North Augusta Elementary

The Seamless Summer Meal Program returns for Summer 2025! The ACPSD Child Nutrition Program will be offering nutritious meals at no cost for children aged 18 and under, as well as for individuals with disabilities up to age 21. Meals will be served Monday through Thursday from June 2 to June 26, 2025. See flyer for more details!

North Augusta Elementary Welcomes New Assistant Principal for 2025–2026 School Year North Augusta, SC – North Augusta Elementary School is excited to announce that Mrs. Ashley Clark has been named the new Assistant Principal for the 2025–2026 school year. She will join the administrative team as the school gains a second assistant principal to further support its growing student population and continued commitment to excellence. Mrs. Clark is no stranger to North Augusta Elementary or the Dolphin family. A proud North Augusta native, she brings with her a wealth of experience, a deep-rooted love for the community, and an unwavering dedication to student success. Her educational background is both impressive and inspiring: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Master’s degree in Divergent Learning Master’s degree in Educational Leadership With over 20 years of experience in the field of education, Mrs. Clark has worn many hats. She served as a classroom teacher at Belvedere Elementary for 17 years, worked as an ELA Support Specialist at the district level for three years, and is currently North Augusta Elementary’s Instructional Coach—a role in which she has made a significant impact. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Mrs. Clark is a devoted wife and mother. She enjoys spending time with her husband, their three sons, four dogs, and a delightfully entertaining axolotl. The Clark family cherishes Carolina football, mountain retreats, and beachside adventures. “We are incredibly fortunate to have someone of Mrs. Clark’s caliber joining our leadership team,” said the school’s principal. “Her passion for education, coupled with her strong ties to this community, make her an invaluable asset to our school.” Please join us in extending a warm Dolphin welcome to Mrs. Ashley Clark as she begins her new role as Assistant Principal at North Augusta Elementary School!

Message from the Principal As I wrap up my first year as Principal at North Augusta Elementary, I’m filled with gratitude. This year has been a journey of growth, learning, and so many meaningful moments. I’m incredibly thankful for our dedicated staff, supportive families, and, most of all, our amazing students who inspire me every single day. Thank you to everyone who welcomed me into this special school community with open arms. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together this year, and I’m excited for all that’s ahead. Here’s to continued growth, collaboration, and putting kids first, always. 💛💙 Mr. Badillo #NAESDolphins #GratefulPrincipal #OneYearDown North Augusta Elementary School

📢 Attention North Augusta Elementary Parents! 📢 🌟 Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year is NOW OPEN! 🌟 Families can now register online through the Aiken County Registration Hub: 👉 https://www.acpsd.net/o/district/page/registration-hub 🎒 To complete registration, please have the following ready: ✅ Certified birth certificate ✅ Up-to-date immunization record ✅ TWO proofs of residency (rental agreement, mortgage statement, or property tax receipt) ✅ A current water or power bill 📌 All documents must be in the parent’s name. 🖥️ Register online in advance to save time! 📞 Need help? Call North Augusta Elementary at 803-442-6280 🕗 Summer Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 7 AM – 5 PM 📅 We recommend calling ahead to set up an appointment! Thank you for registering your child(ren) early – we can't wait to welcome them! 💛💙

Aiken County Public School District’s full-time virtual program, Aiken iNNOVATE, is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 school year. If you or your student are currently in 5th grade or higher and interested in a flexible, innovative learning environment, now is the time to apply. Aiken iNNOVATE offers a 100% virtual experience with certified ACPSD teachers and curriculum, providing students in grades 6–12 the opportunity to learn from anywhere while staying connected to their school community. To apply, visit www.acpsd.net/ai. If you have any questions, feel free to email Ai@acpsd.net. Don’t miss this opportunity to take charge of your education through Aiken iNNOVATE. Spots are limited.

