Augusta High School
207 Bracken Street  Augusta KY41002
Phone: 606.756.2105 | Fax: 606.756.3000 
Robin Kelsch, Principal | Brandi Brewer, Assistant Principal
Board Phone: 606-756-2545   |   Board Fax: 606-756-2149
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SPORTS/CLUB PICTURE PICK-UPS / FINAL YEARBOOK ORDERS

Spring sports, club, and band pictures have been delivered to AIS.

AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS RECEIVES LOWES TOOLBOX FOR EDUCATION GRANT

Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation has awarded a $5,000.00 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant® to Augusta Independent Schools. Augusta is one of more than 550 schools across the United States to be awarded a Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant this fall for school improvement projects during the 2012-2013 school year.

 

AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS SUMMER CAMPS

Each summer, Augusta Independent School offers a variety of summer camps to help keep our students involved and active in learning and sports.  Many of these camps are open to all students and the majority are free of charge.  Below are the camps available to your child this summer.  We hope to see a great turnout for each one!

AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AWARDED CRUMB RUBBER GRANT

Just in time for Earth Day, Augusta Independent School officials learned the district has been awarded a grant from the state Energy and Environment Cabinet.

2013 TESTING INCENTIVES

2013 Augusta Independent Testing Incentives.

HARLEM SHAKE VOTING

Vote here on the Harlem Shake Videos!

TANNER KELSCH WAS AWARDED THE KHSAA/FORCHT BANK REGIONAL SPORTSMANSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

Tanner Kelsch, a senior, was awarded one of 32 KHSAA/Forcht Bank Regional Sportsmanship Scholarships.

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

The Summer Lunch Program at Augusta Independent Schools will be from June 3rd - July 25th.

AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS END OF YEAR EVENTS

The following is a list of the end of year events at Augusta Independent Schools.

PROM INFORMATION

The Augusta Independent High School Prom will be held in the Augusta Independent Gymnasium on April 27 from 8 p.m. to Midnight.

AUGUSTA SCHOOLS WEBSITE

Visit our website at www.augusta.k12.ky.us.

ATHLETIC BANQUET SCHEDULED FOR MAY 6TH.

The Augusta Schools Athletic Banquet is scheduled for 7:30 pm on May 6th in the gym.

2012-2013 YEARBOOKS ON SALE

Yearbook orders for the 2012-2013 school year are now being taken.

OHIO VALLEY WRESTLING INVADES AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ON A DIFFERENT LEVEL

Ohio Valley Wrestling superstars Michael Hayes, Hannah and Holly Blossom visited on Friday, April 12th, with the students in Kindergarten through sixth grades for an Ohio Valley Wrestling Community Outreach Program assembly in the Library of the school.

 

AUGUSTA BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES AIS STUDENTS

The Augusta Board of Education recognized achievements by AIS Students at its April Board Meeting,

THE AUGUSTA BOARD OFFICE SPRING BREAK HOURS

The Augusta Board of Education Office will be open all day on April 1st and 2nd and until noon on April 3rd of Spring Break. 

THE CINCINNATI BALLET TO VISIT AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

Augusta Art Guild Cultural Outreach presents The Cincinnati Ballet.  The event is April 16, 2013 at 1:30 pm in the AIS Gym and is open to the public.

1ST ANNUAL AUGUSTA - BRACKEN ARCHERY CROSS COUNTY SHOOTOUT TOURNAMENT

1st Annual Augusta - Bracken Archery Cross County Shootout Tournament.  For more information contact Roy Machen at 756-2105.

KENTUCKY HIGHER EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE WILL BE AT AIS

There will be a KHEAA (Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority) representative here to visit juniors and junior parents on March 21st at 6:00PM. KHEAA will be discussing ways for students and parents to prepare for their senior year.

2013-2014 SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

The following is the 2013 - 2014 school calendar for AIS.

KENTUCKY BLOOD CENTER SCHOLARSHIP BLOOD DRIVE

The Kentucky Blood Center Scholarship Blood Drive will be held on March 28, 2013.  The event will take place in the Bandroom from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.

