🎉 What an AMAZING First Day at North Aiken Elementary! 🐻💙💛 Our Bears jumped right back into the swing of learning today! Classrooms were filled with excitement, laughter, and so many smiling faces. We loved welcoming both our returning students and the many new families joining the North Aiken family this year. It is going to be an incredible school year!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our parents and families for your patience during afternoon dismissal. As transportation approvals continue to be processed this week, please expect the car rider line to take a little longer than usual. We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure every child gets home safely.
Here’s to a fantastic year of learning, growing, and achieving together!
💙💛 Four Houses, One Den. Focused on Learning and Committed to Achievement.
#WelcomeBackACPSD #NorthAikenElementary #NorthAikenBears #FirstDaySuccess #BackToSchool #OneDenOneFamily
🐻💙💛 North Aiken is READY for Monday! 💛💙🐻
The countdown is over, and we can’t wait to welcome our Bears back for an amazing 2026–2027 school year! Our teachers and staff have been working hard to prepare for a fantastic first day.
📚 A few important reminders:
⏰ Doors open & breakfast begins at 7:00 AM
🚫 No student drop-off before 7:00 AM (there is no supervision before then)
🔔 The tardy bell rings at 7:30 AM—instruction begins immediately.
🚗 No early dismissals after 2:00 PM
🏫 Dismissal begins at 2:30 PM
🚌 Transportation Reminder: Please check your email for bus information. If Transportation has not contacted you to confirm your child’s bus assignment, please plan to pick up your child at 2:30 PM until service has been confirmed.
💙 We appreciate your patience during the first week as we welcome new students and families and help everyone learn our school routines.
Let’s make this the BEST year ever! 🎉🐻
#NorthAikenElementary #WelcomeBackBears #BestYearEver #OneDen #BackToSchool #ReadyForMonday
🎉 REP YOUR HOUSE WITH PRIDE! 🏡💙❤️💚🖤
The North Aiken Elementary House T-Shirt Fundraiser begins TODAY and runs through July 24!
Students, parents, family members, and supporters are invited to order a House T-shirt and proudly represent their House all year long!
❤️ Amistad
🖤 Altruismo
💚 Isibindi
💙 Reveur
🔹 Returning Students: Your House stays the same each year, so be sure to order the shirt that matches your current House.
🌟 New to North Aiken? Before ordering your House shirt, you’ll first get to experience one of our favorite traditions by spinning the House Wheel to discover which House you’ll join! Once you’ve been officially placed into your House, you can place your shirt order and proudly represent your new House family.
👕 Order today through July 24!
Show your House pride, support our school, and help make this fundraiser a success!
https://northaiken26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
🐻 One School. Four Houses. One Den.
#NorthAikenElementary #HouseSystem #BearPride #OneSchoolFourHousesOneDen #FocusedOnLearningCommittedToAchievement
🚨Meet the Teacher Important Information
Quest Zone is accepting enrollments for this upcoming school year!
Ages 5-12
Please contact Ms. Teresa Barton Site Director @803-280-1056
Qz227@thequestzone.com
NAiES 26-27 School Supply List
Meet Mr. Richardson!
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Richardson to the North Aiken Elementary family! He will be teaching 4th Grade and brings 21 years of experience in education to our Bear Den.
Originally from Newport News, Virginia, Mr. Richardson enjoys fishing, spending time outdoors, and helping students discover the excitement of math and science through hands-on learning and exploration.
As a proud member of House Altruismo, he’s looking forward to building meaningful relationships with our students and inspiring them to grow both academically and personally.
We’re excited to have you at North Aiken, Mr. Richardson! Welcome to the Den! 🐻💙💛
📚Welcome to the Den, Mrs. Jessica Mussetter!
We’re excited to welcome Mrs. Jessica Mussetter to North Aiken Elementary as our School Librarian! With 8 years in education, she is passionate about fostering a love of reading and creating a library where every student feels welcome, inspired, and excited to learn.
As a proud member of the House of Isibindi, Mrs. Mussetter looks forward to helping our Bears discover new books, grow their imaginations, and become lifelong readers.
Welcome to the North Aiken family, Mrs. Mussetter! 📖
#WelcomeToTheDen #NorthAikenElementary #BearPride #HouseOfIsibindi #ReadersAreLeaders
Welcome to the Den, Mr. Nathan Benedict! 🐻💙💛
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Nathan Benedict to the North Aiken Elementary family! Mr. Benedict brings 29 years of educational experience and a genuine passion for helping students grow, learn, and reach their full potential.
As our new 4th Grade teacher and a proud member of the House of Isibindi, he is excited to build meaningful relationships with his students, celebrate their successes, and encourage them to believe in all they can achieve.
We're thrilled to have Mr. Benedict as part of the Bear family. Welcome to the Den!
#NorthAikenElementary #WelcomeToTheDen #MeetTheTeacher #BearPride #HouseOfIsibindi
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Nathan Benedict to the North Aiken Elementary family! Mr. Benedict brings 29 years of educational experience and a genuine passion for helping students grow, learn, and reach their full potential.
As our new 4th Grade teacher and a proud member of the House of Isibindi, he is excited to build meaningful relationships with his students, celebrate their successes, and encourage them to believe in all they can achieve.
We're thrilled to have Mr. Benedict as part of the Bear family. Welcome to the Den!
#NorthAikenElementary #WelcomeToTheDen #MeetTheTeacher #BearPride #HouseOfIsibindi
Attention North Aiken Families!
Have you registered your child for the 2026–2027 school year yet? Don’t wait!
