The Dawg Dispatch

The Dawg Dispatch is our weekly snapshot of life as a Bulldawg, straight facts, clear wins, and what’s next, so families and staff can pull in the same direction. It reflects our mission:

“The mission of the Aberdeen School District is to inspire ALL students to become problem-solvers, lifelong learners, and productive members of society.”

Today marks 100 days of learning, growth, and determination across our district. From our students to our teachers and staff, every day has been a step forward, and the best is yet to come.

Here’s to finishing the year strong and continuing to build on the solid foundation already in place.

They explored the new food pyramid and learned how to make healthy, balanced nutrition choices every day. Experiences like this help students build strong foundations for lifelong healthy habits.

Way to go, Aberdeen Elementary! 🐾

The Aberdeen Elementary Garden Learners and Experts have been hard at work—and truly learning to blossom! With our AES Dirt Squad rules in full effect, students have laid the foundation for growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers.

Our garden learners teamed up to assemble six raised garden beds, then took on the big job of filling them with soil, no small task! 💪🌱

Thursday, students learned about dormant fruit trees and took the next exciting step by planting blackberry and blueberry bushes. Even more special, they planted two apple trees grown from seeds by Mrs. Lenoir.

Our Garden Club is thrilled to grow, learn, and blossom together.

👉 Keep an eye out as our garden continues to grow! 🐾

Congratulations to Kelsey Sacus for winning Aberdeen Elementary's first drawing prize, the Book Blast Treasure Chest! Our quest to level up our readers has never been more fun.

We’re blasting through our mission to earn as many books as possible for our students. Register now and invite 10 or more contacts to be entered into upcoming Treasure Chest drawings.

Let’s keep the momentum going and put more books in the hands of our students! 🐾

Dr. Smith proudly distributed Top Dog Certificates to teachers who excelled on the December 2025 Benchmark Assessments. These results reflect strong instruction, consistency, and a commitment to student success.

Representing Aberdeen Elementary (AES):

• AnnieBelle Clark-Buchanan – Overall Grade: A

• Heather Walker – Overall Grade: B

• Brenda Raper – Overall Grade: A

• Dr. Cheeks, Top Dog Principal

• Aberdeen Elementary School – Earned a B on the 2nd Benchmark

Representing Belle-Shivers:

• Angela Shaw – Overall Grade: A

Representing Aberdeen High:

• Andrew Aldridge – Overall Grade: A

Congratulations to our educators and students for setting the standard and leading the way for achievement across our district! Our district is moving forward!

Our students read an impressive 416,986 this week! 📚🐾

That kind of dedication shows exactly what happens when hard work and #BulldawgPride come together.

Keep turning those pages, scholars, you’re building habits that last a lifetime. 💙

We are proud to recognize the outstanding students and dedicated educators honored by the Rotary Club. Your hard work, leadership, and commitment to excellence make a meaningful difference in our classrooms and across our community.

Thank you for representing our district with pride. Keep leading, keep learning, and keep setting the standard. 🐾

Burnout builds quietly. Pay attention to signs such as fatigue, irritability, or feeling overwhelmed. Reach out early to a school nurse, administrator, or colleague. Early support helps prevent exhaustion and extended time away from work.

Connection: Early intervention reduces burnout-related absences.

Every Wednesday, we encourage students and staff to wear college shirts! Why? Because seeing those college names and logos reminds our students that higher education is possible for them, whether it’s a school close to home or one across the country. It’s a simple way to spark conversations, plant dreams, and keep students motivated toward their future goals. Let’s show them that the road to college starts right here in Bulldawg Country!

We love celebrating the positive spirit in our district! Take a moment to lift up a student, staff member, or community member by sharing a kind word through our “Give a Bulldawg a Compliment” form.

👉 Click here to spread some #BulldawgPride!

Want to stay updated on your child’s grades, attendance, and more?

ActiveParent gives you real-time access to your student’s academic progress—all in one place.

🔗 Log in here: https://ms4820.activeparent.net/Login.aspx

If you haven’t created an account yet, reach out to your child’s school office for setup assistance.

Stay informed, stay connected, and support your student’s success every step of the way! 💙🐾

“Are You Swagged Yet?”
Shop the latest Bulldawg swag items at Central Office.

🔥 When those temps start to drop, don’t get caught under the Friday night lights without your official Bulldawg Blanket, warm, bold, and game-day ready.

Stop by, stock up, and stay swagged! 💙🐾

We’d love to feature YOUR voice!

• Are you an alumni with a story to tell?

• Do you own a business and want to support our PBIS program or athletics?

📧 Email us: tasmith@asdms.us