A big thank you to Ms. Kyla from Seigler’s Karate Center in North Augusta for visiting NAUES! She was an amazing and engaging instructor, and our students absolutely loved the experience.
During the session, students learned valuable lessons about how to live an “A+ Life,” how to focus their minds and bodies in class, and the importance of discipline and respect. To top it all off, a few of our Dolphins even had the exciting opportunity to break a board!
Thank you again to Ms. Kyla and Seigler’s Karate Center for sharing your time and talents with our students. We truly appreciate the positive impact you made today!
#NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #CommunityPartners #LeaderInMe 🐬🥋💛💙
Today our North Augusta Elementary Dolphins proudly cheered on a very special group of students as they headed off to compete in the Aiken County Special Area 15 Spring Games held at Citizens Park in Aiken.
Before our athletes left for the competition, the entire school lined the hallways with waving hands, cheers, and colorful posters to show our support and send them off with lots of encouragement and Dolphin pride! It was an incredible moment of unity as students and staff came together to celebrate and uplift our amazing athletes.
The Special Area 15 Spring Games is a track and field competition that brings together students from school and community-based programs across Aiken and Edgefield Counties. Our Dolphins were excited to compete, try their best, and most importantly — have fun!
We are so proud of each of our athletes for their courage, determination, and sportsmanship. No matter the outcome, they are all champions in our eyes!
💙 Way to go, Dolphins! 💛
#NAUESDolphins #SpecialOlympics #DolphinPride #InclusionMatters #NAUESFamily 🐬🏅
Today, Thursday, March 5, third-grade students at North Augusta Elementary School enjoyed a very special visit to our Spring Scholastic Book Fair as part of the Diana Floyd “My Own Book” Program.
Through this wonderful literacy initiative, every third grader received a $15 voucher to select a free book to take home and keep. Many students carefully browsed the shelves, and some savvy shoppers were even able to choose more than one book! Students also received a book bag provided by META to carry their new stories home.
This program is made possible through Public Education Partners (PEP) of Aiken County and their generous community sponsors who ensure that every third-grade student in Aiken County can choose a book of their own during their school’s Book Fair.
We are incredibly grateful that NAUES has been selected as a sponsored school for the third year in a row! Opportunities like this help foster a lifelong love of reading and support student success.
💛 Thank you to PEP and the many generous sponsors who made this possible for our students!
META • CSRA Community Foundation • SRNS • Gifting Tree Foundation • Barbara B. Jewell • Rotary Club of Aiken • City of North Augusta • Bridgestone Americas • Dominion Energy • Rolls-Royce Solutions • Innovative Solutions • Linda & Carl Strojan • Nancy Marks & Steve Silver • Shelly Onderdonk, DVM • SRNL • Owens Corning • SRP Federal Credit Union • First Community Bank • Women of Woodside • Women in Philanthropy • Savannah River Mission Completion • Battelle Savannah River Laboratory • Builders Association of Augusta • J & A Garcia • Donald & Chacea Sundaman • Carlos & Karen Garcia • Carol R. Elliott • Austin Thomas • Lucien & Karen Papouchado • Hardwood Floors & More
Your generosity is helping our NAUES Dolphins grow as readers and lifelong learners! 🐬📚
#NAUESDolphins #MyOwnBook #LiteracyMatters #DolphinPride
Our Dolphins doubled the fun today for Twin Day as part of our Read Across America Week celebration! From matching outfits to even a few triplets, the halls were full of smiles, laughter, and lots of creative pairs. Seeing our students and teachers join in the fun made the day extra special!
We love celebrating reading and school spirit together at North Augusta Elementary.
🚀 Up Next:
Friday – Future Career Day!
Our Dolphins will dress as what they hope to be in the future. We can't wait to see the amazing dreams and careers our students will showcase!
#NAUESDolphins #ReadAcrossAmerica #TwinDay #FutureCareerDay #DolphinPride 🐬📚
Join Coach Tice and the Aiken High Girls Soccer Team for our upcoming Soccer Training Camp! This is a great opportunity for young athletes to sharpen their skills and make new friends over Spring Break.
Who: Boys & Girls in Grades 1-5
When: March 30th - April 1st | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Aiken High Stadium (Teague St.)
