Dust off those knee pads and join us for the Alumni Fundraiser Game on August 8, 2026, from 12 PM–4 PM at Trojan Gym! Admission is just $5, and alumni registration is $20 (includes a game-day T-shirt). Concessions available and donations welcome. Help support equipment, uniforms, and team meals while reconnecting with fellow Trojans. 💙💛 #TrojanNation #AlwaysATrojan #RSMVolleyball
Our children. Our community. Our future.
Join us for an important community conversation as we come together to support and empower our youth both in and out of school. Parents, guardians, educators, and community members are encouraged to attend and be part of the solution.
📅 August 5, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Ridge Spring Civic Center
Ridge Spring, SC
Topics Include:
✅ Student success and engagement
✅ Parent Portal tools (PowerSchool & Schoology)
✅ Monitoring grades and assignments
✅ Creating positive support systems for our youth
As the flyer reminds us, “The appetite grows for what it feeds on.” The change starts with all of us. Together, we can help shape a brighter future for our children.
🍪 Refreshments will be provided.
#LetsTakeOurYouthBack #YouthMatter #CommunityStrong #ParentEngagement #StudentSuccess #RidgeSpringSC #OurFuture #CommunityImpact #SupportOurYouth #TogetherWeCanChangeLives
Join us tomorrow, July 25, for our 3rd Annual Health & Wellness Fair from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM! Enjoy free health screenings, blood donation opportunities, Zumba, and resources to support your mental, physical, and emotional well-being. There will also be food trucks, free clothing, and school supplies available while supplies last. Bring the whole family and connect with valuable community resources during this fun and informative event. We look forward to seeing you there!
The MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Mobile Health Unit will provide a limited number of mammogram and cervical screening (Pap smear) appointments at Saturday's Health Fair.
✅ Appointments are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
✅ Participants must complete the required intake paperwork after scheduling.
✅ Uninsured individuals may qualify for assistance through the Best Chance Network.
Don't miss this opportunity to prioritize your health. Early detection saves lives!
If you are interested in participating, please see Dr. Mukenge for more information and to sign up.
We encourage all students to take advantage of this opportunity to serve our community while earning service hours.
A limited number of sports physical appointments are available during this Saturday’s Health Fair. Appointments are required and will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Students must:
Schedule an appointment in advance.
Bring $15 for the physical.
Bring a completed sports physical form, including the health history section and required parent/guardian signatures.
Students interested in scheduling an appointment should see any coach or Dr. Mukenge as soon as possible.
📚🎒 Join Us for the RSM Back-to-School & Meet-the-Teacher Event! 🎉
Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary, Middle, and High School is excited to welcome students and families on Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 2:00–6:00 PM for an afternoon of fun, resources, and school spirit!
✅ Meet your teachers
✅ Middle and High School students can Walk Your Schedule before the first day of school
✅ Receive free school supplies (while supplies last)
✅ Visit community vendors and resource booths
✅ Enjoy food trucks on site
With vendors located throughout the elementary and middle/high cafeterias and food trucks outside, there will be something for everyone as we kick off the new school year together.
💙💛 Once a Trojan, Always a Trojan! 💙💛
We look forward to seeing all of our Trojan families on July 16 from 2:00–6:00 PM as we prepare for a successful school year!
#RSMTrojans #MeetTheTeacher #BackToSchool #WalkYourSchedule #TrojanPride #BuildingBrighterFutures
3rd Annual Health & Wellness Fair – Join Us!
Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/High School, in partnership with Helping Hearts Ministries and Locked In! Youth Development Center, is excited to invite students, families, and community members to the 3rd Annual Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
This free event is designed to promote healthy living and connect our community with important health resources. A wide range of healthcare providers and organizations will be on site offering information, screenings, and support services. Participants include Aiken Regional Medical Center, MUSC Hollings Cancer Center’s Mobile Health Unit, the Department of Public Health, Pediatric Pals, and Shepeard Community Blood Center, along with mental health providers, fitness organizations, and community partners.
Families will also have opportunities to engage in wellness activities, learn about healthy lifestyles, and connect with local vendors in a welcoming, family-friendly environment.
Please note that some services will require advance appointments due to limited availability. These services include sports physicals, mammograms, and cervical screenings (Pap smears). Details on scheduling appointments, along with a full list of participating organizations, are available by scanning the QR code on the event flyer.
We encourage all families to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to support their health and well-being.
For more information, please contact Dr. T.C. Mukenge at tmukenge@acpsd.net or Rebena Jones at helpingheartsministries1@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Mark your calendars for this year's completely free Back to School Bash, hosted by community organizer Victoria Paloma!
This exciting event will take place on July 18th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Roy Warner Park (6021 Roy Warner Park LN, Wagener, SC 29164) to help students kick off the school year with confidence.
Available on a first-come, first-served basis, children can receive free bookbags, school supplies, brand-new outfits, shoes, gift cards, fresh haircuts, professional hair braiding, food, and much more.
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
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
And just like that, Ridge Spring-Monetta High School graduates enter the next phase of their lives. The hard work, memories, growth, academic and athletic achievements have all led to this moment for the Class of 2026. Once a Trojan, always a Trojan!
Congratulations Ridge Spring-Monetta Class of 2026! #ACPSD2026Grads #ACPSDCelebrates #ACPSDGraduation
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
Register Your Student for the 2026-27 School Year
New and Returning Student Registration is underway for the upcoming 2026-27 School Year.
Please take a few minutes to review the registration information at www.acpsd.net/register or go directly to your parent portal in PowerSchool at http://aiken.powerschool.com/public.
For returning students, registration takes just a few minutes through your parent portal account as the student’s existing registration information will pre-populate. Please review and change any information that needs updating and ensure that up-to-date emergency contact information is included for each student.
Registering your student now helps us get ready to welcome your student back after the summer and ensure a smooth start to next school year, allowing teachers and classrooms to be assigned to serve your student on day one.
We thank you, as always, for your partnership in an excellent educational experience.
#ACPSDRegistration #ReturningStudentRegistration #SouthCarolinaSchoolRegistration #AikenSchoolRegistration
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!
