Wagener-Salley High

Birthday Shoutout Fundraiser

Would you like your birthday to be recognized on our outside LED boards and our inside display boards? For $20 your birthday will be displayed for your WHOLE BIRTHDAY WEEK - starting September 8th until the end of the school year. See Ms. Canales for more information or to pay for your shoutout.

Aiken County Career & Technology Center (ACCTC) Application Information for 2026-2027 School Year : Parents and Students, please see the ACCTC application information for the 26-27 School Year. The application is now open and will close December 1st. If you have any questions, you may contact Dr. Ashanti Friels-Paz, ACCTC School Counselor. Please visit the WSHS Rooms App Folder for Application Documents including the following: application link; brief course descriptions; current program fees; and map of school visits.

Parents and students, please sign up for your 11th grade IGP Conference (Individual Graduation Plan). We need a parent/guardian to attend this very important conference with your student. We can do conferences by phone with parent and student if needed. Please use the link or QR Code to sign-up for your IGP appointment. The link will also be placed on our 11th grade WSHS Rooms App. The deadline to sign up for a preferred day and time is Friday, September 12, 2025. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0444A4A822A0F94-58207694-11th#/

Math Tutoring will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 to 4:15 in room 110.

School Year 2026-2027: Join AP Computer Science Principles: An introduction computer science course that fulfills the SC High School Graduation Requirement and possible college credit. Talk with the WSHS Guidance Counselors and/or visit Mrs. Bauers in room 110 if you have questions.

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.

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.

Wagener-Salley HS is selling Spirt Blankets! Please support our school by ordering your’s today! We profit over 50% with each blanket sale! They are: snuggly soft, vibrantly colored, show your school spirit, and are a limited edition keepsake! You can pre-order yours by contacting Mrs. Shackleford at (839) 846-7006. Cost: $25 for large and $35 for extra-large blanket.

The Scarowinds – Senior Trip will be Saturday, October 18th. The total cost is $75 and includes transportation, admission, and an unlimited drink package. Sign up with your first payment of $25 by August 29th. Your second payment of $25 is due September 19th and the final payment is due by October 10th. You must be on grade level at the time of the trip.

Boeing Dreamlearners Junior Field Trip: On Wednesday, November 19th there is a career focused opportunity for juniors to take a field trip to Boeing in North Charleston, SC from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. This is a first come, first serve sign up opportunity. The deadline to sign up for this field trip is September 19th.

Grits for Grands! Wagener-Salley High School Grandparents - you are invited to our WSHS Grandparent's Day Celebration on Monday, September 8th at 9:00 am. Please RSVP by August 29th at 839-846-7006 or email lshackleford@acpsd.net to let us know you're coming!

Countless amazing memories. One iconic yearbook. Order yours today for only $55 if you order by September 12! That's a savings of $5! Go to jostens.com/btsoffers to order your yearbook. Score four free icons when you personalize your cover for only $9. Share your student's photo's with the yearbook staff to be featured in the yearbook: photos.jostens.com/uploads.

This summer, Aiken County’s most talented young artists immersed themselves in the acGATEWAY experience, which is an intensive, high-level arts program designed to challenge and inspire! From vibrant visual art displays to moving theatrical performances, students demonstrated what passion, focus, and creativity can achieve in just a few short weeks! Want to see what makes acGATEWAY so special? Watch our behind-the-scenes student videos and discover why this program has been a beloved part of Aiken County since 1992 and keep an eye out for 2026 acGATEWAY audition information for our summer 2026 opportunity. #acGATEWAY #AikenArts #GiftedAndTalented #ArtsEducation #StudentShowcase #VisualAndPerformingArts #ACPSD https://www.acpsd.net/page/gateway

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.

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH Please join your community at Roy Warner Park in Wagener on Friday, July 19, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This community event will feature a back-to-school giveaway including free backpacks, gift cards, clothing, and more. In addition to these great giveaways, there will be free music, haircuts, hair braiding, a bounce house, and a variety of fun activities for the whole family. Don’t miss this opportunity to get ready for the school year and enjoy a day of community celebration. Please see the flyer for more details.

NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION (https://www.acpsd.net/page/new-student-registration) As you prepare for Registration/Enrollment, please gather the following documentation: certified copy of birth certificate; immunization record; two proofs of residency, such as a current rental agreement, mortgage contract/statement, or property tax receipt; and current utility bill (water or power bills only). These documents must be in the parent's name. RETURNING ACPSD STUDENT REGISTRATION (https://www.acpsd.net/page/returning-student-registration) First access your parent portal account at aiken.powerschool.com. Then click on "Returning Student Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year" icon located on the main navigation located on the left side of the page. Please enter your student's birthdate in mm/dd/yyyy format and click continue to begin. REGISTRATION SUPPORT: Families are encouraged to register online in advance. If you need support with registration, or if you should have any questions, please contact the school's office at 839-846-7006. Thank you for your prompt attention in registering your child(ren)!

As part of our district’s efforts to ensure consistency across all schools and areas, standardized school start and end times for elementary, middle, and high school students have long been a goal. We are pleased to share that Wagener-area schools including Busbee Elementary, Corbett Middle, and Wagener-Salley High School will transition to the standard student arrival and dismissal times already implemented at schools in Aiken, North Augusta, Midland Valley, and the Jackson/New Ellenton areas. Standard arrival and dismissal times in Aiken County Schools are as follows: • Elementary Schools: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • Middle Schools: 8 a.m. - 3:10 p.m. • High Schools: 8:20 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Student bus riders in the Wagener area should anticipate transportation arriving approximately 15 minutes earlier in the mornings and a drastic improvement in afternoon travel times. Bus transportation will deliver all elementary students home immediately after dismissal at 2:30 p.m., then begin middle and high school student pickup and drop off. While Ridge Spring-Monetta students will remain on their slightly altered arrival/dismissal schedule as we begin the 2025-26 school year, efforts are underway to further review routes for efficiencies and determine if a shift to the county’s standardized student day is possible given the availability of bus drivers and distance of some stops in the rural community which extend near Edgefield and into Saluda County.