Cost: $75 (includes a t-shirt)
How to Register: Scan the QR code on the flyer or head over to GoFan to sign up. See you on the field!
Aiken County Public Schools Mourns the Loss of Assistant Superintendent Julie Revelle
Aiken County Public Schools is deeply saddened to share news of the passing of Julie Revelle, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools.
Julie dedicated her life to education and to the students, families, and educators of Aiken County. Throughout a decades-long career with our district, she has served as an English Language Arts teacher at Kennedy Middle School, Assistant Principal at North Aiken Elementary School, and Principal of Redcliffe Elementary School. In 2018, she joined the district’s Executive Leadership Team as an Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools, supporting principals and overseeing the instructional and operational work of many of the district’s elementary schools.
Throughout her career, Julie was known as a thoughtful leader and passionate advocate for students. She worked closely with school leaders and teachers across the district, offering guidance, encouragement, and support for the important work taking place in classrooms each day.
Those who worked alongside Julie will remember her not only for her dedication to education, but also for her kind and gentle spirit. She cared deeply about the people she served and supported throughout her career and took great pride in her family, including her husband, David, their daughter Beth, and grandchildren.
The loss of such a respected leader and colleague is deeply felt across the Aiken County Public Schools community. Support services are being made available for staff and school leaders as they process this loss.
Out of respect for Julie’s family, we ask that the community honor their request for privacy during this difficult time.
Aiken County Public Schools extends heartfelt condolences to Julie’s family, friends, and colleagues. Her dedication to students and educators will leave a lasting impact on our schools and the many lives she touched throughout her career.
Ms. Pope’s students were hard at work today as they prepared for their upcoming fractions unit test—and they turned review time into a fun and exciting challenge!
Students worked together in small groups, solving fraction problems and earning a cup for each correct answer. The more questions they answered correctly, the more cups their team collected!
At the end of the review, the real excitement began. Each group had one minute to build the tallest tower they could using the cups they earned. The classroom quickly filled with laughter, teamwork, and some very creative engineering as students carefully stacked their cups higher and higher.
This engaging activity not only helped students review important fraction skills, but also encouraged collaboration, problem-solving, and strategic thinking. We love seeing our Dolphins learning together and cheering each other on!
Great job to Ms. Pope’s class for rising to the challenge and showing that learning can be both educational and fun!
#NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #LearningIsFun #MathInAction 🐬📚
All this week, our Dolphins have been celebrating Read Across America Week, and our students and teachers have had so much fun dressing up in creative and unique outfits!
Today was Wacky Wednesday, and Ms. Council’s class celebrated in style by reading Wacky Wednesday by Dr. Seuss. The students had a blast carefully examining the pages and counting all the wacky things they could find. Let’s just say… there were A LOT! 🤪📖
Learning, laughter, and reading go hand in hand at NAUES, and our Dolphins are loving every minute of the celebration!
🎉 The fun continues tomorrow:
👯 Thursday – Dress Like Twins
🚀 Friday – Future Career Day
We can’t wait to see what our Dolphins come up with next!
#NAUESDolphins #ReadAcrossAmerica #WackyWednesday #ReadingIsFun #DolphinPride 🐬📚💛
We have had an amazing time so far at our NAUES Spring Scholastic Book Fair! Thank you to all of our wonderful families who joined us for Lunch With Someone You Love. It was so special to see families sharing lunch, exploring books together, and celebrating the joy of reading. 📖✨
Take a look at some of the great moments captured during our Second Grade event!
If you were unable to attend your child’s grade-level lunch event, please know that you are still more than welcome to join us. Families are invited to come eat lunch with their student and then visit the Book Fair on:
📅 Thursday, March 5
📅 Friday, March 6
Your support of the Book Fair helps provide new books, resources, and opportunities for our students and library. Thank you for helping us grow a love of reading in our Dolphins!
#NAUESDolphins #BookFairFun #ReadingMatters #DolphinPride 📚🐬💛💙
Coach Turner is thrilled to announce and celebrate our January and February PE Leaders of the Month! These outstanding Dolphins have demonstrated excellent sportsmanship, leadership, effort, and positive attitudes during Physical Education classes.
