Leavelle McCampbell Middle

Intersession is bringing innovation to life!

Students will have the opportunity to explore, create, and problem-solve at our CTE Innovation STEM Camp. Read below to learn more about this exciting opportunity and stay tuned for more Intersession announcements to come!

All 6th through 8th grade students are invited to participate in ACPSD's CTE Innovation STEM Camp!

WHEN: September 28th -October 1st from 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. daily

WHAT: All Aiken County Public School sixth through eighth grade students are invited to participate in ACPSD's CTE Innovation STEM Camp! Students will engage in fun, hands-on STEM challenges, build real world skills, solve problems and discover what they’re capable of creating! Students will select up to three courses to participate in throughout the day where they will learn about of drones, e-sports, robotics and cybersecurity.

WHERE: Schofield Middle School, 224 Kershaw Street, NE Aiken, SC 29801. There is no cost to participate in the camp.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION: Monday, September 14th by 5:00PM. Spots are limited and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please scan the QR code on the flyer or complete the online application by clicking on the 2027 CTE STEM Innovation Camp Student Application link.

CONTACT: Alvina Jackson- Riddle at ahead@acpsd.net.

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Mark your calendars!

Wednesday, August 19th will be the first early dismissal day of the 2026–27 school year!

Students will be dismissed early while our teachers and staff use the afternoon for professional development, collaboration, and additional training to support student success.

Get a glimpse into what professional development looks like for our staff here at Aiken County by watching the video on YouTube at:https://youtu.be/RJ6SEXp8wUk .

WELCOME BACK!!!! I am so excited for this school year. Thank you to everyone that came to Walk the Schedule night!!! It was a huge success.
1st Day of School
July 20th is the first day of school for Leavelle McCampbell Middle School and Aiken County Public Schools. Students may be dropped off beginning at 7:30 AM in front of the cafeteria and school begins promptly at 8 AM. No student should be dropped off before 7:30 AM. Students will receive their Advisory Teacher’s name and room number once they arrive. All students will report to gymnasium and/or cafeteria during morning arrival. Students will be dismissed to their advisory where they will receive their schedule and other important information. No student will be allowed to enter the front entrance without an adult.
Walkers will be dismissed to the cafeteria where they will be escorted to the crosswalk by an adult. Car-riders will be dismissed to the cafeteria at 3:10 PM. Bus riders will be called to the gymnasium when their bus arrives.
Do’s & Don’ts
• Do wear appropriate clothing.
• Don’t wear any shorts, dresses or skirts less than 5 inches above the knee. ALL tops must reach 5 inches above the knee if you are wearing leggings…no exceptions.
• Do bring water bottles to school.
• Don’t bring metal bottles. Please see ACPSD policy on metal cups (including Stanley cups) NO MORE METAL CUPS OR METAL WATER BOTTLES: Please see the statement below from the ACPSD.

In preparation for more frequent Weapons Detection, middle and high school students are asked to refrain from bringing in stainless steel water bottles, metal utensils from home, and scissors. Large metal objects result in positive detection and necessitate a search. The restriction of these items will be mandatory.
• Do bring a positive attitude and a desire to learn.
• Don’t misbehave, the Code of Conduct will be strictly enforced.

Breakfast and Lunch
Free breakfast and lunch are served daily.
Canteen (Tuesday & Thursday)
Canteen items will be sold during lunch beginning next week. Each item is $1.00.
Laptops
Students will receive their school device on Wednesday, July 22nd. Please see the attached Technology User Agreement.
Schedule Concerns
For those students that wish to request a schedule change, forms will be available through Advisory ONLY. Schedule change requests must be turned in no later than Friday, July 24th. Parents must sign the form in order for a request to be considered.
Monday July 20th (Extended Advisory)
First Day of School--Students Return
Students receive:
• Schedules during Advisory & Code of Conduct PPT
Tuesday July 21st (Extended Advisory)
During Advisory –
• Students return Schedule Concern Sheets
• Complete Code of Conduct PPT
• Students return Code of Conduct Signature Page

Wednesday July 22nd (Extended Advisory)
• Students return Schedule Concern Sheets
• Standard Response Protocol video for students
• Students return Code of Conduct Signature Page
• Laptop Distribution logistics will be covered during advisory
• Laptops will be distributed during Social Studies classes


Thursday July 23rd (Regular Bell Schedule)
• Students return Schedule Concern Sheets
• Begin Laptop User Agreement PPT
• LMMS Student Technology Agreement Contract.docx

Friday July 24th (Regular Bell Schedule)
• LAST DAY TO RETURN Schedule Concern Sheets
• Complete Laptop User Agreement PPT
• LMMS Student Technology Agreement Contract.docx

Athletics:
Football & Volleyball Conditioning from 3:30 – 5:30. Please see Coach Coleman for paperwork.
See ya tomorrow!
Carla Dupert
Principal – Leavelle McCampbell Middle School