Our school district administrators are continuing to monitor Tropical Storm Debby alongside Emergency Management Officials. With the extensive rainfall throughout the day today, please note that a change has been made to the report to school and work time tomorrow.
To ensure visibility tomorrow morning for school bus drivers and all who would be travelling before daylight on rain-soaked roadways, some which may be flooded, all Aiken County Public Schools and offices will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, August 7. Due to the delayed start, only lunch will be served in our cafeterias tomorrow.
The Aiken County Career & Technology Center (ACCTC) will not hold a morning session tomorrow. Afternoon sessions will be held as planned.
Students at the Center for Innovative Learning (CIL) will have an adjusted schedule tomorrow of noon-4:30 p.m.
Students on half-day schedules, including Early Learning Special Education students and others, will not come to school tomorrow as buses will be unable to make mid-day routes.
Employees will also report to work on a two-hour delay tomorrow. Employees who report to work at 10 a.m. or later as part of their regular schedule, will report to work at their regularly scheduled time.
In addition to tomorrow’s delayed start, all after school activities for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 7, are cancelled, including practices, meetings, and aftercare through QuestZone.
Employees should plan to complete their workday as scheduled tomorrow, with the exception of employees who may be scheduled to work beyond 5 p.m. All schools and offices will close promptly at 5 p.m. tomorrow.
Please take a few minutes to be reminded of precautions to observe in heavy rain and flooding conditions. Most importantly, if you come to an area that is covered with water, you may not know the depth of the water or the condition of the road or ground underneath. This is especially true at night or when it is dark outside. Whether driving or walking, should you encounter an area covered with water, please turn around. Further information is available at www.weather.gov.
This storm is likely to continue to impact our community over the coming days. We will continue to monitor this storm’s forecasted impact to our county and share any updates related to school operations that may be needed. Please stay tuned to local authorities for precautions to keep your family safe.
Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience that these changes will cause, and appreciate everyone’s understanding and cooperation.
As our District administration continues to monitor the possible impact of Tropical Storm Debby to our county, a decision has been made to cancel all afternoon activities for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
Roughly two inches of rainfall is expected tomorrow, and, with the unpredictability of weather systems, we believe it best to cancel activities planned for after school tomorrow, including afternoon practices, meetings, and aftercare through Quest Zone. We apologize for the inconvenience that this will cause. Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we make the best possible decisions with the information that is currently available.
In collaboration with local Emergency Management Officials, we will continue to monitor this storm. Any additional changes to our regular operations this week will be announced with as much advance notice as possible. Thank you again for your cooperation and please remain alert for any future updates.
In collaboration with local Emergency Management Officials, our District administrators are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Debby for possible impact to our county.
Please know that the safety of our students, teachers, staff, and families is our highest priority. Safety will be at the heart of considerations related to our operations over the coming days.
We understand that potential changes to the regular school schedule are unsettling and challenging, especially for working families. Any changes to our regular operations will be shared with as much notice to parents/guardians as possible. New information will be shared via a notification to our new mobile app, phone call, email, text message, website, social media, and local media.
Please also stay tuned to local weather warnings and prepare and take precautions as recommended to ensure the safety of your family during this weather event.
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July 29th Weekly Newsletter
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Seniors and Senior Parents,
To celebrate the start of your senior year – and your college application season – USCA is offering all seniors in ACPSD the exclusive opportunity to apply for Fall 2025 freshman admission for free from now (7/29) until 11:59 pm on Wednesday, July 31st. If there’s any chance you might wish to attend USC Aiken as a freshman, you should fill out an application now and save the $45 application fee.
Please be sure to submit it before 11:59 pm on Wednesday so you can get it for free. The application will become available worldwide on August 1, but the $45 fee waiver offer will no longer be available. Apply now at https://apply.usca.edu/register/Senior_Sneak_Peek!
The first week of school is almost complete! We are hosting a health and blood drive on Saturday, 7/27, starting at 10 AM with prize giveaways and more!
Parents/Guardians/Students: Over the next week, we'll be reviewing the Student Code of Conduct during the school day. Please take a few minutes at home to become familiar with the the rules for your school, as well as the consequences that could result for students who do not follow them. The Code of Conduct is available by scanning the QR code or visiting www.acpsd.net/CodeOfConduct. We are looking forward to a wonderful year, and appreciate your support in following these conduct guidelines that are aimed to ensure we're creating an environment in which effective teaching and learning can occur and that safeguards are in place for the safety of all students, staff and families.