Our PE Leaders set a wonderful example for their classmates by showing what it means to be respectful teammates, work hard, encourage others, and always give their best effort. They consistently demonstrate the qualities that make our Dolphin community strong!
We are so proud of these students for their dedication, teamwork, and commitment to staying active and making healthy choices. Their leadership on and off the court helps inspire others to do their best as well.
👏 Congratulations to our January and February PE Leaders of the Month! Keep up the amazing work, Dolphins!
💛💙 Thank you, Coach Turner, for helping our students build confidence, teamwork, and lifelong healthy habits through physical education.
#NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #StudentLeaders #HealthyDolphins #LeaderInMe
Our Spring iReady Diagnostic testing for 1st–5th grade students will take place March 9–20. These assessments help teachers better understand each student's progress and guide instruction for the remainder of the school year.
To help students do their very best, please ensure they:
✔️ Get a good night’s sleep
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔️ Arrive at school on time
📝 Testing Schedule for Next Week
📚 Tuesday, March 10 – iReady Reading Session 1
📚 Wednesday, March 11 – iReady Reading Session 2
🔢 Thursday, March 12 – iReady Math Session 1
🔢 Friday, March 13 – iReady Math Session 2
⏱ Each content area is given in two sessions of no more than 45 minutes to help students stay focused and do their best work.
📅 March 16–20 will be used for make-up testing if needed.
Thank you for supporting our Dolphins as they show what they have learned! 💛💙🐬
#NAUESDolphins #StudentSuccess #iReadyTesting #DolphinPride
There’s still time to visit our Scholastic Book Fair, open through Friday, March 6!
🕒 Shopping Hours:
7:20 AM – 2:00 PM daily
If you were unable to attend your student’s Lunch With Someone You Love day, please know you are welcome to join us any day that works for you!
💛 Wednesday, March 4
⭐ 5th Grade Lunch With Someone You Love
This is a wonderful opportunity to shop for great books, support our school library, and share a special reading moment with your Dolphin! 📖🐬
If we were out of an item or you’re unable to attend but would still like to support our fair, you can shop online or set up an eWallet here:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/northaugustaelemschool2
Thank you for supporting reading at NAUES! 💙📚
#NAUESDolphins #ScholasticBookFair #LoveOfReading #DolphinPride
Mrs. Kelly Ann Moore recently joined Mrs. Whisnant’s fifth grade class to help students prepare for Text-Dependent Writing (TDW) argumentative writing portion of their end-of-year testing. as they get ready for end-of-year testing.
Students practiced analyzing text, gathering evidence, and organizing their thoughts to build strong argumentative responses. With guidance and practice, our Dolphins are strengthening their writing skills and building confidence for testing.
After all, practice makes perfect! ✏️📚
#NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #StudentSuccess 💛💙
This afternoon, our students attending Good News Club had a marvelous time singing, learning, and enjoying time together. It was a wonderful afternoon filled with music, meaningful lessons, and smiles all around! 🎶
A special thank you to Victory Kids from Victory Baptist Church of North Augusta for sponsoring and leading Good News Club. We truly appreciate the time, care, and encouragement you bring to our students each week.
#NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride 💙📚
Our Dolphins are having a fantastic time celebrating the joy of reading this week!
Monday kicked things off with Pajama Day, and today students showed their creativity for Hat Day. Our photo features Mrs. Cockrell’s first graders proudly wearing their Cat in the Hat hats as they joined in the fun! 🎩📖
There is still plenty of excitement ahead as we continue celebrating Read Across America Week (March 2–6):
🤪 Wednesday (3/4): Wacky Outfit Day
👯 Thursday (3/5): Dress Like Twins Day
🚀 Friday (3/6): Future Career Day
We love seeing our students celebrate reading while showing their Dolphin spirit! Keep the fun going all week long!
#ReadAcrossAmerica #NAUESDolphins #LoveOfReading #DolphinPride 💛🐬📚
At North Augusta Elementary School, our Dolphins are diving into books and making BIG waves in their reading goals! 🐬💛💙
Let’s celebrate these amazing students for reaching new milestones in our Reading Clubs!
🐬 100 Book Club
Elijah G.
Naomi L.
Easton P.
Chanel W.
Ryan B.
Malakai J.
Brent C.
Reign B.
