Don't forget that Wednesday, January 15th is an Early Dismissal Day! Students dismiss at 11:30!
Families: thank you all for your understanding this morning when changes in the Winter Weather system required a shift in our in-person and early dismissal plans. Our school bus drivers safely transported all students home who had already been picked up for school when the announcement this morning was made.
The timing of the announcement was not ideal, but the decision to close was made because conditions changed and we are committed to responding as necessary when safety concerns arise.
Our transportation team ensured each student made their way safely inside their home or that they were released off the bus to a trusted adult. Our bus drivers did an incredible job in a difficult circumstance and we applaud their care and dedication to our community’s children.
Snow and ice are impacting our county much more heavily than was forecasted. Please stay tuned to weather and safety precautions, and stay warm at home and off the roads if possible.
Parents and Guardians, Faculty and Staff: All ACPSD schools and offices are CLOSED today, Friday January 10th, due to weather . Sorry for the inconvenience this change has caused, and please, everyone be safe traveling.
Next Thursday, January 16th, is the 100th Day of School already!!! Please join us in celebrating 100 days of learning by dressing up as if you were a 100-year old person or by wearing something to represent 100! Please be mindful of the dress code.
The Spirit Team will be hosting their 1st Glow Party! Tickets are sold from January 10th to the 23rd. Parents can drop their children off at 4:30 and pick up at 5:45, or come in to enjoy a movie in the cafeteria while the students party!
Parents and Guardians: Here is our standardized, SCREADY testing schedule for 3rd , 4th, and 5th grades for the end of the year. This schedule will be pinned at the top of our Facebook page for future reference, and more info will come home closer to May.
All ACPSD Schools to Dismiss Two-Hours Early on Friday, January 10 , due to Possible Wintry Conditions:
Based on the latest update from the National Weather Service in Columbia, ice and sleet accumulation is possible in Aiken County tomorrow in the late afternoon hours. To ensure that all students, families, teachers, staff and employees have an opportunity to return home before wintry conditions may make travel difficult, all Aiken County Public Schools will dismiss two hours early tomorrow, Friday, January 10. Breakfast and lunch will be served prior to dismissal.
Students receiving transportation services 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.
Afternoon classes at the Aiken County Career and Technology Center will not be held. Students enrolled in an afternoon class at the Career Center will remain at their high school.
All schools and offices will also close early tomorrow. The district’s schools and offices will close no later than 3 p.m. As we shared last night, there will be no afterschool care tomorrow through QuestZone and no events will be held in the afternoon tomorrow through noon on Saturday.
As always, we thank you for your flexibility and understanding with the change to tomorrow’s dismissal times. Please be safe and exercise additional caution while travelling over the coming days.
As temperatures drop this week and the possibility of a Winter Storm is on everyone’s radar, please know that we are in close collaboration with local Emergency Management Officials in monitoring for impact to our area.
Confidence in a possible impact to Aiken County late in the afternoon and evening this Friday, January 10, is increasing. With a concern for students, families, and employees traveling after dark on Friday in what may be a mixture of sleet and freezing rain, all athletic practices, games, arts-activities, afterschool care, and any other school or district-sponsored event scheduled for Friday, January 10, will not take place as planned.
With temperatures expected to be below freezing until mid-day Saturday and in an abundance of caution, any athletics, arts, and other events scheduled to be held before noon on Saturday, January 11, will also be cancelled. Travel to district and/or school sponsored events inside or outside Aiken County that would require employee or student travel prior to noon on Saturday, are also included in this cancellation.
We recognize that this will cause a disruption to many, especially our families who rely on QuestZone for after school care as well as those with events, activities, and tournaments that were scheduled. Please know that we are sharing this cancellation update with as much notice as possible based on current conditions and the latest forecasts available. As we keep safety at the forefront of these difficult decisions, we appreciate your continued understanding and support. Please stay tuned for any future updates that this Winter Storm may require and take other precautions that may be recommended to keep your family safe and warm.
Chess Club is currently paused for January and will not meet again until Monday, FEBRUARY 10th. Be sure to practice, practice, practice while you wait for Chess Club to resume on February 10th! Thank you for your understanding.
The Volunteer Training scheduled for January will have to be moved to THIS Friday, January 10th at 8am. Please remember that parents & guardians wishing to volunteer for field trips or other school activities must attend at least one training session per school year. Thank you!
E-Learning Day: Monday, January 6th!
Students return to school: Tuesday, January 7th!
Please remember to bring back your school laptop and charging cord in the laptop bag on January 7th!
Happy New Year!! 2025!
Your Redcliffe Family wishes you a Merry Christmas! Happy holidays!
No School for Winter Break: December 23rd through January 6th. (Students return January 7th, 2025.) Enjoy!
Don't forget our Countdown to Christmas! Tomorrow is 12/20: Santa is Coming! Wear Santa shirt/sweater/outfit! Also remember Friday Dec. 20th is a half day for students. Dismissal is at 11am!
1st -5th Grades: The Bear Cubs spirit team is looking to add more members after Winter Break! New members please apply using this link by 1/3/25:
https://form.jotform.com/243474438182158
The list of new members will be sent home 1/9/25.
Please contact Ms. Robinson at crobinson3@acpsd.net with any questions.
Don't forget our Countdown to Christmas! Tomorrow is 12/19: Dashing Through the Snow: Dress like a reindeer!
Dear Parents,
This is a friendly reminder that this Friday, December 20th, we will have an early dismissal at 11:00 AM. Please note that only breakfast will be served, and no lunch will be provided on this day. Additionally, Quest Zone will be closed, so please make sure you have arranged for alternative after-school care if needed.
If your child will NOT be attending on the half day, please inform their teacher as soon as possible. This will allow us to ensure their laptop and any necessary materials are sent home with them on Thursday in preparation for the eLearning day on Monday, January 6th.
Thank you for your cooperation, and please reach out if you have any questions!
Don't forget our Countdown to Christmas! Tomorrow is 12/18: 100% That Grinch: Wear green or dress like the Grinch!
Friday, December 20, is a half day for students. Due to the half day schedule on Friday, only breakfast will be served in our cafeterias. Please note the following dismissal times for students on our half day schedule.
Elementary schools in the Aiken area (Area One), the North Augusta area (Area Two), the Midland Valley area (Area Three), and Jackson/New Ellenton areas (Area Five) will dismiss at 11 a.m.; middle schools at 11:30 a.m.; and high schools at 11:50 a.m. Aiken Intermediate School’s half day dismissal will be at 11:25 a.m. and Aiken Scholars Academy at 11:20. The Center for Innovative Learning dismissal will be at 1:30 p.m.
Elementary schools in the Wagener/Salley/Ridge Spring/Monetta area (Area Four) will dismiss at 11:30 a.m., middle schools at 11:40 a.m., and high schools at 11:50 a.m.
