My biggest apologies, NEMS Families--School Picture Day is TOMORROW, October 21, 2026. I recognize that I have not publicized it like I should have, and I am sorry for that. Please read through the flyer attached to this post/text/email, and mark your calendars for November 19 which is retake day. Again, my apologies--it's on me, and I am sorry we missed publicizing Picture Day this year. --Ms. Fiery
Area 5 Community Input: We want to hear from you!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent Area 5 community input meeting. During the meeting, we shared information on the proposed plan of constructing a middle school addition on the campus of the new Silver Bluff High School to serve students currently attending Jackson and New Ellenton middle schools. We also covered the consideration of renovating and repurposing New Ellenton Middle School as an elementary school for students currently attending Greendale Elementary. School Board members previewed this plan during their August 25th meeting.
If you were unable to attend our New Ellenton and Jackson Middle School meetings, or would like to revisit the information that was presented, the Jackson Middle School presentation is now available on YouTube.
We also invite Area 5 families, staff, and community members to share their feedback through our Community Input Survey.
Your input helps us better understand the priorities and perspectives of our community.
Also, please remember Intersession Registration is due by September 15 in order to have bus transportation. Please check your students' grades--students need to attend Intersession for any core class they are failing.
Intersession is bringing innovation to life!
Students will have the opportunity to explore, create, and problem-solve at our CTE Innovation STEM Camp. Read below to learn more about this exciting opportunity and stay tuned for more Intersession announcements to come!
All 6th through 8th grade students are invited to participate in ACPSD's CTE Innovation STEM Camp!
WHEN: September 28th -October 1st from 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. daily
WHAT: All Aiken County Public School sixth through eighth grade students are invited to participate in ACPSD's CTE Innovation STEM Camp! Students will engage in fun, hands-on STEM challenges, build real world skills, solve problems and discover what they’re capable of creating! Students will select up to three courses to participate in throughout the day where they will learn about of drones, e-sports, robotics and cybersecurity.
WHERE: Schofield Middle School, 224 Kershaw Street, NE Aiken, SC 29801. There is no cost to participate in the camp.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION: Monday, September 14th by 5:00PM. Spots are limited and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please scan the QR code on the flyer or complete the online application by clicking on the 2027 CTE STEM Innovation Camp Student Application link.
CONTACT: Alvina Jackson- Riddle at ahead@acpsd.net.
#FallIntersession #ACPSD #CTE #STEM
Registration is available through ParentPortal.
Please take a moment to check your student’s grades in PowerSchool. If your student is failing a core subject (ELA, Math, Science, or Social Studies) at the end of Quarter 1, they may be required to attend Fall Intersession unless their grade improves to passing before the quarter ends.
To be eligible for Intersession, students must have completed all summative assignments for the course.
Need bus transportation? Students requiring bus transportation must be registered for Intersession by September 15, 2026.
Fall 2026 Intersession for Area 5 Middle Schools will be held at Jackson Middle School from September 28 through October 1, 2026.
AREA FIVE MASTER PLAN COMMUNITY INPUT MEETINGS
Aiken County Public Schools is seeking input on a possible master facilities plan for Area Five.
The plan could include constructing a middle school addition on the campus of the new Silver Bluff High School to serve students currently attending Jackson and New Ellenton middle schools. The District is also considering renovating and repurposing New Ellenton Middle School as an elementary school for students currently attending Greendale Elementary. School Board members previewed this plan during their August 25 meeting.
Community members are invited to attend one of two upcoming meetings to learn more and share their feedback:
Thursday, September 10, at 6 p.m.
New Ellenton Middle School Cafeteria
Tuesday, September 15, at 6 p.m.
Jackson Middle School Cafeteria
Our NEMS 6th grade band members had a great Saturday morning learning how to set up, make the first sounds, and take care of their instruments with a professional instructor in their instrument. They were great listeners and learned so much! Our instructors had plenty of compliments about our NEMS band members.
A big thank you to NEMS Band Director, Ms. Granquist and the other Area 5 Band Directors for working together to put this on, and thank you to Silver Bluff High School for hosting this event!
