The NAHS Beta Club held its annual induction ceremony on Tuesday, November 12th. Seventy-three new members were inducted this year. Students are inducted into Beta Club based on academic achievement, character, service, and leadership.
In honor of the Month of the Military Family, we ask that everyone PURPLE UP this Friday to show support of the families of those who serve this great nation of ours!
Applications for acceptance into one of the various programs at the Aiken County Career and Technology Center are due by December 1st! We were excited to have so many representatives from the school today, especially their principal, Mr. Lott! We encourage all rising Sophomores and Juniors to review the programs. This is a great way to earn certifications and skills to jump-start your career!
NAHS celebrates School Psychologist week with our very own Dr. Hoffer! She is such an amazing addition to NAHS! We are so thankful she is here!
The application for the 2025 acGATEWAY Summer Arts program is now live on the Gateway webpage of the district website. Please visit https://www.acpsd.net/o/district/page/summer-acagateway-program to learn more about this free visual and performing arts opportunity for students in our District in grades 3-12. All students must submit an application to be considered, and an audition is required for all new student applicants.
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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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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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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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.
