District Partners With Family YMCA, Quest Zone to Offer Extended Day Programs at All Elementary Schools, Three Middle Schools in 2017-18

Programs to Provide Access, Equity and Accountability Across Aiken County

District Announces Truancy Intervention Program in Partnership with Solicitor J. Strom Thurmond, Jr., Aiken County Truancy Task Force

TIP an Added Preventative Measure to Ensure Aiken County Students Stay in School

District Office of Accountability and Assessment Announces Kindergarten Readiness Assessment for 2017-18 School Year

The Assessment Will Allow Teachers to Provide Better Service to Students

District's Graduating Class of 2017 Featured 1,406 Graduates and Academic Scholarship Total of Nearly $60 Million

Forty Percent of ACPSD Graduating Seniors Recognized as Honor Graduates

District Wins Association of School Business Officials Certificate of Excellence Award

ACPSD Finance Department Honored for Exceeding Standards in Financial Reporting and Accountability

School Board Approves Jackson STEM Middle School's New Principal

Aiken County Educator Perry Smith Will Lead JMS During the 2017-18 School Year

District Announces Teacher Leaders To Join Administrators In Latest ACPSD Leadership Academy Cohorts

More Than 30 Teacher Leaders Will Participate In The Leadership Academy Sessions

District Summer Interns Attend Training, Receive Assignments For Jumpstart Summer Internship Program

Rising Seniors Will Gain Experience And Earn A Paycheck Over Six-Week Program

All in Team Foundation sponsors Clemson and Scholastic’s efforts to encourage summer reading for SC students

Students at Byrd, Aiken, Mossy Creek, East Aiken, Jefferson & Redcliffe Elementary Received Books To Combat Summer Reading Loss

AIKEN WORKS

Community Workforce Development Collaborative Is Gearing Up

District Honors 2016-17 Retirees During Recent Banquet at Newberry Hall

Retiring Principals Cathy Ellis, Russell Gunter Among 117 Honorees

Aiken County Public Schools and USC Aiken Host First Interest Meeting For The Aiken Scholars Academy

More than 150 attended to learn more about the elite opportunity

GSK Announces Support of NMSI at STEM Mentoring Exchange

GlaxoSmithKline joins AECOM, SRNS and the Dept. of Defense in support of Aiken's installation of the National Math + Science Initiative

Aiken Scholars Academy to Offer Elite Academic Experience on USC Aiken’s Campus for Aiken County Students

Joint Academic Venture Between ACPSD and USC Aiken to Begin in Fall 2018

State Superintendent Molly Spearman: Frelicia Tucker of Aiken High Among State's U.S. Presidential Scholars

Tucker is One of Three Students From South Carolina to Earn the Distinction

District Announces Expanded Summer Learning Opportunities to Combat Learning Loss and Promote Student Skill Retention

Summer Offerings Available to ACPSD Students and Adult Learners

AHS Lady Hornets Cross Country Standout Mimi Inman to Run for USC Aiken

Coaches Say Inman's Growth, Determination Highlight Prep career

North Augusta Belvedere Radio Club Donates Books to Midland Valley High School Library

Gift Marks Fifth Donation of Materials to District Students

Aiken High Approved as First Cambridge International School in South Carolina

SPORTS: Aiken High School Announces New Head Football Coach

J.W. Montgomery Looking To Bring Back Past "Glory Days" & Championship Focus To Green Hornets' Program

2016 Edition of South Aiken High Literary, Art and Multi-Media Magazine Wins Big

Calliope Earns National, Regional And State Recognition, Awards

SPORTS: Wagener-Salley High School Track & Field Team Excels at Class A Upper-State Championship Meet

Boys' 4x800-Meter Relay Team Captures Class A Upper State Title

SPORTS: Dominant Aiken High Hoops Duo Mirakle Johnson and Ta'Nauziah Corley Sign Scholarship Offers

Johnson Signed With Morris College, Corley With Converse College

'Stars' of Public Education Shine Bright, LBC Middle Educator Patrick Newsome Named District Teacher of the Year

Our Presenting Sponsors were Bob Richards Automotive and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

STARS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION: Principal of the Year Honor Court Member Jill Jett of South Aiken High School

Ms. Jett Has Been A Calming Presence During Exciting, Stressful Year At SAHS

STARS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION: Principal of the Year Honor Court Member Jason Holt of Jackson Middle School

Community Members Credit Mr. Holt's Leadership, Professionalism For Culture Change At JMS

First Aiken County Public Schools Fine Arts Festival Debuts This Weekend at South Aiken High School

The Festival Will Be Held From 12:00 p.m. To 5:00 p.m.