🎉 Xtra Fun in First Grade! 🎉 Ms. Canty's First Grade class at North Augusta Elementary had an awesome time today celebrating the last full day of school and the letter X with a special "Xtra Fun Day!" 💛📚 Students took part in all kinds of exciting activities that brought learning to life through fun and movement. One highlight? A game called "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Cup" – not just fun, but also a great way to practice Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. 👂🎯 By focusing, listening carefully, and responding quickly, our first graders showed what great listeners and leaders they’re becoming! Way to go, Ms. Canty’s class — what a fantastic way to wrap up a wonderful school year! 🌟 #NAUESFamily #FirstGradeFun #XtraFunDay #Habit5InAction #ListenFirst #LittleLeadersBigHearts #NAUESJoy

🎉🎶 Third Grade Pod Party Fun! 🎶🎉 Today was an unforgettable day for our third-grade students at North Augusta Elementary! We turned up the fun with a Pod Party filled with games, music, food, drinks, and sweet surprises! From exciting activities to laughter-filled moments, our third graders made the most of every second. One of the highlights? Crafting and enjoying colorful candy leis – a creative (and tasty!) treat that brought smiles to every face! 🌈🍭🎈 It was a day of celebration, friendship, and well-deserved fun for all their hard work this school year. We’re so proud of their accomplishments and the joy they bring to our Dolphin Family! 💛 Huge thanks to our amazing teachers and staff for organizing such a fun-filled event, and to our families for your continued support. These are the moments that make school memories so special! #NAUESFamily #ThirdGradeParty #PodPartyFun

🎉 Today was a special day at North Augusta Elementary! 🎉 We proudly celebrated Fifth Grade Awards Day, honoring the hard work, growth, and leadership of our incredible fifth-grade students. These young leaders have shown dedication, resilience, and kindness throughout the school year, and we could not be more proud of all they have accomplished. As they prepare to take the next big step into middle school, we send them off with confidence and excitement for the journey ahead. We know they will continue to shine and lead with the same spirit that made them such an important part of our school community. 🌟 To our fifth graders: You’ve done a phenomenal job this year! Your achievements, both big and small, have inspired us all. We believe in your potential and can’t wait to see the amazing things you’ll do in the future. 🎖️ Special congratulations to Blair Bradley, who was named the Overall 5th Grade Citizen of the Year, chosen by Mr. Badillo! Blair, your leadership, character, and positive example have made a lasting impression on our school — we are so proud of you! A heartfelt thank you goes out to our teachers and staff who have guided and supported these students with care and dedication every single day. Your impact is lasting and deeply appreciated. And to our wonderful families and parents — thank you for your partnership, encouragement, and the unwavering support you’ve shown your children and our school. 👏 Let’s give a big round of applause to the Class of 2025 (NAUES Fifth Grade)! Middle school, here they come! 🎓💛💙 #NAUESFamily #FifthGradeAwards #ProudOfOurStudents #NAUESLeaders #OnceADolphinAlwaysADolphin

🎉 Celebrating Our Third Grade Achievers! 🎉 Friday was a proud moment at North Augusta Elementary as we celebrated our amazing Third Grade students during their Awards Day Ceremony! 💛📚 We are so proud of how much our third graders have grown this year—academically, socially, and personally. From mastering multiplication to becoming stronger readers and writers, their progress has been inspiring to witness. 🌟 A big thank you to our dedicated third grade teachers for their passion and commitment, and to our wonderful families for their continued support throughout the year. Your encouragement makes all the difference! As we celebrate these accomplishments, we also look ahead with excitement—our third graders are ready to take on new challenges in fourth grade! 👏 Congratulations to all of our award recipients and to every student for a fantastic year of learning and growth! 📸 Did you capture any special moments from today’s celebration? We’d love to see them! Please feel free to send your photos to smorin@acpsd.net so we can all share in the memories and celebrate together. 💛✨ #NAUESThirdGrade #AwardsDay #StudentSuccess #NAUESProud #CelebratingGrowth #FutureLeaders

