Need to speak with a counselor? Use the QR Codes and links below to schedule a meeting. You can also access the information on the Counseling Department's website: https://www.acpsd.net/o/sbhs/page/counseling-department-referrals
Student Referrals
Use the following link to purchase tickets for Friday night's football game where our Bulldogs take on the Hampton County Hurricanes at Hampton County High School. https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/hcsd/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA%3D%3D
Smile for the camera! Underclassmen and Faculty/Staff picture day is Tuesday, September 9th. Students will be called down in alphabetical order by grade level. No money is needed on picture day. Students will receive information on how to view and order photos on September 9.
HAPPY LABOR DAY
All Aiken County Public School District schools, buildings, and offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing Labor Day weekend! We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
#ACPSDcelebrates #LaborDay
Congratulations to our August Students of the Month! This award celebrates Responsibility — honoring those who meet deadlines, take ownership of their actions, and remain reliable and trustworthy. Their dedication to doing what is right sets the standard for others to follow. Thank you to PTSO for the Amazon gift card donation for these wonderful students!
Mackenzie Miller - 9th Grade
Cash Moore - 11th Grade
Caden Crapse - 12th Grade
Anabel Nunez - 10th Grade
Mackenzie Miller - 9th Grade
Cash Moore - 11th Grade
Caden Crapse - 12th Grade
Anabel Nunez - 10th Grade
Congratulations to Coach Bush, our Teacher of the Month for August! Nominated and voted for by our school community, this award celebrates the responsibility, dedication, and positive impact Coach Bush brings to Silver Bluff each day. This month's teacher gift was sponsored by the PTSO. Thank you, Mr. Bush, for your dedication and impact on our students!
Barnside at the Bluff needs your help to get the greenhouse and surrounding areas ready for some great activities.
When: September 20th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Where: Silver Bluff High School Greenhouse
What: Help us clean the greenhouse! Please bring your own equipment/tools. Lunch will be provided!
- Grass cut
- Weeds pulled outside and inside greenhouse
- Greenhouse re-rocked
- Garden beds cleared and restructured
- Equipment moved
- Shade cloth put on the greenhouse
- And so much more
When: September 20th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Where: Silver Bluff High School Greenhouse
What: Help us clean the greenhouse! Please bring your own equipment/tools. Lunch will be provided!
- Grass cut
- Weeds pulled outside and inside greenhouse
- Greenhouse re-rocked
- Garden beds cleared and restructured
- Equipment moved
- Shade cloth put on the greenhouse
- And so much more
Come and join Barnside at the Bluff, our adult agricultural class, on Thursday, September 25th at 5:30 PM in the Silver Bluff Ag Shop. We will be making dried flower bouquets with Sydney Lederer. Please bring your own old flowers. Hope to see you there!
Congratulations to our very own A'Niyah Coates! The 25-26 school year launches a new opportunity for our biomedical science scholars at ACCTC. Ms. Tammie Newman, aunt of former student Emily Heath, established the Emily Heath Legacy Fund. This fund covers first year fees for three deserving students. As Ms. Newman noted, the fund provides students with "the 'financial wings' to soar into the Biomedical Sciences as our Emily would have wanted." Emily Heath was a student in the initial cohort of our Biomedical Science program, a pioneer of the Biomedical Science Outreach Team, and our first student to earn BACE certification.
We are proud to announce the 2025-2026 recipients of the Emily Heath Legacy Fund:
Molly Bane, Midland Valley High School
A'Niyah Coates, Silver Bluff High School
Hannah Neal, Midland Valley High School
We are proud to announce the 2025-2026 recipients of the Emily Heath Legacy Fund:
Molly Bane, Midland Valley High School
A'Niyah Coates, Silver Bluff High School
Hannah Neal, Midland Valley High School
SBHS Key Club is hosting the annual 9-11 Blood Drive on September 11th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This drive is open to community members. The blood mobile will be in the bus parking lot behind the school.
