Good luck to our Boys Golf team as they play at Newberry Country Club today for Lower State! Bring home a win for Silver Bluff!
Congratulations to our May Students of the Month for being recognized for the character trait of determination! These 4 students received an Amazon gift card, donated by Board member Jim Broome, in recognition of staying focused on goals, working hard to achieve success, and never giving up despite obstacles.
- Kinlee Gilchrist (9)
- Destiny Dupeire (10)
- Jacky Li (11)
- MyKalah Kirkbride (12)
Congratulations to our April Students of the Month for being recognized for the character trait of teamwork! These 4 students received an Amazon gift card, donated by PTO, in recognition of collaborating effectively with others, encouraging a positive team environment, and contributing to group success.
- Ryley Bowman (9)
- Breyana Roper (12)
- Janiya Booth (11)
- Kaizer Clingerman (10) Not pictured
Interested in joining the Silver Bluff High School Swim Team? Spots are available for rising 7th-12th grade students. Contact Coach Beth Shaw at silverswim24@gmail.com or Coach Strother at pstrother@acpsd.net for more details.
All library books are due this Friday, May 16th! Charges will be placed in PowerSchool for books not returned by this Friday.
Yearbooks have arrived!! They will be distributed to seniors tomorrow during senior field day and to all underclassmen on Monday during lunch. There are only 45 yearbooks that are not spoken for! To receive one of the last remaining yearbooks, order online now at JostensYearbooks.com!
Senior Awards Night will be Tuesday, May 13th at 6:00 PM. All seniors and their guests are cordially invited to attend. Seniors should arrive by 5:40 PM and gather in the hall (beginning at Ms. Dandridge's room) to line up before the ceremony begins. Please remember to dress appropriately for this special occasion. Graduation caps and gowns ARE required. Join us as we recognize our Seniors achievements in academics, clubs, and community.
Underclassmen Awards Day will be Tuesday, May 13th at 2:45 PM to 3:30 PM in the gym. Please join us as we recognize our students' achievements in academics, clubs, and community.
Congratulations Silver Bluff High School Class of 2025! Graduation is Thursday, May 29th at 8:00 PM at the USCA Convocation Center. Seniors must arrive by 7:00 PM and enter the left side entrance. Parents and guests enter through the main entrance.
TICKETS: 16 tickets will be issued to each senior at the third mandatory graduation practice (May 28th). Tickets are required for entry at graduation for everyone, regardless of age.
BAGS & BALLOONS: There is a strict NO BAG/ NO BALLOON policy for graduation at USCA.
SENIOR DRESS CODE: Option #1: Solid color dress that cannot be seen beneath gown, solid color dress shoes with a back. Option #2: Black dress pants, white collared shirt, black tie, dark dress shoes.
GRAD ATTIRE GUIDELINES: Seniors cannot decorate their caps or alter their gowns. Only cords and stoles authorized by ACPSD can be worn.
LIVE STREAM: Each graduation will be live streamed to YouTube.
*Graduates can be greeted outside following the ceremony. No guests are allowed on the graduation floor.*
Save the date and share the word! Jeremiah's Sports Foundation presents a Youth Festival and Gun Violence Awareness Event on Saturday, June 7th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Silver Bluff High School. Come join in on the fun, food, and games!
End of Course Testing will start next week! Please refer to the schedule below and make sure you come to school on time on your test day and with your laptop fully charged!
Wednesday, May 14: English 2 Writing
Friday, May 16: English 2 Reading
Tuesday, May 20: Biology
Wednesday, May 21: US History & Constitution
Thursday, May 22: Algebra 1
https://ed.sc.gov/tests/assessment-information/student-and-parent-resources/
Happy Principal Appreciation! Silver Bluff Student Government appreciates all of the hard work our administration puts forth each day! We are a much better school with all of you at the helm! Thank you for leading us to greatness and pushing us to be the best that we can be!
Key Club in partnership with Shepeard Community Blood Center will be hosting a blood drive at Silver Bluff on Thursday, May 8 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. All 16 and 17 year olds require parental consent. Please be sure to bring a photo ID! Come donate with us and save up to 3 local lives!
Baker's Boys and the Best Buddies Club will be having a popcorn sale Tuesday, April 29th, during all 3 lunches! Be sure to bring your cash and get a yummy snack!
Happening next week! There will be a Multilingual Learners Registration Night for the 25-26 school year on Thursday, May 8th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Aiken High School in the Library. There will be Spanish speaking interpreters to assist you in registering your children.
If you have a returning student, please bring your Parent Portal log-in information. For returning students, please bring 2 proofs of residency. For new students, please bring 2 proofs of residency, copy of child's birth certificate, and immunization records.
The Aiken County Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc - Omicron Tau Lambda and Sigma Tau Chapter presents the Youth Financial and Leadership Academy. This event will take place at USC Aiken in the Business and Education Building on May 10 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Lunch will be provided. Planned topics include public speaking, financial literacy, health (physical and mental), and global awareness.
AP Exams are just around the corner! Please refer to the schedule below for dates and times for all AP Exams. Students must arrive at 7:45 for morning exams and 11:45 for afternoon exams.
Monday, May 5: Biology - 8:00 AM
Monday, May 5: European History - 12:00 PM
Tuesday, May 6: Human Geography - 8:00 AM
Wednesday, May 7: English Literature and Composition - 8:00 AM
Thursday, May 8: Statistics - 8:00 AM
Friday, May 9: U.S. History - 8:00 AM
Monday, May 12: Calculus AB - 8:00 AM
Tuesday, May 13: Enviromental Science - 12:00 PM
Wednesday, May 14: English Language - 8:00 AM
On Wednesday, April 30 at 6:00 p.m., the three Governor's Schools (Arts & Humanities, Agriculture, and Science & Math) will be holding an informational meeting at the USC Aiken - Etherredge Center (340 Scholar Loop, Aiken). Families in attendance will learn more about our high schools and summer camps, and they will have the opportunity to ask questions. If you are interested, please make plans to attend!
Bakers' Boys Cafe and the Buddy Club will be having a drink sale this Wednesday, April 23rd, during all 3 lunches. Be sure to bring cash and get yourself a refreshing beverage!
Beverage Options:
- Hot Chocolate: $3.00
- Iced Coffee: $3.00
- Iced Lemon Tea: $3.00
- Arnold Palmer: $3.00
- Lemonade: $3.00
- Lemonade with Strawberries: $3.50
Add ins for $0.50 each:
Coffee: Vanilla, Hazelnut, Toasted Marshmallow, Caramel, Pumpkin Caramel Latte, Salted Dark Chocolate, Espresso
Hot Chocolate: Marshmallows, Caramel, Whipped Cream, Peppermint
ACVA allows students to take initial credit courses virtually during the summer. Regular summer sessions courses are offered over a period of 11 weeks and summer fast-track course are offered over a period of 7 weeks. You must make an appointment with your School Counselor to register for ACVA. Complete a Virtual Course Request Form and your School Counselor will register you. Final exams will be given at the home school, July 9th-10th. There are virtual exam options available at a cost per exam. More info regarding this option TBD.
Regular Summer Session Registration: April 14-25
Summer Fast-Track Registration: April 29-May 10
Regular Summer Session Courses begin April 28 and end July 8. Available classes:
- IT Fundamentals (meets computer science graduation requirement)
- English 3 CP
- English 4 CP
- Family Life Education 1
- Music Appreciation 1 CP
- Probability and Statistics CP
- Environmental Science CP
- Government CP
- Economics CP
- Psychology CP
Summer Fast-Track Courses begin May 26 and end July 8. Available courses:
- Personal Health CP
- Physical Education CP
