April is the Month of the Military Child and we are celebrating in Aiken County with a spirit week from April 21-25 to honor these students and families.
Monday: Super Heroes - Military Children have super powers. Dress as your favorite super heroes.
Tuesday: Crazy Camo - Military Children always fit it. Dress in crazy camo.
Wednesday: World Wide Wednesday - Military Children travel to many places. Dress representing a different country.
Thursday: Red, White, and Blue - Military Children are patriotic. Wear read, white, and blue from head to toe.
Friday: Purple Up - Military Children consist of all the colors of the armed forces. Dress in purple.
Interested in having a voice at Silver Bluff? Do you have concerns that you would like to see addressed? Consider running for a Student Government office and make a difference for you and your peers. Applications can be picked up from Mrs. Robinson in Room 121 beginning today. They will need to be returned by Friday, May 2, 2025, by 3:30 pm. Elections will take place on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, through your student email using Microsoft Forms.
Student Government is doing it's first ever Easter egg hunt all this week! Find an egg around the school and take it to the front office for a piece of candy! Find the golden egg and receive a prize from Mrs. Robinson in Room 121. Happy hunting!
Attention current freshmen! Interested in Cosmetology? The Aiken County Career and Technology Center is accepting applications for the 25-26 school year until April 16th. Spots are limited! Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/nzq23Ui9Eq
Special Olympics was held yesterday at Citizens Park. All of our buddies and athletes had an amazing time at this wonderful event! A huge shout out to NJROTC, Key Club, Cheerleaders, and Baker's Buddy Club for your help!
The SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics' GoSciTech summer camps are a fantastic way for students to explore their interest in STEM-related fields, and the application for summer camps is now open!
Day camps for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students will be held at technical and community colleges across the state, including Aiken Technical College!
Week-long, residential camps for rising 8th, 9th and 10th grade students will be held on the GSSM campus in Hartsville, SC.
And virtual camps will be offered for rising 6th through rising 10th grade!
For more information visit https://www.scgssm.org/summercamps
As a reminder, Intersession at Silver Bluff will start Monday, March 31st through Thursday, April 3rd, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. If you have any questions regarding Intersession, please contact Mr. Moore at cmoore8@acpsd.net or 803-652-8100.
Interested in a Pickleball Club at Silver Bluff? Join us for an interest meeting Wednesday, March 26 at 3:45 PM in the gym. Are you ready to serve, rally, and score? Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, come learn about this exciting sport, meet fellow students, and hear how you can get involved in a SBHS club. Sign up now by emailing Mrs. Rosalyn Greene at rgreene@acpsd.net.
All 11th grade students will be taking the WIN test on Tuesday, March 25. As a thank you for doing your best on the test, there will be a pizza lunch once the test is completed. Please arrive on time Tuesday with your laptop fully charged!
All tickets for any games taking place during Spring Break must be purchased through GoFan. No tickets will be sold at the gate. To purchase tickets, please visit the following website: https://gofan.co/app/school/SC2118.
On Friday, March 28th, Student Government is holding the annual Volleyball PowderPuff Game. The game will be the first part of 4th Block and the Spring Pep Rally will follow.
If you are interested in playing, please see Mrs. Robinson in Room 121. Each grade needs 10-12 players. Spots fill up fast, so be sure to sign up ASAP! Tickets are $3 and will be sold during all 3 lunches starting March 24.
Here are your 2025 Prom Court Nominees! Voting will take place between 7:00 PM to 8:25 PM on prom night, this Saturday, March 22. Crowning will take place at 8:30 PM.
Prom King Nominees:
- Landry Barfield
- Martrell Bartley
- Brantley Coleman
- Donovan French
- Javier Guzman
- Jordan Walker
Prom Queen Nominees:
- Lindi Clingerman
- Lindsey Key
- Jalayah Lloyd
- Chloe Myers
- Sanaii Westbrook
Prom Prince Nominees:
- Justin Brown
- Zachary Dicks
- Rivers Lumley
- Gage Newell
Prom Princess Nominees:
- Haeley Bowman
- A'ziya Davis
- Jordan Hodges
- Olivia Newell
- Johna'ria Wooden
Due to a nationwide testing issue, the ACT has now been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 18th. Students need to report to their testing rooms with their ID, laptop, and charger. Testing will begin promptly at 8:30 AM.
Select Juniors will be taking either the ACT (Tuesday, March 11th) or SAT (Thursday, March 13th) this week. All testing students need to have their ID, laptop, and charger on their test day. Testing will start promptly at 8:30 AM, so please be sure you are on time!
Attention Students! In need of a job? There will be a Hire Summit at Aiken High School on Tuesday, April 22 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Dress to impress and be sure to bring your resume to land a part time or full time job. If you have any questions or would like to register, be sure to contact Mrs. Crapse.
Spring Intersession will be held March 31 to April 3. If you are failing 1 or more classes and/or if you have 4 or more unexcused absences in one or more class, please consider signing up for Spring Intersession. If you are unsure of your current grades and absences, please be sure to check PowerSchool. You can sign up from now until March 21 using the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/KKZZZRJ6gs
As a reminder, only certain classes are available for credit recovery. Please be sure to check your email for a list of those classes.
THIS SATURDAY, March 8th at First Baptist of North Augusta. FREE Prom dresses, shoes, and accessories.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 5, there is a threat of severe weather with wind gusts in the morning forecasted to exceed 40 mph. This wind speed exceeds the threshold allowed for school buses to be on roadways. This wind event will result in a need to shift to e-learning tomorrow.
Employees should plan to report to their work location on a two-hour delayed start, with no building or office opening before 10 a.m.
Afterschool extracurricular practices, games, and events will continue tomorrow as scheduled. There will be no QuestZone tomorrow.
We apologize for the challenges that this will cause our families and appreciate your continued cooperation and support!
Congratulations to our February Students of the Month for being recognized for the character trait of Kindness! These 4 students received a $25 Amazon gift card in recognition of their compassion, offering support without being asked, and making a positive impact through small acts of kindness.
- Brayden Milam (11)
- A'Niyah Coates (9)
- Marley Bradley (10)
- Lane Salas (12)
Congratulations to Ms. Nichole Mack for being recognized as February's Teacher of the Month. This month's teacher gifts were sponsored by the PTSO and Bethel Methodist Church. Thank you, Ms. Mack, for your dedication and impact on our students!