🌊 200 Book Club
Thaily H.
Tyler B.
Amoni C.
🏆 300 Book Club
Tyler B.
Brecken F.
We are SO proud of your dedication, perseverance, and love of reading! Every book you read helps you grow stronger as a learner and leader. 📖✨
Way to go, Dolphins — keep turning those pages!
#NAUESDolphins #DolphinReadingStars #ReadersAreLeaders #LeaderInMe #DolphinPride 💛💙🐬
North Augusta Elementary families, it’s time to get ready for our youngest Dolphins!
Applications for 4K (CERDEP) Now Open until March 13th.
Eligibility
• Children must be 4 years old by September 1, 2026
• First day of school: July 20, 2026
Find Your Zoned School
Use the School Zone Locator:
🔗 https://www.acpsd.net/page/school-zone-locator
Required Documents for Application
Families will need to upload:
• Birth Certificate
• Immunization/Shot Record
• Two Proofs of Residency
Acceptable Proof of Residency includes:
Mortgage contract or statement
SC Driver’s License or ID
Property tax bill or receipt
Utility bill (electric, water, or gas)
Cable/satellite, internet, or phone bill
Homeowners or renters insurance policy
Notarized letter from landlord and proof of Medicaid or income
For more information, contact your child’s zoned school office or visit:
🔗 https://www.acpsd.net/page/4k-overview
Give your child a strong start and join the Dolphin family! 🐬✨
#NAUESDolphins #FutureDolphins #4KRegistration #ACPSD #ReadyToLearn
One book, two books, red books, and blue books!
Today, Monday, March 2, kicks off Read Across America Week! Read Across America is presented by the National Education Association and plans literacy festivities alongside Dr. Suess's birthday.
We challenge all students across Aiken County Public Schools to pick up a book this week and start reading, and we thank the community leaders who are serving as guest readers bringing literacy to life throughout our classrooms.
During National School Social Work Week, we are proud to recognize and thank our school social workers and student service workers for the incredible support they provide to our school community.
They play a vital role in supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional well-being through compassionate guidance, collaboration with families and staff, and a strong commitment to helping every student succeed.
The 2026 theme, “Unite to Ignite: Celebrating Our Impact,” reflects the positive difference they make by bringing students, families, and educators together to create a caring and inclusive school environment across all Aiken County Public Schools.
#ACPSDCelebrates #ACPSD #AikenCountyPublicSchools
Help us congratulate Mrs. Christine Witt, a kindergarten teacher at Hammond Hill Elementary School, on being named a Golden Apple Award Teacher by WJBF News Channel 6.
She was surprised by WJBF News Channel 6 and sponsors Kroger, Universal Plumbing, and Great Deals on Furniture on Friday, February 13, in her classroom as a recipient of the Golden Apple Award. Her segment will air on Tuesday, March 3 during the 5:30 PM broadcast on WJBF.
“I love kindergarten," she shared. I see these children come in as a blank slate basically and see them grow and learn. Those lightbulbs that come on... they are the joy every day to get to school."
Mrs. Witt started her career at Curtis Baptist, where she started teaching Spanish and Computer Science. She has experience teaching a variety of grade levels and made the switch to kindergarten during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I had a blank slate,” Witt said. “I had to write a program to keep 20 kids engaged on a computer. I had to get the mommas, daddies and grandparents to be their learning coaches. I wanted them to not be behind... to have the same standards and the same type of teaching at home as in the classroom.”
Mrs. Witt says she enjoys giving her students life lessons for success.
“Sometimes you make mistakes but you try it again and pick it up and that’s what I teach my little ones that you will do hard things, you will make mistakes, but we are going to try it over again.”
“Mrs. Witt embodies a great example of a Golden Apple recipient," Hammond Hill Elementary's Principal Dede Scott shared. "She creates a warm, welcoming classroom where every child feels safe, valued, and excited to learn in kindergarten. Through her patience, creativity, and high expectations, she helps young learners build strong academic skills and the confidence to believe in themselves. She goes above and beyond each day for her students and families, laying the foundation for a lifetime love of learning. Her heart, dedication, and excellence make a lasting difference in every child she teaches.”
“I cannot wait to get to it in the morning and I don’t want to leave in the afternoon," Witt shared.
