Congratulations to Sienna Williams for being named Mr. Crowther's Printmaker of the Week!
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.
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.
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.
Varsity Football: Mustangs play at JL Mann in Greenville, SC this Friday, August 22nd. Tickets are $8 and may be purchased in cash at the gate or online (in advance or at the gate) at https://gofan.co/app/school/SC1506. All students must bring their student ID badge to show at the gate. Clear bag policy is enforced at this venue. Kickoff is set for 7:30 pm. Go MUSTANGS!
Thursday, August 7th: Orange Chicken & Fried Rice
“You don’t want to miss today’s Global Eats adventure. Today’s school lunch menu special is from China: Orange Chicken & Fried Rice!”
Friday, August 8th: Freezie Friday
“Today is Freezie Friday! Enjoy a frozen Sidekick slushy today with your school lunch meal.”
Tuesday, August 12th: Italian Chicken Parm Sandwich
“August is sandwich month! Enjoy a classic special on the school lunch menu today: Chicken Parm Sandwich”
Thursday, August 14th: Jamaican Jerk Chicken & Caribbean Coleslaw
“You don’t want to miss today’s Global Eats adventure. Today’s school lunch menu special is from the Caribbean: Jamaican Jerk Chicken & Caribbean Coleslaw!”
Friday August 15th: Freezie Friday
“Today is Freezie Friday! Enjoy a frozen Sidekick slushy today with your school lunch meal.”
Monday, August 18th: Dipping sauces
Today on the school lunch menu, you can dip into flavor as you’ll get to pair your favorites with your choice of homemade dipping sauce, Chimichurri Ranch or the signature Dip’n Sauce.”
Tuesday, August 19th: Baja Beef Bowl
“Today’s Discovery Kitchen Special on the school lunch menu is a Baja Beef Bowl. Enjoy this Western America-inspired dish as we celebrate The Great American Road Trip.”
Thursday, August 21st: Chef Jet’s Sesame Broccoli Salad
“You don’t want to miss today’s Global Eats adventure. Today’s school lunch menu special is from China: Chef Jet’s Sesame Broccoli Salad!”
Friday, August 22nd: Freezie Friday
“Today is Freezie Friday! Enjoy a frozen Sidekick slushy today with your school lunch meal.”
Monday, August 25th: Dipping sauces
Today on the school lunch menu, you can dip into flavor as you’ll get to pair your favorites with your choice of homemade dipping sauce, Sriracha Honey Mustard or the signature Dip’n Sauce.”
Tuesday, August 26th: Mexican Street Corn
“You don’t want to miss today’s Global Eats adventure. Today’s school lunch menu special is from Mexico: Mexican Street Corn!”
Wednesday, August 27th: Dipping sauces and Buttermilk Coleslaw
Today on the school lunch menu, you’ll get to pair your favorites with your choice of homemade dipping sauce, Korean BBQ Sauce, or the signature Dip’n Sauce. There is also a Discovery Kitchen special on the lunch menu, Southern-Style Buttermilk Coleslaw!”
Tuesday, August 28th: Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
“August is sandwich month! Enjoy a trendy special on the school lunch menu today: Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich”
Friday, August 29th: Freezie Friday
“Today is Freezie Friday! Enjoy a frozen Sidekick slushy today with your school lunch meal.”
“You don’t want to miss today’s Global Eats adventure. Today’s school lunch menu special is from China: Orange Chicken & Fried Rice!”
Friday, August 8th: Freezie Friday
“Today is Freezie Friday! Enjoy a frozen Sidekick slushy today with your school lunch meal.”
Tuesday, August 12th: Italian Chicken Parm Sandwich
“August is sandwich month! Enjoy a classic special on the school lunch menu today: Chicken Parm Sandwich”
Thursday, August 14th: Jamaican Jerk Chicken & Caribbean Coleslaw
“You don’t want to miss today’s Global Eats adventure. Today’s school lunch menu special is from the Caribbean: Jamaican Jerk Chicken & Caribbean Coleslaw!”
Friday August 15th: Freezie Friday
“Today is Freezie Friday! Enjoy a frozen Sidekick slushy today with your school lunch meal.”
Monday, August 18th: Dipping sauces
Today on the school lunch menu, you can dip into flavor as you’ll get to pair your favorites with your choice of homemade dipping sauce, Chimichurri Ranch or the signature Dip’n Sauce.”