🍦💛 W is for… WONDERFUL! 💛🍦 Our First Grade classes at North Augusta Elementary had a sweet time wrapping up the school year by celebrating the letter W — and what better way to do it than with an ice cream party! 🎉 Smiles, sprinkles, and scoops of fun were the perfect way to honor all the hard work, learning, and laughter our first graders have shared throughout the year. From writing and reading to math and milestones, they've truly grown in every way! A big thank you to our incredible first grade teachers and supportive families who helped make this celebration extra special. It's been a wonderful year of learning, and this was a perfect way to top it off — just like a cherry on a sundae! 🍒✨ #NAUESFirstGrade #WIsForWonderful #IceCreamCelebration #EndOfYearFun #NAUESProud

🎉 Celebrating Our Amazing Fourth Graders! 🎉 Today, May 23, we proudly honored our Fourth Grade students at North Augusta Elementary School during our End-of-Year Award Ceremony! It was a beautiful moment to celebrate the growth, achievements, and hard work of our students throughout the school year. 🌟📚 We are so incredibly proud of how much each student has learned, grown, and accomplished this year. Watching their development—academically, socially, and personally—has been truly inspiring. A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our parents and guardians whose support, encouragement, and partnership helped make this school year a success. Your involvement makes a world of difference! To our dedicated Fourth Grade teachers—thank you for your passion, creativity, and tireless commitment. Your daily efforts to uplift, educate, and empower our students have not gone unnoticed. 💛 We are absolutely thrilled to welcome these students back next year as our Fifth Grade leaders! We can't wait to see how they continue to shine and lead by example. ✨ Special Recognition ✨ While every student had an opportunity to earn a variety of awards this year, we want to acknowledge an oversight in our printed program. Two awards were unintentionally left out, but these incredible students have already received their certificates and prizes. We’d still like to take a moment to publicly recognize their hard work and dedication: 📖 Page Master Award – Fourth Grade Awarded for outstanding reading achievement: 🏅 Colton Goicoa (4D) – 4,825 pages 🏅 Aubree Jones (4D) – 4,685 pages 📚 Dolphin Readers Respond Book Club Completion Recognized for completing the full program and demonstrating deep engagement with their reading: 🌟 Aelyn Paiz-Bonilla 🌟 Lyla Hiebert 🌟 Braelyn Pascarella 🌟 Pyrit Green Congratulations to ALL of our fourth graders! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see all that you’ll achieve in fifth grade. 💫 📸 Did you capture some special moments from today’s celebration? We’d love to see them! Please feel free to share your photos in the comments below so we can all enjoy and relive the memories together. 💛✨ #NAUESShines #FourthGradeCelebration #FutureLeaders #NAUESProud #PageMasters #DolphinReaders #GratefulHearts

🎶 Future Musicians in the Making! 🎶 Today, our 5th grade students at North Augusta Elementary had a special treat — a live introduction concert by the talented North Augusta High School Band! 🥁🎷🎺 The high school musicians put on an engaging and inspiring performance that not only showcased a variety of musical instruments, but also introduced the many fun and exciting opportunities that come with being a part of the band program. From pep rallies to parades, concerts to competitions, our students got a taste of what’s possible when you join the musical journey! This concert was more than just entertainment — it was an invitation for our young learners to start thinking ahead to middle school and beyond, and to consider how music can be a meaningful and enriching part of their educational experience. A big thank you to the North Augusta High School Band for sharing their passion and inspiring the next generation of performers! 🎼💛🖤 #NAUESFutureReady #BandLife #MusicMatters #NorthAugustaPride #MiddleSchoolOpportunities #InspiringYoungMinds

🎓 Once a Dolphin, Always a Dolphin! 💙🐬 Today was a truly heartwarming and memorable day at North Augusta Elementary School as we welcomed back some very special guests — our former students who are now graduating high school as the Class of 2025! Watching them walk our halls again, this time as young adults ready to take on the world, was an emotional and joyful reminder of how far they’ve come. From curious kindergartners to confident graduates, their growth is a testament to their hard work, resilience, and spirit. To our graduating Dolphins: we are incredibly proud of each and every one of you. As you step into this exciting new chapter, always carry the values and memories from your days here at NAUES. No matter where life takes you, you'll always have a home here — because Once a Dolphin, Always a Dolphin. Congratulations, Class of 2025! 🎉 Your NAUES family is cheering you on every step of the way!

