NAHS Graduation will be held on Friday, May 30th at 7:00pm at the USCA Convocation Center. The ceremony will be live streamed! Use the following link to access the event! https://www.youtube.com/live/-lBPWky2Sbs
ATTENTION RISING SENIORS!!!!!
As a reminder, only senior photos taken by our school photographer, Wilson Studios, will be included within the senior section of the 2025-2026 Sandspurs yearbook. The deadline to have your picture taken for inclusion in the yearbook is prior to the start of the 2025-2026 school year, which is July 21st. We recommend you call Wilson Studios TODAY to schedule your appointment as slots fill up quickly! Again, pictures taken by any other photographer will NOT be included in the yearbook, and the deadline to have these taken is before the start of the new school year. Call them today to schedule your appointment at 803-441-8925. If you have any questions, contact Dawn Anderson at danderson@acpsd.net.
CLASS OF 2025 VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN PROFILES
North Augusta High School
Salutatorian: Evan Michael Hargrove
Evan Hargrove, Salutatorian of the North Augusta High School Class of 2025, is a well-rounded student leader with a passion for global business and community involvement. He serves as Director of the Yellow Jacket News Show, Vice President of North Augusta’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter, and a Captain on the Academic Team. He is also a member of both Beta Club and the National Honor Society.
In addition to his academic and leadership roles, Evan works at Parks Pharmacy as a cashier and enjoys reading, playing pick-up basketball, and watching Liverpool FC. He played saxophone for seven years as a section leader in the Jacket Regiment Marching Band, reflecting his long-standing dedication to music.
Evan plans to attend the University of South Carolina in Columbia, where he will join the Honors College and pursue a degree in International Business. He also plans to study abroad in Hong Kong to further explore business in East Asia. His long-term goal is to work in the logistics division of a multinational company, such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.
Congratulations, Evan!
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CLASS OF 2025 VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN PROFILES
North Augusta High School
Valedictorian: Lyles Blalock Cannon
Lyles Cannon, Valedictorian of the North Augusta High School Class of 2025, is a dynamic student leader and dedicated scholar. He currently serves as FBLA Chapter President and is a member of the South Carolina FBLA State Officer Team. He also contributes to his school community as Co-Director of the Yellow Jacket News Show and is an active member of Beta Club and the National Honor Society.
Outside of the classroom, Lyles is a competitive rock climber, participating in the USA Climbing Youth Circuit. He has volunteered with the North Augusta Stormwater Department and co-founded a mentorship program for middle school students, demonstrating his commitment to service and leadership.
This fall, Lyles plans to attend the University of South Carolina’s Honors College, where he will major in Biomedical Engineering.
Congratulations, Lyles!
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CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2025 🎓
Aiken County Public Schools is proud to celebrate this year’s graduating class!
Graduation ceremonies will take place May 28–May 30, and we invite you to join us in honoring the Class of 2025 by viewing their commencement ceremonies virtually.
To access the live stream, visit www.acpsd.net/graduation and select the high school of your choice. Live streams will begin 15 minutes prior to each ceremony’s start time.
📅 Graduation Schedule
Wednesday, May 28
• CTE Senior Completer Ceremony – 5:00 p.m.
• Aiken Scholars Academy – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 29
• Aiken High School – 2:00 p.m.
• Ridge Spring-Monetta High School – 5:00 p.m.
• Silver Bluff High School – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, May 30
• South Aiken High School – 9:00 a.m.
• Wagener-Salley High School – 12:00 p.m.
• Midland Valley High School – 3:00 p.m.
• North Augusta High School – 7:00 p.m.
Hats off to the Class of 2025! 🎉
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Congratulations to NAHS's newest Beta Club officers. We are all very excited to continue serving the North Augusta Community in 2025-2026.
