle McCampbell Middle School
Congrats to our 25-26 Boys Basketball Team!
2 months ago, Leavelle McCampbell Middle School
LMMS Boys Basketball 25-26