North Aiken Elementary

Lunch Menu for August 3rd-7th

📣 North Aiken Elementary Weekly Update 🐻💙💛 Good evening, North Aiken families! We have had a wonderful first two weeks of school! 

Congratulations to Hailee Dicks, one of the recipients of the Linda Bright Memorial Scholarship! 🎓 Yesterday, Hailee proudly picked up her scholarship check, marking an exciting milestone as she prepares for the next chapter of her educational journey. The Linda Bright Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of Linda Bright by supporting deserving students as they pursue their dreams through higher education. We are incredibly proud of Hailee and know she has a bright future ahead. Congratulations, Hailee! We wish you continued success and can’t wait to see all that you accomplish! 💙 #LindaBrightMemorialScholarship #ScholarshipRecipient #Congratulations #FutureLeader #EducationMatters

Today we were honored to welcome Sheriff Marty Sawyer, Morgan Fox, and Major Griffin from the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office to the Den! Thank you for your thoughtful donation of Mickey and Minnie Mouse plush toys to our 4K students. These special gifts were made in loving memory of Javeayah Harris, and we are grateful for this meaningful act of kindness and generosity. Your support and compassion remind us of the strength of our community and the difference we can make when we come together for our children. From all of us at North Aiken Elementary, thank you for helping bring smiles to our youngest Bears’ faces. 🩷💜 #NorthAikenElementary #FourHousesOneDen #CommunityStrong #ThankYouACSO

❤️💚🖤💙 House Pride Friday at North Aiken Elementary! 💙🖤💚❤️ Today, our students proudly represented their Houses by wearing their House colors and showing what it means to be Four Houses, One Den! The excitement didn’t stop with House spirit! Throughout the day, students continued to work hard, demonstrate positive character, and earn House Points through the RCA House Points App. Every act of kindness, teamwork, leadership, and perseverance helps their House move one step closer to victory! We are so proud of our students for showing outstanding House Pride while staying focused on learning and committed to achievement. ❤️ Amistad | 💚 Isibindi | 🖤 Altruismo | 💙 Rêveur #NorthAikenElementary #FourHousesOneDen #HousePrideFriday #FocusedOnLearning #CommittedToAchievement #RCAHouseSystem #EveryPointCounts

Ok Bears, let's show our house pride by wearing our house colors tomorrow! 🖤💙❤️💚

Attention North Aiken Families! 💛💙🚗 Beginning Monday, all 4K, 5K, and Early Learning students who are car riders will be dropped off using the Red Hall Carline each morning. Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and partnership as we work together to ensure every student has a safe, positive start to each school day. We can’t wait to welcome our youngest Bears each morning! #NorthAikenElementary #ACPSD #MorningArrival #SafetyFirst #FourHousesOneDen #FocusedOnLearning #CommittedToAchievement

🍎A HUGE thank you to our amazing North Aiken Elementary Cafeteria Staff! 🍎 What a fantastic first week of school! Thank you for serving our students delicious breakfasts and lunches each day with smiles and care. Take a look at this week’s menu so you can see what’s being served each day. 🍽️ NorthAikenElementary #BearPride #SchoolNutrition #ThankYouCafeteriaStaff #FourHousesOneDen #FocusedOnLearning #CommittedToAchievement

Fridays are for HOUSE PRIDE at North Aiken Elementary! Every Friday, our students and staff wear their House colors to show their House spirit and celebrate being part of something bigger than themselves. What is the House System? At North Aiken Elementary, every student and staff member belongs to one of our four Houses: ❤️ Amistad (Friendship) 💚 Isibindi (Courage) 🖤 Altruismo (Giving) 💙 Rêveur (Dreamers) Our House System is designed to build relationships, encourage leadership, celebrate positive behavior, and create a strong sense of belonging. Students earn House Points by demonstrating kindness, responsibility, teamwork, perseverance, and other positive character traits. Throughout the year, Houses compete in friendly competitions, participate in service projects, celebrate achievements together, and support one another as a family. We can’t wait to officially launch our House App next week so students can begin tracking House Points and cheering on their House throughout the year! Four Houses. One Den. Focused on Learning and Committed to Achievement. 🐻 *House shirts are still on sale until Sunday, July 26th! https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnorthaiken26.itemorder.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cbbibbs%40acpsd.net%7Ccf31c1b72b76470687d008dee80907d4%7Cf86e302d701341f499871c135ce4132b%7C0%7C0%7C639203323302025469%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=eim%2Bk90K4JDYwrZOLP97LARNCeNLMUDbwN9Wzu5a2iw%3D&reserved=0 #NorthAikenElementary #HousePride #FourHousesOneDen #FocusedOnLearning #CommittedToAchievement #WelcomeBackACPSD

Our first week of school is off to a BEAR-y great start! 🐻💙💛 We’ve loved seeing so many smiling faces, new friendships, and classrooms filled with learning. Thank you to our students, families, and staff for helping make the start of this school year so special! Tomorrow is our first House Spirit Friday! ❤️💚🖤💙 Show your House pride by wearing your House shirt or your House colors as we celebrate the excitement, teamwork, and sense of belonging that make North Aiken Elementary so special. Don’t have a House shirt yet? No problem! If you’d like one before our House Kickoff next month, be sure to place your order by Sunday, July 26 using the link below: https://northaiken26.itemorder.com We can’t wait to see everyone representing their House tomorrow! Let’s make it a fantastic Friday! #WelcomeBackACPSD #NorthAikenElementary #HouseSpiritFriday #FourHousesOneDen #FocusedOnLearning #CommittedToAchievement

Hi Families!

