FALL INTERSESSION CODING CAMP | GRADES 3-5
During Fall Intersession, the week of September 29–October 2, a limited number of spots are available for this year’s Coding Camp for students in grades 3–5.
Coding Camp will be held at Mossy Creek Elementary School, Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Students will get a fun, hands-on introduction to coding and problem-solving through activities such as Sphero robots, drones, 3D printing, Makey-Makey, and more.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 10, at 4 p.m. for ACPSD elementary students in grades 3-5 and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to space limitations, only the first 100 students to apply will be accepted. Once the application window opens, parents/guardians can apply by scanning the QR Code or completing the Coding Camp Registration form.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day of camp; however, families are responsible for transportation to Mossy Creek Elementary.
For questions, contact Erica Millwood, Teaching and Learning Coordinator, at emillwood@acpsd.net.
7 months ago, Aiken County Public Schools
💛 Today was such a great day in the Den… we can’t even fit all of the goodness into one post! 💛
A huge thank you to all of the wonderful grandparents who joined us today—we were blown away with a turnout of over 150 grandparents! 🐾
Your patience, love, and support made this day extra special for our students. 💕
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7 months ago, North Aiken Elementary
HAPPY LABOR DAY
All Aiken County Public School District schools, buildings, and offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing Labor Day weekend! We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
#ACPSDcelebrates #LaborDay
7 months ago, Aiken County Public Schools
💛👵🏽 Grandparent’s Day Lunch 👴🏽💛
Join us on Friday, September 5th as we celebrate our wonderful grandparents! 🥰
Grandparents are invited to eat lunch with their grandchild(ren) during their scheduled grade-level time. If you have multiple students in different grades, you may choose one time to eat with them all.
🍕 School lunch is $5.30 if you would like to purchase from the cafeteria (pizza will be served).
📅 Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 3rd!
Complete the form online here
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/3Ezv8eFuga?origin=lprLink 7 months ago, North Aiken Elementary
Do you need help with Rooms and Messaging? We have made a FAQ page just for you! Whether you're having trouble signing in, seeing your students’ classes, wondering why you are receiving a SMS notification, or updating your contact info, we've got you covered.
🔗 Visit now: Rooms FAQs for Guardians | District
📲 Stay connected with your child’s school easily, quickly, and all in one place with our new messaging experience! This two-way communication tool has been updated to make it easier than ever to stay connected and informed. Learn more about our new messaging service on the Rooms FAQs for Guardians | District .
7 months ago, Aiken County Public School District
📣✨ You’re Invited! ✨📣
Join us for Open House & Title I Meeting at North Aiken Elementary! 🎉
👩🏫 Meet your child’s teacher
📚 Learn about classroom expectations & curriculum
🏡 Discover ways to support learning at home
🏆 Earn 1 House Point for each student whose parent attends!
🗓 Thursday, August 28th
⏰ 5:00 – 6:30 PM
📍 North Aiken Elementary
💙💚❤️🖤
#NorthAikenElementary #FourHousesOneDen #OpenHouse #TitleIMeeting
7 months ago, North Aiken Elementary
📚✨ North Aiken teachers were hard at work today at Camp Explore — and loving every minute of it! From K–2 to 3–5, our staff dove into TWO hands-on math sessions filled with engaging strategies to bring the joy of math back into the classroom. Our teachers showed up bright-eyed, energized, and ready to dig deep into the standards to ensure all students succeed. Proud of their commitment to learning and growing for our Bears!🐾➗✏️ #NAiESExcellence #CampExplore #MathMagic #AlwaysLearning
7 months ago, North Aiken Elementary
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.
7 months ago, Aiken County Public School District
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.
7 months ago, Aiken County Public School District
Let's get ready for another great week in The Den!!
⏰ Reminder: Tardy bell rings at 7:30 AM. Please do not pass cars on Explorer Trail or park in the bus loop—student safety comes first!
📚 Check bookbags daily for homework & newsletters. Toys should stay at home.
📅 Wednesday: Early Dismissal @ 11:30 + College & Career Ready and House System Kick-Off 🎉 Students will show their spirit by dressing in their house colors! Donations of snacks/juice boxes are needed!
🏫 Save the Date: Open House Aug. 28, 5–6:30 PM.
We’re excited for a safe, successful, and fun year together! 💙
8 months ago, North Aiken Elementary
✨ Creative Minds at Work in K–2! ✨ At North Aiken Elementary, we believe that success is the only option! We also believe learning is a process that should be engaging, meaningful, and fun! This week, our Kindergarten through 2nd grade students explored new ideas in creative and exciting ways—from hands-on science experiments and math games to storytelling, movement, and art! When children are given the space to explore, imagine, and create, they begin to discover the joy of learning—and that’s what we believe in! #FourHousesOneDen 🏠 #NorthAikenStrong 💪 #FocusedOnLearning 📘 #CommittedToAchievement 🎯
8 months ago, North Aiken Elementary
🎉 House Shirt Fundraiser is LIVE! 🎉
We’ve officially kicked off our online House shirt fundraiser! The store will close on August 8th, so don’t miss your chance to order. Shirts will arrive in time for our House Celebration on August 20th!
