This heritage month is celebrated mid-September to mid-October to highlight the independence of several countries. September 15 is the day that five Latin American countries celebrate their independence from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Honduras. Mexico celebrates its independence on September 16 and Chile on September 18. Also, Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day, or Día de la Raza, in mid-October, falls within this 30-day period.
The national observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting September 15 and ending October 15 of each year. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988.
REMINDER! All seniors should attend homeroom on Tuesday, September 15th at 8:20 AM in the Jacket Arena. We will be providing information on ordering required graduation regalia. If you cannot attend, we will be sending out the information following the meeting.
LET'S GET EXCITED CLASS OF 2027!
The NFL regular season kicks off this weekend and you may see a familiar face from ACPSD!
Drew Stevens (North Augusta Class of '22) makes his NFL kicking debut with the Washington Commanders this Sunday. Drew joined the Commanders following the NFL Draft where he was invited to training camp and made the official 53-man roster.
We are so proud to support Drew as he begins his NFL career and seeing his growth from his time as an ACPSD student-athlete.
Read more about Drew's journey to the NFL on the Aiken County Public Schools website.
ACPSD is excited to offer some wonderful opportunities over fall intersession.
*Aiken High School: Dance (3rd-5th)-8am-1pm
Students will be immersed in creativity, rhythm, and movement while learning dance techniques and choreography. They will explore the dance creation process, build confidence in their performance skills, and develop coordination and teamwork. The dance intersession encourages students to learn new moves, work together, and express themselves through exciting and creative performances.
*Highland Springs Middle: Lego Wars (6th-9th)-8:30am-3pm
Students will be immersed in creativity, the Engineering Design Process, and project design while developing architectural skills to build a strong Lego structure. This year, there is a new challenge in Lego Wars that students must solve, pushing them to think more creatively, work as a team, and apply their engineering skills in exciting new ways.
*Midland Valley High: Pottery (8th-12th)-8:30am-3pm
Students will explore their creativity through hands-on practice while working directly with clay. Throughout the session, students will learn the different techniques needed to shape, mold, and finish their own unique ceramic pieces.
Please note the times and grade levels per group. Seats are limited. Only students that attend a school in the Aiken County School District may attend.
Breakfast and lunch will be served daily. Students may bring their own.
TRANSPORTATION: Transportation will not be provided.
Please email Dr. Kimberly Fontanez with questions. (kfontanez@acpsd.net)
Students may register by accessing the following link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/JsLC6AE011 or by clicking the QR code on the attached flyer.
ATTENTION SENIORS: Jostens will be at NAHS on September 15th at 8:20 AM in Jacket Arena for our graduation supply meeting. AM Career Center Seniors may attend, but late bus transportation will not be provided. All information presented at the meeting will also be sent out to seniors following the meeting.
The Aiken County Career and Technology Center is now accepting student applications for the 2027-2028 school year! The application window closes on Tuesday, December 1st. Scan the QR code in the flyer to apply or access via the folowing link: https://form.jotform.com/262384976132161
Thursday, September 10 at 6:00 PM.
Thursday, September 10th at 7:30 PM
We wish everyone a safe and relaxing Labor Day Holiday, and we look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, September 8th.
1. Melanie Ball
2. Saniya Boston
3. Britton Breazeale
4. Brynn Brown
5. Kennedy Cobb
6. Ella Cox
7. Gabby Dunbar
8. Emily Geddes
9. Marcelina Gutierrez
10. Ayla Holmes
11. Lydia Holsonback
12. Ila Jarvis
13. Emily Lester
14. Addi Metts
15. Phebe Reese
16. Takaya Waltersdorf
17. Susana Wahl
18. Ashley Walker
We cannot wait to celebrate you at Homecoming!
