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8th grade students - Let's go to DC!
February 25-28, 2025
Interested 8th grade students and parents should attend an informational meeting on August 19th (Open House Night) from 6:00 - 6:30 pm in the cafeteria.
See link in graphic or QR code for information. Have questions? Come on August 19th! We will discuss behavior expectations and requirements, along with trip details, fundraising, insurance, and deadlines.
Parents are invited to come and chat with the School Counselors about routines and relationships; Our first one will be TOMORROW, August 8, 2024, at 9 AM in the media center. We will have several Coffee with the School Counselors this school year.
As we continue to monitor this tropical storm to ensure the safe operation of our school buses and all who will travel to and from our schools in the mornings and afternoons, the Wagener and Salley communities’ roads have been most heavily impacted by the extensive rainfall we’ve experienced. This morning’s two-hour delay was particularly helpful for drivers in that area who were able to identify and avoid roadways covered in water.
With additional heavy rain forecasted overnight and into tomorrow morning, the following schools in the Wagener and Salley areas of our county will operate on a two-hour delayed start tomorrow, Thursday, August 8: Busbee Elementary School, Corbett Middle School, and Wagener-Salley High School. Due to tomorrow’s delayed start at Busbee, Corbett and Wagener, only lunch will be served in their cafeterias.
All other schools and offices will operate on their regular schedules tomorrow, Thursday, August 8; regular breakfast and lunch service will be offered.
Afterschool activities will be cancelled again district-wide tomorrow, including practices, meetings, and aftercare through Quest Zone.
Only employees at schools in the Wagener and Salley areas of the county will report to work on a delayed schedule tomorrow morning. Employees who live in the Wagener or Salley area and work in another area of the county are encouraged to contact their supervisor for any arrangements for a delayed arrival that may be needed.
As shared yesterday, please be reminded of safety precautions that are encouraged in rainy conditions with potential flooding and, whether walking or driving, always turn around should you encounter an area covered with water. Further information is available at www.weather.gov.
We appreciate the continued understanding of our community, and patience with the changes that this tropical storm has necessitated this week. We’re hopeful a little break from the rain today will help alleviate some of the conditions that have been most concerning, but we will continue to monitor the forecast and condition of roadways for any additional changes that may become necessary to ensure the safety of our students, staff and families. We recognize that these changes to school operations are challenging for everyone, and will always announce changes with as much notice as possible.
Thank you again.
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Aiken County Schools will be on a 2-Hour Delay tomorrow, Wednesday, August 7th.
Drop-off begins at 9:30 AM. Tardy bell rings at 10:00 AM.
Breakfast will NOT be served.
Our school district administrators are continuing to monitor Tropical Storm Debby alongside Emergency Management Officials. With the extensive rainfall throughout the day today, please note that a change has been made to the report to school and work time tomorrow.
To ensure visibility tomorrow morning for school bus drivers and all who would be travelling before daylight on rain-soaked roadways, some which may be flooded, all Aiken County Public Schools and offices will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, August 7. Due to the delayed start, only lunch will be served in our cafeterias tomorrow.
The Aiken County Career & Technology Center (ACCTC) will not hold a morning session tomorrow. Afternoon sessions will be held as planned.
Students at the Center for Innovative Learning (CIL) will have an adjusted schedule tomorrow of noon-4:30 p.m.
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.
Employees will also report to work on a two-hour delay tomorrow. Employees who report to work at 10 a.m. or later as part of their regular schedule, will report to work at their regularly scheduled time.
In addition to tomorrow’s delayed start, all after school activities for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 7, are cancelled, including practices, meetings, and aftercare through QuestZone.
Employees should plan to complete their workday as scheduled tomorrow, with the exception of employees who may be scheduled to work beyond 5 p.m. All schools and offices will close promptly at 5 p.m. tomorrow.
Please take a few minutes to be reminded of precautions to observe in heavy rain and flooding conditions. Most importantly, if you come to an area that is covered with water, you may not know the depth of the water or the condition of the road or ground underneath. This is especially true at night or when it is dark outside. Whether driving or walking, should you encounter an area covered with water, please turn around. Further information is available at www.weather.gov.
