Visit our website, https://www.acpsd.net/o/district/page/2024-one-cent, for information on the sales tax and the school facility project needs that will be on November’s ballot for voter consideration, and make plans to join us at an informational meeting:
• Tuesday, September 3, 6:30 p.m. at Silver Bluff High School (Area Five)
• Monday, September 9, 6:30 p.m. at Ridge Spring Monetta Middle High (Area Four)
• Tuesday, September 17, 6:00 p.m. at South Aiken High School (Area One)
• Tuesday, October 15, 6:00 p.m. at North Augusta Middle School (Area Two)
• Monday, October 28, 6:00 p.m. at Midland Valley High School (Area Three)
ATHLETIC SECURITY REMINDERS & CLEAR BAG PROCEDURES - To ensure the safety of our athletic events, please be aware of the following:
• ACPSD has a Clear Bag Procedure for athletic events. Please see details at https://www.acpsd.net/page/athletics-security.
• Reentry is not allowed. Should an individual exit a stadium or athletic facility, a new ticket for reentry will be required for reentry.
• These are school-sponsored events; behavioral expectations & the Code of Conduct apply.
• Students in eighth grade and below must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older.
• High school students must show identification or PowerSchool to verify grade level if unaccompanied by a supervising adult.
We thank you for your cooperation with these regulations aimed at ensuring a safe and successful athletic season!
Good afternoon South Aiken Family, this is Sam Fuller with your announcements.
Students, parents, and guardians, this week is chock full of activities and events and we would love to see you at all of them!
Wednesday August 21st will be our 23rd day of the 2024-2025 school year which means Quarter 1 Interim Reports will be available through the PowerSchool ParentPortal. If you do not already have ParentPortal access please stop by the school so that we may assist you in gaining access. Also Wednesday August 21st is our first Early Dismissal Day of the school year which means all ACPSD schools will be dismissing students three hours earlier than regular school days, which means South Aiken students will be dismissed at 12:30 on Wednesday.
South Aiken will be hosting our Open House on Thursday August 22nd from 5:00-6:30 and you all are invited to attend.
Fall Spirit Week at South Aiken is this week as all of our fall sports teams can begin official competitions this week. There is a theme for each day of the week and we will kick it all off on Monday August 19th with Olympic Day where you can represent your favorite Olympic sport. The rest of the theme days are posted on the wall in the commons.
Friday August 23rd is our first home football game of the year and your T-Breds will be hosting Silver Bluff High School. Students will be required to present their school ID and we will also be adjusting our procedures. Attached in your email you will find a stadium map with the highlighted areas showing the off limit areas of the stadium. Individuals loitering outside the bleachers may be asked to leave the game with no refunds being issued and there will be no crossover between the home and visitor sides so please make sure you enter on the side on which you would like to watch the game.
Finally, please see the attached bell schedules for this week as once again Wednesday will be an Early Dismissal Day, Thursday will be a regular W.I.N. Time schedule day, and Friday will be a Homeroom Schedule Day to accommodate the pep rally. Please plan accordingly.
Thank you for your time and have a great evening.
Every Thoroughbred, Every Day, All Means ALL
The Wide Area Network (WAN) outage affecting internet access district-wide and phone lines at our school campuses has been fully resolved. Our IT team, in collaboration with our service providers, has successfully restored both our primary and secondary circuits. All systems are now operational, and normal communication channels have been re-established .We appreciate your patience and understanding during this disruption.
Important District-Wide Announcement: Internet and School Phone Outage
We are currently experiencing a Wide Area Network (WAN) outage that is impacting internet access district-wide and phone lines across all our school sites. This disruption appears to be due to a fiber cut on the network, affecting both our primary and secondary circuits.
Please be assured that our IT team is working diligently with service providers to resolve this issue and restore full connectivity as quickly as possible. In the meantime, should you need to reach a school during this outage, please contact our District Office directly at (803) 641-2428.
Updates will be shared here as new information becomes available. Thank you for your patience.
As we continue to monitor this tropical storm to ensure the safe operation of our school buses and all who will travel to and from our schools in the mornings and afternoons, the Wagener and Salley communities’ roads have been most heavily impacted by the extensive rainfall we’ve experienced. This morning’s two-hour delay was particularly helpful for drivers in that area who were able to identify and avoid roadways covered in water.
With additional heavy rain forecasted overnight and into tomorrow morning, the following schools in the Wagener and Salley areas of our county will operate on a two-hour delayed start tomorrow, Thursday, August 8: Busbee Elementary School, Corbett Middle School, and Wagener-Salley High School. Due to tomorrow’s delayed start at Busbee, Corbett and Wagener, only lunch will be served in their cafeterias.
