Rain or shine, early mornings and long afternoons, you show up with patience, care, and a smile making sure our students get to school safely and back home every single day. You’re often the first friendly face our kids see in the morning and the last one they see in the afternoon, and that matters more than you know.
Thank you for keeping our children safe!
We truly appreciate everything you do! 👏❤️
Let’s give our bus drivers the recognition they deserve! 🚌✨
#ACPSDCelebrates #ACPSD #SchoolBusDriverAppreciation
The Bear Cubs are kicking off our annual Service Project, and we’d love your support! ❤️🐾
We chose Give Kids The World Village this year because one of our very own Bear Cubs, Kensley Woodberry, personally benefitted from this amazing organization. GKTW provides cost-free, week-long vacations for children with critical illnesses and their families—creating joy, hope, and unforgettable memories.
This year, Bear Cubs are teaming up with Silver Bluff High School to collect items for GKTW! We would love for you to join our donation team! Items will be collected through February and March. Let's go, Bears!
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UPDATE: Transportation will be provided!
5th Grade Parents and Guardians: CTE Techno Camp will take place Saturday, March 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for 5th grade students. Applications are available online and due Wednesday, February 25 at 5:00 p.m. The camp features hands-on activities, but there is limited space. Use the QR code to apply, or contact Alvina Jackson at AHead@acpsd.net or 803-593-7300 for more information.
We encourage all students to sign up online and complete Finn’s Mission. They’ll even earn a free wristband for signing up! Plus, you can help your classroom teacher earn Amazon gift cards!
Here’s how you can help:
1. Sign Up Here: http://www2.heart.org/goto/redcliffe
2. Complete Finn’s Mission: Watch a 2-minute video to know Hands-Only CPR, spot the warning signs of a stroke and more!
3. Share with friends and family through social media, text and/or email.
Kids Heart Challenge is ON--Let's GO!!
REGULAR OPERATIONS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3
ACPSD will return to regular operations tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3, following this weekend’s historic snow event. With temperatures below freezing overnight, please use caution in travelling as some shaded areas may still be partly frozen. We have appreciated the patience and flexibility of our school community and look forward to welcoming everyone back in person tomorrow.
Shout out to Redcliffe's amazing School Counselor Team! We love you and appreciate all you do for the Redcliffe students and staff! Happy School Counseling Week!
E-LEARNING DAY /REMOTE WORKDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2026
Following this weekend’s winter storm and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of students, families, teachers and staff, tomorrow, Monday, February 2, will be an e-learning day for students. All teachers and staff will be on a remote work day as well.
Student e-learning will be available online, and our teachers are available for support. Should your student have any questions, difficulty, or need assistance with their e-learning assignments, please reach out.
Continued cold temperatures refreezing the snow that accumulated this weekend may impact our district’s operations for Tuesday as well. A decision regarding Tuesday will be announced no later than 3 p.m. tomorrow afternoon and will be made with the safety of all students, families, and employees at heart.
As always, we are grateful for the flexibility of our school community. Please be safe, enjoy the snow, and stay warm.
The signing serves as a symbolic commitment to effective governance, transparency, and ethical leadership. The poster will remain on display in the boardroom throughout the year as a visible reminder of these shared principles.
Hello February!! Here's what this month has in store for us at Redcliffe Elementary! Students will receive a paper copy of the new calendar in their Redcliffe folders. Extras will be available in the front office.
Please check students' Thursday folders today for the Title I Spring Survey! Please complete this parent survey to assist us in determining what kinds of activities have worked well, what activities need to be improved, and what additional activities should be included. Please complete this survey by February 13th, 2026. Scan teh QR codes, or visit the links below:
Survey in English: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fr%2F2vBHgynfpL&data=05%7C02%7Cllantz%40acpsd.net%7C65e749e60cff49e2599308de4fb235cc%7Cf86e302d701341f499871c135ce4132b%7C0%7C0%7C639035824003535063%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=jRojwjnR3UOSepb93cB89SZRTkmIbN2tF2l%2BdHdJPQ0%3D&reserved=0
Encuesta en español: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fr%2FPAB4BdEt5V&data=05%7C02%7Cllantz%40acpsd.net%7C65e749e60cff49e2599308de4fb235cc%7Cf86e302d701341f499871c135ce4132b%7C0%7C0%7C639035824003549405%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LZdEkqMlnDrBTuZlQDbHAaebBpfNgVwHfxumkJhiDMU%3D&reserved=0
2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Parents & Guardians: Does your child like to run? Our SPRING Running Club is taking new members this week only! We practice on Mondays (starting February 9th), from 2:30 until 3:30. We have limited spots available, so if you are interested in signing your child up, please remind your child to get a green permission slip from Mrs. Drake ASAP. You can also email Mrs. Drake at LLANTZ@acpsd.net or send a message on Rooms to send a form home with your child. The deadline to sign up is January 29th, but completed forms will be accepted through Friday, January 30th. Please don't hesitate!
Available spots left:
2nd grade= 4!!
3rd grade= 7!!
4th grade= 8!!
5th grade= 8!!
January 27, 2026: Regular Operations
Aiken County Public Schools will return to a regular schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, with no change to arrival times.
Thank you for your flexibility this morning as we operated on a two-hour delay due to the weekend’s winter storm.
Please anticipate continued cool temperatures throughout the week. District leaders will continue monitoring weather conditions alongside local Emergency Management officials, including the potential for a weather system this weekend, and will communicate any updates if changes to operations become necessary.
We are excited to share the upcoming Aiken County Career and Technology Center CTE Techno Camp for fifth grade students!
This camp will take place Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All Aiken County Public School fifth grade students are invited to participate in the CTE Techno Camp to engage in hands-on activities lead by ACCTC instructors to show students the advantages of Career and Technical Education! Students will select up to three courses to participate in throughout the day where they will learn about robotics, diesel technology, cosmetology, nail technology, welding, culinary arts, media technology , fashion design, biomedical science, cybersecurity, graphic design and health science.
The deadline to submit the application is Wednesday. February 25th by 5:00 p.m. Spots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please contact Alvina Jackson at ahead@acpsd.net.
#AikenCountyPublicSchools #ACCTC #ACPSD
Due to the winter storm and out of an abundance of caution, all Aiken County public schools and offices will begin the day tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026, on a two-hour delayed start. While some areas of Aiken County experienced greater impacts from this storm than others, district leaders continue to consider conditions across the entire county. Temperatures are expected to rise today, which should improve conditions; however, some roadways—particularly bridges and secondary roads—may remain slick during the morning commute.
Important Details for Tomorrow:
• Students and Staff: The two-hour delayed start applies to all students, teachers, and staff.
• Student Meals: With the delayed start schedule, only lunch will be served in school cafeterias.
• Half-Day & Partial-Day Programs: Students on half-day and partial-day schedules, including Early Learning Special Education students, are encouraged to attend school if possible; however, school bus transportation will not be available, as buses will be unable to run mid-day routes.
• No Before-School Activities: No activities will be permitted before school begins on the two-hour delay.
• After-School Activities: After-school activities, including Quest Zone and extracurricular activities such as athletic practices, will continue as scheduled.
• Aiken County Career and Technology Center: Morning session students should report to their home high schools. The afternoon session will continue as planned.
What's Next: ACPSD continues to collaborate closely with local Emergency Management officials and monitor conditions across the county. An update regarding any changes to Tuesday’s schedule will be shared no later than 3:00 p.m. tomorrow.
We look forward to welcoming students and staff to school tomorrow and appreciate our families’ continued patience and flexibility as we prioritize safety.