District’s Pre-Kindergarten 4K Registration Ends April 28

Enrollment Packets Are Available For Pick-Up At District Schools

STARS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION: Principal of the Year Honor Court Member Stephanie Hammond of Mossy Creek Elementary

Mrs. Hammond's Leadership Helped Foster School's Bullying Prevention Plan

STARS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION: Teacher of the Year Honor Court Member Stephanie Prandy of Kennedy Middle School

Ms. Prandy Has Served As A Teacher For 23 Years

STARS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION: Teacher of the Year Honor Court Member Patrick Newsome of LBC Middle School

Mr. Newsome Serves As A Mathematics Teacher, CERRA Sponsor And Coach

STARS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION: Teacher of the Year Honor Court Member Tiffany Middlebrooks of Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/High School

Ms. Middlebrooks Serves As A Health Science Instructor And HOSA Sponsor

First Year Teacher of the Year Announced

Katie Anderson, center, is Aiken County Schools' First Year Teacher of the Year

STARS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION: Teacher of the Year Honor Court Member Jeni Lambert of Aiken High School

Ms. Lambert Has Served As A Teacher For 12 Years

STARS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION: Teacher of the Year Honor Court Member Leah Bynes of J.D. Lever Elementary School

Ms. Bynes Has Been Honored As A Teacher Of The Year On Two Occasions During Her Successful Career In Public Education

Special Olympics, April 21

MVHS, long-time host to Aiken's Spring Games, will be named a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, during Friday's Competition

District Teacher of the Year, State Teacher of the Year Finalist Dr. Elisabeth Hardy of North Augusta High Speaks Out About Speaking Up and Making A Difference For All South Carolina Educators

The 2018 State Teacher Of The Year Announcement Will Be May 3

STARS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION: Giving Even More (GEM) Honor Court Member Drew Sapp of J.D. Lever Elementary

Mr. Sapp Serves As Lever's Attendance, Parent And Homebound Coordinator

STARS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION: Giving Even More (GEM) Honor Court Member Rose Puckett of the District Office

Ms. Puckett Has Served In Her Role Supporting The Superintendent And School Board Since 2007

STARS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION: Giving Even More (GEM) Honor Court Member Harsana Green of Greendale Elementary

Ms. Green Has Served At Greendale Elementary For 11 Years

STARS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION: Giving Even More (GEM) Honor Court Member Shari Barton of Aiken Elementary

Ms. Barton Has Served As The School's Secretary For The Past Four Years

STARS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION: Giving Even More (GEM) Honor Court Member Traci Banks of Clearwater Elementary

Ms. Banks Serves As A Kindergarten Aide And School Bus Driver

Longtime Area One Transportation Employee Sharon Harris Named District's New Executive Manager for Transportation

Harris Has Served In Aiken County Schools For Nearly Three Decades

District Names 2017-18 Teachers Of The Year, And 2016-17 Giving Even More (GEM) Winners

Honor Court Members To Be Announced Next Week; Stars Of Public Education Banquet To Be Held At The USC Aiken Convocation Center On Thursday, April 27

Aiken Middle Students Learn About Teamwork, Production from Business Leaders During Manufacturing Day

Boeing, MTU Provided Aviation-Themed Projects For Students

Free Spring Break Film Workshop for 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th Graders

Sign Up on Tuesday, March 21 for Southern City Film Festival's Workshop

North Augusta High’s Dr. Elisabeth Hardy Named a State Teacher of the Year Finalist during visit from State Superintendent

Dr. Hardy One Of Five Finalists From Across South Carolina

South Aiken High DECA Members Win Top Honors At State Competition

Total Of 22 Students Will Attend The International DECA Conference and Competition

Aiken County Adult Education Earns Statewide Recognition With 2015-16 High School Diploma Award

Adult Education Department Also Placed Second In The State In Number Of Diplomas, GEDs Awarded

Tonight's Middle School Open Houses

Join Us Tonight For A First Hand Look At The Transformation Taking Place In Middle Schools Throughout The District

CTE MONTH: Fashion Design & Apparel Construction Program Provides Students with Real-World Industry Experiences

Students Enjoy Interactive Instruction And Complete Challenging Showcase Projects

Middle School Open House Night

Aiken County's Middle Schools Are Transforming. We look forward to welcoming families to ACPSD for the very best in middle school education. Join us for Middle School Open House Night on March 9 and experience, first hand, an enhanced learning & growth opportunity only available in your community’s public schools.

