Join our Sandspurs yearbook family. Pickup your application in guidance today. Applications must be returned to Ms. Anderson by the end of November.
Our first playoff game will be held in the Jackets Nest, this Friday, November 15th at 7:30pm. The Jackets will take on the Airport Eagles. The theme is NEON! Let's shine bright and cheer the Jackets on!
The deadline to order the 2024-2025 yearbook is fast approaching! Secure your piece of NAHS history, and buy your yearbook at yearbookforever.com. The final day to purchase is January 20th. No extras will be ordered so get yours before it is too late!
Due to inclement weather, we will be operating on a two-hour delay on Thursday, November 7th. Please be aware that all students, except for those specified by the district, are expected to attend. Students with late arrival or early dismissal should arrive during their designated block (for example seniors who have a second block should arrive by 11:05am). The schedule is attached.
Due to extensive rainfall that’s flooded, washed out, and led to road closures across our county, Aiken County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delayed schedule tomorrow, Thursday, November 7. All schools and offices will open on a two-hour delay. Due to the delayed start, only lunch will be served tomorrow in our cafeterias. Students on half-day schedules, including Early Learning Special Education students and others, will not come to school tomorrow as buses will be unable to make mid-day routes. The Aiken County Career Center will not have morning classes. Students will report to their high school on a two-hour delay. Rainfall is expected throughout the night and into tomorrow. Please use extreme caution when traveling to school and work. If you encounter flooded roadways, please turn around. The safety of our students, staff, and families is most important.
Per the district, all athletic events for Wednesday, November 6 are canceled due to inclement weather. Stay dry and safe!
The Aiken County Homeless Coalition has a rough estimate that our county has over 2,000 homeless Veterans. And that's only the ones that reported to the organization on their housing situation. Our Veterans have dedicated years in service to their country and our own Student 2 Student program wants to help those in need. During the month of November, S2S welcomes donations to assist Veterans in need. Look for fliers that will be posted throughout the school of all needed items. All donations may be dropped off in Mrs. Merion’s room, D205. Items needed are mugs sets of four, silverware set, family set of glassware, family set of mixing bowls, dish sets, bath towels, hand towels, backpacks, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, sunscreen, nail clippers, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, shaving cream, disposable razors, combs/brushes, feminine hygiene products, and denture cleaning tablets. Donations will be accepted throughout the month of November.
Come out and cheer on our Jackets as they compete against Gray Collegiate! This is also senior night! Game time : 7:30pm. Let's keep the momentum going and bring home that win! GO JACKETS!
Congratulations to our Homecoming Winners who were crowned Friday night!
Homecoming Queen: Amya Hout
1st runner up: Gabrielle Cordes
2nd runner up: Gigi McNitt
The November Scholarship Newsletter is HERE! There are so many scholarships to help you with college. Remember, you cannot win if you do not apply! See your counselor if you have any questions!
The newsletter can be found on our website under Academics/Counseling!
If you are interested in wrestling this season, practices are currently being held at the North Augusta Recreation Center from 4 until 6 pm Monday through Friday! The wrestling team is looking for both boys and girls to join the team. The deadline to join is this Wednesday, November 13th. If you are currently involved in another sport and are interested in playing or just need more information, contact Coach Franklin at mfranklin@acpsd.net.
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TODAY IS ELECTION DAY! PLEASE BE SURE TO VOTE!
Polls are open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on election day. To find your voting location, please visit www.scvotes.org.
For more Penny Tax Facts, visit www.acpsd.net/OneCent.
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IF THE ONE CENT SALES TAX IS NOT VOTER-APPROVED IN 2024, IT WILL BE TWO YEARS BEFORE THE ONE CENT SALES TAX CAN APPEAR AGAIN ON THE BALLOT.
The Sales Tax question may only appear on the ballot in a general election.
Should the tax not pass by majority vote in 2024, it will be November 2026 before the One Cent Sales Tax appears again on the ballot. If the tax were renewed, over those two years $75 million in funding would have been dedicated to school facilities.
For more Penny Tax Facts, visit www.acpsd.net/OneCent.
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ON ELECTION DAY (TOMORROW, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5), AIKEN COUNTY VOTERS WILL SEE TWO QUESTIONS ON THE BALLOT FOR THE EDUCATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SALES AND USE TAX.
One asks voters if they are in favor of the renewal of the tax and lists the projects and contingency projects that a renewal would directly benefit.
The other is only valid only if the sales tax is approved and asks voters if they are in favor of authorizing the district to bond part of the projected revenue to jump start the projects and begin improvements right away (instead of waiting for one cent sales tax funds to accumulate before beginning improvements).
For more Penny Tax Facts, visit www.acpsd.net/OneCent.
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A THIRD OF THE ONE CENT SALES TAX IS ESTIMATED TO BE GENERATED BY NON-RESIDENTS.
When individuals visit Aiken County and make purchases, their contribution to overall sales tax revenues is estimated to generate around a third of the total collected. If approved, visitors to the county contribute to Aiken County’s school facility improvements, as well as a property tax reduction for Aiken County homeowners.
For more Penny Tax Facts, visit www.acpsd.net/OneCent.
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IF RENEWED, THE ONE CENT IN 2024 IS PROJECTED TO AMASS $398 MILLION OVER ITS 10-YEAR COLLECTION PERIOD.
In Aiken County, 90% of sales tax funds are dedicated to school projects and 10% to property tax relief, which totals an estimated $358M to the school facility projects.
If approved by voters, up to $285M of the projected revenue could be bonded to advance or “jump start” the projects (instead of waiting for taxes to accumulate before improvements begin).
For more Penny Tax Facts, visit www.acpsd.net/OneCent.
Parents and Guardians: Please note that there is no school for students Monday, November 4, due to a District Professional Development Day for teachers.
Tuesday, November 5, is Election Day and all ACPSD schools and offices will be closed. We hope that everyone eligible to vote will exercise their right on Tuesday. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. As a reminder, the One Cent Sales Tax benefitting our public school facilities will be on the ballot. For additional information on the Sales Tax and the school facility improvements that a renewal of the tax would directly benefit, please visit www.acpsd.net/OneCent.
Don't forget daylight saving time ends this weekend., and we'll "fall back" an hour on Sunday, November 3.
Wishing everyone a great long weekend as we look forward to welcoming students back to school on Wednesday, November 6.
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UNPREPARED FOODS, GAS, AND MOST MEDICATIONS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE ONE CENT SALES TAX.
If renewed by voters on November 5, the One Cent Educational Capital Sales and Use Tax would result in a continuation of the One Percent Sales Tax on most purchases (one cent/dollar) in Aiken County. There are numerous exemptions to the tax, which are listed include in South Carolina’s Code of Laws, Section 12-36-2120. Among the exemptions are unprepared foods, gasoline, and most medications.
For more Penny Tax Facts, visit www.acpsd.net/OneCent.
ATTENTION STUDENTS: The Homecoming Dance will be held tomorrow, Saturday, 11/2, from 6-9pm in the NAHS cafeteria. Tickets for the dance must be purchased in advance, with ticket sales closing Friday, 11/1, at 7:30pm. As a reminder, this dance is only for North Augusta High School Students and students must present their ID's at the door. Purchase your tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/1983487?schoolId=SC1657
We look forward to seeing everyone tonight as our Jackets take on the Mustangs in the Jackets Nest! Game time is 7:30pm. Tickets are available and may be purchased at https://gofan.co/event/1587127?schoolId=SC1657. LET'S GO JACKETS!