Good evening,
Here is the link to my parent newsletter for the first week of school:
https://secure.smore.com/n/qg10c
The entire RSM Middle/High School staff is excited to welcome students back to school on Monday! Here is an overview of things you and your child should know for the first day of school (also found in newsletter):
All students will report to their 1st period/block class on Monday. If students do not have their schedule or are unsure of where to report in the morning, we will have lists (alphabetically by grade level) posted in the hallway by the cafeteria. Additionally, we will have plenty of staff members on hand to assist students on the first day. Students who did not pick up schedule at "Walk your Schedule" night will receive a copy in their 1st period/block class.
Students in grades 10-12 should bring a charged laptop with them to school. 9th grade students will receive laptops on Tuesday, July 23rd and middle school students will receive laptops on Wednesday, July 24th.
Our doors open at 7:30 AM, so please do not drop students off prior to that time as there will be no supervision for your child. Middle school students will have an opportunity to grab breakfast before heading directly to their first period class. High school students will eat breakfast in the cafeteria until being dismissed by the bell at 7:50 AM. Classes start at 8:00 AM and any student arriving after will be marked tardy. Middle school dismissal is at 3:10 PM and high school dismissal is at 3:15 PM.
We will be meeting with all students this week to review school-wide expectations for academic, behavior, and attendance. Please know that I value the home-school relationship and that I will always work to make myself available at any time if you have any issues or concerns regarding your child's experience at RSM Middle/High School.
Thank you.
Buenas noches,
Aquí está el enlace a mi boletín para padres de la primera semana de clases:
https://secure.smore.com/n/qg10c
¡Todo el personal de RSM Middle/High School está emocionado de darles la bienvenida a los estudiantes a la escuela el lunes! Aquí hay una descripción general de las cosas que usted y su hijo deben saber para el primer día de clases (también se encuentran en el boletín informativo):
Todos los estudiantes se presentarán a su primer período/clase de bloque el lunes. Si los estudiantes no tienen su horario o no están seguros de dónde presentarse por la mañana, tendremos listas (alfabéticamente por nivel de grado) publicadas en el pasillo junto a la cafetería. Además, tendremos muchos miembros del personal disponibles para ayudar a los estudiantes el primer día. Los estudiantes que no recogieron el horario en la noche "Walk your Schedule" recibirán una copia en su primer período/clase de bloque.
Los estudiantes en los grados 10-12 deben traer una computadora portátil cargada a la escuela. Los estudiantes de noveno grado recibirán computadoras portátiles el martes 23 de julio y los estudiantes de secundaria recibirán computadoras portátiles el miércoles 24 de julio.
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uestras puertas se abren a las 7:30 a. m., así que no deje a los estudiantes antes de esa hora ya que no habrá supervisión para su hijo. Los estudiantes de secundaria tendrán la oportunidad de desayunar antes de dirigirse directamente a su primera clase. Los estudiantes de secundaria desayunarán en la cafetería hasta que suene el timbre a las 7:50 a.m. Las clases comienzan a las 8:00 a. m. y cualquier estudiante que llegue después se marcará como tarde. La salida de la escuela intermedia es a las 3:10 p. m. y la salida de la escuela secundaria es a las 3:15 p. m.
Nos reuniremos con todos los estudiantes esta semana para revisar las expectativas académicas, de comportamiento y de asistencia de toda la escuela. Tenga en cuenta que valoro la relación entre el hogar y la escuela y que siempre trabajaré para estar disponible en cualquier momento si tiene algún problema o inquietud con respecto a la experiencia de su hijo en RSM Middle/High School.
Gracias.
Matt Shepler
Principal
Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/High School
We would love to see everyone here! So that you know, the location has been changed to the new gym and prizes will be given every hour!
We're excited to announce new communications tools that were designed to enhance engagement with our students and families! The new acpsd.net launched earlier this month, and our mobile app with "Rooms" for built-in School-to-Home Two-Way Communications is live now!
Go ahead and download the app!
Save to your calendars!!!
Seniors,
Remember to schedule an appointment for your pictures. Please use the following link.
Scheduling website is: https://mysite.vagaro.com/prestigeroadflagship
Picture day is: 7/17/2024