🎉🎓 North Augusta Elementary Second Grade Awards Ceremony 🎓🎉 Today, we proudly celebrated the incredible achievements of our second grade students during their End-of-the-Year Awards Ceremony! 💛📚 Watching these bright, enthusiastic learners grow over the past year has been nothing short of inspiring. From exploring new concepts in math and reading to developing strong character and leadership skills, our second graders have truly blossomed. Their hard work, curiosity, and kindness have made this year unforgettable. 🌟 👏 A huge thank you to all of our wonderful parents and families—your encouragement and involvement have made a lasting impact on your child's success. 🍎 And we cannot say enough about our amazing second grade teachers! Your passion, dedication, and daily commitment to your students’ growth and confidence do not go unnoticed. You help shape not only strong students, but extraordinary individuals. As we wrap up the year, we know these students are more than ready to take on third grade with courage, excitement, and determination. We are SO proud of each and every one of them. 💫 #NAUESecondGrade #EndOfYearAwards #WeAreNAUE #ProudPrincipalMoments #GrowingGreatLearners #NAUEProud

🎉✨ North Augusta Elementary First Grade Awards Ceremony ✨🎉 Today, we celebrated the incredible accomplishments of our first grade students at the End-of-the-Year Awards Ceremony! 🌟 We are bursting with pride over how much these young learners have grown, both academically and personally, throughout the school year. From learning to read with confidence to mastering new math skills and developing friendships that will last a lifetime—our first graders have shown resilience, curiosity, and kindness every step of the way. 📚❤️ 🙌 A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the parents and families who supported their students each and every day. Your encouragement at home made a world of difference in their success! 🍎 And of course, we can't forget our amazing first grade teachers, whose dedication, creativity, and love for their students shines through in everything they do. They go above and beyond every day, and we are so grateful for their passion and hard work. As we look ahead, we know these bright young learners are more than ready to take on second grade with confidence and enthusiasm. We can't wait to see all they will achieve next year! 💛🖤 #NAUEFirstGrade #EndOfYearCelebration #FutureSecondGraders #WeAreNAUE #GratefulHearts #GrowingTogether

🌈🎉 North Augusta Elementary First Grade is Counting Down in Style! 🎉🌈 Our fabulous First Grade teachers are making every moment count as we wind down the school year with the ABC Countdown to Summer—and the excitement is building day by day! ✨📚 Here’s a peek into some of the fun: 🔠 R is for Rainbow Day in Ms. Canty’s class, where our students lit up the room in bright colors and big smiles! 🌈 From art activities to colorful dress-up, it was a day full of creativity and joy. 🤝 T is for Team Day in Mrs. Maikranz’s class, and our students brought their A-game while playing “Boom, Clap, Grab” — a fast-paced, fun-filled activity that helps build listening skills, teamwork, and agility. 💥👏🤲 Watching our students collaborate and cheer each other on was a true highlight! These themed days are more than just fun—they’re opportunities for learning, bonding, and celebrating all that our students have accomplished this year. #NAUEFirstGradeFun #ABCCountdown #RainbowDay #TeamDay #BoomClapGrab #EndOfYearExcitement #NorthAugustaElementary