CTE MONTH: Cybersecurity Program Equips Students with Skills Needed for In-Demand Careers

Program Curriculum Also Offers Cybersecurity Certifications Recognized Worldwide

An Open Letter To The Community From The Superintendent

Dr. Sean Alford Thanks The Community For Their Attendance, Participation & Feedback During Town Hall Meetings

District Reviews First Semester Discipline

A community-driven revision of the Student Code of Conduct has placed more decision-making power and options in the hands of school principals, a change that’s deterring unwanted behaviors while increasing the hours of instructional time provided directly to student offenders.

CTE MONTH: Machine Tool Technology Program Delivers High-Quality Instruction With Precision Tools

Instructor Quentin Cooks Has Over 20 Years Of Experience

Warrenville Elementary Student Brenson Baker Excels in Competition for Students Who Read and Write Braille

Brenson Won Second Place In Rookie Level Spelling And Comprehension

CTE MONTH: Media Technology Program Students Learn Fundamentals Of Multimedia Excellence

Students Are Taught To Thrive In Fast-Paced World Of Digital Media

CTE MONTH: Welding Technology Program Prepares Students For In-Demand Careers In A Growing Industry

Students Receive Expert Instruction During Three-Year Program

CTE MONTH: Career Center Health Sciences Offering Transitions To Three-Year Program

Numerous National Certifications Available To Health Science Students

CTE MONTH: Mechatronics Integrated Systems Technology Offers Hands-On Program For ACPSD Juniors, Seniors

Students Who Excel Share A Mechanical Aptitude And Are Logical Thinkers

District Enhances Security Protocols Following Post-Game Incident At South Aiken High

New Security Measures To Include Increased Police Presence, Bag Checks And Metal Detectors

Meet Our Aiken County Public School District Spelling Bee Contestants and Alternates

The Spelling Bee Was Held At The AECOM Center for Performing Arts

School District, Public Safety Update on Shooting Investigation

Chief Barranco Urges Anyone with Information to Contact Investigators

Jackson Middle STEM Magnet School Robotics Team Partners with Savannah River Remediation

Financial, Material Support Sparks 2016-17 Competition Start-up

ONE K-12 COMMUNITY DAY OF CARING

Roll up your sleeves with us for a day of service on March 1 devoted to our community's public schools.

Team South Carolina and Bevy of Aiken County Standouts Ready to Kickoff Annual Border Bowl Battle

District Well Represented in Fourth Installment of All-Star Game

STEM-Certified New Ellenton Middle Positioned for Future Success

NEMS One 62 Schools Nationally to Earn Rigorous Certification

Experienced Educator to Support ACPSD High Schools Through the Second Semester

Scott Newman Named Interim Executive Director of High Schools

District Students Cheer USC Aiken Pacers, Hear Positive Message on ‘Education Day’

Over 1,400 Fifth-grade Students Attend College Hoops Games

High School Thematic Programs

District Announces Plans to Accelerate Learning Through Thematic Programs at ALL High Schools

Aiken High's Frelicia Tucker Claims Wendy's High School Heisman Title

Standout Senior Says She Will Continue Push for Excellence

Randy Hood Enjoying ‘Second’ Career as District’s New Fine Arts Coordinator

Popular Band Teacher Taught Many Jackson Middle, Silver Bluff Students

Board Member Wesley Hightower Chosen as SCSBA President-Elect

Longtime ACPSD Board Member Elected to Post During Annual SCSBA Assembly

MTU Apprenticeship Program

Application Deadline Extended to January 11, 2017

GreenJackets’ Mascot ‘AUGGIE’ Brings Pizza, Prizes and Celebration to Belvedere Elementary

Auggie Visits Special Needs Students, Essay Contest Winners

District Superintendent Receives “EXCELLENT” Evaluation & Two-Year Contract Extension

Superintendent's Contract extended through June of 2020

THE REPORT IS IN: Aiken County’s Graduation Rate Reaches 89%

“Aiken County’s focus on positive individual student outcomes is evident.” - Superintendent Dr. Sean Alford

USC Aiken Administrator Ahmed Samaha Sworn in as New Aiken County School Board Member

Samaha to Represent District Nine Residents

District Hosts Progress of the Penny Community Sales Tax Update

Live virtual meeting broadcast across the county

Aiken High Senior Frelicia Tucker Named Wendy’s Heisman National Finalist

Tucker to attend Wendy's Heisman Awards in December

RS-M High School Student, Faculty Members Receive South Carolina Career Development and Transition Awards

Jackson Middle is Collaborative, Innovative, Community-Focused, and now, STEM-Certified

