Beginning Band Start Up Day is Saturday, August 9th for students in 6th & 7th grade beginning band. This event will take place at Silver Bluff HS from 9am - noon. Students will learn how to assemble, hold, and make their first sounds on their instrument instructed by someone who professionally plays their instrument. It is incredibly important that all students in the beginning band are in attendance for this event. Students will also received their rental instruments the morning of this event. Please contact Mrs. Granquist with questions at mgranquist@acpsd.net.
Middle and high school students, families and educators are invited to drop in at the USC Aiken Etherredge Center from 1-3 p.m. to learn more about our programs. Guests will enjoy a brief student presentation of ballet and modern solos following the reception. Govie alumni and families are also welcome to attend!
Free Modern/Contemporary Dance Master Class
Dancers in grades 6-12 are invited to join our Dance faculty and students for a free, hour-long, Modern/Contemporary Dance master class, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Participants should wear a leotard and tights, or any attire that allows for movement. We will also hold a Q&A session about our summer and residential high school dance programs!
For questions, please contact the SCGSAH Dance Department at 864-282-3894.
The last day to pay Band fees with cash or check will be Friday, August 8th. After that all fees should be paid online through PowerSchool.
Attention NEMS Beginning Band members and guardians! Our instrument rental night will be held on Thursday, July 31st at 6:00pm in the NEMS Band room. This meeting is VERY IMPORTANT and will only take about 20 minutes for the presentation. Our Music & Arts representative, Mr. Mixson, will be here to explain the benefits of renting with Music & Arts and will walk you through the online rental process (which only takes a few minutes). Any questions about the Music & Arts rental program will also be answered.
You can contact Mrs. Granquist at mgranquist@acpsd.net with any questions. Beginner instrument assignments will begin this week so that you are prepared to rent the appropriate instrument at the rental meeting.
You can contact Mrs. Granquist at mgranquist@acpsd.net with any questions. Beginner instrument assignments will begin this week so that you are prepared to rent the appropriate instrument at the rental meeting.
Volleyball tryouts begin Monday, August 4th. Students must have updated physicals and a completed packet before being able to tryout. Please contact Coach Holley, mholley2@acpsd.net, for any additional questions.
Any 7th or 8th grade NEMS student interested in playing football this year are invited to tryout for the Silver Bluff Bullpups this Thursday, July 31, and Friday, August 1, from 3:30 to 5:45 at Silver Bluff High School. Eligibility paperwork must be submitted to tryout. Contact Coach Lincoln if you have any questions.
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
NEMS Carline: Only students who are walking home are walkers. Any students who go home in a car need to be picked up through NEMS carline. Carline does not end until 3:30, so you can wait to pick up and avoid the line. Early Dismissals end at 2:45; past this time please join carline.
NEMS: Great first day! Reminders: Bring water bottle to use bottle fillers, shorts no shorter than 5 inches above the knee, leave tags for Sprayground bags at home, PM carline is in the back of the building, walkers will be dismissed when safe to to do so.
Good morning, NEMS Families! We are looking forward to seeing everyone tonight at Walk Your Schedule from 3-6 pm. We will have 6th grade orientation from 5-6 pm.
Good morning, NEMS Families! Just a reminder about Walk Your Schedule on July 17 from 3-6 pm. A slight update to our previous Walk Your Schedule post--we will have an orientation for 6th grade NEMS students from 5-6 pm. We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Thursday!
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.
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.
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!
SC Ready Testing starts next week. It's important that students arrive to school on time with technology (laptop and charger) and are present for each testing day.
NEMS Awards Day will be Wednesday, May 28. The 8th Grade ceremony will be held at 9:00 AM and the 6th and 7th Grade ceremony will take place at 1 PM. Parents and guardians are warmly invited to attend!!
The 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade NEMS Band invites you to their Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 22 at 6:00 PM in the NEMS Gym. Come support our talented musicians as they showcase their hard work and passion! The Book Fair will also be open during that time so you can browse and shop for books, too!!
Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school April 21-25! Scan the QR code or go to https://www.scholastic.com/bf/newellentonmiddleschool to visit our School’s Book Fair homepage. You can set up an Ewallet and shop for books! Happy Reading!!
Come join us at Aiken High School May 8th from 5:00-7:00 PM for MLP Registration Night to register your child/children for the 2025-2026 school year!! Spanish translators will be available.
Congratulations to our Q3 Honor Roll students!! Your hard work and dedication have paid off. Keep striving for excellence!!
