ACPSD Changes Due to Hurricane Helene - Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Helene, which is forecasted to make landfall in the Gulf of Mexico today and arrive in Aiken County late tomorrow afternoon, Aiken County Public Schools has several changes to the remainder of this school week to announce.
All after school activities tomorrow, Thursday, September 26, are cancelled. This includes athletics, arts, meetings planned for after school, and Quest Zone.
Friday, September 27, will be an e-learning day for all students. Teachers and staff will work remotely on Friday.
We recognize that several high schools have athletic events this week, including some with Homecoming. Some of those schools have moved their football games to this evening. Others are planning to host their games Friday night after the storm passes through. Should the weather necessitate a change to those plans, additional information will be shared by our high schools directly.
We apologize for the disruption that this change will cause to our students and families and, as always, appreciate the flexibility and cooperation of our school community.
Please stay tuned to local weather precautions and follow recommendations to keep your family safe.
Both the B Team and JV Football Games originally scheduled for Thursday, have been moved to tonight, Wednesday, 9/25. The B Team game will be held at Swansea High School and the JV Team will be held at Gray High School!
In Ms. Pabon's class, students had to choose a Latin American country, then they had to research information about the country and about a person who is from there or is a descendant from there , and their contribution to the United States. They then presented it all in English. 🤗🤗They did such a great job!
This Friday, 9/27, the Jackets will celebrate homecoming and host Gray Collegiate. Game time is 7:30pm! As a reminder, Paul Knox will be available for parking, with a shuttle service starting at 6pm. The theme is black and gold night! Come dressed in your Jacket gear to cheer on the team!
As a reminder, this is an e-learning day for students. If there are any changes to the game due to the weather, we will send out updates on our website and social media!
LET’S GO JACKETS!
B-TEAM GAME UPDATE: The football game originally scheduled for Thursday has been moved to Wednesday at Swansea High School.
Aiken iNNOVATE is now accepting applications! Our program offers a full-time virtual learning experience for students in grades 6-12 within the Aiken County Public School District. We welcome students who are self-motivated, disciplined, and ready to succeed in a flexible, home-based environment. To apply or learn more, visit our website at www.acpsd.net/o/dai/page/ai-applications-and-registration. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at Ai@acpsd.net.
Aiken iNNOVATE (Ai) is a full-time virtual option for students in grades 6-12. Students who are driven to work from home in a virtual setting are encouraged to apply! Students may live in the area or be out of district! Scan the QR code to complete the application! Visit acpsd.net/ai for more information!
Attention Seniors: It is now time to order your graduation supplies! The presentation given this morning with Rhodes as well as the link to Rhodes can be found on our website under the Students/Seniors tab! To order supplies, click on the following link:
https://www.rhodesgraduation.com/
If any student wishes to order Swag items along with graduation supplies, the order must be placed by next Thursday, September 26th, along with a $60 deposit. These items will then be delivered for pickup on October 15th, when we return after Fall Break.
Please be aware that if you wish to ONLY ORDER graduation items, you still have plenty of time as the deadline has not been set to date.
If you have any questions, please see your counselor.
The week of the 23rd, we will be preparing for homecoming on Friday! To get everyone in the spirit, every day we will be celebrating with a different theme. Monday is anything but a bookbag day; Tuesday is Country versus country club; Wednesday is Generations Day; Thursday is your favorite movie character, celebrity or meme day, and finally Friday is black and gold day! The best dressed will be recognized at the Pep Rally on Friday! Please remember that the dress code will be enforced! Also, please follow the guidelines set forth in "anything but a backpack day!" We cannot wait to see everyone show their Jacket Spirit!
Parents, Guardians, Students and Staff:
District Superintendent Dr. Corey was joined by local law enforcement leaders this morning to film a short video addressing the recent social media threats and rumors of school violence.
A link to the video has been shared to your email, text, and also appears on our District website, and middle and high school websites in the Live Feed section.
