Can you believe it's almost time for our 12 Days till Winter Break Spirit Days?!? Join us as we wind down 2024 and prepare for winter break. Begins this Thursday, December 5th. Check out all the fun days listed below. 🎄♥️💚
We are so thankful for each and everyone of our Dragons! We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Today was our annual Spelling Bee. Congratulations to our school winners! Taylor Murray won first place and Kamari Perry is our 2nd place winner.
Also, congratulations to all of Spelling Bee participants!
We wish them the best of luck as they prepare for the next level!
Take a behind-the-scenes look at acGATEWAY in these videos created with last summer's students, get your application in, and get ready to audition for an experience unlike any other. Middle and High School acGATEWAY Student Video: https://youtu.be/qVQxpUwGcCk Elementary acGATEWAY Student Video: https://youtu.be/m1w8D-ScAX8 Applications for new and returning students are due by December 9. https://www.acpsd.net/page/gateway
Take a behind-the-scenes look at acGATEWAY in these videos created with last summer's students, get your application in, and get ready to audition for an experience unlike any other.
Middle and High School acGATEWAY Student Video: https://youtu.be/qVQxpUwGcCk
Elementary acGATEWAY Student Video: https://youtu.be/m1w8D-ScAX8
Applications for new and returning students are due by December 9. https://www.acpsd.net/o/district/page/summer-acagateway-program
Save the date!! Our first Title 1 Holiday STEM showcase is coming soon. Join us for a night of fun, crafts, and Santa.
GREE-Just a reminder that tomorrow, 11/20/24, is an early release day. We will dismiss at 11:30am.
Congratulations to Ms. Lagrow and Mrs. Yauns class for being the top selling class in our popcorn fundraiser! They will receive an ice cream party.
Also, a HUGE congratulations to Leighton Cecile for being our top seller in the entire school! She won a brand new Nintendo Switch Lite!
Tomorrow is our last day of Anti-Bullying Week. While tomorrow is "Stomp out Bullying" day, it is also Purple Up across our entire district. By Purpling Up, we show our support for Military Families. So wear your boots AND your purple!
Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Debbie Williams and our GEM (Giving Even More) of the Year, Mrs. Kristy Yaun. These ladies are a vital part of our school and we truly appreciate them and all they do.
Also, a big congratulations to our Teacher of the Year runner-up, Mr. Ben Cooke and our GEM runner-up, Ms. Vonda Valentine. We couldn't do it without them!
Tomorrow is "Put Bullying to Rest" day. Students may wear their pajamas to school.
The application for the 2025 acGATEWAY Summer Arts program is now live on the Gateway webpage of the district website. Please visit https://www.acpsd.net/o/district/page/summer-acagateway-program to learn more about this free visual and performing arts opportunity for students in our District in grades 3-12. All students must submit an application to be considered, and an audition is required for all new student applicants.
GREE-Just a reminder that all popcorn fundraiser money and orders are due tomorrow morning by 8am.
Today we celebrated our heroes with a Veterans Day Bagels for Bravery breakfast! Thank you to those who have served and continue to serve!
Don't forget tomorrow begins our Anti-Bullying Spirit Week.
Tomorrow is "Stop Hiding and Speak Up" Day. Wear all things camouflage!
Please remember that tomorrow is the last day to RSVP for our Veterans Day Bagels for Bravery breakfast. This event is for Veterans and their loved ones and admittance is by ticket only. Tickets will be sent home tomorrow.
Don't forget that our Popcorn Fundraiser is still going on. All orders and money must be turned in by 11/12 at 8:00am.
The top seller over $150 will win a Nintendo Switch Lite. The class with the highest sales will win an ice cream party!
Next week begins our Anti-Bullying Spirit Week!
Due to extensive rainfall that’s flooded, washed out, and led to road closures across our county, Aiken County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delayed schedule tomorrow, Thursday, November 7. All schools and offices will open on a two-hour delay. Due to the delayed start, only lunch will be served tomorrow in our cafeterias. Students on half-day schedules, including Early Learning Special Education students and others, will not come to school tomorrow as buses will be unable to make mid-day routes. The Aiken County Career Center will not have morning classes. Students will report to their high school on a two-hour delay. Rainfall is expected throughout the night and into tomorrow. Please use extreme caution when traveling to school and work. If you encounter flooded roadways, please turn around. The safety of our students, staff, and families is most important.
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!