Andrew Jackson High

Join Meredith Danztler, CERRA’s Pre-Collegiate Program Director, as she shares Dr. Fitzpatrick’s inspiring journey from Teacher Cadet to Lancaster County School District Superintendent. The special three-part video series will premiere every Thursday night at 7:00, starting on September 12th, and will run through October 3rd, on CERRA’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages.

Lancaster County School District will be closed on Friday, September 27, 2024, and we will have an eLearning day. We have been in contact with Emergency Management and the Governor has declared a State of Emergency. Due to threat of wind gusts exceeding the state regulations, busses will not be able to travel the roadways. As a safety precaution, ALL Lancaster County schools, buildings, and facilities will be closed on Friday, September 27, 2024. Lancaster County School District will have an Elearning day. You will receive eLearning information from your student’s school. ALL events and activities are canceled on Friday, September 27, 2024.

If you missed Dr. Fitzpatrick 's Teacher Cadet to Superintendent first episode, watch now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWal7iC9HFM

The Town of Heath Springs and the Town of Kershaw are hosting a Health and Wellness event at the Andrew Jackson Multipurpose Building this Saturday, September 21 from 9 AM to 2 PM. This free event will feature several health resources, free medical screenings, and a kids zone with inflatables, face painting, and a touch-a-truck area. Free fresh fruit and veggie bags will be given out while supplies last, and raffle tickets will be sold for a brand-new bicycle. We hope you will all join us for this event to help our community get healthy and stay healthy!

The Town of Heath Springs and the Town of Kershaw are hosting a Health and Wellness event at the Andrew Jackson Multipurpose Building this Saturday, September 21 from 9 AM to 2 PM. This free event will feature several health resources, free medical screenings, and a kids zone with inflatables, face painting, and a touch-a-truck area. Free fresh fruit and veggie bags will be given out while supplies last, and raffle tickets will be sold for a brand-new bicycle. We hope you will all join us for this event to help our community get healthy and stay healthy!

Join Meredith Danztler, CERRA’s Pre-Collegiate Program Director, as she shares Dr. Fitzpatrick’s inspiring journey from Teacher Cadet to Lancaster County School District Superintendent. The special three-part video series will premiere every Thursday night at 7:00, starting on September 12th, and will run through October 3rd, on CERRA’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages.

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Volunteer Community, Please take a moment to complete the Google form found at the link below if you are interested in being a part of the AJHS School Improvement Council. https://forms.gle/TvXQ26HJsxRy8MuYA

Take a moment to vote for AJHS in the Murdock Orthodontics Making a Change contest! We could win up to $1500 for our Volunteers!! Let's go, Vols! https://www.murdockortho.com/making-a-change/

Congratulations to our newly-inducted members of the AJHS Beta Club: Lawson Ardrey Anniston Bailey Leah Baker Ferryn Bell Brantley Boan Alyssa Bock Avery Brasington Kennedy Brice Allison Brown Railee Brown Olivia Bumgardner Carsyn Campbell Russell Cauthen Hanna Grace Connell Lia Contreras Carson Davis Neely Deese Trinity Delly Dallas Denkins Madilyn Faulkenberry Cadee Gulledge Salem Hann Devrick Harden Brennon Hegler Railey Hegler Brody Hinson Kendall Hinson Madilyn Hinson Ethan Horton J'von Kelly Kaylon Mackey Madison Macomber Heath Phillips Lydia Phillips Milum Piercy Alise Pinckney Camryn Reynolds Taylor Rice Jazmyn Rivera Talia Rogers Olivia Snipes Lexi Stevens Sydnie Turk Alexandra Trimnal Anakin Wallace Elijah Watts Zechariah White Austin Wright

If you missed Dr. Fitzpatrick 's Teacher Cadet to Superintendent first episode, watch now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aGXMmv_pDk

Join Meredith Danztler, CERRA’s Pre-Collegiate Program Director, as she shares Dr. Fitzpatrick’s inspiring journey from Teacher Cadet to Lancaster County School District Superintendent. The special three-part video series will premiere every Thursday night at 7:00, starting on September 12th, and will run through October 3rd, on CERRA’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages.

