Silver Bluff High

Attention SBHS Students and Parents: 1st Semester schedule change requests will be taken from 7/16 until 7/24. Please use the link or QR Code below to request a schedule change. https://forms.office.com/r/shGtLwc3Nu

We are looking forward to a great 2025-26 school year. One Bluff, One Goal: Excellence for ALL

School Cafe is a great way for parents to stay involved in their child's nutrition and to add funds to their child's account for additional meals or special sales items. You can access or create your account using this link:

https://www.schoolcafe.com/aikencountypublicschools

If you have questions or need help with School Cafe, please email Rhonda Heath at RHEATH@acpsd.net.

📣 Today’s the Day, Bulldogs! 🐾 Join us for Walk Your Schedule at Silver Bluff High School today — Thursday, July 17 — from 3:00 to 6:00 PM! 🎒 Students can walk through their class schedule, find their classrooms, and meet staff before the first day of school. 📍 Freshman Orientation kicks off at 4:00 PM in the auditorium — a great way for 9th graders to start strong! 🎭🏈🎨 Don’t miss the Extracurricular Expo in the Commons to explore clubs, sports, and activities and get connected! ✅ Reminder: Students must be registered in order to receive their schedule at the event. We can’t wait to see you this afternoon! 💙 #SBHSBulldogs

Paint your Senior Parking Spot! Come to SBHS Wednesday, July 16th from 1:00-3:00 and see Ms. Matlock to pick out your parking spot for the year. This is the spot you will paint and park at ALL year.

You will also need all paper work for your parking pass, a sketch or picture of what you are painting, driver's license, insurance name, tag number, and your payment. You must have your parking pass before you start painting.

Parking passes are $25 and to paint is an extra $10.

Rules for painting parking spots:
- The painting MUST be school appropriate.
- The artwork MUST be 5-7 inches from the white lines on the parking spot.
- The artwork MUST not touch the number on your parking spot.
- Painting is ONLY on Saturdays from 10:00-12:00.

Underclassmen can purchase a parking spot during Walk Your Schedule on Thursday, July 17 from Mrs. Bouknight or Mrs. Parkman. Be sure to have all of your paperwork.

Any questions? Check with Mrs. Robinson, Ms. Matlock, Caden Crapse, or Haeley Bowman.

Silver Bluff will be hosting Walk Your Schedule on Thursday, July 17th from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. During this time, you will be able to explore the school, find your classrooms, and participate in our extracurricular expo. Teachers will be out and about in the building to help with any questions. In order to receive your class schedule this year prior to the start of school, you must have completed registration and you need to attend Walk Your Schedule. Those not attending Walk Your Schedule, but have completed registration will receive their schedules on the first day of school, Monday, July 21st.

If you have not yet registered for the 25-26 school year, you will need to log into your PowerSchool Parent Portal account and look for 2025-26 registration icon on the lower, left side navigation. Most of the information is populated for you; you will just need to update addresses and contact information. Please be sure to delete any contacts that are no longer applicable. You can access PowerSchool Parent Portal through the following link: https://aiken.powerschool.com/public/.

Help with registration will be available in the media center during Walk Your Schedule.

Looking for some new apparel to support our Bulldogs? Our Silver Bluff Bulldogs Football team shop is open! Visit https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/GHpugxmQLQ from now until July 21 to get ready for those Friday night lights!

Parents and Guardians now is the time to schedule a well-visit or vaccine appointment with your child’s healthcare provider to avoid the back-to-school rush before the 2025-26 school year begins on July 21! The SC Department of Public Health is also offering a vaccine clinic for students in grades 5K–12 on July 8 from 9–11:30 a.m. and 1–3:30 p.m. at the Aiken County Health Department (222 Beaufort Street NE, Aiken). Call (803) 642-7543 to make an appointment and bring vaccination and insurance records; a parent or guardian must accompany children under 16. No-cost vaccines may be available, though administration fees may apply. Don’t forget to submit your child’s updated SC Immunization Certificate to their school and note that all rising 7th graders must have a Tdap booster given at age 10 or older. Contact your child’s healthcare provider or school nurse with any questions and visit acpsd.net/page/nursing-services for more information.

With the Symphonic Band setting the tone for the processional and National Anthem, and graduate Doris Parker leading her classmates in singing the Alma Mater, music took center stage at Silver Bluff High School’s Commencement Ceremony tonight. “Hats off” to the Silver Bluff High School Class of 2025! #ACPSDcelebrates #ClassOf2025

CLASS OF 2025 VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN PROFILES Silver Bluff High School Salutatorian: Allison Grace Peters Allison Grace Peters, Salutatorian of the Silver Bluff High School Class of 2025, plans to attend the University of South Carolina Aiken, where she will major in Nursing and pursue a career as a nurse practitioner. Her favorite high school memory is her three years with the Silver Spirit Marching Band. Serving as woodwind captain, Allison developed leadership skills and formed lasting friendships. She credits marching band with deepening her love and passion for music—something she holds close to her heart. From late-night football games to weekend competitions and all-day practices, she says the Silver Spirit is something she will carry with her forever. Congratulations, Allison! #ACPSDcelebrates #ClassOf2025

