Did you know that there's still time to purchase your 2024-2025 PKMS Yearbook? There are a limited number of books available for purchase. Don't be left out on distribution day. Secure your copy today!
Are you curious about Aiken County’s FREE virtual school for middle & high school students? Now’s your chance to learn all about it! 🌟
Join us for an informational meeting where parents, guardians, and community members can explore how Aiken iNNOVATE provides a high-quality virtual learning experience—taught by certified Aiken County teachers!
What Makes Aiken iNNOVATE Unique?
✅ Completely FREE for middle & high school students
✅ Live, interactive lessons with real teachers
✅ Structured schedule—just like in-person school!
✅ Engaging curriculum designed for student success
✅ Flexibility & support for different learning needs
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover a new way to learn! There will be two virtual information meetings to learn more on March 26 at 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Please RSVP at forms.office.com/r/58Zu8w25HS
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FCA will be held tomorrow morning in Mrs. Jiminez's room.
"You throw like a girl"
"Good!"
Attention PK! It is time for the 2nd annual powderpuff game! 7th & 8th grade girls interested in playing must see Ms. Robinson in room 116 for a permission slip. This is a first come, first serve basis, so don't miss out! Permission slips and fees are due March 28th. You must also have no discipline issues from March 17th to April 30th. Any 7th & 8th grade boys interested in cheering during the halftime, must also see Ms. Robinson.
Intersession will take place Monday, March 31 through Thursday, April 3 at Highland Springs Middle School from 8:30-3:00 each day. Students who are currently failing a core content class are invited to attend. Registration must be completed through the registration form located in Parent Portal. Transportation must be requested and received through the registration form by March 18. If you are having trouble locating or filling out the registration form, please reach out to our counselors for assistance.
Our latest edition of the Patriot Press!
TRACK PRACTICE IS CANCELLED TODAY!
There will be a parent meeting after practice tomorrow, March 11th, at 5 PM
Who you gonna call?
The Academic Team would definitely call The Real S.C. Ghostbusters! Thank you for your RED level sponsorship!
⚫🟡Paul Knox Students, Faculty, Staff, and Families!
Wear your ⚫Black & Gold🟡 tomorrow, March 7th, to show your support for both of the North Augusta High School varsity basketball teams as they play for the 4A state championship! 🏀🏆
This week is "Read Across America Week"! Check out our amazing SRO Hooper as he recorded a reading of "Big Foot" by Max Elliot Anderson.
Congratulations to the 57 PK Orchestra students who attended and performed a beautiful concert at the Garcia Festival Clinic and Concert Day at USC Aiken on March 3rd! They did a great job in rehearsal and then ended the day with an excellent concert! Congrats to these students on all their hard work and dedication!
March Reading Madness!
Read books, get a free ticket to a Green Jackets Game. Each book you read gets you one base closer to home, plus you earn sweet treats along the way! March Reading Madness lasts all month long!
The following students have been selected February Students of the Month by their grade level teachers for the character trait respect. Pictured Amy Morales, Denver Hadden, Jessica Alvarez Nava, Giovanni Osoiro. Madison Mitchell and Matthew David were not available. Congratulations to all of you.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 5, there is a threat of severe weather with wind gusts in the morning forecasted to exceed 40 mph. This wind speed exceeds the threshold allowed for school buses to be on roadways. This wind event will result in a need to shift to e-learning tomorrow.
Employees should plan to report to their work location on a two-hour delayed start, with no building or office opening before 10 a.m.
Afterschool extracurricular practices, games, and events will continue tomorrow as scheduled. There will be no QuestZone tomorrow.
We apologize for the challenges that this will cause our families and appreciate your continued cooperation and support!
During Spring Intersession, the week of March 31-April 3, a limited number of spots are available for this year’s Fine Arts Camp, Lego Wars, for students in grades 6-8.
Fine Arts Camp will be held at Highland Springs Middle School Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Students will be immersed in creativity, the engineering design process, and project design while developing architectural skills to build a strong Lego structure.
Registration opens Monday, March 3, at 6 p.m. for ACPSD middle school students and is offered on a first come-first served basis. Please note that due to space limitations, only the first 30 students to apply will be accepted. Once the application window opens, parents/guardians can apply by scanning the QR Code or visiting https://forms.office.com/r/zJ7pj8gvYh.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day of camp, Monday-Thursday, March 31-April 3, however students’ families will be responsible for their own transportation to Highland Springs Middle.
Please contact Dr. Kimberly Fontanez, District Fine Arts Coordinator, at kfontanez@acpsd.net with any questions.
CALLING ALL BUILDERS! Lego Wars is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders and will be held at Highland Springs Middle School from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM on March 31st through April 3rd. Sign ups open on Monday, March 3rd at 6 PM. Seats are limited!
The Black History program at Paul Knox was February 20th in the gymnasium. Principal Risher opened the program with an inspiring welcome. The guest speaker was Mr. Timothy Key, a Vice President and Mortgage Lending Officer for First Community Bank. The band, chorus and orchestra performed along with other students and staff.
There is still some time to help our District Champion winning Academic Team make PK's longest paper chain! Tomorrow, during advisory is the LAST CHANCE. Each link is $1. You pick your color and get to decorate it yourself! All proceeds go towards future tournament expenses for the Academic Team.
The academic team would like to say "Thank You" to our RED level sponsor.
J.R. Horse Transportation, Inc. is "Dedicated to Excellence in Horse Transportation." We sincerely appreciate your support of the Academic Team!
Want to see your logo here? Email Mrs. Parliament at hparliament@acpsd.net, Mr. Knowles at aknowles@acpd.net, or speak to a member of our Academic Team to find out how! We are still accepting sponsors until March 24th, however, only sponsorships received my March 1st will be on the t-shirt due to production time.
Varsity and JV softball at NAHS has been cancelled today, Wednesday, February 19th, due to weather.