The North Aiken House Tee Sale is quickly coming to an end! Last Chance order forms are being sent home on today so please check backpacks. If they are new to North Aiken, their house will be marked on their flyer. If they are returning students, their house has not changed.
All orders can be placed online at
https://northaiken26.itemorder.com/. I hope that everyone chooses to order one this year. We have a fun new logo and everyone always looks great around school & around town wearing their North Aiken Tees!

The deadline to order has been extended to Sunday July 26th …… so don’t wait, order today!


Thank you in advance for your support!

🎉 What an AMAZING First Day at North Aiken Elementary! 🐻💙💛 Our Bears jumped right back into the swing of learning today! Classrooms were filled with excitement, laughter, and so many smiling faces. We loved welcoming both our returning students and the many new families joining the North Aiken family this year. It is going to be an incredible school year! A heartfelt THANK YOU to our parents and families for your patience during afternoon dismissal. As transportation approvals continue to be processed this week, please expect the car rider line to take a little longer than usual. We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure every child gets home safely. Here’s to a fantastic year of learning, growing, and achieving together! 💙💛 Four Houses, One Den. Focused on Learning and Committed to Achievement. #WelcomeBackACPSD #NorthAikenElementary #NorthAikenBears #FirstDaySuccess #BackToSchool #OneDenOneFamily

🐻💙💛 North Aiken is READY for Monday! 💛💙🐻 The countdown is over, and we can’t wait to welcome our Bears back for an amazing 2026–2027 school year! Our teachers and staff have been working hard to prepare for a fantastic first day. 📚 A few important reminders: ⏰ Doors open & breakfast begins at 7:00 AM 🚫 No student drop-off before 7:00 AM (there is no supervision before then) 🔔 The tardy bell rings at 7:30 AM—instruction begins immediately. 🚗 No early dismissals after 2:00 PM 🏫 Dismissal begins at 2:30 PM 🚌 Transportation Reminder: Please check your email for bus information. If Transportation has not contacted you to confirm your child’s bus assignment, please plan to pick up your child at 2:30 PM until service has been confirmed. 💙 We appreciate your patience during the first week as we welcome new students and families and help everyone learn our school routines. Let’s make this the BEST year ever! 🎉🐻 #NorthAikenElementary #WelcomeBackBears #BestYearEver #OneDen #BackToSchool #ReadyForMonday

🎉 REP YOUR HOUSE WITH PRIDE! 🏡💙❤️💚🖤 The North Aiken Elementary House T-Shirt Fundraiser begins TODAY and runs through July 24! Students, parents, family members, and supporters are invited to order a House T-shirt and proudly represent their House all year long! ❤️ Amistad 🖤 Altruismo 💚 Isibindi 💙 Reveur 🔹 Returning Students: Your House stays the same each year, so be sure to order the shirt that matches your current House. 🌟 New to North Aiken? Before ordering your House shirt, you’ll first get to experience one of our favorite traditions by spinning the House Wheel to discover which House you’ll join! Once you’ve been officially placed into your House, you can place your shirt order and proudly represent your new House family. 👕 Order today through July 24! Show your House pride, support our school, and help make this fundraiser a success! https://northaiken26.itemorder.com/shop/home/ 🐻 One School. Four Houses. One Den. #NorthAikenElementary #HouseSystem #BearPride #OneSchoolFourHousesOneDen #FocusedOnLearningCommittedToAchievement

🚨Meet the Teacher Important Information

Quest Zone is accepting enrollments for this upcoming school year! Ages 5-12 Please contact Ms. Teresa Barton Site Director @803-280-1056 Qz227@thequestzone.com

NAiES 26-27 School Supply List

Meet Mr. Richardson! Please join us in welcoming Mr. Richardson to the North Aiken Elementary family! He will be teaching 4th Grade and brings 21 years of experience in education to our Bear Den. Originally from Newport News, Virginia, Mr. Richardson enjoys fishing, spending time outdoors, and helping students discover the excitement of math and science through hands-on learning and exploration. As a proud member of House Altruismo, he’s looking forward to building meaningful relationships with our students and inspiring them to grow both academically and personally. We’re excited to have you at North Aiken, Mr. Richardson! Welcome to the Den! 🐻💙💛

📚Welcome to the Den, Mrs. Jessica Mussetter! We’re excited to welcome Mrs. Jessica Mussetter to North Aiken Elementary as our School Librarian! With 8 years in education, she is passionate about fostering a love of reading and creating a library where every student feels welcome, inspired, and excited to learn. As a proud member of the House of Isibindi, Mrs. Mussetter looks forward to helping our Bears discover new books, grow their imaginations, and become lifelong readers. Welcome to the North Aiken family, Mrs. Mussetter! 📖 #WelcomeToTheDen #NorthAikenElementary #BearPride #HouseOfIsibindi #ReadersAreLeaders

Welcome to the Den, Mr. Nathan Benedict! 🐻💙💛

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Nathan Benedict to the North Aiken Elementary family! Mr. Benedict brings 29 years of educational experience and a genuine passion for helping students grow, learn, and reach their full potential.

As our new 4th Grade teacher and a proud member of the House of Isibindi, he is excited to build meaningful relationships with his students, celebrate their successes, and encourage them to believe in all they can achieve.

We're thrilled to have Mr. Benedict as part of the Bear family. Welcome to the Den!

#NorthAikenElementary #WelcomeToTheDen #MeetTheTeacher #BearPride #HouseOfIsibindi