ONE POINT ABOUT THE ONE %
BEFORE THE 2014 SALES TAX SUCCESS, IT HAD BEEN 38 YEARS SINCE A SCHOOL REFERENDUM PASSED.
Prior to 2014, 1976 was the year of the last successful referendum benefitting the county's public schools. Without funds available, school maintenance needs were deferred over decades.
For more Penny Tax Facts, visit www.acpsd.net/OneCent.
ONE POINT ABOUT THE ONE %
THE SALES TAX IS A 10-YEAR TAX AND DOESN’T AUTOMATICALLY RENEW.
Aiken County voters will have an opportunity to consider a renewal of the 2014 One Cent Sales Tax on Election Day. If renewed, the One Cent Sales Tax will extend for an additional 10 years and benefit school facility projects listed on the 2024 ballot. If not renewed, the 2014 One Cent Sales Tax will sunset (expire).
For more Penny Tax Facts, visit www.acpsd.net/OneCent.
Get ready for some kickball!!! Our Student Government is hosting a kickball tournament on Friday, November 1st at 2:45. Tickets are $3.00 and will be sold every morning in the commons. If you are interested in playing, please pick up a permission form in front of Mrs. Robinson's room. Forms must be turned in by October 29th to Mrs. Robinson. We need 5 boys and 5 girls from each grade level. For any questions, see Mrs. Robinson in Room 121! Hotdogs, chips, and a drink will be provided to those who purchase a ticket!
October 21-25 is Nuclear Science Week and we are focusing on careers in the nuclear industry! Six of our area educational partners offer programs related to the nuclear industry. Visit www.srscro.org for more information about workforce opportunities!
So proud of our Silver Spirit band members! They won lower state this morning and placed second place in the state this evening! As One!!!
It's a good day to be a Bulldog!!!
Silver Bluff High School receives a limited number of donations during the holiday season. This form will be used to identify students/families that may be in need of assistance. Information received through this form is confidential. A school counselor will contact you for more information as donations are received. Completion of this form does not guarantee assistance. Assistance will be provided based on community donations.
Requests for assistance will NOT be accepted after Friday, November 1st.
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For those who don't know, Silver Bluff has a swim team and we would like to spotlight a special student! Ryleigh Wall, who is a freshmen, has been part of a swim team since she was 9 years old. Last year, she swam for South Aiken High School, and when the South Carolina High School League made a rule that you have to swim for your school, Silver Bluff made sure we had a team! Ryleigh will be competing at the State Swim Championships tomorrow in Columbia at USC. She will be competing in the 100m Backstroke and the 200m Freestyle. Congratulations Ryleigh!!! Send your well wishes her way as she goes for the gold!
Girls Basketball tryouts are just around the corner! November 4th and 5th from 3:45 PM to 6:00 PM. You must have a physical and all athletic forms completed prior to trying out. For questions, contact Coach Williams at caralynnw@acpsd.net.
DATE CHANGE: PSAT has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 23rd for Sophomores and select Juniors. College Application Day for Seniors is now Wednesday, November 6th!
This week's athletic events. It's Homecoming Week!!! Let's go Bulldogs!!!
The One Cent Sales Tax Community Meeting in the North Augusta area is being held tomorrow night, Tuesday, October 15, at 6 p.m. We hope to see you tomorrow night at North Augusta Middle School to learn more about the facility improvements that voters will consider in November.
We are excited to welcome the Bulldog family back on Monday. Doors will open at 9:45 am for students to enter the building. Please do not drop off your students earlier than 9:45 am.
AM career center students will not attend the career center on Monday but will report to the media center for 1st and 2nd period.
As students return from Fall Break next week and hurricane recovery efforts continue, Aiken County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delayed schedule on Monday, October 14, and Tuesday, October 15.
This delayed start will help increase visibility as school buses, student walkers, and others travel to school, ensuring safety as we navigate roads that may still have fallen trees and debris following Hurricane Helene.
We understand this change may be challenging for many families and appreciate your patience and cooperation. Crews have made significant progress clearing debris, and we will continue to evaluate road safety for early morning travel. We will make a decision regarding start times for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday by noon on Tuesday.
Breakfast: A grab-and-go breakfast will be available for students.
Lunch: Lunch will be served; menus may be limited as we restock all perishable food items.
Half-Day or Partial-Day Programs: Students on half-day and partial-day schedules, including Early Learning Special Education students, will not attend school on Monday or Tuesday as buses will be unable to run mid-day routes.
No Before-School Activities: No activities will be permitted before school starts on the two-hour delay.
Aiken County Career and Technology Center:
Monday: Morning session students should report to their high schools. The afternoon session will continue as planned.
Tuesday: Morning session students will attend the afternoon session. Afternoon students will stay at their high schools.
In evaluating roadway conditions, the Hammond Hill neighborhood remains a concern. We are currently exploring transportation options for students residing in that neighborhood and will communicate with impacted families over the coming days once a determination is made.
As our community recovers from this catastrophic storm, please exercise additional caution and care in travelling to school. Sidewalks may be blocked in some areas, visibility may be limited due to debris, and some powerlines are still low-hanging. If your child walks to school or to a bus stop, we encourage you to walk the route with them in the coming days or plan to walk with them Monday morning.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday!
NWS issued a wind advisory for tomorrow, Oct 10, 4AM-8PM. The hazard is 30-35 MPH gusts on weakened/leaning trees, causing concerns for travel in early morning & evening hours. With safety at heart, employees will begin on a delayed start of 9AM & no activities after 5PM.
NWS issued a wind advisory for tomorrow, Oct 10, 4AM-8PM. The hazard is 30-35 MPH gusts on weakened/leaning trees, causing concerns for travel in early morning & evening hours. With safety at heart, employees will begin on a delayed start of 9AM & no activities after 5PM.
UPDATED SCHEDULE: (Please be sure to share the corrected schedule for Varsity Football). The following changes have been made to the football and volleyball schedules;
Volleyball:
Remaining schedule:
October 10th @ Swansea High School
October 17th vs. Fox Creek High School
October 21st @ Newberry High School
October 23rd vs. W.J. Keenan (Senior Night)
JV will begin at 5:30 and Varsity at 7:00
Football:
JV football for October 10th vs. Keenan has been canceled.
JV will play its last game next week 10/17 as they travel to Swansea High School at 6:00 PM.
Varsity Schedule
October 11th @ W.J. Keenan
October 18th vs. Swansea (Homecoming)
November 1st @ Fox Creek
November 8th vs. Newberry (Senior Night)
Congratulations to Silver Bluff's Key Club for being recognized as Division 19's Club of the Month! Thank you, Mrs. Dandridge and all members for your hard work!
Homecoming is just around the corner! Get ready for Spirit Week October 14th through 18th!! Show your school spirit!!!
Shelter Update: Community shelters are being consolidated at this time. The Red Cross Shelter at Paul Knox Middle School remains open for families in need.