Tuesday, August 19th: Baja Beef Bowl
“Today’s Discovery Kitchen Special on the school lunch menu is a Baja Beef Bowl. Enjoy this Western America-inspired dish as we celebrate The Great American Road Trip.”
Thursday, August 21st: Chef Jet’s Sesame Broccoli Salad
“You don’t want to miss today’s Global Eats adventure. Today’s school lunch menu special is from China: Chef Jet’s Sesame Broccoli Salad!”
Friday, August 22nd: Freezie Friday
“Today is Freezie Friday! Enjoy a frozen Sidekick slushy today with your school lunch meal.”
Monday, August 25th: Dipping sauces
Today on the school lunch menu, you can dip into flavor as you’ll get to pair your favorites with your choice of homemade dipping sauce, Sriracha Honey Mustard or the signature Dip’n Sauce.”
Tuesday, August 26th: Mexican Street Corn
“You don’t want to miss today’s Global Eats adventure. Today’s school lunch menu special is from Mexico: Mexican Street Corn!”
Wednesday, August 27th: Dipping sauces and Buttermilk Coleslaw
Today on the school lunch menu, you’ll get to pair your favorites with your choice of homemade dipping sauce, Korean BBQ Sauce, or the signature Dip’n Sauce. There is also a Discovery Kitchen special on the lunch menu, Southern-Style Buttermilk Coleslaw!”
Tuesday, August 28th: Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
“August is sandwich month! Enjoy a trendy special on the school lunch menu today: Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich”
Friday, August 29th: Freezie Friday
“Today is Freezie Friday! Enjoy a frozen Sidekick slushy today with your school lunch meal.”
It is that time of year again! Yearbook sales are live and at the cheapest price they will be all year.
Order now for just $65! Go to www.yearbookforever.com to order your 2026 copy of The Mustang!
Prices will go up to $75 on November 1st so get it at this great price while you can!
Freshmen must have an ID to recieve their laptops 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
For any juniors interested in purchasing a ring, please visit Josten’s website. Rings must be ordered by July 28th in order to have it by the ceremony. Any 11th grader interested in participating in the Ring Committee, and would like to help, please email Ms. Brooks at dbrooks@acpsd.net.
Parents, please follow the procedures below to ensure the safety of all students during arrival and dismissal:
Bus Riders:
Students who ride the bus will be picked up and dropped off at the bus loop in front of the school.
Parents, please do not use the front bus loop for drop-off or pick-up unless designated by special education services.
Car Riders:
Students who are car riders should be picked up and dropped off at the back of the school in the car line.
Student Drivers:
Students who drive to school may park in the designated student parking lot located in front of the football stadium. Parking passes are $25 and all student drivers are expected to purchase one.
Parents, please do not use this area to drop off students in the morning.
We ask all parents and students to adhere to these procedures for the safety and efficiency of our campus. Law enforcement will be present to help uphold these procedures.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe.
We need all students including AM career center, late arrival, early college to report to homeroom 7/21, 7/22, 7/23, 7/28 and 8/4 to ensure counts are collected and information distributed!
This is crucial to the school, district, and funding. We appreciate your assistance and patience during this time.
This is crucial to the school, district, and funding. We appreciate your assistance and patience during this time.
FRESHMAN PRESENTATION:
7/17/25 - 1:30 to
3:00 pm in the auditorium (prior to Walk The Schedule). This MUSTANG MEETUP will include a presentation - “Being a Mustang 101”, Q&A with faculty, games/prizes, and a glimpse at student life at MVHS.
Counselors will provide class schedule s for the freshmen to follow during Walk the Schedule..
7/17/25 - 1:30 to
3:00 pm in the auditorium (prior to Walk The Schedule). This MUSTANG MEETUP will include a presentation - “Being a Mustang 101”, Q&A with faculty, games/prizes, and a glimpse at student life at MVHS.
Counselors will provide class schedule s for the freshmen to follow during Walk the Schedule..
MVHS Walk the Schedule -Important Information:
All NEW and RETURNING students must be registered for the 2025/26 school
year.
If registration is not complete, there will be no schedule of classes created.
Visit the REGISTRATION HUB available on the: acpsd.net website. … …
.
Students will need to log in to Powerschool and take a
screenshot of their class schedule for this event.