🎉 North Augusta Elementary’s 4th Annual 5th Grade Picnic & Parent vs. Students Kickball Game 🎉 What a spectacular day of fun, food, and friendly competition! Our 5th grade students celebrated the end of the school year with our beloved annual picnic—and it was truly a day to remember! 💛💙 🥎 In the much-anticipated Parent vs. Students Kickball Game, our fierce and fun-loving parents came out on top once again, securing an 8–3 victory! Huge applause to our 5th graders who gave it their all and played with great spirit and teamwork. 👏💪 🌞 The weather was absolutely beautiful, setting the perfect backdrop for a day filled with laughter, music, and memories. Our students enjoyed a delicious picnic lunch that included hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, snack cakes (Little Debbies), and popsicles! 🍔🌭🍟🍰 🍧 And to make the day even sweeter, students had the chance to cool off with a refreshing treat from Kona Ice—thank you for being a part of this special celebration and bringing the chill vibes! ❄️💙 🎶 A huge thank you to our incredible parent DJ, Brandeith Carter, for keeping the energy high and the beats rolling all day long! 🙌 None of this would have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our amazing 5th grade teachers. A special shout-out to Mrs. Kelly Ann Moore and the entire Picnic Volunteer Group for organizing a day our students will never forget. 💛 A heartfelt thank you to all of our parent volunteers and the North Augusta Elementary PTO for your time, energy, and generous financial contributions. Your support makes events like this truly magical for our students. We are so proud of our 5th graders and grateful to our entire school community for coming together to celebrate them in such a meaningful and joyful way. Here’s to making memories that last a lifetime! 🎓✨ All pictures show today's events. #NAUE5thGradePicnic #KickballChampions #ThankYouParents #NAUEPTO #MakingMemories #KonaIce #TeamworkAndFun

The Seamless Summer Meal Program returns for Summer 2025! The ACPSD Child Nutrition Program will be offering nutritious meals at no cost for children aged 18 and under, as well as for individuals with disabilities up to age 21. Meals will be served Monday through Thursday from June 2 to June 26, 2025. See flyer for more details!

🍦✨ A Sweet Send-Off at North Augusta Elementary! ✨🍦 Today was a heartwarming day at North Augusta Elementary as Mrs. Prescott’s students, Mrs. Benson’s Fifth Grade class, and Ms. Anderson’s Second Grade class came together one last time this school year to celebrate a year of friendship, growth, and learning! These amazing students have been Covey Club Buddies all year long—building relationships, learning from each other, and spreading kindness across grade levels. 💛 To wrap up this memorable journey, they shared ice cream sandwiches and laughter under the sun. As a special surprise, our thoughtful 5th graders wrote encouraging letters to their 2nd grade buddies, wishing them all the best as they head into 3rd grade! 📚✉️ Moments like these remind us that learning goes beyond the classroom—it’s about connection, mentorship, and community. 💫 Thank you to our incredible teachers—Mrs. Prescott, Mrs. Benson, and Ms. Anderson—for fostering such a meaningful experience! 💐 #NAUESFamily #CoveyClubBuddies #StudentLeaders #FifthGradeMentors #SecondGradeStars #IceCreamAndGoodbyes #EndOfYearJoy #NorthAugustaElementary

🏅💪 Shoutout to Our NAUE PE Leaders! 💪🏅 We’re thrilled to recognize our amazing Physical Education Leaders for the months of April and May at North Augusta Elementary School! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️⚽️ These outstanding students have gone above and beyond by showing: ✅ Leadership in action ✅ Great sportsmanship ✅ Positive attitudes ✅ Teamwork and determination Whether they’re helping set up equipment, cheering on classmates, or leading by example, these students truly represent what it means to be a leader—on and off the field! 🌟 👏 Let’s hear it for our PE All-Stars of Spring! 👏 We’re so proud of you and your commitment to excellence and effort every day in the gym! 💛🖤 #NAUEPride #PELeaders #NorthAugustaStrong #LeaderInMe #HealthyBodiesHealthyMinds