2-hour Delayed Start tomorrow, Thurs., Nov. 7 due to extensive rain, flooded & washed-out roads that have caused road closures. Only lunch will be served. Please be careful. If you encounter flooding, turn around!
UPDATE*- The next Hornet Yearbook Giveaway will take place on November 22nd and it is the BIG one! Not only will the winner of the giveaway have the chance to win Package 2 or 3, but there will be a surprise prize announced the week of November 22nd in honor of the 75th day of school! All you need to do to be eligible to win is to purchase a copy of this year's Hornet Yearbook- the 75th edition. Visit Jostens.com to secure your chance to win
The German Club will meet on 11/12 in Mrs. Weeks’ room directly after school. We’re making lanterns! Please join us!
Dear Aiken High Senior Families!
We are reaching out to see if you would like to purchase a Senior Shirt. We need to hit a certain number of shirts to guarantee printing and hope you can join us in celebrating the class of 2025. The deadline has been extended to November 16th. These shirts are a great way to show your school spirit and celebrate our graduating seniors.
Cost: $25 per shirt (S-XL)/ $28 (2XL) /$29 (3XL)
Sales Close: November 16th
Delivery: Shirts will be delivered just before Thanksgiving and can be picked up in the Counseling Office. We will notify everyone when they are in!
Shirt Design: See the link to view the back and front of the shirt
Front: “Class of 25”
Back: A list of all students slated to graduate this year
To purchase your shirt, please use the link below. Payments will be made online, and all pickups will be in person at AHS. Once you click on this link, click on the image of the shirt and it will take you to the order form!
https://communigraphics-inc.printavo.com/merch/ahs-2025-senior-shirts
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support our seniors and commemorate this special year! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out and email Ms. McBride!
Thank you for your support!
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TODAY IS ELECTION DAY! PLEASE BE SURE TO VOTE!
Polls are open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on election day. To find your voting location, please visit www.scvotes.org.
For more Penny Tax Facts, visit www.acpsd.net/OneCent.
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IF THE ONE CENT SALES TAX IS NOT VOTER-APPROVED IN 2024, IT WILL BE TWO YEARS BEFORE THE ONE CENT SALES TAX CAN APPEAR AGAIN ON THE BALLOT.
The Sales Tax question may only appear on the ballot in a general election.
Should the tax not pass by majority vote in 2024, it will be November 2026 before the One Cent Sales Tax appears again on the ballot. If the tax were renewed, over those two years $75 million in funding would have been dedicated to school facilities.
For more Penny Tax Facts, visit www.acpsd.net/OneCent.
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ON ELECTION DAY (TOMORROW, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5), AIKEN COUNTY VOTERS WILL SEE TWO QUESTIONS ON THE BALLOT FOR THE EDUCATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SALES AND USE TAX.
One asks voters if they are in favor of the renewal of the tax and lists the projects and contingency projects that a renewal would directly benefit.
The other is only valid only if the sales tax is approved and asks voters if they are in favor of authorizing the district to bond part of the projected revenue to jump start the projects and begin improvements right away (instead of waiting for one cent sales tax funds to accumulate before beginning improvements).
For more Penny Tax Facts, visit www.acpsd.net/OneCent.
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A THIRD OF THE ONE CENT SALES TAX IS ESTIMATED TO BE GENERATED BY NON-RESIDENTS.
When individuals visit Aiken County and make purchases, their contribution to overall sales tax revenues is estimated to generate around a third of the total collected. If approved, visitors to the county contribute to Aiken County’s school facility improvements, as well as a property tax reduction for Aiken County homeowners.
For more Penny Tax Facts, visit www.acpsd.net/OneCent.
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IF RENEWED, THE ONE CENT IN 2024 IS PROJECTED TO AMASS $398 MILLION OVER ITS 10-YEAR COLLECTION PERIOD.
In Aiken County, 90% of sales tax funds are dedicated to school projects and 10% to property tax relief, which totals an estimated $358M to the school facility projects.
If approved by voters, up to $285M of the projected revenue could be bonded to advance or “jump start” the projects (instead of waiting for taxes to accumulate before improvements begin).
For more Penny Tax Facts, visit www.acpsd.net/OneCent.
Parents and Guardians: Please note that there is no school for students Monday, November 4, due to a District Professional Development Day for teachers.
Tuesday, November 5, is Election Day and all ACPSD schools and offices will be closed. We hope that everyone eligible to vote will exercise their right on Tuesday. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. As a reminder, the One Cent Sales Tax benefitting our public school facilities will be on the ballot. For additional information on the Sales Tax and the school facility improvements that a renewal of the tax would directly benefit, please visit www.acpsd.net/OneCent.
