PALMETTO CIVICS PROJECT AN INITIATIVE OF THE SC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Families are invited to participate in Summer SC 250 activities as South Carolina prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and our state’s important role in our nation’s history. These summer activities provide meaningful opportunities for students and families to learn, explore, and connect with local and state history. Take part and help celebrate South Carolina’s rich history, heritage, and contributions to our country.
The Palmetto Civics Project is a resource-rich initiative designed to foster students’ understanding of and respect for the institutions that sustain our civic life. Our goal is simple but profound: every South Carolina graduate will leave school prepared to embrace the privileges and the responsibilities of American citizenship.
Please visit SC Palmetto Civics Project to learn more.
Healthy Meals at No Cost This Summer!
The Seamless Summer Meal Program is back for Summer 2026! We are dedicated to ensuring school-age children and eligible individuals have access to nutritious foods to learn, play, and grow all summer long.
Here is everything you need to know about locations, dates, and times:
Program Details
Who Qualifies: Healthy meals are served at no cost to school-age children 18 years & under, as well as disabled persons/children 21 years and under who are enrolled in school.
Onsite Policy: All meals MUST be eaten onsite.
Adult Meals: Adults are welcome to eat with their children! Adult meals can be purchased at the following rates: Breakfast: $3.20 | Lunch: $5.50.
Elementary School Locations
When: Monday – Thursday, June 1 – June 18 Times: Breakfast: 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM | Lunch: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Belvedere Elementary: 115 Monterey Ave, North Augusta | 803-442-6330
Busbee Elementary: 20 A. L. Corbett Circle, Wagener | 839-846-7008
Graniteville Elementary: 1 Willis Circle, Graniteville | 803-663-9998
JD Lever Elementary: 2404 Columbia Hwy, Aiken | 803-641-2760
Redcliffe Elementary: 22 Double Springs Rd, Aiken | 803-827-3350
Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary: 1081 Trojan Road, Monetta | 839-846-7010
High School Locations
When: Monday – Thursday, June 1 – June 25 Times: Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Lunch: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Aiken High School: 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken | 803-641-2500
Midland Valley High: 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville | 803-593-7100
North Augusta High: 2000 Knobcone Ave, North Augusta | 803-442-6100
Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/High: 21071 Trojan Road, Monetta | 803-846-7010
Silver Bluff High: 64 Desoto Drive, Aiken | 803-652-8100
South Aiken High: 223 East Pine Log Road, Aiken | 803-641-2600
Wagener-Salley High: 326 Seivern Road, Wagener | 839-846-7006
Questions?
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Child Nutrition Program Director:
Contact: Ebonee Maxwell
Email: Emaxwell@acpsd.net
Phone: 803-991-3408
Healthy Meals at No Cost This Summer!
The Seamless Summer Meal Program is back for Summer 2026! We are dedicated to ensuring school-age children and eligible individuals have access to nutritious foods to learn, play, and grow all summer long.
Here is everything you need to know about locations, dates, and times:
Program Details
Who Qualifies: Healthy meals are served at no cost to school-age children 18 years & under, as well as disabled persons/children 21 years and under who are enrolled in school.
Onsite Policy: All meals MUST be eaten onsite.
Adult Meals: Adults are welcome to eat with their children! Adult meals can be purchased at the following rates: Breakfast: $3.20 | Lunch: $5.50.
Elementary School Locations
When: Monday – Thursday, June 1 – June 18 Times: Breakfast: 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM | Lunch: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Belvedere Elementary: 115 Monterey Ave, North Augusta | 803-442-6330
Busbee Elementary: 20 A. L. Corbett Circle, Wagener | 839-846-7008
Graniteville Elementary: 1 Willis Circle, Graniteville | 803-663-9998
JD Lever Elementary: 2404 Columbia Hwy, Aiken | 803-641-2760
Redcliffe Elementary: 22 Double Springs Rd, Aiken | 803-827-3350
Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary: 1081 Trojan Road, Monetta | 839-846-7010
High School Locations
When: Monday – Thursday, June 1 – June 25 Times: Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Lunch: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Aiken High School: 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken | 803-641-2500
Midland Valley High: 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville | 803-593-7100
North Augusta High: 2000 Knobcone Ave, North Augusta | 803-442-6100
Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/High: 21071 Trojan Road, Monetta | 803-846-7010
Silver Bluff High: 64 Desoto Drive, Aiken | 803-652-8100
South Aiken High: 223 East Pine Log Road, Aiken | 803-641-2600
Wagener-Salley High: 326 Seivern Road, Wagener | 839-846-7006
Questions?
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Child Nutrition Program Director:
Contact: Ebonee Maxwell
Email: Emaxwell@acpsd.net
Phone: 803-991-3408
A true pillar of our community! Coach, we are so grateful for your years of service to the OWES family! You have impacted numerous lives with your love and light. Best wishes as you embark on this new journey!
While the year has come to a close, so has some of our beloved family members time at OWES. Here is a special note from our amazing 1st Grade teacher, Mrs. Crenshaw.
We appreciate your dedication to our Wise Owls and wish you the best in this new season!
Graduation week is here, and we can’t wait to celebrate the Class of 2026 at their commencement ceremonies being held at USC Aiken's Convocation Center!
To help graduation attendees enjoy a smooth, stress-free day, please remember that there will be metal detection upon arrival. We kindly ask that you review the attached graphic for prohibited items, such as bags, balloons, and outside food, so you can leave those items safely in your vehicle before heading to the entrance.