🛑 Important Info:
• This fundraiser is ONLINE ONLY — no money should be sent to school.
• Flyers with a QR code and ordering instructions were sent home today.
• Absolutely no orders will be accepted after August 8th.
🛍️ Order here:
https://northaiken2025.itemorder.com
👕 Not sure of your child’s House or color? Please message their homeroom teacher as soon as possible.
Let’s show our House Pride, North Aiken! 💛💙❤️💚🖤
#FourHousesOneDen #HousePride #NorthAikenStrong
8 months ago, North Aiken Elementary
A Great Start with Our PTO! 💙
Yesterday evening, we held our very first PTO meeting of the school year, and WOW — what an amazing turnout! 🙌 Thank you to the parents, teachers, and staff who came out to support our school and share ideas to make this year the best yet!
✨ It’s not too late to get involved! Whether you have a little time or a lot, your voice matters. Join us as we work together to support our students, staff, and school community.
🗓️ Stay tuned for our next meeting date — we’d love to see you there!
#PTOinAction #FourHousesOneDen #NorthAikenStrong #ParentPower #WeAreNAiES
8 months ago, North Aiken Elementary
We will kick-off our 25-26 House System with a celebration on August 20th! Students and teachers will proudly represent their houses by dressing in their house color!
No house gear? No worries! We will begin our online house shirt fund raiser on August 3rd and end on August 8th in order to receive shirts by the day of the celebration.
Please note that this fund raiser is strictly online and no money should be sent to school. You must use the link to order. Formal flyers will be sent home Monday with the QR code.
Link to store: North Aiken House Day Gear
*If you are unsure of your child's house/color, please send a message to their homeroom teacher.
8 months ago, North Aiken Elementary
📣 You're Invited!
We had an amazing turnout at Meet the Teacher, with so many parents committing to be a part of PTO — and we’re just getting started!
👉 Join us for our first PTO Meeting!
🗓 Wednesday, July 30th
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 North Aiken Elementary
Come out and learn more about the perks of joining PTO this year — from school involvement to special events, giveaways, and more! Whether you can volunteer regularly or just lend support now and then, you are valued and needed.
✨ Refreshments will be served!
✨ Let’s make this a great year — together!
We can’t wait to see you there!
8 months ago, North Aiken Elementary
🖤❤️💚💙House Pride is Back at North Aiken! 🖤❤️💚💙
We’re excited to continue the Ron Clark House System at North Aiken Elementary! Our students belong to one of four amazing houses: Amistad, Altruismo, Reveur, or Isibindi—each representing leadership, teamwork, and school spirit!
📌Returning students are already repping their house!
🎉 New students are in the process of spinning the house wheel and will officially be sorted by the end of the month!l
👕 House Spirit Days:
Wear your house shirt or colors every Friday and on Wednesdays for house meetings!
If your child hasn’t spun the wheel yet, they can wear any of the four house colors until they’re sorted!
Let’s show that #NorthAikenPride all year long! 🙌💪
#HouseSystem #RonClarkAcademy #Amistad #Altruismo #Reveur #Isibindi #NAiESPride
8 months ago, North Aiken Elementary
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/gateway8 months ago, Aiken County Public School District
🎉 What a Phenomenal First Day! 🎉
Thank you to all of our parents and families for a smooth and successful arrival this morning and for your patience during dismissal. As students and teachers become more familiar with their buses and dismissal routines, the car line will continue to improve. We appreciate your continued support and understanding!
Today was truly one of the best first days we’ve had—and that’s all thanks to YOU!
A special thank you to our guests who stopped by to check in on us and to the Sigma Pi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and Board Member Patrice Rhinehart Jackson for lending a helping hand in the car line and greeting our students with warm smiles this morning. 💜💛
Let’s keep the momentum going—Day 1 was amazing! 🚗🐾📚
8 months ago, North Aiken Elementary
📣 Back to School Reminders! 🚌✏️
We’re ready for the BEST school year ever at North Aiken Elementary! 💙🐻💛
✅ Doors open at 7:00 a.m. (For safety reasons, please do not leave your child unattended prior to 7:00 AM. Staff will not be on duty to supervise students before this time.)
✅ Tardy bell rings at 7:30 a.m. — don’t be late!
✅ Breakfast served in classrooms (4K & 5K) or cafeteria (1st–5th)
✅ Changes to transportation? Send a note before 1:30 p.m.
✅ No sign-outs after 2:00 p.m.
🚗 First Week Transportation Reminder 🚌
As we kick off the school year, please make sure your child knows how they will be getting home each day. To help ensure a smooth and safe transition from school to home, it’s a great idea to place a note in your child’s backpack for their teacher with their transportation method (bus number, car rider, walker, etc.), especially during the first week.
🚗 Please be patient with carline & buses during the first few weeks—it WILL get smoother!
Thank you for your cooperation and support as we work together for a safe and successful start to the school year!
Let’s have a PAW-some year together! 🐻🌟
#NAiES #FirstDayReady #BackToSchool #4Houses1Den
8 months ago, North Aiken Elementary
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.
9 months ago, Aiken County Public School District