Remember, this is a time to learn the location of, and best route take, for all of your
classes. Teachers will be on hand to meet you and assist
MUSTANGS: WALK THE SCHEDULE -all grade levels
THURSDAY JULY 17, 2025 3:00 TO 6:00 pm
All NEW and RETURNING students must be registered for the 2025/26 school
year.
If registration is not complete, there will be no schedule of classes created.
Visit the REGISTRATION HUB available on the: acpsd.net website. … …
.
Students will need to log in to Powerschool and take a
screenshot of their class schedule for this event.
Remember, this is a time to learn the location of, and best route take, for all of your
classes. Teachers will be on hand to meet you and assist
MUSTANGS: WALK THE SCHEDULE -all grade levels
THURSDAY JULY 17, 2025 3:00 TO 6:00 pm
Students, Parents, and Guardians:
Please join us for the drop-in “Walk The Schedule” event on 7/17 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Students should check PowerSchool after noon on 7/17 and take a screenshot of their class schedule to have on hand at the event.
Just a reminder: All students should complete registration for the 25/26 school year. See the district website for registration information.
Please join us for the drop-in “Walk The Schedule” event on 7/17 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Students should check PowerSchool after noon on 7/17 and take a screenshot of their class schedule to have on hand at the event.
Just a reminder: All students should complete registration for the 25/26 school year. See the district website for registration information.
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.
It is not too late to enroll in summer school at MVHS.
Our summer school is held on campus Monday-Thursday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Sign up and pay the course fee on-site between the hours of 9:00 am and 11:00 am.
Registration for summer school will close at 11:00 am on June 10th.
If you have additional questions, please email Ms. Jessica Thomas at: jthomas3@acpsd.net
CLASS OF 2025 VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN PROFILES
Midland Valley High School
Salutatorian: Lawrence Zander Valdez
Lawrence Valdez, Salutatorian of the Midland Valley High School Class of 2025, plans to attend the Georgia Institute of Technology to study Mechanical Engineering. Drawn to the thrill of discovery and the power of innovation, Lawrence looks forward to a future where he can explore, build, and one day share his knowledge with others.
“I want to be a master of many things and eventually take my accumulation of knowledge and pass it on to others—those like me, or just those who are curious and could use it.”
A curious mind from an early age, Lawrence has always been fascinated by the outdoors, hands-on learning, and the thrill of the unknown. Whether it's imagining building his own plane, car, or home, he is energized by possibility and the tools to make ideas real.
Alongside his twin brother Logan, Lawrence is proud to celebrate their shared achievement as Valedictorian and Salutatorian—an accomplishment rooted in family, faith, and dedication. “Without God, I’m not sure where I’d be. Every good gift comes from Him, and without a doubt, I am blessed.”
One of Lawrence’s favorite high school memories was Senior Sunset—a relaxed evening of games, food, and community that brought together classmates, teachers, and underclassmen in celebration. As a member of Student Council, Lawrence helped plan and facilitate events like this, making the memory even more meaningful. “My brother and I once helped out at this event as underclassmen, waving goodbye to seniors—and now it’s our turn to be the 'big kids' saying goodbye.”
Congratulations, Lawrence!
#ACPSDcelebrates #ClassOf2025
CLASS OF 2025 VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN PROFILES
Midland Valley High School
Valedictorian: Logan Curtis Valdez
Logan Valdez, Valedictorian of the Midland Valley High School Class of 2025, plans to attend the Georgia Institute of Technology to major in Mechanical Engineering. A hands-on learner with a passion for problem-solving, Logan is excited to pursue a path that challenges both his creativity and intellect.
Growing up with a twin brother, Lawrence—his fellow academic honoree—has been one of the most defining parts of Logan’s life. “Even in the rough parts of life, I've never had to experience it alone. I’ve always had a buddy there who understands it all—and over the years, it’s become something I truly appreciate.”
Logan’s high school years were filled with growth and connection. As a member of Student Council, he played a role in organizing school events and building community among his peers. One of his favorite high school memories was a dinner with his Early College cohort: “It gave us a chance to step outside our usual circles and really connect. I found myself talking with classmates I’d barely spoken to before—laughing, swapping stories, and realizing how much more there was to each of them beyond just the classroom. It was refreshing and eye-opening.”
Logan is proud to share this academic milestone with his brother, and looks forward to continuing their journey side by side at Georgia Tech.
Congratulations, Logan!
#ACPSDcelebrates #ClassOf2025