Additionally, because the lobby can become crowded after the ceremony, please plan to meet your graduate outside the venue once the event concludes.
Thank you so much for your help in keeping this milestone safe, smooth, and unforgettable for everyone!
Upcoming Graduation dates and times are below for your convenience. Tickets are limited due to space, but we invite everyone to cheer on the Class of 2026 virtually by accessing the live streamed ceremonies on our website at www.acpsd.net/graduation.
District Completer Ceremony: May 27, 2026 | 5:00pm
Wagener-Salley High School: May 27, 2026 | 7:00pm
North Augusta High School: May 28, 2026 | 2:00pm
Aiken Scholars Academy: May 28, 2026 | 5:00pm
Aiken High School: May 28, 2026 | 8:00pm
Silver Bluff High School: May 29, 2026 | 9:00am
Ridge Spring-Monetta High School: May 29, 2026 | 12:00pm
South Aiken High School: May 29, 2026 | 3:00pm
Midland Valley High School: May 29, 2026 | 7:00pm
#ACPSD2026Grads #ACPSDCelebrates #ACPSDGraduation
Parents donated items for our Dipping Around the World Epcot day and we were able to provide our staff with delicious treats from some of our favorite small businesses!
Thank you for showing your support! You are helping make the world a better place!
Next Friday, May 22nd is the Kindergarten Awards Ceremony! We are excited to celebrate our Wise Owls and see their performance of "Bugz"!
Join us in celebrating the creativity and talent of our students at the 2026 ACPSD Fine Arts Festival! The community is invited to experience an inspiring showcase of the arts, featuring performances by our talented student groups on Friday, May 1st at 5:00 PM.
Additionally, come explore a vibrant collection of K–12 artwork on display throughout downtown at the Aiken Center for the Arts, highlighting the imagination and skill of students across the district. Whether you enjoy visual art, music, or live performances, this festival offers something for everyone.
Bring your family and friends and be a part of this exciting celebration of the arts in our community!
Please see the list of testing dates as well as other important reminders. You've got this Wise Owls!!
Aiken High School’s Educators Rising would like to invite you and your children to enjoy “A Royal Family Ball - Under the Sea” in the Aiken High School cafeteria on May 8th - 6:00-8:30 PM. This event is for families with young children to experience a “prom-like” event, where they get to dress up in fancy clothes, dance to fun music, eat delicious snacks, make crafts, play games, enjoy other activities, and take pictures of the memories!
Tickets are available on GoFan.com. See the link and QR Code in the picture. Costs are $5.00 for each child ages 3-years-old to 12-years-old (children 2 + under are free). All children must be accompanied by an adult family member (18-years-old and up). Costs for adult tickets are $10.00.
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Christa Franklin (cfranklin2@acpsd.net), the Educators Rising adviser and Early Childhood Education Instructor.
Every moment of support adds up to something bigger for our students.
This week we are proud to recognize the incredible volunteers who help bring our schools to life. It is a time to celebrate the staff, students, families, and community members who generously give their time to support learning in meaningful ways. Whether assisting in classrooms, supporting media centers, helping at school events, working behind the scenes, and so much more, our volunteers play a vital role in creating welcoming and successful school environments.
Help us say thank you and comment below to shout out a volunteer who makes a difference!
#ACPSDCelebrates #PublicSchoolVolunteerWeek #AikenCountyPublicSchools
Today, we proudly Purple Up in support of our military-connected students and families.
To our military families, thank you for your service, your strength, and the many sacrifices you make. We are honored to serve your children and celebrate them not just today, but every day.
"Purple up" with Aiken County Public Schools on Friday, April 17th, as we combine Air Force blue, Army green, Navy blue, Marine red, Space Force blue and Coast Guard blue and wear PURPLE in a demonstration of support for the families of those who serve.
Help us honor the month of The Military Family by showing your support for the families of those who serve by wearing purple and thanking a military family for their bravery and service below. Make sure to tag us in your Purple Up posts!
In ACPSD we are committed to supporting every military child and ensuring they feel seen, valued, and connected no matter where their journey takes them. Visit our Purple Star webpages which provide easy access to resources, support services, transition tools, and important information to help every child thrive.
www.acpsd.net/purple-star
#ACPSDCelebrates #PurpleUp #AikenCountyPublicSchools
April is Month of the Military Child. Join us this week in spirit days as we honor our military families!
Innovation, Art, and Athletics: That’s a Wrap on Spring Intersession!
From the field to the art studio, our students didn't just spend the week learning, they spent it leveling up. The halls of North Augusta Middle were buzzing with the intensity of LEGO Wars and the creativity of Art Enrichment, while Aiken and Redcliffe Elementary became hubs for future engineers at our Coding Camps sponsored by SRNS.
The creativity continued with Fine Arts Coordinator Kimberly Fontanez’s much anticipated Dance Camp held at Aiken High, and High Schoolers across the District mastered the delicate craft of Stained Glass with local artist Stacy O’Sullivan at Midland Valley High School!
The action didn't stop there; our athletic programs were not outshined! Coach Tice and the Aiken High School’s Girl’s Soccer team had an incredible week of skill building on the pitch while Kennedy Middle hosted an unmatched Sports Camp led by Coach Shuford and Coach Edwards. They even welcomed First Tee of Aiken to the camp to get our young athletes "Masters-ready" for next week!
Whether they were building robots or perfecting their swing, our students made every moment of this Spring Intersession count.
Check out this week's highlights on Facebook and YouTube!
