As part of our ongoing STARS celebration, we are excited to recognize our First-Year Teacher of the Year Honor Court. These educators were surprised by our District Leadership, with some family members joining in to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.

Congratulations to our First-Year Teachers of the Year Honor Court!

Aleesha Ashe, 4K Teacher at North Augusta Elementary
Disaiah Whack, ELA Teacher at Kennedy Middle
Hayden Beck, 1st Grade Teacher at Belvedere Elementary
Regina Androl, 1st Grade Teacher at East Aiken School of the Arts
Ryann Kramer, Math Teacher at Highland Springs Middle

Stay tuned as we continue to highlight additional STARS Honor Court categories over the coming days and celebrate employees who shine brightly.

#ACPSD #AikenCountyPublicSchools #StarsHonorCourt #ACPSDcelebrates
4 months ago, Aiken County Public School District
Five adults pose for a picture, one female holding balloons.
A classroom of young students pose for a photograph.
ELA teacher receives Honor Court nomination.
Group of ELA teachers celebrating together for Honor Court.
A group of four adults stand behind young students in a classroom.
A female adult in a pink dress appears surprised and is holding flowers.
Family and staff celebrating First Year Teacher of the Year honoree.
First Year Teach of the Year honoree holding flowers with balloons.
Superintendent Dr. Corey Murphy shaking hands with First Year Teacher of the Year honoree.
District leadership posing with First Year Techer of the Year honoree.
PKMS students who are identified as active ML Students must take WIDA ACCESS assessment each year, this year students can expect to test between January 21- February 27th.
4 months ago, Paul Knox Middle School
ACCESS testing at PKMS
ACCESS testing at PKMS
🏀Paul Knox Basketball is rolling.🏀 Girls and boys both earned wins over Corbett. Next Thursday, January 22 is our last regular season home game and 8th Grade Night, as we recognize our players, cheerleaders, and everything they’ve poured into this season. Let’s pack the gym. 🏀📣
4 months ago, Paul Knox Middle School
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ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER!

The Academic Team will be hosting a Community Paint Night on Wednesday, January 28th from 5:00-8:30 pm, where you can paint a ceiling tile that will be put on display in our hallway! Each tile is $15; all paint and supplies are provided! Bring the whole family, neighbors, friends, and everyone you know!

Pre-registration and payment are required. Pre-register here (https://forms.office.com/r/NSbAeQyAUi) or scan the QR code below and send your cash or check in to Mrs. Parliament before January 20th!
4 months ago, Paul Knox Middle School
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District Leadership made surprise visits at schools and offices across the District today to celebrate this year’s Stars of Public Education Honor Court. The recognition program and event honoring ACPSD’s brightest stars first began as our annual Teacher of the Year celebration, and has grown to incorporate recognition of our very best New Teachers, Principals, Assistant Principals, Classified Staff, Professionals, and District-Level Administrators. With its origin in mind, we’ll begin our first Stars of Public Education Honor Court announcements with Teacher of the Year.

Congratulations to our Teachers of the Year Honor Court!

Arrington Weston, Social Studies Teacher at Schofield Middle
Jerry Brannon, Science Teacher at RSM Middle/High
Madison Spires, Science Teacher at Silver Bluff High
Megan Maxwell, Speech Pathologist with Special Programs
Sonya Lee, Special Education Teacher at Leavelle McCampbell Middle

#ACPSD #AikenCountyPublicSchools #StarsHonorCourt #ACPSDcelebrates

4 months ago, Aiken County Public School District
Teacher Arrington Weston is surprised  as a Teacher of the Year Honor Court Member.
Group picture with District Superintendent Dr. Corey Murphy, Teacher of the  Year Honor Court Member Arrington Weston, SMS Principal Shunte Dugar, Asst Super of Middle Schools Dr. Phyllis Gamble, and Employee Relations Coordinator Kayla  Jordan.
RSM Teacher of the Year Jerry Brannon is surprised in the weight room with flowers and balloons.
Seven School and District Leaders pose for a picture to celebrate Jerry Brannon, center, being named to the Teacher of the Year Honor Court.
A Silver Bluff Teacher, Madison Spires, smiles after being surprised in her science classroom with the news that she's on the Teacher of the Year Honor Court.
Madison Spires, center, poses a group of 14 high school students  in science class.
Megan Maxwell, right, poses with her husband after being named to the Teacher of the Year Honor Court.
A group of eight educators pose for a picture with balloons.
Sonya Lee, left, appears surprised in her classroom when Kayla Jordan, right, surprises her with flowers and the announcement she's on the Teacher of the Year Honor Court.
Leavelle McCampbell Middle's administrators pose with their Teacher of the Year Honor Court member.
🏀Big night for Paul Knox Basketball with double wins over North Augusta Middle.🔥📣 Great crowd, great energy! Thank you to everyone who showed up. Home again Thursday vs Corbett Middle.
4 months ago, Paul Knox Middle School
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Winter Break and the first week back at school are behind us, so we don't want anymore time to pass without recognizing these awesome students!

These students were recognized for November and the character trait of dependability: Jackson Burke, Aubrey Cantonwine, Harper Gilchrist, Jackson Simmons, Christopher Collazo, and Raelynn Meteraud.

The December students of excellence are: Immanuel Malson, Diana Santana, Zoe Emerling, Liam Culler, Dynasia Hill, and Connor Simmons
4 months ago, Paul Knox Middle School
November and December students of the month!
November and December students of the month!
November and December students of the month!
November and December students of the month!
November and December students of the month!
November and December students of the month!