Don't forget daylight saving time ends this weekend., and we'll "fall back" an hour on Sunday, November 3.
Wishing everyone a great long weekend as we look forward to welcoming students back to school on Wednesday, November 6.
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UNPREPARED FOODS, GAS, AND MOST MEDICATIONS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE ONE CENT SALES TAX.
If renewed by voters on November 5, the One Cent Educational Capital Sales and Use Tax would result in a continuation of the One Percent Sales Tax on most purchases (one cent/dollar) in Aiken County. There are numerous exemptions to the tax, which are listed include in South Carolina’s Code of Laws, Section 12-36-2120. Among the exemptions are unprepared foods, gasoline, and most medications.
For more Penny Tax Facts, visit www.acpsd.net/OneCent.
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CONTINGENCY PROJECTS WILL ALSO APPEAR ON THE BALLOT AND INCLUDE ROOFING, SECURITY VESTIBULES AND DOOR LOCK UPGRADES AT SCHOOLS ACROSS THE DISTRICT, CLASSROOM ADDITIONS AT BYRD AND GLOVERVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, AND REPLACEMENT OF GREENDALE ELEMENTARY.
In addition to the five primary projects voters will see on their ballot, several contingency projects are also listed that will be undertaken once primary projects are completed (or if all funding necessary for completion of the primary projects has been provided) and if additional tax revenue is available. Sales Tax funding is limited to the projects specified on the ballot and approved by voters. 2024 contingencies represent additional projects that are high priority
For more Penny Tax Facts, visit www.acpsd.net/OneCent.
If you know of a great military child, consider nominating them for Military Child of the Year! Nominations must be made by December 2nd, 2024. For more information, visit https://operationhomefront.org/military-child-of-the-year/ or click on the QR code.
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IF THE ONE CENT SALES TAX IS VOTER-APPROVED FOR A RENEWAL, A NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WILL BE BUILT IN AREA THREE.
Space for elementary school students in Area Three, the fastest-growing area of our county, is limited. Many students in Midland Valley and Graniteville schools are already in portable classrooms.
To accommodate this growth, a new elementary school in Area Three is among the list of projects that a 2024 One Cent Sales Tax renewal would support.
For more Penny Tax Facts, visit www.acpsd.net/OneCent.
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NORTH AUGUSTA MIDDLE (NAMS), CONSTRUCTED IN 1954, IS THE OLDEST SCHOOL AMONG THE LIST OF PROJECTS THAT A 2024 RENEWAL OF THE ONE CENT SALES WOULD BENEFIT.
Window air conditioning and heating units and metal-lined walls make indoor temperature control of this 1950s-era school (built without central heating and air) a challenge. At NAMS, the roof is leaking, doors are no longer fully shutting, and walkways and entrances to areas of the school built below grade flood on rainy days..
Part of the school was renovated previously and includes the cafeteria, science and music wing. If approved by voters, the recently updated areas are all that would remain. The original 1954 structure would be demolished, and a new, secure entryway, admin and classroom wing, media center, and gymnasium would be constructed.
For more Penny Tax Facts, visit www.acpsd.net/OneCent.
Join AHS AAPI Club on November 7th at 3:30 PM in Room B-204 as we celebrate and learn about Diwali! Learn about the Festival of Lights, paint your own diyas and have fun! Everyone’s welcome! 🪔🎇
Book Lovers - it's that time of month! We're having our monthly Book Club meeting on Wednesday, November 6th during Homeroom in the Media Center. All are welcome to join! Just bring a book you're thankful for and come ready to discuss! Sign up in advance at the link or use the QR code on the flyer. We'll see you there!
https://forms.office.com/r/5TxCMQGsKg
Remember to dress in all black for Rivalry Spirit Week on Friday, November 1st!
Aiken High School's Educators Rising is sponsoring "Parents' Night Out" on Friday, November 22nd, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Aiken High School. The picture(s)/flyer(s) have clickable and scannable QR codes that can be used to register and pay. This night of food and fun is designed for 3-12-year-olds (must be potty-trained). Educators Rising members, along with Mrs. Franklin, will provide childcare and supper for children while parents can have a fun night out. IF you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Franklin (cfranklin2@acpsd.net). Please register for this night ASAP, so we can make sure to have plenty of food and materials for the children. **When paying, please put "Parents Night Out + your child's name" in the "Notes" section!!** Please share this information with any one you know who might be interested.
Who will be crowned next? Please join Mrs. Yarbrough and Mrs. Long for the first 2025 Miss Aiken High School interest meeting during Homeroom Wednesday, November 6th. If you are unable to make the meeting, please email kyarbrough@acpsd.net for more information.
