ACPSD Changes Due to Hurricane Helene - Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Helene, which is forecasted to make landfall in the Gulf of Mexico today and arrive in Aiken County late tomorrow afternoon, Aiken County Public Schools has several changes to the remainder of this school week to announce.
All after school activities tomorrow, Thursday, September 26, are cancelled. This includes athletics, arts, meetings planned for after school, and Quest Zone.
Friday, September 27, will be an e-learning day for all students. Teachers and staff will work remotely on Friday.
We recognize that several high schools have athletic events this week, including some with Homecoming. Some of those schools have moved their football games to this evening. Others are planning to host their games Friday night after the storm passes through. Should the weather necessitate a change to those plans, additional information will be shared by our high schools directly.
We apologize for the disruption that this change will cause to our students and families and, as always, appreciate the flexibility and cooperation of our school community.
Please stay tuned to local weather precautions and follow recommendations to keep your family safe.
Don't forget our next Early Release Day is this Wednesday. Dismissal is at 11:30am.
Ensuring the Safety of Our Schools: Addressing Recent Rumors - We are aware of misinformation circulating throughout our schools and communities regarding rumored incidents of school violence at various campuses within our district.
Please know that these messages are being reposted and reshared at schools throughout our district and at schools throughout the state. Your children’s safety is our top priority. We take all threats seriously and work in collaboration with law enforcement to fully investigate each and every rumor and/or post that is shared. There is no active threat impacting the safety and security of any of our school campuses.
Rumors of this nature cause a great deal of concern, stress and anxiety. When those are shared on social media, the impact is far-reaching, and causes unnecessary concern for other parents, students, and staff, and divert critical resources away from genuine safety and security efforts.
If ever there is an actual incident of school violence at your child’s school or if a threat of violence at your child’s school warrants your attention, school and/or district communications will notify you. We are committed to sharing accurate information as quickly as situations allow.
We hope to never have to notify you of an actual event of school violence, and we are fully committed to maintaining the safety and security of our schools through a variety of safety measures and close collaboration with local law enforcement.
If you or your student ever have a safety concern, or if you hear a rumor of a safety concern, we ask that you immediately notify the appropriate authorities. This includes local law enforcement and the administration at the district office or the school involved.
Thank you for your support as we work together to keep our schools, and your children safe.
Remember that tomorrow is Greendale Volunteer Training at 8:30. You must attend and submit to a background check in order to volunteer/chaperone in/for our school. Please bring a valid, government issued id.
Palmetto Bowls will be here tomorrow from 6:30-8:00am! It's the perfect start to Friday the 13th! Grab a fruit bowl as you drop the kiddos off for the day!
Please park and walk up if you plan on purchasing. Please do not block the car line flow.
Greendale Remembers. Don't forget to wear red, white, and blue tomorrow
Quest Zone WILL be offered during Fall Break at the following schools: Chukker Creek, East Aiken, Millbrook, Mossy Creek, North Augusta El., and Byrd. If you need care for those weeks, please see your child's Quest Zone teacher for more info.
We are still selling Greendale t-shirts. We have a limited amount left so get yours soon! Youth xsmall-adult XL-$12. 2x-$13. 3x-$14. 4x-$15. Send payment in an envelope with students name, size(s) needed, and teacher's name. Cash only, please!
Need something fun to do with the family this weekend? Drop by the New Ellenton Fire Department's Open House Saturday for food, fun, and demonstrations.
Join us, Wednesday, in wearing red, white, and blue as we remember 9/11. 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙
Please make sure to attend Volunteer Orientation, 9/13, if you plan to volunteer in our school at anytime this year.
Visit our website, https://www.acpsd.net/o/district/page/2024-one-cent, for information on the sales tax and the school facility project needs that will be on November’s ballot for voter consideration, and make plans to join us at an informational meeting: • Tuesday, September 3, 6:30 p.m. at Silver Bluff High School (Area Five) • Monday, September 9, 6:30 p.m. at Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle High (Area Four) • Tuesday, September 17, 6:00 p.m. at South Aiken High School (Area One) • Tuesday, October 15, 6:00 p.m. at North Augusta Middle School (Area Two) • Monday, October 28, 6:00 p.m. at Midland Valley High School (Area Three)
Join us for a Grandparents Day "Pop"-in this Friday! Please note that this event is for grandparents only. There will be events dedicated to other family members coming soon.
All Aiken County Public School District schools, buildings, and offices will be closed for Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024. We hope that everyone has an enjoyable Labor Day Weekend and look forward to seeing students back at school on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Please take a few minutes to read our school-parent compact and the parent and family engagement policy. Then click the link or scan the QR code to take the survey.
Greendale Title I Family Engagement:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=LTBu-BNw9EGZhxwTXOQTK5yl3qeMYyZBpKc_-J45xR5UM1VOMEVIRVpXSEFKSExJSEJZMjRUSDU0Ui4u
Visit our website, https://www.acpsd.net/o/district/page/2024-one-cent, for information on the sales tax and the school facility project needs that will be on November’s ballot for voter consideration, and make plans to join us at an informational meeting:
• Tuesday, September 3, 6:30 p.m. at Silver Bluff High School (Area Five)
• Monday, September 9, 6:30 p.m. at Ridge Spring Monetta Middle High (Area Four)
• Tuesday, September 17, 6:00 p.m. at South Aiken High School (Area One)
• Tuesday, October 15, 6:00 p.m. at North Augusta Middle School (Area Two)
• Monday, October 28, 6:00 p.m. at Midland Valley High School (Area Three)
Don't forget, tomorrow evening, 5:30-7:00, is our Title 1 Open House event. We'll have food trucks & t-shirts and yearbooks for sale. The police and fire departments will also be there so students can learn more about what they do. Check FB for more info on scheduled grade level meetings.
Moments ago, we completed our lockdown drill. Our students did an amazing job following all procedures put in place in the event of an actual emergency. Thank you to NE Police Department for helping us conduct this drill. Parents, ask your kids about today and keep the conversation open so they are always prepared.
We received t-shirts today and still have plenty to sell. If you ordered one before this morning, they were given out and should come home tomorrow, if they haven't already. You can get yours by sending money to school in an envelope or at Open House, Thursday evening.
Youth extra small-adult large are $12, 2x is $13, 3x is $14, and 4x is &15!
Tomorrow, around 8:30am, we will be practicing the procedures for a lockdown. There will be extra law enforcement officers on campus at that time. While this is ONLY a drill, we will not be answering phones or allowing anyone in or out of the building during this time. Thank you for helping us keep our Dragons safe!