Aiken County Public School District’s full-time virtual program, Aiken iNNOVATE, is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 school year. If you or your student are currently in 5th grade or higher and interested in a flexible, innovative learning environment, now is the time to apply. Aiken iNNOVATE offers a 100% virtual experience with certified ACPSD teachers and curriculum, providing students in grades 6–12 the opportunity to learn from anywhere while staying connected to their school community. To apply, visit www.acpsd.net/ai. If you have any questions, feel free to email Ai@acpsd.net. Don’t miss this opportunity to take charge of your education through Aiken iNNOVATE. Spots are limited.
Graduation will be LIVESTREAMED on Friday, May 30th at 7:00pm! If you cannot attend, you may watch the ceremony from home. WAY TO GO CLASS OF 2025!
https://www.youtube.com/live/-lBPWky2Sbs?si=U_nke8U-Yn11CFuK
As a reminder, final exams are being held this week along with our half day schedule. On Wednesday, 1st and 2nd block exams will be held and on Thursday, 3rd and 4th block exams. Students should arrive by 8:20am both Wednesday and Thursday for exams with dismissal being at 11:50am. Get some rest tonight!
The Seamless Summer Meal Program returns for Summer 2025! The ACPSD Child Nutrition Program will be offering nutritious meals at no cost for children aged 18 and under, as well as for individuals with disabilities up to age 21. Meals will be served Monday through Thursday from June 2 to June 26, 2025.
See flyer for more details!
North Augusta Yellow Jacket Booster Club will hold it's open meeting on Monday, June 9th at 7PM in the NAHS Cafeteria. Anyone who purchased any level of membership for the 2024/2025 school year is welcome to attend as we plan for the coming school year. Let's go, Jackets!
It was a beautiful evening for our Baccalaureate service at Grace United Methodist Church in North Augusta this past Sunday.
There will be a North Augusta High School Girls Tennis interest meeting on May 20th at 4:00pm in the Main Office. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Smith at ksmith@acpsd.net.
As a reminder, all library books are due by Friday, May 16th! There is a return box located outside the main entrance to the library for students to drop off their books. Any book that is not returned will be added to students PowerSchool accounts before the end of this school year. We appreciate your assistance in keeping our collection complete!
Would you like to be a part of the 2025-2026 Yellow Jacket News Team? The team is responsible for creating and producing the morning broadcast which includes the weather report, club/organization news, senior news, sports, and special segments. Students write the script, anchor, produce, prompt, and edit the show! We are looking for individuals passionate about learning what it takes behind the scenes and those that are comfortable in front of the camera! There are so many different positions available. The number of spots available is limited, so get your application in today!
The application can be found by copying and pasting the following link: https://5il.co/3g8pa or by going to our website under Activities/Yellow Jacket News. All applications are to be turned into the main office.
With a 7-3 win over Midland Valley last night, the Jackets advance to Round 4 of the SC State Playoffs and will play South Florence today at 6:30 at South Florence! Let’s Go Jackets!!
The NAHS Choirs and Highland Springs Middle School Choirs will present a collaborative Spring Concert on Friday, May 16th at Grace United Methodist in North Augusta (639 Georgia Avenue). This concert will also feature the debut of the North Augusta High School Alumni Choir, comprised of Singing Jackets spanning the last 57 years! This concert is offered free of charge and begins at 6:30 p.m.
ATTN SENIORS! Laptops & chargers must be returned before you can be issued graduation tickets. Laptops can be returned on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday this week in B-123 or B-114. Failure to turn your laptop in to one of these locations may result in you being charged for the laptop! If you have makeup exams next week, please contact Mrs. O'Rourke.
Summer School will begin on June 2nd and continue until June 26th. Summer School Registration is open now. Those that feel they will fail a course and would like to attend summer school may sign up using this link https://forms.office.com/r/umCv8ahn7w
There will be a fee for all courses taken during summer school this year. The fee schedule and available courses can be found on our school website under Academics as well as other important information.
Seniors need to register by May 20th, all other grades must register by May 30th.
Football practice for Monday, May 12 has been canceled. Practice will resume on Tuesday from 4:00 - 5:30pm.