This storm is likely to continue to impact our community over the coming days. We will continue to monitor this storm’s forecasted impact to our county and share any updates related to school operations that may be needed. Please stay tuned to local authorities for precautions to keep your family safe.
Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience that these changes will cause, and appreciate everyone’s understanding and cooperation.
As our District administration continues to monitor the possible impact of Tropical Storm Debby to our county, a decision has been made to cancel all afternoon activities for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
Roughly two inches of rainfall is expected tomorrow, and, with the unpredictability of weather systems, we believe it best to cancel activities planned for after school tomorrow, including afternoon practices, meetings, and aftercare through Quest Zone. We apologize for the inconvenience that this will cause. Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we make the best possible decisions with the information that is currently available.
In collaboration with local Emergency Management Officials, we will continue to monitor this storm. Any additional changes to our regular operations this week will be announced with as much advance notice as possible. Thank you again for your cooperation and please remain alert for any future updates.
In collaboration with local Emergency Management Officials, our District administrators are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Debby for possible impact to our county.
Please know that the safety of our students, teachers, staff, and families is our highest priority. Safety will be at the heart of considerations related to our operations over the coming days.
We understand that potential changes to the regular school schedule are unsettling and challenging, especially for working families. Any changes to our regular operations will be shared with as much notice to parents/guardians as possible. New information will be shared via a notification to our new mobile app, phone call, email, text message, website, social media, and local media.
Please also stay tuned to local weather warnings and prepare and take precautions as recommended to ensure the safety of your family during this weather event.
Join us for our Open House on Monday, August 19th from 4 to 6 pm. Meet & Greet the teachers, and attend the annual Title I meeting at 5 pm in the cafeteria.
We hope to see you there!
LOCATION CHANGE: NAHS Varsity Swim Team paper work turn-in will now be at Hammond Hill Pool on August 2nd from 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Fall MAP Testing will be taking place this week! Reading will be on Tuesday, July 30th and Math will be on Thursday, August 1st. Please make sure your laptop is charged!
PKMS eighth graders had their first class meeting this morning with interim principal Mrs. Risher. They are going for the gold, Patriot PRIDE (Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dependability and Excellence).
7th graders had their first class meeting this morning with interim principal, Mrs. Risher. We are all eager to continue learning and growing as we navigate seventh grade!
Volleyball try-outs will be held on August 5, 6, & 7(if needed) from 3:30-5:00 in the PK gym.
You must have a current physical on file or turned in dated on or after April 1, 2024 in order to try-out.
Parents, please pick up your student-athlete no later than 5:15.
Football try-outs will be held on August 5, 6,& 7(if needed) from 3:45-5:15.
Must have have a current physical on file or turned in dated on or after April 1, 2024.
Parents please pick up your student-athlete no later than 5:40.
Interim principal Mrs. Risher welcomed the sixth graders during their first class meeting Wednesday morning, July 24, 2024. We are all looking forward to an outstanding school year!
North Augusta High School Swim Team Tryouts!
7th - 12th graders interested in the NAHS Varsity Swim Team must turn in all paperwork on Friday, August 2nd from 3:30 - 5:00 PM in the Multipurpose Room (B124) on the business wing at NAHS.
Mandatory Tryouts will be held at the Hammond Hills Suburban Club from 4:00-5:30 on August 5th - 7th.
Email Mandy Pond (apond@acpsd.net) or Sarah Emerling (semerling@acpsd.net) if you have any questions.
Parents/Guardians/Students: Over the next week, we'll be reviewing the Student Code of Conduct during the school day. Please take a few minutes at home to become familiar with the the rules for your school, as well as the consequences that could result for students who do not follow them. The Code of Conduct is available by scanning the QR code or visiting www.acpsd.net/CodeOfConduct. We are looking forward to a wonderful year, and appreciate your support in following these conduct guidelines that are aimed to ensure we're creating an environment in which effective teaching and learning can occur and that safeguards are in place for the safety of all students, staff and families.
