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.
Testing at Millbrook will be held February 2–10.
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.
The deadline to purchase a 5th Grade Baby Ad has been extended to January 30th.
Please note that January 30th is also the final deadline to order yearbooks. Yearbooks may be ordered at jostensyearbooks.com. Due to limited quantities, very few extra yearbooks will be available after the deadline. Families are encouraged to place orders by January 30th to ensure availability.
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
Please be sure to read the guidelines and information that was sent home in students’ communication folders today. Please cut off, complete, and return the RSVP form by February 6th.
This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Due to food planning, late RSVPs cannot be accepted.
We can’t wait to make special memories together.
• No School on Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Early Dismissal on Wednesday, January 21st — dismissal will be at 11:30 AM
Breakfast and lunch will be served on the early dismissal day. Quest Zone will be open for an additional $15. Please be sure transportation arrangements are made in advance.
Thank you for your support and planning ahead!
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 so proud to celebrate our students who earned All A Honor Roll and A/B Honor Roll for Quarter 2! Your hard work, focus, and determination truly shine—keep reaching for excellence! #MillbrookPRIDE
Thanks to our amazing families, we’ve already raised $275 — and every receipt counts! Keep scanning and submitting your receipts to help us reach the finish line.
✨ Bonus alert: Box Tops is currently running a promotion — refer 3 new members and earn extra rewards for our school!
Let’s keep the momentum going! #MillbrookPRIDE
The last day to order your yearbook is Friday, January 30th. Please be sure to place your order before the deadline.
Parents of 5th graders have the opportunity to purchase a Colt Baby ad for their student. This is a great way to create a special keepsake, so please do this as soon as possible.
You may order your yearbook at www.yearbooksonsale.com
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We will not have many extra copies available, so ordering ahead is strongly recommended.
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
Thank you for your continued support during this busy season for everyone. We truly appreciate all that you do to partner with us. We hope your family enjoys a wonderful, restful winter break filled with joy and special moments together.
We look forward to seeing students back at school on Tuesday, January 6th.
Don’t miss out! Aiken's Summer Gateway Program (June 1–16) is closing soon—there’s still time to get your application in, but the deadline is Friday, December 12th.
🎥 Watch the video to learn more: https://shorturl.at/6AuI6
📝 Application link included—submit yours before it’s too late! https://www.acpsd.net/page/gateway
We’d love to see your student join us this summer!
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.
