North Augusta High

BIG NEWS, YELLOW JACKET FANS! CHANCE TO WIN A FORD RANGER THIS FRIDAY!

Think you’ve got the leg to drive home in a BRAND NEW FORD RANGER?
At halftime during this Friday’s matchup between North Augusta and Midland Valley, one lucky fan will get the chance of a lifetime; courtesy of our incredible partners at Stokes Hodges Ford!

Here’s how it works:
📍 The Challenge: Kick a 35-yard field goal, land the ball directly into the bed of a Ford truck, and have it stay in to WIN THE TRUCK!
🎟️ How to Enter: Head over to NAYJC.ORG and click the Donate tab! Every $20 donation gets you one entry into the drawing.
⏰ ONE contestant will be randomly drawn during the 2nd quarter to step onto the field for the halftime kick!
All donations directly support North Augusta Yellow Jacket student-athletes. Enter as many times as you'd like to increase your chances!
Who’s ready to make history at the Nest? Get your entries in now, bring the noise this Friday, and let’s go Jackets!
👉 Donate & Enter Now: NAYJC.ORG

Must be 18 years old to participate.

No current or former college or pro athletes are eligible.

Friday Night is Senior night at the Nest! Get out to the stadium to celebrate our senior football, cheer, band & NJROTC seniors before we take on Midland Valley & clinch a region championship. Students, the theme is Friday Night Frights. Get in the student section in your scariest costume, but leave your masks at home! Kick off is 7:30PM.

As a reminder, Wilson studios is still accepting underclassmen picture orders! Scan the QR code and login today! Once you key in your email address (non-school related), you will then enter either your student number or your email address (typically your last name followed by your first initial). Happy Viewing!

Jacket Focus is being moved from Tuesday, October 27 to Friday, October 30th. We will be on a regular bell schedule on Tuesday. All seniors should report at their normal time. On Friday, seniors should follow the bell schedule found on our website for Jacket Focus.

🎓 SENIORS: Don’t Leave Money on the Table! 💰

Planning to attend a South Carolina college next year? You could be eligible for an additional $10,000 per year through the Meeting Street Scholarship Fund!

Representatives from Meeting Street will be on campus to share how this incredible opportunity can help cover college expenses beyond your financial aid package.

✅ Pell Grant Eligible
✅ Attending an eligible South Carolina college or university
✅ Receiving the SC LIFE or Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

If that sounds like you, make plans to attend!

📅 Monday, October 26
⏰ 11:25 AM
📍 Media Center

In just 10-15 minutes, you could learn about a scholarship that makes a real difference in reducing college costs.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to invest in your future. See you there!

Boys Basketball tryouts will be held on Monday November 2nd from 6-8PM and Tuesday November 3rd from 10-12 in Jacket Arena. You must have an updated physical in order to tryout.

Tonight, our Jackets will face-off against Fox Creek for the first time in school history! Get out to Creek tonight & pack the student section. Theme is Frat Night!

NTRODUCING THE 2026–2027 NAHS JACKET ELITE DANCE TEAM — READY TO LEVEL UP!

NEW SEASON. NEW ENERGY. HIGHER EXPECTATIONS!

Captain: Paris
Co-Captain: Sequoia

Get ready for a season of growth, teamwork, dedication, and unforgettable performances!

ONE TEAM. ONE VISION. ONE GOAL! 💛

This is a friendly reminder about FAFSA Night next Tuesday, 10/27, from 6 pm- 7:30 pm at the Tom Young Center for Research, 151 Newberry St. NW, Aiken, SC. This is a hands-on working session is for families who need help completing the FAFSA. Students and Parents Should Bring: cellphones and government-issued photo ID

Financial aid experts from USC Aiken and Aiken Tech will assist parents and students with the application. All are welcome regardless of what college they plan to attend.

Attention Juniors and Seniors, The 2026 Midterm Election is approaching, and the Aiken County Elections Office is looking for students to help run polling sites in North Augusta as Assistant Poll Managers. The offer is open to any 16- or 17-year-old student. 18-year-olds may apply but would need to register to vote in order to work. Any applicant will need to stop by the Elections Office at 1930 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801 and fill out some paperwork as well as attend one paid training class on Saturday, October 24, at 2:00 p.m. Students will be paid $60 for training and $75 for working all day on election day, November 3. The hours on election day will run from 5:30 a.m.-8:00 pm. If you have any questions, concerns, or need more information please reach out to Precinct Coordinator, Nathan Gardner, at (803) 642-2028.

ATTENTION SENIORS: On Tuesday, October 20th during Jacket Focus, all seniors will receive senior accomplishment forms to complete and will also vote for senior superlatives and the yearbook dedication. As a reminder, Jacket Focus starts immediately after 2nd block at 11:25 AM.

As a reminder, Jacket Focus will be held on Tuesday, October 20th. It will continue to be held every Tuesday unless otherwise stated. Late arrival seniors should adjust their arrival times to accomodate Jacket Focus! All bell schedules can be found on our website under Our School/Bell Schedules

Attention seniors: This is a reminder that Jostens will be here Wednesday, October 21 from 11:45 am-1:30 pm in the multipurpose room to deliver celebration items. This delivery is ONLY for students who ordered a package that included swag/celebration items. Cap/gown/tassel/stole units will be delivered in April.

The Aiken County Career and Technology Center representatives will be visiting North Augusta High School in Jacket Arena on Tuesday, October 20 to discuss the career center programs offered with the freshman and sophomore students, along with any juniors who are interested in the Nail Technician program.

ACCTC visit to NAHS
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Location: Jacket Arena

9th grade:
10:50 a.m.-11:20 p.m.

10th grade:
11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

11th grade students only interested in Nail Tech:
11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

On Friday, September 25, SADD members shared positive message with students as they came into school. Posters including messages of "Have hope," "Stay, tomorrow needs you." "Asking for help doesn't make you a burden; it makes you brave," "Be kind to your mind," "You're not alone. Reach out. Speak out," "Mental health matters. Every day. All day," and "You matter; don't let your story end." If you or a student you know needs help, please contact our Mental Health Counselor, Ms. Nettles at enettles@acpsd.net or call the national hotline at 988 or Aiken County SC Mobile Crisis Hotline at 833-364-2274. October is Mental Health Month. Information on Red Ribbon Week coming soon!

As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, October 19th for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Parents are welcome to visit with their child's teachers between 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM and then again from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM. We ask that you park in Lot E (Student Lot) and enter through the English Wing. The school will be closed between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM for teachers to eat lunch.

We look forward to seeing you on Monday!

North Augusta High School
Junior Ring Ceremony
Wednesday, October 14h at 6:00pm
Jacket Arena

The Saturday SAT is coming back to North Augusta High School on November 7. The deadline to sign up is Friday, October 23rd. Take advantage of the chance to take the SAT on your home court and sign up at Collegeboard.org.