We are excited for the sports seasons and after-school activities to be underway. Lancaster County School District places safety for students, staff, and community members as a priority. Please join us in keeping our campuses and facilities safe. First and foremost, we expect every visitor to our activities to be respectful toward the athletes, thespians, band members, staff, administrators, other guests, and law enforcement partners working at our events. All guests to our district events are required to adhere to our Clear Bag Policy. When guests come to our facilities, they will not be permitted into the activities with any bag other than a clear bag. The bags also may not be larger than 12 by 12 inches and 6 inches deep. For more information. click on the Clear Bag Policy. Weapons are not permitted on school property – including during sporting events, forums, and arts performances - unless you are a sworn law enforcement officer permitted to carry with proper identification. Our Safety and Security team will be working entrances to many of our events to screen guests for weapons. Entry to District Events This year we have revised our entry guidelines for school events to promote a safer environment for our community. Anyone under the age of 18 not currently enrolled in school must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult. Elementary and middle school students must have an adult accompany them at events. No elementary and middle school students will be permitted to stay unaccompanied. Guests to our events will not be allowed to stand, congregate, or “hang out” in the concourse or around the concession stand areas during events. Any violation of rules may result in removal or being trespassed. Our safety and security team will continue collaborating with the Lancaster Police Department and Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office to ensure everyone can feel comfortable and safe in our facilities. *This applies to all events open to the public. This does not apply to internal school events that are not open to the public such as prom, dances, club/organization activities Updated 9/11/24

This is a quick reminder that AJ High Open House will be tomorrow from 4:15-6:15 pm. KoKo's Lemonade & Italian Ice will be on campus for you to stop by and purchase a refreshing treat. Parents of freshmen, there will be a special meeting for all of you at 5pm in the gym! We cannot wait to see you! Go Vols!!

Join us for Community Forums this fall.

View the Lancaster County School District Staff Welcome Back Celebration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn0Dm5dZhug View 2024-2025 Back to School https://vimeo.com/999624484?share=copy

Join us for the Kickoff Classic on August 17th at 6:00 pm at the Andrew Jackson High Stadium.

Dear Parents and Guardians, I want to begin by extending my sincerest apologies for the confusion and frustration many of you have experienced regarding bus routes for the start of this school year. The safety of your children is our top priority, and I deeply regret that the communication surrounding their transportation has not met the standards you deserve and expect from us. The information that was shared with you was believed to be accurate at the time of distribution. However, it has become clear that there were significant errors or omissions in the data, which have caused undue stress and concern for many families. I take full responsibility for this situation, and I understand how critical reliable transportation is for our students and families. Please know that our transportation office is working diligently to correct these errors and will provide you with all bus route information as quickly as possible. We understand the impact this has on your daily routines and your peace of mind, and we are committed to making things right. Moving forward, we are taking immediate steps to ensure that our communication is clear, accurate, and timely. We are also implementing additional checks and safeguards to prevent this kind of issue from occurring again in the future. Your trust is important to us, and we are dedicated to restoring it through improved communication, transparency, and an unwavering focus on student safety. We will keep you informed of any further updates, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through these challenges. The updated link for bus routes is listed below: https://lancastercsdsc.sites.thrillshare.com/o/safety-transportation/page/safety-transportation-bus-routes If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to the transportation office. We are here to support you and your children every step of the way. Thank you for your continued partnership and for entrusting us with the care of your children. Yours for Excellence in Education, Raashad Fitzpatrick, Ed.D. Superintendent Lancaster County School District

All Bus Routes are available. Click the link to view https://www.lancastercsd.com/o/safety-transportation/page/safety-transportation-bus-routes

BUS UPDATE: ALL Bus Route information will be available by 2:00 p.m. via Parent Portal and the bus site URL. Bus assignments are complete, however, due to technical difficulties we are having a delay viewing the information.