CLASS OF 2025 VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN PROFILES Silver Bluff High School Valedictorian: Susan Li Susan Li, Valedictorian of the Silver Bluff High School Class of 2025, is a QuestBridge Scholar who has earned a full-ride scholarship to Duke University. At Duke, Susan plans to double major in Computer Science and Statistics, fields that reflect both her analytical strengths and creative problem-solving abilities. One of her favorite high school memories comes from Mrs. Mack’s AP Statistics class. During one unforgettable lesson, the class went to the stadium for a hands-on activity using Barbie dolls, where students tested how close their dolls could fall to the ground using rubber band “bungee cords” without actually touching it. “Best class ever!” Susan said. Congratulations, Susan! #ACPSDcelebrates #ClassOf2025

CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2025 🎓 Aiken County Public Schools is proud to celebrate this year’s graduating class! Graduation ceremonies will take place May 28–May 30, and we invite you to join us in honoring the Class of 2025 by viewing their commencement ceremonies virtually. To access the live stream, visit www.acpsd.net/graduation and select the high school of your choice. Live streams will begin 15 minutes prior to each ceremony’s start time. 📅 Graduation Schedule Wednesday, May 28 • CTE Senior Completer Ceremony – 5:00 p.m. • Aiken Scholars Academy – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 29 • Aiken High School – 2:00 p.m. • Ridge Spring-Monetta High School – 5:00 p.m. • Silver Bluff High School – 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 30 • South Aiken High School – 9:00 a.m. • Wagener-Salley High School – 12:00 p.m. • Midland Valley High School – 3:00 p.m. • North Augusta High School – 7:00 p.m. Hats off to the Class of 2025! 🎉 #ACPSDcelebrates #ClassOf2025

Aiken County Public School District’s full-time virtual program, Aiken iNNOVATE, is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 school year. If you or your student are currently in 5th grade or higher and interested in a flexible, innovative learning environment, now is the time to apply. Aiken iNNOVATE offers a 100% virtual experience with certified ACPSD teachers and curriculum, providing students in grades 6–12 the opportunity to learn from anywhere while staying connected to their school community. To apply, visit www.acpsd.net/ai. If you have any questions, feel free to email Ai@acpsd.net. Don’t miss this opportunity to take charge of your education through Aiken iNNOVATE. Spots are limited.

Full of school spirit? Cheer tryouts will be next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, May 27-29, from 3:45 to 5:00 in the gym. Contact Coach Strother at pstrother@acpsd.net for any questions.

Get ready to support your favorite student-athlete in the FOX54 A+ Athlete contest! Voting opens on May 21st at 7:00 PM and runs through May 27th at 7:00 PM. Show your school spirit and help us recognize outstanding local athletes — but remember, you can only vote once, so make it count! Winner will be announced May 28th during the 5:30 PM newscast. Vote for one of Silver Bluff's finest SANAII WESTBROOK!!! https://wfxg-tv.secondstreetapp.com/FOX54-A-Athlete-2/gallery/

KT Photography will be taking photographs at graduation! Pricing starts at just $5.00. Prints and digital images will be available for purchase. Please order online. Orders or payment will not be accepted at graduation. As a reminder, parents are not allowed to approach the stage during commencement ceremonies Photos will be available one week after graduation and can be accessed using the QR code below or visit www.ktphotographyaiken.com/SBHS-grad

The Seamless Summer Meal Program returns for Summer 2025! The ACPSD Child Nutrition Program will be offering nutritious meals at no cost for children aged 18 and under, as well as for individuals with disabilities up to age 21. Meals will be served Monday through Thursday from June 2 to June 26, 2025. See flyer for more details!

Semester 2 Exams are next week! Please pay attention to the bell schedule for underclassmen exams. Tuesday will be a full school day, and Wednesday and Thursday will be half days with dismissal at 11:50. Tuesday, May 27th 1st Block Exam: 8:20 - 10:05 2nd Block Exam: 10:10 - 11:55 3rd Block: 12:00 - 1:55 - 1st Lunch: 12:00 - 12:25 -2nd Lunch: 12:45 - 1:10 -3rd Lunch: 1:30 - 1:55 4th Block: 2:00 - 3:30 Wednesday, May 28th 3rd Block Exam: 8:20 - 10:05 4th Block Exam: 10:10 - 11:50 Thursday, May 29th Makeup Exams: 8:20 - 11:50 Students will report to homeroom on Thursday and coordinate with the appropriate teachers to make up missed exams.

Congratulations to Cesar Medrano Rivera for signing with Columbia International University to play soccer! All of us at Silver Bluff are so proud of your accomplishments and can't wait to see what you achieve!

Congratulations to Zyrell Williamson for signing with Columbia International University to play basketball! All of us at Silver Bluff are so proud of your accomplishments!