UPDATE: 3/4/26--Please note that the dates for iReady testing have changed. The posted calendar here has been corrected, but changes were made after the printed calendar was copied and sent home. We apologize for the confusion.
Can you believe March is here already!? Here is our BUSY March calendar with all upcoming events marked for you. Students will receive a paper copy to bring home, and extras are available in the office if needed. Please visit our website under "Live Feed" or our social media for more information on these events as details become available. Happy March everyone!
In collaboration with local emergency management authorities, District leaders have been closely monitoring the severe weather forecasted for Aiken County tomorrow. Hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes are possible. Wind gusts of 60-75 mph are forecasted, which exceeds state regulations for the safe operation of school buses.
In abundance of caution and with safety at the forefront, tomorrow, Monday, March 16, will be an e-learning day for students and a remote work day for employees. Additional information on e-learning can be found under the Academics tab on your school's website.
Students who are able to complete e-learning assignments tomorrow are encouraged to do so. Students who do not have a device, reliable internet, or who are without power due to tomorrow's storm will have ample time to complete the e-learning work. Assignments will not be due until March 27th.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Please remain alert for any emergency weather related precautions that may be recommended to keep your family safe with tomorrow's storms.
Applications for Aiken County Public Schools’ 4K program close March 13.
✔ Child must be 4 years old by September 1, 2026
✔ Program led by certified teachers
✔ School year begins July 20, 2026
Families can apply online or scan the QR code on the flyer.
🔗 www.acpsd.net/5k
(Poster created by Taylor Cain, 4th Grade Pawparazzi)
Join Redcliffe Elementary teachers to hear all about kindergarten! On Monday, April 20th from 5:30-7:00, teachers will be available to answer questions, help you register rising Kindergarten students, and you could win one of our raffle baskets. Dinner will be provided. Students must turn 5 by 9/1/2026. To register, bring your student’s birth certificate, immunization record, and 2 Proofs of Residency. A scanner will be available. Use this link to register: https://forms.office.com/r/5Nn7iAJLrv
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!
NOTE: The shirt color has been changed to dark blue (not black) with the design pictured.
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.
Two Silver Bluff student athletes are making their way to collegiate athletics in football.
Gage Kirkbride and Jessie Shelley signed their NCAA Letters of Intent to play football at Newberry College and Union Commonwealth University, respectively, starting in fall 2026.
“These two young men kind of jumped out at me their junior year...their work ethic, their mindset," Silver Bluff head football coach Matt Hayes shared. "Their senior year, you saw a jump in their talents, their work ethic, and what they did in the classroom. They're signing this letter of intent because of not just their talent, but their mindset.”
Gage Kirkbride will be attending Newberry College in the fall and is thankful for the role models he had in previous teammates to help pave the way.
“I think that's what prepared me to be such a great senior is the amount of discipline that they had," Gage shared. "I looked up to the seniors as I was a freshman and sophomore. They helped me out and pushed me to be better."
Jessie Shelley, who will attend Union Commonwealth University, also credits his coaches and teammates for helping push him to the next level.
“Some coaches, they really work, they see a lot,” Shelley said. “My teammates, they really helped push. We push each other every day. They challenge each other every day to make the job the best we can.”
Kirkbride and Shelley join Adrian Gray who recently signed his NCAA Letter of Intent to play football at Brevard College (February 2026).
“I cannot talk about how much work goes in, not just from these young men, but their community, their surroundings, their support staff,” Coach Hayes continued.
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
Payments will be accepted starting March 1st. Thank you to all who made our popcorn fundraiser a success this year!