Vote for our very own Drelyn Brown for WJBF's Player of the Week! You can vote once per day, so be sure to cast your votes daily!
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Do you need help with Rooms and Messaging? We have made a FAQ page just for you! Whether you're having trouble signing in, seeing your students’ classes, wondering why you are receiving a SMS notification, or updating your contact info, we've got you covered.
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📲 Stay connected with your child’s school easily, quickly, and all in one place with our new messaging experience! This two-way communication tool has been updated to make it easier than ever to stay connected and informed. Learn more about our new messaging service on the Rooms FAQs for Guardians | District .
UPDATE: The Class of 2027 Ring Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, September 3 at 6:00 PM in the Silver Bluff AUDITORIUM. For any questions, please email Ms. Spires at mspires@acpsd.net.
Silver Bluff would like to recognize the following students who have received a National Recognition Program award from College Board. These students earned this academic honor because of their GPA of B+ or higher and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT®, PSAT™ 10, and/or AP® Exams. Congratulations to these awesome academic achievers!
- Justin Brown
- Lukas Brunson
- Kaizer Clingerman
- Caden Crapse
- Ella Flaminio
- Jacky Li
- Isabella Nims
- Devin Shryock
- Mackinnon Usher
- Marlee Utter
- Justin Brown
- Lukas Brunson
- Kaizer Clingerman
- Caden Crapse
- Ella Flaminio
- Jacky Li
- Isabella Nims
- Devin Shryock
- Mackinnon Usher
- Marlee Utter
This week in Ms. Spires and Ms. Ratcliff's chemistry classes the students conducted a Flame Test Lab, an engaging experiment where they were able to see different colors produced by heating various elements.
The students enjoyed seeing the science come alive and were able to directly observe how this principle is applied in real-world contexts such as fireworks, neon signs, and even forensic investigations. It was a great hands-on learning experience that connected abstract ideas about electrons and energy to something colorful, memorable, and practical.
If you enjoy science and want to better understand this concept here is the science behind this activity: when a chemical compound is heated, the electrons absorb energy and move to higher energy levels. As they fall back to their normal state, they release that energy as light. Each element has its own unique electron arrangement, so each produces a specific color—almost like a fingerprint. For example, sodium produces a bright yellow flame, potassium shows violet, and strontium gives off red.
The students enjoyed seeing the science come alive and were able to directly observe how this principle is applied in real-world contexts such as fireworks, neon signs, and even forensic investigations. It was a great hands-on learning experience that connected abstract ideas about electrons and energy to something colorful, memorable, and practical.
If you enjoy science and want to better understand this concept here is the science behind this activity: when a chemical compound is heated, the electrons absorb energy and move to higher energy levels. As they fall back to their normal state, they release that energy as light. Each element has its own unique electron arrangement, so each produces a specific color—almost like a fingerprint. For example, sodium produces a bright yellow flame, potassium shows violet, and strontium gives off red.
The Class of 2027 Ring Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, September 3 at 6:00 PM in the Silver Bluff Gym. For any questions, please email Ms. Spires at mspires@acpsd.net.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, is a scheduled Early Dismissal Day for students.
On Early Dismissal Days, elementary school students are dismissed at 11:30 a.m., middle school students at 12:10 p.m., and high school students at 12:30 p.m.
Early dismissal times are slightly different for Aiken Scholars Academy (ASA), as well as our schools in the Ridge Spring area. ASA early dismissal will be at noon, Ridge Spring-Monetta (RSM) Elementary is at 11:55 a.m., RSM Middle at 12:15 p.m. and RSM High at 12:20 p .m. The ASPIRE Evening Program will not be held tomorrow.
These Early Dismissal Days are part of the 2025-26 Aiken County Public School District Calendar and are necessary to support state-wide required teacher training. Please make any necessary arrangements for your child's early dismissal. Elementary school student after school care through Quest Zone is available.