We urge all parents to take a few minutes to watch this video and discuss it with their students. To access the video, please visit https://youtu.be/3aHXzWLfOH4.
Please know that we appreciate your support and partnership in ensuring the safety of all Aiken County Public Schools, as well as the wellbeing of our students, their parents/guardians, teachers, staff and families.
Thank you!
As a reminder, underclassmen photos may be PREVIEWED AND ORDERED through the Wilson Studios Website. The link can be found on our school website under Activities/Sandspurs yearbooks. Upon entering the site, enter your email address, and then students will use their school STUDENTS ID NUMBER as the password.
This is reminder that Josten’s will be here Thursday September 19th, during homeroom, to speak to seniors about ordering their graduation supplies. If you cannot attend, we will send out detailed information following the meeting.
Our NAHS Jackets will travel to Gilbert HS to take on the Indians. Game time is 7:30pm. Please refer to the following information for purchasing tickets, parking, and entry requirements.
On Monday, September 23rd, the NAHS Orchestras will be hosting a Community Night at Your Pie in North Augusta (434 Georgia Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841) from 5:00pm-8:00pm. We hope you will make plans to join us as we raise funds to support our growing program with new instruments, supplies, and performance opportunities in the Spring!
Come out and support the Jacket Regiment on Wednesday, October 16th from 5pm until 9pm at Freddy's in North Augusta. Proceeds go to support our band program!
Intersession will be held Monday, September 30th through Thursday, October 3rd from 8:30 - 3:30pm for students who failed a course during Quarter 1 or need Attendance Recovery. Register using the link below by Friday, September 20th.
https://forms.office.com/r/DgusLQ79yP
Junior Dues are $100 will be accepted between September 23 and October 18th. Junior Dues are not displayed in PowerSchool. Your Junior Dues buy your prom ticket for your Junior and Senior year, Graduation , Senior Breakfast, and the Junior Ring Ceremony. Cash or checks (made out to NAHS) are accepted and should be paid during homeroom in Ms. Noland’s room, M117. Strict Deadline – No late payments will be accepted. If you do not pay your dues by the due date, you will need to buy your prom tickets individually at a higher cost. ($60 each)
Have you taken some great photos that you believe would make great additions to the 2024-2025 yearbook? Scan the QR code below and submit them today! Our yearbook staff will review the phots for possible inclusion in the yearbook! GO JACKETS
Ensuring the Safety of Our Schools: Addressing Recent Rumors - We are aware of misinformation circulating throughout our schools and communities regarding rumored incidents of school violence at various campuses within our district.
Please know that these messages are being reposted and reshared at schools throughout our district and at schools throughout the state. Your children’s safety is our top priority. We take all threats seriously and work in collaboration with law enforcement to fully investigate each and every rumor and/or post that is shared. There is no active threat impacting the safety and security of any of our school campuses.
Rumors of this nature cause a great deal of concern, stress and anxiety. When those are shared on social media, the impact is far-reaching, and causes unnecessary concern for other parents, students, and staff, and divert critical resources away from genuine safety and security efforts.
If ever there is an actual incident of school violence at your child’s school or if a threat of violence at your child’s school warrants your attention, school and/or district communications will notify you. We are committed to sharing accurate information as quickly as situations allow.
We hope to never have to notify you of an actual event of school violence, and we are fully committed to maintaining the safety and security of our schools through a variety of safety measures and close collaboration with local law enforcement.
If you or your student ever have a safety concern, or if you hear a rumor of a safety concern, we ask that you immediately notify the appropriate authorities. This includes local law enforcement and the administration at the district office or the school involved.
Thank you for your support as we work together to keep our schools, and your children safe.
Next Wednesday, September 18, all students will be dismissed at 12:30pm. Afternoon career center students will be attending the career center on this day. We ask that they arrive by 8:20am to catch the career center bus. Morning career center students may arrive to school late for their first class at NAHS. The schedule for that day is attached.
