Silver Bluff High

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.

Tonight, Oct. 4, at 6PM, Public Sheltering for Aiken County will open at Paul Knox Middle (PKMS) and Aiken High (AHS). PKMS: 1804 Wells Road, North Augusta; (enter Wells Rd. and Pisgah Ave.); AHS: 449 Rutland Dr., Aiken (enter Taylor Gym).

To help ensure that the information available through websites and social media posts from local Emergency Management Operations officials, Chambers of Commerce, public safety and media outlets are able to be seen by families with limited access to the internet, we are resharing through our school system-managed platforms. We hope that this is helpful to those needing access to water, ice, food, information, and other resources. The availability of resources included below is not guaranteed, please verify that the resources are still available. Much of this information is being shared from posts made on social media platforms from media stories, as well as the following sites: Aiken Chamber of Commerce https://www.facebook.com/AikenChamber/ CSRA United Way https://www.facebook.com/UnitedWayoftheCSRA/ United Way of Aiken County Phone lines and internet are down at the office. Message this Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/uwaiken/ North Augusta Chamber of Commerce https://www.facebook.com/GNACOC/ FOOD/WATER Salvation Army Feeding Sites: • Salvation Army Soup Kitchen-604 Park Ave., Aiken • YMCA- 621 Trolley Line Rd., Graniteville • KJs in Edgefield- 155 Carolina Sq., Edgefield The North Augusta Community Center, 495 Brookside Ave, will be opening for handing out water and food until 5pm or while supplies last. Golden Harvest Food/Ice Distribution Site (Oct 2): National Wild Turkey Federation, 770 Augusta Rd., Edgefield @ 2pm Hub for Community Innovation Augusta 631 Chafee Ave from 4:00-5:00PM (Oct 2) The Salvation Army Kroc Center of Augusta 1833 Broad St at 4:00PM (Oct 2) Center of Hope 1384 Greene St at 5:30PM (Oct 2) Ridge Spring-Monetta schools will serve hot food and bottled water will be available at no charge starting Wednesday, around 4 p.m. at Monetta Volunteer Fire Department. Water Via the New Holland Volunteer Fire Department: If you need water for flushing toilets, washing we have non-potable well water at our HQ station at 2243 Old Ninty Six Indian trail. The hose is on left side of bay building. Please do not block driveway to trucks. - Chief Dennis Jackson South Carolina Rural Water For small water districts needing assistance, call Nick Rubin 864-617-3169. SHELTER True Testament Church • 1031 Reynolds Pond RD, Aiken SC 29801 • 803-295-9800 Jet Middle School • 1095 Columbia HWY, Johnston, SC 29832 POWER While power companies attempt to restore power, having main power shut off at the house, with lines connected to a house, which were taken down by a tree, would help with tree removal and power line issues. Once power is restored, please leave your front porch lights on which shows utility workers that power has been restored. Candles - Place candles in safe holders away from anything that could catch fire. Never leave a burning candle unattended. Wednesday Morning (October 2) Update from Aiken Electric Co-Op & Dominion Energy provided by our local legislative delegation: AEC’s outage management system is up and running. There currently have 22,757 meters without power. There are 140 AEC employees and 50 fiber contractors reconnecting members. Additionally, 340 contractors are working on the Co-Op system and another 100 arrive tomorrow. This weekend, the total number of contractors working to restore power should be 600. Dominion reports that in Aiken County they have restored service to 26,000 customers with 34,000 still without power. Dominion says there should be a lot more connections made today. Dominion Energy o Power Outage: 888-333-4465 o Downed Lines: 888-333-4465 o Gas Leaks: 800-815-0083 Aiken Electric Co-Op: 877-264-5368 DRIVING With many traffic signals remaining with no power, please treat those intersections same as a four way STOP intersection. CHARGING STATIONS/SHOWERS (please bring your own toiletries/towels) YMCA – Aiken & North Augusta • 621 Trolley Line RD, Graniteville, SC 29829 • 401 W Martintown RD Suite 111, North Augusta, SC 29841 CHARGING STATIONS/ICE SRP Park will have charging stations set up by our main gate. At 3pm we will begin distributing ice, 1 10lb bag per person, until we once again run out. COMMUNITY EVENT This Thursday, October 3rd, from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m., Cedar Creek Church is hosting a Family Hangout at the Banks Mill Campus of Cedar Creek Church. This will be a time for all families to connect, play games, enjoy each other’s company. Snacks, drinks, and charging stations will be available, and the worship center will be open for anyone seeking quiet time for prayer or meditation

With extensive damage to many homes, power outages, and fallen trees and power lines making roadways too dangerous for travel, ACPSD is canceling Intersession Week. Athletics and Quest Zone are also cancelled. Essential Employees please stand by.

ACPSD Changes Due to Hurricane Helene - Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Helene, which is forecasted to make landfall in the Gulf of Mexico today and arrive in Aiken County late tomorrow afternoon, Aiken County Public Schools has several changes to the remainder of this school week to announce. All after school activities tomorrow, Thursday, September 26, are cancelled. This includes athletics, arts, meetings planned for after school, and Quest Zone. Friday, September 27, will be an e-learning day for all students. Teachers and staff will work remotely on Friday. We recognize that several high schools have athletic events this week, including some with Homecoming. Some of those schools have moved their football games to this evening. Others are planning to host their games Friday night after the storm passes through. Should the weather necessitate a change to those plans, additional information will be shared by our high schools directly. We apologize for the disruption that this change will cause to our students and families and, as always, appreciate the flexibility and cooperation of our school community. Please stay tuned to local weather precautions and follow recommendations to keep your family safe.

