Paul Knox Middle

Parents, Guardians, Students and Staff: District Superintendent Dr. Corey was joined by local law enforcement leaders this morning to film a short video addressing the recent social media threats and rumors of school violence. A link to the video has been shared to your email, text, and also appears on our District website, and middle and high school websites in the Live Feed section. We urge all parents to take a few minutes to watch this video and discuss it with their students. To access the video, please visit https://youtu.be/3aHXzWLfOH4. Please know that we appreciate your support and partnership in ensuring the safety of all Aiken County Public Schools, as well as the wellbeing of our students, their parents/guardians, teachers, staff and families. Thank you!

We will have our first trip meeting for all students who have booked their trip to DC! The meeting will be September 24th at 5:30 pm in the cafeteria. We will discuss next steps and fundraising.

8th graders - It's your lucky day! We have a limited number of spots remaining on the DC Trip. If you would like to go - please go to orangeskytravel.com/100653 to book. See Mrs. Tindle or Ms. Robinson with questions. Please do so by September 23rd.

There will be an interest meeting for any 7th or 8th grade boys interested in playing soccer for the high school on Wednesday, September 18th in the North Augusta High School Multi-Purpose Room at 6 PM.

Ensuring the Safety of Our Schools: Addressing Recent Rumors - We are aware of misinformation circulating throughout our schools and communities regarding rumored incidents of school violence at various campuses within our district. Please know that these messages are being reposted and reshared at schools throughout our district and at schools throughout the state. Your children’s safety is our top priority. We take all threats seriously and work in collaboration with law enforcement to fully investigate each and every rumor and/or post that is shared. There is no active threat impacting the safety and security of any of our school campuses. Rumors of this nature cause a great deal of concern, stress and anxiety. When those are shared on social media, the impact is far-reaching, and causes unnecessary concern for other parents, students, and staff, and divert critical resources away from genuine safety and security efforts. If ever there is an actual incident of school violence at your child’s school or if a threat of violence at your child’s school warrants your attention, school and/or district communications will notify you. We are committed to sharing accurate information as quickly as situations allow. We hope to never have to notify you of an actual event of school violence, and we are fully committed to maintaining the safety and security of our schools through a variety of safety measures and close collaboration with local law enforcement. If you or your student ever have a safety concern, or if you hear a rumor of a safety concern, we ask that you immediately notify the appropriate authorities. This includes local law enforcement and the administration at the district office or the school involved. Thank you for your support as we work together to keep our schools, and your children safe.

Today, students in Ms. Robinson's class participated in the annual 9/11 National Day of Service, #IWillFor911Day. This campaign honors the spirit of unity and kindness felt in our country in the days following the tragedy of 9/11. Students pledged to do good deeds or acts of service in observance of Patriots Day and we challenge you to do the same!

We've got spirit, yes we do! We've got spirit, how 'bout you!? Next week is SPIRIT WEEK! Help us cheer on the Patriots as our football team has their first home game! We hope to have EVERYONE participate, but all spirit week attire must adhere to dress code regulations (unless otherwise noted. Ex: Hat day).

Let's Talk! Our second Coffee with the Counselors is Thursday, September 12th at 9 AM in the media center. We are looking forward to seeing you all.

DON'T FORGET! Come out to the Jamboree tomorrow!!

Students in the CSRA where invited to learn about careers in Cyber on August 22nd during TechNet Augusta, which was at the Marriott Hotel. The guest panel represented a variety of industries and career paths. Students spoke to vendors and asked questions about how their companies support cyber technologies.

All Aiken County Public School District schools, buildings, and offices will be closed for Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024. We hope that everyone has an enjoyable Labor Day Weekend and look forward to seeing students back at school on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

Any middle school students attending the North Augusta High School football game Friday must be accompanied by and stay with a parent or guardian in order to attend the game. Middle school students will not be allowed to enter without a parent or guardian.

Visit our website, https://www.acpsd.net/o/district/page/2024-one-cent, for information on the sales tax and the school facility project needs that will be on November’s ballot for voter consideration, and make plans to join us at an informational meeting: • Tuesday, September 3, 6:30 p.m. at Silver Bluff High School (Area Five) • Monday, September 9, 6:30 p.m. at Ridge Spring Monetta Middle High (Area Four) • Tuesday, September 17, 6:00 p.m. at South Aiken High School (Area One) • Tuesday, October 15, 6:00 p.m. at North Augusta Middle School (Area Two) • Monday, October 28, 6:00 p.m. at Midland Valley High School (Area Three)

8th graders interested in DC Trip : September 13th is the firm deadline for your permission slip, online registration, and first payment of (at least) 100 dollars. This deadline is firm and cannot be extended. See https://orangeskytravel.com/100653 for booking link. Questions? See Mrs. Tindle or Ms. Robinson.

Do you like trivia? Are you a know-it-all, who actually knows it all? Join the PK Academic Team! Academic Team is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Applications can be picked up from Mrs. Parliament in room 102. Applications are due Thursday, August 29th!

7th graders in Mrs. Goodwin's science classes are analyzing elements blocks and the periodic table to differentiate between elements and compounds. Students are also collaborating to create molecular structures.

Students in Mrs. Parliament's advanced math 7 class finished Unit 1 by creating a scale drawing of their math classroom. Here, you see them gathering the actual dimensions so that they can scale them down for their blueprint.

Mrs. Goodwin's Gardening students are busy preparing the raised bed planters for new crops. They are preparing the soil of classroom plants to prevent fungus gnats and fruit flies.

ATHLETIC SECURITY REMINDERS & CLEAR BAG PROCEDURES - To ensure the safety of our athletic events, please be aware of the following: • ACPSD has a Clear Bag Procedure for athletic events. Please see details at https://www.acpsd.net/page/athletics-security. • Reentry is not allowed. Should an individual exit a stadium or athletic facility, a new ticket for reentry will be required for reentry.  • These are school-sponsored events; behavioral expectations & the Code of Conduct apply. • Students in eighth grade and below must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older. • High school students must show identification or PowerSchool to verify grade level if unaccompanied by a supervising adult. We thank you for your cooperation with these regulations aimed at ensuring a safe and successful athletic season! 

We had a great turnout for our open house on Monday! Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to come see us! If you have any pictures from our pop-up photo op, send them to hparliament@acpsd.net to get them added!