North Augusta High

This summer, Aiken County’s most talented young artists immersed themselves in the acGATEWAY experience, which is an intensive, high-level arts program designed to challenge and inspire! From vibrant visual art displays to moving theatrical performances, students demonstrated what passion, focus, and creativity can achieve in just a few short weeks! Want to see what makes acGATEWAY so special? Watch our behind-the-scenes student videos and discover why this program has been a beloved part of Aiken County since 1992 and keep an eye out for 2026 acGATEWAY audition information for our summer 2026 opportunity. #acGATEWAY #AikenArts #GiftedAndTalented #ArtsEducation #StudentShowcase #VisualAndPerformingArts #ACPSD https://www.acpsd.net/page/gateway

ATTENTION STUDENTS:

Picture day for all students with special needs, underclassmen, and faculty and staff will be held the week of July 28th.
Students with special needs: Wednesday, July 30th
Underclassmen: Thursday, July 31st
Seniors (who have not scheduled an appointment with Wilson Studios) AND Makeup Picture Day will be held on Tuesday, August 26th

Mark your calendars now and come dressed in your best!

Summer VIRTUAL SC exams will be given to ALL students who took a virtual summer course on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in the media center beginning at 8:20 AM. Any student who took Government online either through ACVA or VSC will also take the required Civics Exam on this day. If you have any questions, please see your school counselor.

Get the free SRP High School Affinity Debit Card! Every time you use your North Augusta High School card, SRP donates money directly to our school at no cost to you. Past purchases with the funds have included things such as new orchestra instruments, weight room equipment for the girls athletic teams, senior breakfast, and so much more! The is an easy and great way to support our school!

Learn more and get your card today at www.srpfcu.org/AffinityCards.

Do you enjoy the outdoors and want to make new friends? The NAHS Hiking Club will hold our first meeting on Wednesday August 6th after school in D208. Membership is free and everyone is welcome to attend! We will be planning our next hike and distributing permission forms. The club is sponsored by Ms. Moran and Mr. Vance. We hike monthly in various areas throughout Aiken and Augusta.

7th through 12th graders interested in joining the NAHS Varsity Swim Team should turn in all paperwork on Friday, August 1st between 4pm and 5pm at the Hammond Hills Suburban Club Pool. Mandatory try-outs will take place at the Hammond Hills Suburban Club Pool August 4th through August 6th between 4:00pm and 5:30pm. Email Mandy Pond (apond@acpsd.net) or SarahEmerling (semerling@acpsd) for more information or to receive the paperwork.

Day 1 is in the books! There were a lot of smiles on Monday as our students traversed the halls anxious to meet their teachers this year!

Are you interested in joining the girls tennis team? Tryouts for the NAHS girls tennis team will be July 31st and August 1st at Riverview Park. Please bring your own racket and come dressed appropriately. If you have any questions please contact Coach Brown at kennethb@acpsd.net or come to his room D207.

As students return to school, per state mandate, all Personal Electronic Devices & Accessories at School (e.g. cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, gaming consoles, earbuds, headphones, etc.) must be powered off, stored, out-of-sight, and not in use during the school day (8:10am until 3:30pm). Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action. Thank you, students, for your compliance with this state-required policy aimed to create a more focused learning environment.

All of our faculty and staff have been hard at work preparing for your arrival tomorrow, Monday, July 21st! The cafeteria opens for breakfast at 7:45am and the building opens at 8:10am with the first bell ringing at 8:20am. All students, including all seniors and career center students, should report to homeroom to receive your schedules and be counted. Homerooms will be posted upon entry into the school. All students, both new and returning must register to attend classes on Monday! We are so excited to start the 2025-2026 school year with you!

All Career Center students must check in with their homeroom on July 21st to be counted. After checking in, am Career Center students who drive should proceed directly to the Career Center. Students who ride the bus should go to the cafeteria to catch their bus to the Career Center. All career center students should also report to homeroom on July 22, July 23, July 28th, and August 4th.

We cannot wait to see everyone Monday, July 21st. At 8:10am, students are to report to homeroom to receive schedules. 1st bell rings at 8:20am. Homerooms will be posted upon entering the building. Please be reminded that if you have not registered, you cannot attend school.

Attention All Seniors: ALL seniors, even those with late arrival, must report to homeroom on July 21st, July 22nd, July 28th, and August 4th so we may get an accurate count of students. After homeroom, you may remain on campus or you may return when your first class starts. We appreciate your cooperation. This count is very important for district and state accountability.

Students who have already purchased their 2025-2026 parking passes may pick up their parking tags on the following dates:

Thursday, July 17th from 2pm to 6pm in the Main Office lobby during Walk Your Schedule

Friday, July 18th, 11am to 1pm in the Main Office Lobby

Monday, July 21st (the first day of school) during their Lunch Block in the cafeteria (students only)

We are also pleased to announce that additional parking tags are available and will be sold on a first come first served basis. Tags may be purchased on Friday, July 18th from 11am to 1pm in the Main Office lobby. The student parking registration form can be found on our school website under the students’ tab then selecting parking registration form. Students must have a valid driver’s license (beginners permit not accepted.)

CANCELED: The registration assistance session scheduled for this evening from 5pm until 7pm in the Media Center has been canceled due to an internet outage. We are still planning on holding the session tomorrow morning from 8am until 10am. You may also register your child through PowerSchool. ALL students, both new and returning, must register to receive your schedule for Monday! We apologize for the inconvenience.

🏆 North Augusta Wrestling Update 🏆

The North Augusta Wrestling program is moving forward strong! Coach Matt Franklin will return as Head Coach, along with the entire assistant coaching staff for the upcoming season.

🔥 The team is chasing its third straight Region Championship and has its sights set on a State Title! With 10 returning state qualifiers from last year, the Jackets are ready to make a big impact.

💪 We’re looking for dedicated and hardworking boys and girls in grades 7–12 to join the team. No experience necessary—just a strong work ethic and a winning mindset.

📩 Interested in joining? Contact Coach Franklin at mfranklin@acpsd.net
#NAHSYellowJackets

WALK YOUR SCHEDULE will be held this Thursday, July 17th from 2pm until 6pm. Please park in student Lot E and enter through the Jacket Arena. Students will be given their schedules at that time. Please be aware that if you have not registered, you will not receive your schedule. If you cannot attend, you will receive your schedule during homeroom on Monday, July 21st. We look forward to welcoming everyone this Thursday!

We look forward to welcoming all students back on Monday, July 21st. Students will be admitted to the cafeteria at 7:45am and from the student parking lot at 8:10am with first bell ringing at 8:20am.

Car riders who plan on eating breakfast should be dropped off in car line and enter through the Jacket Arena.