We are pleased to offer a free workshop next week on Tuesday from 9am to 3pm at AHS with Tim Anderson from Attest LLC. in preparation for the SAT and ACT. Below is a link to a form where students can sign up. Students will need to use their ACPSD email to register. https://forms.office.com/r/sZvkv4ABLr

Due to incoming weather, Silver Bluff vs Barnwell has been moved to Wednesday, September 25. Kick off is at 7:00 PM! JV Football against Barnwell has been cancelled for Thursday.

Be sure to check out the flyers for events happening at the Aiken County Career and Technology Center! Applications for the ACCTC will be open until December 1st! Program Interest Nights will be held the week of October 21. Tuesday, October 22nd will focus on Health Science and Public Safety. Wednesday, October 23rd will focus on Human Services and Manufacturing. Thursday, October 24th will focus on Arts, Electricity, and Transportation. All Program Interest Nights will be drop ins from 5:00 to 7:00. ACCTC will be hosting a Community Night on Tuesday, November 12th from 4:00 to 7:00. Everyone is welcome! There will be food trucks, door prizes, and activities for all ages!

Aiken iNNOVATE is now accepting applications! Our program offers a full-time virtual learning experience for students in grades 6-12 within the Aiken County Public School District. We welcome students who are self-motivated, disciplined, and ready to succeed in a flexible, home-based environment. To apply or learn more, visit our website at www.acpsd.net/o/dai/page/ai-applications-and-registration. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at Ai@acpsd.net.

Attention Bulldog Family! For those traveling to the game tonight, the football field is NOT at the high school. The address to the field is: Buddy Bufford Field 121 Lillian Sims Drive Lincolnton, Ga 30817 Let's Go Bulldogs!

Student Government is selling Chick-Fil-A sandwiches September 23, 24, and 26 in the commons in the morning. Students who purchase a sandwich will receive it Friday, September 27th!

JV & VARSITY FOOTBALL PHOTOS - We are excited to announce your photos are ready! We've attached a flyer that contains the code you’ll need to view the photos. We've also included a How-To video on PhotoDay (the online gallery platform you'll use to view and order photos). We have custom player banners for additional purchase if you'd like to submit an email order to johnclairemedia@gmail.com https://www.photoday.com/how-to-photoday Once again, we are excited to bring our high quality products to Silver Bluff High School and capture your players' memories forever! Best, John Claire Media 7064218634 | 8035077554 johnclairemedia.com

Parents, Guardians, Students and Staff: District Superintendent Dr. Corey was joined by local law enforcement leaders this morning to film a short video addressing the recent social media threats and rumors of school violence. A link to the video has been shared to your email, text, and also appears on our District website, and middle and high school websites in the Live Feed section. We urge all parents to take a few minutes to watch this video and discuss it with their students. To access the video, please visit https://youtu.be/3aHXzWLfOH4. Please know that we appreciate your support and partnership in ensuring the safety of all Aiken County Public Schools, as well as the wellbeing of our students, their parents/guardians, teachers, staff and families. Thank you!

REMINDER: Tomorrow, 9/18, is the last day to turn in permission forms for any male and female interested in running for Homecoming king/queen. Forms must be turned in to Mrs. Robinson in Room 121 by 3:30 PM. If you fail to return the permission form, you may not participate in Homecoming.

Student Government is selling strips to make a paper chain for childhood cancer awareness. We are doing this in competition with Barnwell High School. Whichever school sells the most strips will win a trophy at the home football game against Barnwell on September 27th. All money goes to the childhood cancer charity, Alex's Lemonade Stand. Be sure to see Student Government in the morning in the commons to purchase the strips. They are 4 for $1.00 and you will receive a yellow bracelet for childhood cancer awareness with your donation! Help us beat Barnwell!!!

Athletic Events for the week of September 16-21. Go Bulldogs!

Ensuring the Safety of Our Schools: Addressing Recent Rumors - We are aware of misinformation circulating throughout our schools and communities regarding rumored incidents of school violence at various campuses within our district. Please know that these messages are being reposted and reshared at schools throughout our district and at schools throughout the state. Your children’s safety is our top priority. We take all threats seriously and work in collaboration with law enforcement to fully investigate each and every rumor and/or post that is shared. There is no active threat impacting the safety and security of any of our school campuses. Rumors of this nature cause a great deal of concern, stress and anxiety. When those are shared on social media, the impact is far-reaching, and causes unnecessary concern for other parents, students, and staff, and divert critical resources away from genuine safety and security efforts. If ever there is an actual incident of school violence at your child’s school or if a threat of violence at your child’s school warrants your attention, school and/or district communications will notify you. We are committed to sharing accurate information as quickly as situations allow. We hope to never have to notify you of an actual event of school violence, and we are fully committed to maintaining the safety and security of our schools through a variety of safety measures and close collaboration with local law enforcement. If you or your student ever have a safety concern, or if you hear a rumor of a safety concern, we ask that you immediately notify the appropriate authorities. This includes local law enforcement and the administration at the district office or the school involved. Thank you for your support as we work together to keep our schools, and your children safe.

Homecoming Permission Forms are due by September 18th at 3:30!!!

JV Volleyball at W.J. Keenan has been cancelled for Thursday, 9/12. Only Varsity Volleyball will play, starting at 6:00 PM on Thursday, 9/12 at W.J. Keenan.

Due to incoming weather, the JV Football game against Fox Creek that was scheduled for Thursday, 9/12, has been cancelled. Varsity Football against Blackville-Hilda has now been moved to Thursday, 9/12, at Blackville-Hilda. Kick off is at 7:30 PM.