AdvancedED accreditation places JMS in elite company

Aiken Discount Tire Honored as National Employer of the Year

Work with ACPSD Students earned nomination

Superintendent Delivers Comprehensive 2015-16 School Year Review for School Board

District accomplishments highlight programs and services

Website Feedback

Let Us Know What You Think

Share Dr. King's Legacy

ATC & USCA's MLK Poster & Essay Contest Is Back

District Releases 2015-16 State Education Assessment Results

Aiken County Students Performed Well in Many Areas

South Aiken Girls' Swimming Wins State Title

Lady Thoroughbred Swimmers Claim Class AAAA State Crown, Boys Finish Second

Pancakes With A Purpose

Aiken Performing Arts to Hold Breakfast In Support of Musical Programs in Schools

Aiken County Schools Reopen Following Hurricane Matthew

Schools reopened Monday, October 10

Aiken County High School Football Games Postponed by Hurricane Matthew

October 7 Games to be Played November 4

2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools

Congratulations to South Aiken High School on Being Recognized as One of the Top 330 Schools in the United States

"Sealing" Leavelle McCampbell's History

Thursday, September 29, join us to "seal" Leavelle McCampbell's History by voting on a new mark for the school.

19th Annual Mustang Classic Marching Band Competition Gallops into L.L. Willis Stadium this Weekend at Midland Valley High School

Aiken High Juniors Learn about Many Benefits of STEM Premier Platform

Students able to display talents and skills for colleges and corporations, gain access to billions in financial aid dollars

Educating Students To Vote

Aiken County Public Schools is Encouraging Voter Registration

District Partnership with City, County Taking Shape at New Facility

Purchase Provided District with More Strategic location

COLUMN: Apples to Oranges

Comparing ACT Scores is Apples to Oranges

District Announces Hiring of Dynamic New Recruitment & Staffing Coordinator

Lowcountry Standout Linda Payne a 'Tremendous Asset"

Aiken County Public Schools Moving to Paperless Flyer Distribution System

State Report, Release of Class of 2016 ACT Scores to Enhance Efforts to Ensure College & Career Readiness of All Graduates

North Augusta's DeJuan Bell, South Aiken's Harold Hilton Earn Player Of the Week Honors

Week Zero Standouts Combined For Five Touchdowns in Wins

Secure Your Future: Adult Education 2016-17 Registration Now Open

District provides no-cost educational opportunities for adults

District Students, Teachers and Staff Transition Seamlessly from Summer Back to School

Principals report positive, productive first day in class

ALL MEANS ALL: Children of Poverty

School Support Remains Critical for Students Impacted by Poverty

ONE TEAM EVENT

Aiken County Public Schools Rally Before Start of School

Aiken County Public Schools Seeking Health Service Partnerships

Providers May Present Services on August 18

Stuff The Bus

United Way's Stuff The Bus Event Collects School Supplies For Students In Need

SRS' College Night

Scholarships Available To Students At Savannah River Site College Night

School Board Approves District's Strategic Plan

Five-Year Plan Outlines Action Steps Through 2020-21

New Early College Program to Give High School Students an Early Start

Earlier Access to Academic Opportunity

Aiken County to Redefine Academic Success Through Accelerated Learning Initiatives

Raising The Bar On Achievement

District Students Using Summer Program to 'Jumpstart' Work Experience

Student Interns Learn Real-World Skills

Gateway Opens Students Minds to the Arts

Gifted & Talented Students Display Unique Abilities

Eight Months & One Dynamic Team - Where Are We With the 28 Recommendations?

Superintendent Entry-Plan Initiatives Near Completion

District Custodians Complete Health and Safety Training and Certification

Aiken County Students Hone Literacy Skills at Summer Reading Camp

Students Enhance Their Literacy Skills

District Announces 2016-17 High School, Transportation Registration Dates

High School, Transportation Registration Information

District Announces 2016-17 Middle School, Transportation Registration Dates

Middle School, Transportation Registration Information

District Announces 2016-17 Elementary School, Transportation Registration Dates

Elementary School, Transportation Registration Information

South Aiken Names Head Boys Basketball Coach

Michael Prandy is the new head coach of the Thoroughbreds

'Rotary Readers' at East Aiken School of the Arts Celebrate Tremendous Achievements

Students in the program have read over 31,000 books in three years

History-Making Greenville County Instructional Leader Joins Aiken County Public Schools

Dr. Andrea (DeeDee) Washington to join Aiken County Public Schools

Naval Science Instructor Offers Final Salute to Aiken High Cadets

Navy Lieutenant Commander Negron (Ret.) retires from Aiken High