The Academic Team will be hosting a Community Paint Night on Wednesday, January 28th from 5:00-8:30 pm, where you can paint a ceiling tile that will be put on display in our hallway! Each tile is $15; all paint and supplies are provided! Bring the whole family, neighbors, friends, and everyone you know!

Pre-registration and payment are required. Pre-register here (https://forms.office.com/r/NSbAeQyAUi) or scan the QR code below and send your cash or check in to Mrs. Parliament before January 20th!

4 months ago, Paul Knox Middle School
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🏀Both teams. Both wins.🏀 Paul Knox swept LBC tonight on the court. Up next: @NAMS Monday, January 12 Seats are limited. Grab your tickets early at gofan.com ! Come out and support! 
4 months ago, Paul Knox Middle School
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The book fair is fast approaching and we need your help! Parents, guardians, and friends of PK volunteers are needed to help run the Scholastic Book Fair for our students. during the week of January 26th to the 30th.

CLICK HERE FOR VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548A4AD29ABFBC52-61504698-pkbook#/
4 months ago, Paul Knox Middle School
The book fair is fast approaching and we need your help! Parents, guardians, and friends of PK volunteers are needed to help run the Scholastic Book Fair for our students. during the week of January 26th to the 30th.  Click the link in our post for more info.
There will be no pizza or snack sales this Friday!
4 months ago, Paul Knox Middle School
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Come paint with us!
POSTPONED The Academic Team will be hosting a Community Paint Night on Wednesday, January 28th from 5:00-8:30 pm, where you can paint a ceiling tile that will be put on display in our hallway! Each tile is $15; all paint and supplies are provided! Bring the whole family, neighbors, friends, and everyone you know!
Pre-registration and payment are required. Pre-register here (https://forms.office.com/r/NSbAeQyAUi) or scan the QR code below before January 20th!

4 months ago, Paul Knox Middle School
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paint night flyer
Welcome Back!

We are excited to welcome our students, staff, and families back to school as we kick off a new year and a new semester. January is a fresh start and full of opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve together. As we return to our classrooms, we look forward to continued collaboration, renewed focus, and celebrating the success ahead. Let's make this semester a strong one!

#ACPSD #AikenCountyPublicSchools #BackToSchool
4 months ago, Aiken County Public School District
Welcome back to school, let's finish 2025-2026 strong!
Before Winter break 58 students from our STEM classes visited USC Aiken's Ruth Patrick Science Center!
4 months ago, Paul Knox Middle School
Before Winter break 58 students from our STEM classes visited USC Aiken's Ruth Patrick Science Center!
Before Winter break 58 students from our STEM classes visited USC Aiken's Ruth Patrick Science Center!
Before Winter break 58 students from our STEM classes visited USC Aiken's Ruth Patrick Science Center!
Before Winter break 58 students from our STEM classes visited USC Aiken's Ruth Patrick Science Center!
Before Winter break 58 students from our STEM classes visited USC Aiken's Ruth Patrick Science Center!
Before Winter break 58 students from our STEM classes visited USC Aiken's Ruth Patrick Science Center!
Before Winter break 58 students from our STEM classes visited USC Aiken's Ruth Patrick Science Center!
Before Winter break 58 students from our STEM classes visited USC Aiken's Ruth Patrick Science Center!
Before Winter break 58 students from our STEM classes visited USC Aiken's Ruth Patrick Science Center!
Before Winter break 58 students from our STEM classes visited USC Aiken's Ruth Patrick Science Center!
🏀Double win night!🏀 Girls and Boys Basketball both come out on top against Leavelle. Next stop: at LBC on Thursday.
4 months ago, Paul Knox Middle School
basketball scores
‼️ATTENTION 8TH GRADERS! ‼️
We have exclusive shirts just for you! Get your LIMITED EDITION "Class of 30" shirt for only $18! All 8th graders names will be on the back of the shirt. Order forms are being sent home through 8th grade advisory classes tomorrow, January 6th.

Money and order forms are due to Mrs. Parliament by Friday, January 30th. Cash or check accepted. Make checks payable to Paul Knox Middle School with your students name and "t-shirt" in the memo line.

Questions? Contact Mrs. Parliament at hparliament@acpsd.net

#ClassOf2030 #8thGrade #OnceAPatriotAlwaysAPatriot
4 months ago, Paul Knox Middle School
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No better way to end break. Girls and Boys Basketball play at home Monday, January 5 at 5:30 PM. Join us in the gym! 🏀
4 months ago, Paul Knox Middle School
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🎉HAPPY NEW YEAR, PATRIOTS!🎉
Is one of your New Years resolutions to do more arts and crafts?
Ours too! Join us on Thursday, January 22nd for a community paint night. You and all of your friends and family can come paint a ceiling tile that will then be displayed throughout the school for years to come!

Each tile costs $15, all paint and supplies are provided.

Pre-registration is required. Registration and payment are due no later than January 16th.
Scan the QR code or go to the following link https://forms.office.com/r/NSbAeQyAUi
4 months ago, Paul Knox Middle School
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As the year is winding down, and you're thinking "out with the old...", consider donating those items to the Paul Knox Academic Team community garage sale! We will be collecting items on Friday, January 30th, and the sale will be happening on Saturday, January 31st. All proceeds go towards the Academic Team!
4 months ago, Paul Knox Middle School
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS!
WE WILL SEE YOU IN 2026!
4 months ago, Paul Knox Middle School
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS! WE WILL SEE YOU IN 2026!