🗓 January 29, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Multipurpose Room
Representatives from USC Aiken and Aiken Technical College will be present to share important information and answer questions.
⚠️ Important Deadline:
The last day to apply for Dual Enrollment for Fall 2026 is March 1, 2026.
For more information, please see your school counselor.
If you are currently enrolled in Dual Enrollment you do not need to attend this meeting but you do need to reapply for the 2026-2027 school year.
It’s Adam Sandler Night in the student section, and we need ALL Jacket fans loud and ready! 🐝💛🖤
Our Jackets take on Aiken, and your energy makes the difference—so show up, yell loud, and have fun! 🔥
👕 Theme: Dress as your favorite Adam Sandler character!
⏰ Girls tip-off: 6:00 PM
⏰ Boys tip-off: 7:30 PM
Our varsity boys fought hard in a close battle against the War Eagles, falling 46–54 after leading much of the game. Proud of their grit and standout performances! 💪
The Jackets will host Aiken Friday night at the Nest. #GoJackets 🐝
Seniors, don’t miss the chance to apply for the Discover GCU Trip, tentatively scheduled for February 17–19 (dates may change due to flight arrangements).
Important: Signing up does not guarantee a spot on the trip. Students must be accepted to Grand Canyon University and meet additional eligibility requirements to attend.
To be considered, students must:
✅ Be a senior
✅ Have a 3.0 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
✅ Have a genuine interest in attending Grand Canyon University
✅ Be in good disciplinary standing with no suspensions
All interested seniors should stop by the Counseling Office by Friday, January 30 to learn more and begin the process.
📣 This is an incredible opportunity to experience college life firsthand—take the first step!
Seniors at North Augusta High School, this is your chance to shine! The Rotary Club of North Augusta will interview two seniors every Thursday morning at 7:30 AM at the North Augusta River Club.
🍳 Breakfast will be provided, and each scholarship applicant will have about 5 minutes to speak with the club and share their achievements.
Eligibility requirements:
✅ Minimum 3.5 weighted GPA
✅ Ability to provide detailed school, volunteer, and community involvement, along with honors and awards
📍 MUST Sign up in the Counseling Office to be considered.
❓ Questions? See Mrs. Lusk for more information.
📣 Don’t miss this great scholarship opportunity—prepare, apply, and make an impression!
We accept applications in January for the summer session with the program beginning June 1, 2026. Students accepted into the summer program may continue to volunteer during the school year with approval from the Volunteer Services team.
If you are interested in serving as a VolunTeen, please submit the VolunTeen Application and required forms by March 9 during the open application period.
For more information please visit https://www.wellstar.org/community/volunteer/wmcg-health-volunteens
January 27, 2026: Regular Operations
Aiken County Public Schools will return to a regular schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, with no change to arrival times.
Thank you for your flexibility this morning as we operated on a two-hour delay due to the weekend’s winter storm.
Please anticipate continued cool temperatures throughout the week. District leaders will continue monitoring weather conditions alongside local Emergency Management officials, including the potential for a weather system this weekend, and will communicate any updates if changes to operations become necessary.
All NAHS, PKMS, NAMS & HSMS boys 7-12 grades are eligible. HSMS boys must be zoned for NAHS!
All athletes must have a current SC sports physical & completed NAHS athletic packet completed and turned in.
Due to the winter storm and out of an abundance of caution, all Aiken County public schools and offices will begin the day tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026, on a two-hour delayed start. While some areas of Aiken County experienced greater impacts from this storm than others, district leaders continue to consider conditions across the entire county. Temperatures are expected to rise today, which should improve conditions; however, some roadways—particularly bridges and secondary roads—may remain slick during the morning commute.
Important Details for Tomorrow:
• Students and Staff: The two-hour delayed start applies to all students, teachers, and staff.
• Student Meals: With the delayed start schedule, only lunch will be served in school cafeterias.
• Half-Day & Partial-Day Programs: Students on half-day and partial-day schedules, including Early Learning Special Education students, are encouraged to attend school if possible; however, school bus transportation will not be available, as buses will be unable to run mid-day routes.
• No Before-School Activities: No activities will be permitted before school begins on the two-hour delay.
• After-School Activities: After-school activities, including Quest Zone and extracurricular activities such as athletic practices, will continue as scheduled.
• Aiken County Career and Technology Center: Morning session students should report to their home high schools. The afternoon session will continue as planned.
What's Next: ACPSD continues to collaborate closely with local Emergency Management officials and monitor conditions across the county. An update regarding any changes to Tuesday’s schedule will be shared no later than 3:00 p.m. tomorrow.
We look forward to welcoming students and staff to school tomorrow and appreciate our families’ continued patience and flexibility as we prioritize safety.
Confidence in the weekend storm’s possible impact to Aiken County has decreased. However, in an abundance of caution, our District and school’s weekend activities scheduled to extend beyond noon this Saturday, January 24, will be rescheduled.
This includes numerous activities, such as Saturday’s acGATEWAY auditions, as well as the MLK Jr. Community Event previously scheduled for Sunday. Individual schools and programs will share details on these and other cancellations along with rescheduled dates and times.
Our emergency management team will continue to work closely with local officials in monitoring the storm over the coming days. As we prepare for the possibility of e-learning on Monday, students will be sent home from school tomorrow with their laptop and remote assignments.
A decision regarding the safety of operations for next week will be made as soon as possible. We recognize that school closure decisions have a tremendous impact on our community, especially parents and guardians. Please know that the safety of our students, families, teachers and staff is always our highest priority, and that every effort will be made to utilize our five designated e-learning days carefully so as to not extend the school year to meet mandated requirements. An update regarding operations for Monday, January 26, will be shared no later than 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 25.