All other schools and offices will operate on their regular schedules tomorrow, Thursday, August 8; regular breakfast and lunch service will be offered.
Afterschool activities will be cancelled again district-wide tomorrow, including practices, meetings, and aftercare through Quest Zone.
Only employees at schools in the Wagener and Salley areas of the county will report to work on a delayed schedule tomorrow morning. Employees who live in the Wagener or Salley area and work in another area of the county are encouraged to contact their supervisor for any arrangements for a delayed arrival that may be needed.
As shared yesterday, please be reminded of safety precautions that are encouraged in rainy conditions with potential flooding and, whether walking or driving, always turn around should you encounter an area covered with water. Further information is available at www.weather.gov.
We appreciate the continued understanding of our community, and patience with the changes that this tropical storm has necessitated this week. We’re hopeful a little break from the rain today will help alleviate some of the conditions that have been most concerning, but we will continue to monitor the forecast and condition of roadways for any additional changes that may become necessary to ensure the safety of our students, staff and families. We recognize that these changes to school operations are challenging for everyone, and will always announce changes with as much notice as possible.
Thank you again.
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.
South Aiken Two Hour Delay Separate Lunch Bell Schedule
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.
Good evening South Aiken Family, this is Sam Fuller with your announcements.Students, parents, and guardians, we spent a significant amount of time during the first week of school reviewing various policies, procedures, and the Aiken County Public Schools Code of Conduct. With this process complete, for now, South Aiken will begin Code of Conduct enforcement in earnest starting tomorrow, Monday July 29th. This includes dress code, hats, hoodies, cell phones, ear buds, and tardy blitzes. If you have any questions about ACPSD Code of Conduct or want to know what was reviewed with students please feel free to visit the South Aiken YouTube page by clicking the attached link in your email or text messages.Next, South Aiken is committed to Student Centered LEARNING and as a part of that commitment we will be conducting our second annual Instructional Blitz this week. Attached are two graphics describing what we look for in observations and our intent to provide our teachers with actionable feedback.Thank you for your time and enjoy your evening.Every Thoroughbred, Every Day, All Means ALL
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 afternoon South Aiken Family, this is Sam Fuller with your welcome announcement.
Students, parents, and guardians, we have uploaded a brief welcome video as we prepare for the 2024-2025 school year. https://youtu.be/13bh65-_V2Y
Bell Schedules linked here. https://5il.co/2lty4
Please take a moment to view it and enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
Every Thoroughbred, Every Day, All Means ALL
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!
Good evening South Aiken Family, this is Sam Fuller with your Walk Your Schedule Announcement.
Students, parents, and guardians, South Aiken will be hosting Walk Your Schedule Night tomorrow Thursday July 18th from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. During this event students will be able to walk their schedule which can be found on PowerSchool Parent Portal and PowerSchool Student Portal. Paper schedules will not be provided Thursday as student schedules are not final, but your student will receive a paper schedule first thing Monday morning in their homeroom class. However, that is not all that will be available during Walk Your Schedule.
First off students will be able to participate in the Parking Pass Lottery to choose their parking spots with seniors meeting in the auditorium at 3:00 and underclassmen meeting at 3:30. To participate in the lottery students must meet three criteria.
1. All fees must be paid to include any back fees, a parking pass fee of $25.00, registration fee, and technology fee. Course specific fees for the 2024-2025 school year are NOT required to be paid prior to participating in the parking pass lottery.
2. Provide a receipt indicating proof of payment.
3. Students must have completed the Parking Pass Request Form that can also be accessed by clicking the link. https://www.acpsd.net/o/sahs/page/parking-pass-request.
Next, students will be able to explore various clubs and organizations available at South Aiken and/or purchase a hotdog meal for $5.00 if you have cash. We will also have our counselors available in the media center to review schedule change requests if a student meets one of four criteria.
1. They have a block missing in their schedule
2. They have a class on their schedule that they have already taken and passed for credit
3. They are missing a class on their schedule they need for graduation or promotion to the next grade
4. They would like to look at changing to a higher or lower weighted course.
Various school personnel will also be in the computer labs on the 100 hallway for those families who need assistance with registering their students. Lastly, there will be a Freshman Orientation in the South Aiken Gym at 5:00. Because of all of these events teachers will not be in their classrooms during Walk Your Schedule Night.
I want to thank you for your time in reviewing this message and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Please have a great evening.
Every Thoroughbred, Every Day, All Means ALL
Please see the attached photos for important welcome back information.
