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!
Don't forget that Wednesday is an Early Dismissal Day! Students will be released from Silver Bluff at 12:30 PM!
Block 1: 8:20 - 9:10
Block 2: 9:15 - 10:05
Block 3: 10:10 - 11:00
Block 4: 11:05 - 12:30
- 1st Lunch: 11:05 - 11:30
- 2nd Lunch: 11:35 - 12:00
- 3rd Lunch: 12:05 - 12:30
Block 1: 8:20 - 9:10
Block 2: 9:15 - 10:05
Block 3: 10:10 - 11:00
Block 4: 11:05 - 12:30
- 1st Lunch: 11:05 - 11:30
- 2nd Lunch: 11:35 - 12:00
- 3rd Lunch: 12:05 - 12:30
Applications to attend the Aiken County Career and Technology Center for the 2026-2027 school year will open on September 1st. Be on the lookout for application information coming soon from Dr. Paz.
Come and join us for our first Barnside at The Bluff- Agriculture for Adults and learn how to make butter! This will take place on Thursday, August 21st at 6pm at Midland Valley High School. Please park in the parking lot beside the greenhouse. Everyone is welcome!
Interested in running for Homecoming this year? There will be an interest meeting this Wednesday, August 13th at 7:45 AM in Mrs. Robinson's Room, Room 121. Please let them know at the front door that you are entering the school to attend the Homecoming Interest Meeting.
Chef West's Culinary 1 class delivered mini drop biscuits with sausage gravy to the faculty today! It was delicious and we cannot wait to see what else Chef West and his students will produce this year!
Join us for Open House on Thursday, August 14th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM! There will also be a Senior Parent Meeting prior to Open House in the Auditorium at 5:00 PM. Bells will be ringing to signal the transition to each block.
1st Block: 6:00 PM - 6:10 PM
2nd Block: 6:15 PM - 6:25 PM
3rd Block: 6:30 PM - 6:40 PM
4th Block: 6:45 PM - 6:55 PM
1st Block: 6:00 PM - 6:10 PM
2nd Block: 6:15 PM - 6:25 PM
3rd Block: 6:30 PM - 6:40 PM
4th Block: 6:45 PM - 6:55 PM
Need some more Silver Bluff Bulldogs football apparel? Shop the BSN Sports Shop at https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/JYB4efbV4C from now until August 14th! No orders will be accepted after the deadline. Order now before it's too late! Our first home football game is August 22 vs South Aiken.
The Silver Bluff Counseling Department will be hosting a Senior Parent Information Night on Thursday, August 14th starting at 5:00 PM in the auditorium. Seniors, please be sure to bring your charged laptop with you!
Interested in joining the Silver Bluff High School swim team? Contact Coach Beth Shaw at silverswim24@gmail.com. No experience on a former swim team is required!
The Homecoming Interest Meeting originally scheduled for yesterday, will now take place Wednesday, August 13 at 7:45 AM in the auditorium. Any student interested in running should plan to attend.
Seniors, if you need to take advantage of the on-campus senior portrait sessions offered tomorrow, please sign up using this link: https://ktphotographyaiken.as.me/schedule/1ead5bef/appointment/81675354/calendar/11911099?appointmentTypeIds[]=81675354
Check your email for more information from Dr. Hayes!
Check your email for more information from Dr. Hayes!
Save the date! Attention high school seniors and parents, FAFSA Night is Tuesday, October 28 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM at Aiken Technical College. Join the financial aid staff from USC Aiken and Aiken Technical College as they help you fill out beneficial financial aid forms for your senior. Please be sure to bring your cell phone. Your 2024 Federal Tax return can be imported into the application with parent permission.
Hey, seniors! Have you had your senior portraits taken yet? If not, schedule with KT Photography at https://www.ktphotographyaiken.com/sbhs. If you would like to take advantage of our one day ON-CAMPUS opportunity next Tuesday, August 5, sign up using this link: https://ktphotographyaiken.as.me/schedule/1ead5bef/appointment/80779617/calendar/11911099?appointmentTypeIds[]=80779617.
SBHS | KT Photography
If you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Hayes via email at hollyk@acpsd.net
SBHS | KT Photography
If you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Hayes via email at hollyk@acpsd.net
Fall Registration for Aiken County's Virtual Academy opens July 30th through August 14th. Courses will begin August 18th and run through December 4th. ACVA Courses provide high school students with the chance to take a few courses online while attending regular school in person. Students enroll in ACVA for various reasons, such as increasing schedule flexibility, getting ahead on their courses, or making up for missed credits. If you are interested, schedule a meeting with your counselor now.
Those interested in Virtual School courses, registration will open August 13th for 11th and 12th graders and August 20th for 9th and 10th graders. All students interested in taking a virtual class MUST meet with their school counselor before approval for a virtual course is given.
Please check your email for registration information.
