Welcome Back!
We are excited to welcome our students, staff, and families back to school as we kick off a new year and a new semester. January is a fresh start and full of opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve together. As we return to our classrooms, we look forward to continued collaboration, renewed focus, and celebrating the success ahead. Let's make this semester a strong one!
#ACPSD #AikenCountyPublicSchools #BackToSchool
We are excited to welcome our students, staff, and families back to school as we kick off a new year and a new semester. January is a fresh start and full of opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve together. As we return to our classrooms, we look forward to continued collaboration, renewed focus, and celebrating the success ahead. Let's make this semester a strong one!
#ACPSD #AikenCountyPublicSchools #BackToSchool
ACPSD Winter Break 2025: December, 21, 2025 through January 5, 2026. Students return Tuesday, January, 6 2026.
Reminder for ACPSD Early Dismissal Day. Students will be dismissed 11:40 AM on Friday, December 19th.
We will have our schoolwide Quarter 2 Catch Up at Corbett on the following days:
A-Day Classes
Friday, December 12
Tuesday, December 16
B-Day Classes
Thursday, December 11
Monday, December 15
Students may be complete and submit all missing assignments for Quarter 2.
A-Day Classes
Friday, December 12
Tuesday, December 16
B-Day Classes
Thursday, December 11
Monday, December 15
Students may be complete and submit all missing assignments for Quarter 2.
Congratulations to our ALCMS School Level Spelling Bee Winners!
We are grateful for the opportunity to serve Aiken County families and wish each of you a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Please note that there will be no school for students, teachers, and most staff the week of November 24–28.
Additionally, all schools and offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28. We look forward to welcoming everyone back when we reopen on Monday, December 1.
Please note that there will be no school for students, teachers, and most staff the week of November 24–28.
Additionally, all schools and offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28. We look forward to welcoming everyone back when we reopen on Monday, December 1.
Parents/guardians and caregivers, please join us Thursday, November 20 for a Partners in Learning Connection. We will be meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Reminder that there will be no school November 24-28 for Thanksgiving Break.
Please join us for ALCMS Signing Day! Signing Day will be held Friday, November 21 at 2:00 p.m. in the A. L. Corbett Gym.
Attention students, parents, and guardians,
The application for the 2026 acGATEWAY Summer Arts Program is now available. This year, the application is available in a digital format and can be completed by clicking the link below.
acGATEWAY is a rigorous and immersive summer arts opportunity for students who submit an application and go through the audition process. Current 3rd-12th graders are eligible and may choose from dance, theater, visual art, music, or creative writing.
The deadline to submit applications (online) is Monday, December 12th. No late applications will be accepted due to planning purposes.
All information about the program is detailed in the application.
Elementary Application Link: https://forms.office.com/r/6DZV4FhqCJ
Middle/High Application Link: https://forms.office.com/r/bp5s85n6tS
Aplicación en español: https://forms.office.com/r/9qAELiN8NH
For further assistance, contact:
District Fine Arts Coordinator, Dr. Kimberly Fontanez at kfontanez@acpsd.net
The application for the 2026 acGATEWAY Summer Arts Program is now available. This year, the application is available in a digital format and can be completed by clicking the link below.
acGATEWAY is a rigorous and immersive summer arts opportunity for students who submit an application and go through the audition process. Current 3rd-12th graders are eligible and may choose from dance, theater, visual art, music, or creative writing.
The deadline to submit applications (online) is Monday, December 12th. No late applications will be accepted due to planning purposes.
All information about the program is detailed in the application.
Elementary Application Link: https://forms.office.com/r/6DZV4FhqCJ
Middle/High Application Link: https://forms.office.com/r/bp5s85n6tS
Aplicación en español: https://forms.office.com/r/9qAELiN8NH
For further assistance, contact:
District Fine Arts Coordinator, Dr. Kimberly Fontanez at kfontanez@acpsd.net
Thank you to our veterans from the ALCMS family.
Congratulations to our ALCMS 25-26 Guys Basketball Team!
Congratulations to our ALCMS 25-26 Girls Basketball Team!
Make up and Fall Sports pictures will not be taken November 6, 2025. Our ALC Picture Day for Make up and Fall Sports will be rescheduled, and the new date will be shared once confirmed.
Congratulations to our ALCMS 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year, G.E.M. of the Year, and First Year Teacher of the Year!
PURPLE UP FOR MILITARY FAMILIES | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14
ACPSD encourages all students, staff, and families to wear PURPLE on Friday, November 14 as we celebrate the Month of the Military Family!
This special day is our way of showing appreciation and support for the incredible military families who sacrifice and serve alongside their loved ones.
THANK YOU to our military families for your dedication, resilience, and service to our nation.
Join us in honoring our heroes—both at home and abroad—by wearing purple with pride!
Throughout November, schools across the district are recognizing Veterans Day and the Month of the Military Family with special celebrations and activities to honor the veterans and active-duty heroes in our community and across the country.
Let’s turn our schools PURPLE Friday, November 14!
Dear Aiken County Public School District Families and Fans,
To ensure the safety and security of all attendees, Aiken County Public Schools will not permit masks, face paint, or any full-face coverings at football games on Friday, October 31.
Additionally, all middle school students and younger must be accompanied by an adult for entry and throughout the event.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work together to maintain a safe, positive, and family-friendly environment. Thank you for supporting our student-athletes and showing your school spirit responsibly.
To ensure the safety and security of all attendees, Aiken County Public Schools will not permit masks, face paint, or any full-face coverings at football games on Friday, October 31.
Additionally, all middle school students and younger must be accompanied by an adult for entry and throughout the event.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work together to maintain a safe, positive, and family-friendly environment. Thank you for supporting our student-athletes and showing your school spirit responsibly.
ASA application for the 2026-2027 school year is NOW LIVE! Current 8th grade students who are taking advanced coursework, including English 1H and Geometry H, are eligible to apply. Visit the Future Scholars tab on our website to access the application, along with all the information you need about the application process. Information sessions for interested applicants and parents will be held November 4th, December 11th, and January 7th at ASA.
Wear your purple for Purple Up Day on Friday, November 14th.
Please join us Tuesday, November 11th at 1:00 p.m. for our ALCMS Veterans Day program!