✅ Register today through the PowerSchool Parent Portal to ensure your child is ready for an amazing year.
🚌 Reminder: The deadline to request bus transportation is TOMORROW, July 6. Registering after the deadline may delay transportation services at the beginning of the school year.
📅 Register before our Meet the Teacher event on July 16 to ensure that you receive your child’s teacher assignment prior to July 20.
💙💛 We can’t wait to welcome our Bears back to the Den!
#NorthAikenElementary #FourHousesOneDen #BackToSchool #RegisterToday #NAEBears #FocusedOnLearningCommittedToAchievement
🎉 Please help us welcome Mr. Jaquan Edwards to North Aiken Elementary! 🐻💙💛
We are excited to welcome Mr. Edwards to 2nd Grade and the House of Amistad! A proud graduate of Wingate University with three years of experience in education, he is passionate about creating a classroom where every child feels encouraged, challenged, and inspired to succeed.
Welcome to The Den, Mr. Edwards! We are excited to have you as part of the North Aiken family and can’t wait to see the positive impact you’ll make on our students this year!
#WelcomeToTheDen #NorthAikenElementary #MeetTheTeacher #FourHousesOneDen #HouseOfAmistad #FocusedOnLearningCommittedToAchievement
💛 Welcome to The Den💙 North Aiken Elementary is excited to welcome Mrs. Patience Russell to our counseling team! Mrs. Patience brings 20 years of experience supporting students and families, and we are thrilled that she will be joining Ms. Tutt as one of our dedicated School Counselors. Her passion for helping children grow academically, socially, and emotionally makes her a wonderful addition to our Bear family. We can’t wait for our students to get to know her and experience the care, encouragement, and support she brings to our school each day. Please join us in giving Mrs. Patience a warm North Aiken Bears welcome! 💙💛🐻 #WelcomeToTheDen #NorthAikenElementary #SchoolCounselors #BearFamily #FourHousesOneDen
🐻📚 You're Invited to Meet the Teacher at North Aiken Elementary! 💙💛
Join us on Thursday, July 16, from 2:00 PM–6:00PM as we kick off an exciting new school year! Families will have the opportunity to:
✨ Meet your child's teacher and our amazing North Aiken staff
📚 Receive important information about the upcoming school year
📝 Sign up to become a member of our PTO
🎒 Drop off school supplies before the first day of school
🏠 New students can learn all about our House System and spin the House Wheel to discover their House!
🍔 Grab a bite to eat from Rollin' With Tha Food
🍋 Cool off with a refreshing drink from Boss Berry Lemonade & More
📢 Please register your student before this event to receive your child's class assignment and transportation information on July 16. School supply lists are available on our website and social media pages.
We can't wait to welcome our Bears and their families as we begin another incredible year of learning, growth, and achievement. See you on July 16! 🐻💙💛
#NorthAikenElementary #MeetTheTeacher #WelcomeToTheDen #FourHousesOneDen #FocusedOnLearningCommittedToAchievement #BackToSchool
🐻💙 Welcome to the Den, Ms. Laureno! 💛🐻
Please join us in giving a warm North Aiken Bear welcome to Ms. Laureno, who is joining our team as a Special Education Teacher!
We are excited for our students and families to meet her and can't wait to see the positive impact she'll make this school year.
Welcome to North Aiken Elementary, Ms. Laureno!
Please join us in giving a warm North Aiken Bear welcome to Ms. Laureno, who is joining our team as a Special Education Teacher!
We are excited for our students and families to meet her and can't wait to see the positive impact she'll make this school year.
Welcome to North Aiken Elementary, Ms. Laureno!
🍎 Meet Mrs. Jazmin Henderson! 🍎
Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Jazmin Henderson to the North Aiken Elementary family! We are excited to have her as part of our Bear family! 💙💛🐻
North Aiken 2026-27 Supply List
Feel free to bring in items on July 16th at our Meet the Teacher event from 2pm-6pm!
Please help us welcome Mrs. Antwonia Opara to the North Aiken Elementary family! As a SPED Paraprofessional, she is passionate about supporting students, building strong relationships, and helping every child reach their full potential. We are excited to have her as part of our Bear family! 🐻💙💛
💙💛 Meet the Teacher Spotlight! 💛💙
Please join us in giving a warm North Aiken Bear welcome to Ms. Hannah Lorrick, our new 5K teacher!
We can’t wait for our students and families to meet her during Meet the Teacher on Thursday, July 16, from 2:00–6:00 PM.
Help us give Ms. Lorrick a big Welcome to the Den! 🐻💙💛
We are excited to welcome our newest Bears to North Aiken Elementary School! 🎉
To help your child have a smooth and successful start, all 5K students will participate in staggered attendance during the first week of school.
📅 July 20–23: Your child will attend ONE assigned day from 7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
📞 Parents will be contacted soon with your child’s assigned start date.
📅 Friday, July 24: ALL 5K students will attend a full day and begin following the regular school schedule for the remainder of the year.
We can’t wait to begin this exciting journey with our newest Bears! 🐻💙
#NorthAikenElementary #WelcomeToTheDen #Rising5K #FutureBears #FourHousesOneDen #FocusedOnLearningCommittedToAchieveme
Mark your calendars for this year's completely free Back to School Bash, hosted by community organizer Victoria Paloma!
This exciting event will take place on July 18th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Roy Warner Park (6021 Roy Warner Park LN, Wagener, SC 29164) to help students kick off the school year with confidence.
Available on a first-come, first-served basis, children can receive free bookbags, school supplies, brand-new outfits, shoes, gift cards, fresh haircuts, professional hair braiding, food, and much more.
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