On Early Dismissal Days, elementary school students are dismissed at 11:30 a.m., middle school students at 12:10 p.m., and high school students at 12:30 p.m.
Early dismissal times are slightly different for Aiken Scholars Academy (ASA), as well as our schools in the Ridge Spring area. ASA early dismissal will be at noon, Ridge Spring-Monetta (RSM) Elementary is at 11:55 a.m., RSM Middle at 12:15 p.m. and RSM High at 12:20 p .m. The ASPIRE Evening Program will not be held tomorrow.
These Early Dismissal Days are part of the 2025-26 Aiken County Public School District Calendar and are necessary to support state-wide required teacher training. Please make any necessary arrangements for your child's early dismissal. Elementary school student after school care through Quest Zone is available.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, is a scheduled Early Dismissal Day for students.
On Early Dismissal Days, elementary school students are dismissed at 11:30 a.m., middle school students at 12:10 p.m., and high school students at 12:30 p.m.
Early dismissal times are slightly different for Aiken Scholars Academy (ASA), as well as our schools in the Ridge Spring area. ASA early dismissal will be at noon, Ridge Spring-Monetta (RSM) Elementary is at 11:55 a.m., RSM Middle at 12:15 p.m. and RSM High at 12:20 p .m. The ASPIRE Evening Program will not be held tomorrow.
These Early Dismissal Days are part of the 2025-26 Aiken County Public School District Calendar and are necessary to support state-wide required teacher training. Please make any necessary arrangements for your child's early dismissal. Elementary school student after school care through Quest Zone is available.
On Early Dismissal Days, elementary school students are dismissed at 11:30 a.m., middle school students at 12:10 p.m., and high school students at 12:30 p.m.
Early dismissal times are slightly different for Aiken Scholars Academy (ASA), as well as our schools in the Ridge Spring area. ASA early dismissal will be at noon, Ridge Spring-Monetta (RSM) Elementary is at 11:55 a.m., RSM Middle at 12:15 p.m. and RSM High at 12:20 p .m. The ASPIRE Evening Program will not be held tomorrow.
These Early Dismissal Days are part of the 2025-26 Aiken County Public School District Calendar and are necessary to support state-wide required teacher training. Please make any necessary arrangements for your child's early dismissal. Elementary school student after school care through Quest Zone is available.
Come and join Silver Bluff's National Honor Society as they host the Bluff Learning Zone Peer Tutoring, starting tomorrow August 19 during all lunches! Tutoring will take place every Tuesday and Thursday during lunch in the Media Center. Get help with class assignments, study and organization skills, and test preparation!
Let's celebrate our first home football game and Friday's Pep Rally with a mini spirit week!
Wednesday (8/20) - College Football Day: Rep your favorite college football team! Whether you're cheering for South Carolina, Georgia, Clemson, Alabama, or your dream school, wear your team's gear loud and proud.
Thursday (8/21) - Decades Day: Travel through time and show off your favorite era! Whether it's groovy '70s, radical '80s, grungy '90s, or early 2000s throwback - dress to impress in styles from any decade!
Friday (8/22) - Neon/Construction: Think bold neon, electric orange, hot pink, highlighter yellow - the kind of colors that scream "you can't miss me!" The brighter you dress, the better you rep your spirit to get ready for our NEON/Glow in the dark themed pep rally!
Wednesday (8/20) - College Football Day: Rep your favorite college football team! Whether you're cheering for South Carolina, Georgia, Clemson, Alabama, or your dream school, wear your team's gear loud and proud.
Thursday (8/21) - Decades Day: Travel through time and show off your favorite era! Whether it's groovy '70s, radical '80s, grungy '90s, or early 2000s throwback - dress to impress in styles from any decade!
Friday (8/22) - Neon/Construction: Think bold neon, electric orange, hot pink, highlighter yellow - the kind of colors that scream "you can't miss me!" The brighter you dress, the better you rep your spirit to get ready for our NEON/Glow in the dark themed pep rally!
