Announcements
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acGATEWAY Summer Arts Program -- The application for the 2024 acGATEWAY Summer Arts Program is now available on the district website via the following link:
/Page/29075.
acGATEWAY is a rigorous and immersive summer arts opportunity for students who submit an application and go through the audition process. Current 3rd-12th graders are eligible and may choose from dance, theater, visual art, music, or creative writing.
Applications may also be obtained from and returned to school-based Gateway coordinators; a list of which can be found on the Gateway webpage. Your school's Gateway coordinator can assist your student with the application and audition process; as well as help answer questions you may have.
The deadline to submit applications (either online or to a school-based coordinator) is Monday, December 11th.
All information about the program is detailed in the application.
For further assistance, contact:
• acGATEWAY Program Director, Mabry MacGregor, at mmacgregor@acpsd.net
• District Fine Arts Coordinator, Dr. Kimberly Fontanez, at kfontanez@acpsd.net -
PREPARE FOR FAMILY EMERGENCIES WITH SMART911 - We are fortunate in Aiken County to have access to a free service called SMART911. The service allows families to register their homes and occupants for the purpose of providing law enforcement and first responders with immediate access to life-saving information in the event of a call for help to 911. During an actual emergency, first responders will have this vital information relayed to them before they arrive. Signing up is fast, easy, and free! Click HERE to view the SMART911 flyer for some great safety tips for students, or visit online at for more information.
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Welcome to Belvedere Elementary where we have one mission: to develop citizenship, leadership, and higher-order thinking skills. We are excited about this school year and look forward to the many activities and opportunities planned for our students!
Headlines
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Belvedere Elementary Earns Certificate of Excellence
A certificate was presented to Bookkeeper Katie Weaver for her outstanding work that ensures the school remained in compliance and followed all policies and procedures related to student activity funds!
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Celebrating Our Stars
Congratulations to our 2023-2024 Stars of Public Education winners, Teacher of the Year Fran Gay, First Year Teacher of the Year Bryan Hadden, and GEM Katie Weaver! Click the headline above to learn more!
District Headlines
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John Murphy Named Director Of Maintenance And Operations
Experienced educator and longtime principal John Murphy will transition from school to district leadership as the school system’s new Director of Maintenance and Operations. Murphy’s appointment was approved during the regular meeting of the Aiken County Board of Education on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. He’ll begin serving in his new role in July.?
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Yarborough Named Operations And Student Services Chief
Dr. Tim Yarborough will expand his leadership role for Aiken County Public Schools’ Operations Division in the 2024-25 school year as the District’s Chief Officer of Operations and Student Services.?
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Celebrate The Class of 2024
Each Graduation Ceremony will be live-streamed at www.acpsd.net/Graduation
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District Seeks Input On Possible 1% Sales Tax Renewal Projects
Share Your Insight on the Projects to Prioritize
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Aiken County Virtual Academy & Aiken iNNOVATE
Registration For ACVA Summer Courses & Ai Full-Time Virtual Opens April 17.
A Glimpse At Belvedere
Superintendent's Report
Upcoming Events
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July 4, 2024
8:00 AM Fourth of July Holiday
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July 16, 2024
8:00 AM Professional Development
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July 17, 2024
8:00 AM Teacher Workday
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July 18, 2024
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Professional Development
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2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Meet the Teacher - Elementary
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3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Walk Your Schedule - Middle/High
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July 19, 2024
8:00 AM Teacher Workday