North Augusta High

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.

Attention all parents and guardians: Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is required for both new and returning students. Students will not receive class schedules until registration is complete. Please check your email for information on completing the registration process.

NAHS New Student and Freshman Tours will occur July 14-17, 2025 at 2:00pm. New students, freshman and parents are invited to tour NAHS during the week of July 14-17, 2025 at 2:00pm each day. Members of our Student 2 Student Club will be providing tours that will begin in the School Counseling Office at 2pm. Walk Your Schedule will be on July 17th. The dates above will be your only opportunity for a tour of NAHS prior to the start of school so please make every opportunity to attend.

Parents and Guardians now is the time to schedule a well-visit or vaccine appointment with your child’s healthcare provider to avoid the back-to-school rush before the 2025-26 school year begins on July 21! The SC Department of Public Health is also offering a vaccine clinic for students in grades 5K–12 on July 8 from 9–11:30 a.m. and 1–3:30 p.m. at the Aiken County Health Department (222 Beaufort Street NE, Aiken). Call (803) 642-7543 to make an appointment and bring vaccination and insurance records; a parent or guardian must accompany children under 16. No-cost vaccines may be available, though administration fees may apply. Don’t forget to submit your child’s updated SC Immunization Certificate to their school and note that all rising 7th graders must have a Tdap booster given at age 10 or older. Contact your child’s healthcare provider or school nurse with any questions and visit acpsd.net/page/nursing-services for more information.

CLASS OF 2025 VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN PROFILES North Augusta High School Salutatorian: Evan Michael Hargrove Evan Hargrove, Salutatorian of the North Augusta High School Class of 2025, is a well-rounded student leader with a passion for global business and community involvement. He serves as Director of the Yellow Jacket News Show, Vice President of North Augusta’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter, and a Captain on the Academic Team. He is also a member of both Beta Club and the National Honor Society. In addition to his academic and leadership roles, Evan works at Parks Pharmacy as a cashier and enjoys reading, playing pick-up basketball, and watching Liverpool FC. He played saxophone for seven years as a section leader in the Jacket Regiment Marching Band, reflecting his long-standing dedication to music. Evan plans to attend the University of South Carolina in Columbia, where he will join the Honors College and pursue a degree in International Business. He also plans to study abroad in Hong Kong to further explore business in East Asia. His long-term goal is to work in the logistics division of a multinational company, such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. Congratulations, Evan! #ACPSDcelebrates #ClassOf2025

CLASS OF 2025 VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN PROFILES North Augusta High School Valedictorian: Lyles Blalock Cannon Lyles Cannon, Valedictorian of the North Augusta High School Class of 2025, is a dynamic student leader and dedicated scholar. He currently serves as FBLA Chapter President and is a member of the South Carolina FBLA State Officer Team. He also contributes to his school community as Co-Director of the Yellow Jacket News Show and is an active member of Beta Club and the National Honor Society. Outside of the classroom, Lyles is a competitive rock climber, participating in the USA Climbing Youth Circuit. He has volunteered with the North Augusta Stormwater Department and co-founded a mentorship program for middle school students, demonstrating his commitment to service and leadership. This fall, Lyles plans to attend the University of South Carolina’s Honors College, where he will major in Biomedical Engineering. Congratulations, Lyles! #ACPSDcelebrates #ClassOf2025

CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2025 🎓 Aiken County Public Schools is proud to celebrate this year’s graduating class! Graduation ceremonies will take place May 28–May 30, and we invite you to join us in honoring the Class of 2025 by viewing their commencement ceremonies virtually. To access the live stream, visit www.acpsd.net/graduation and select the high school of your choice. Live streams will begin 15 minutes prior to each ceremony’s start time. 📅 Graduation Schedule Wednesday, May 28 • CTE Senior Completer Ceremony – 5:00 p.m. • Aiken Scholars Academy – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 29 • Aiken High School – 2:00 p.m. • Ridge Spring-Monetta High School – 5:00 p.m. • Silver Bluff High School – 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 30 • South Aiken High School – 9:00 a.m. • Wagener-Salley High School – 12:00 p.m. • Midland Valley High School – 3:00 p.m. • North Augusta High School – 7:00 p.m. Hats off to the Class of 2025! 🎉 #ACPSDcelebrates #ClassOf2025

Congratulations to NAHS's newest Beta Club officers. We are all very excited to continue serving the North Augusta Community in 2025-2026.