North Augusta High

Attention all parents and guardians: Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is required for both new and returning students. Students will not receive class schedules until registration is complete. Please check your email for information on completing the registration process.

We look forward to welcoming all students back on Monday, July 21st. Students will be admitted to the cafeteria at 7:45am and from the student parking lot at 8:10am with first bell ringing at 8:20am.

Car riders who plan on eating breakfast should be dropped off in car line and enter through the Jacket Arena.

NAHS New Student and Freshman Tours will occur July 14-17, 2025 at 2:00pm. New students, freshman and parents are invited to tour NAHS during the week of July 14-17, 2025 at 2:00pm each day. Members of our Student 2 Student Club will be providing tours that will begin in the School Counseling Office at 2pm. Walk Your Schedule will be on July 17th. The dates above will be your only opportunity for a tour of NAHS prior to the start of school so please make every opportunity to attend.

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.

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! #ACPSDcelebrates #ClassOf2025

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! #ACPSDcelebrates #ClassOf2025

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! 🎉 #ACPSDcelebrates #ClassOf2025

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!

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

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.

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.

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!!