OVW WRESTLING RETURNS TO AUGUSTA

OVW Wrestling returns to Augusta on April 12, 2013!!!!!

MCTC TUITION DISCOUNT FOR JUNIORS

Current high school juniors that would like to take summer classes with MCTC will be provided those classes at a 50% discount.

AUGUSTA SCHOOL PARTICIPATES IN OPERATION PREPARATION

Operation Preparation is a joint effort of the Kentucky Department of Education and the Department of Workforce Development and provides a powerful opportunity for schools, students, parents and communities to collaborate in the process of effective advising.

 

COMMUNITY PEP RALLY

A Community Pep Rally will be held in celebration of Augusta Athletics.  The  Pep Rally will be Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 2:00 in the school gym.

Everyone is welcome to attend!!!!!!!!

AUGUSTA PANTHERS 39TH DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!

Augusta Panthers advance to 10th Region as District Champions.

PANTHERS ADVANCE TO DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP

The Panthers defeated Mason County 72-61 Tuesday night to advance to the 39th District Tournament Championship.

AUGUSTA SCHOOLS BOOK FAIR

Augusta Schools will be hosting a Book Fair from February 25th - March 7th.  The Book Fair will be held in the library from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

AUGUSTA SCHOOLS SWEETHEART ROYALTY

The following students participated in the Sweetheart Royalty fundraiser to benefit the Athletic Dept.

ST. ELIZABETH MOBILE MAMMOGRAM UNIT WILL BE AT AUGUSTA SCHOOLS

The St. Elizabeth Mobile Mammogram unit will be at Augusta Schools on Friday, March 1, 2013 from 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm.  Please call Nurse Lisa at 606-756-2105 to schedule an appointment.

AUGUSTA PANTHERS FRESHMAN WIN 10TH REGION TITLE

The Augusta Panthers Freshman Boys defeated Scott and Paris on February 9, 2013 to take 10 Region Crown.

AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS WILL BE IN SESSION ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Augusta Independent Schools will be in session on Monday, February 18, 2013. 

TUESDAY'S BROSSART GAME CANCELLED

Tuesday's brossart game cancelled; Montgomery rescheduled for Wednesday.

AUGUSTA ATHLETICS UPDATE

Click the link in the article to get information on upcoming schedule changes, the tournament draw, and more.

AUGUSTA VS. MONTGOMERY COUNTY CANCELLED

Saturday's game at Augusta vs. Montgomery County has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

FRESHMAN DISTRICT TOURNAMENT RESCHEDULED

Due to inclement weather, Saturday's 39th District Boys Freshman Tournament at AHS has been rescheduled.

39TH DISTRICT BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

At the district tournament draw Wednesday morning at Mason County, the Royals and the Panthers drew each other to set up an elimination game in the district tournament semifinals Feb. 19 in the Fieldhouse.  All students are encouraged to wear black to "Black Out" the Fieldhouse.

 

VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAMS PLAY IN BLUEGRASS CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT

The Augusta Varsity Basketball Teams competed in the Bluegrass Conference Tournament on January 26, 2012 at Berea.

MADISON KELSCH IS WINNER OF THE AARP GRANDPARENT OF THE YEAR ESSAY CONTEST

The Augusta Independent winner of the yearly AARP Kentucky Grandparent of the Year Essay Contest is Madison Kelsch.

AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT TO HOST DISTRICT GOVERNOR'S CUP COMPETITION

On Saturday, January 26, four local schools will gather to take part in the 39th District Governor's Cup Competition at Augusta Independent.

AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 2013 HOMECOMING COURT
Augusta Independent Schools 2013 Homecoming Court.
PANTHERS DEFEAT BRACKEN TO ADVANCE TO ALL "A" CHAMPIONSHIP
Panthers to face Bishop Brossart at 7pm Saturday night; Pep bus available for students.
AUGUSTA SCHOOLS 2ND 9 WEEKS HONOR ROLL
The following is the Augusta Independent Schools honor roll for the 2nd nine weeks ending December 21, 2012.
MEAL CHARGE POLICY FOR AUGUSTA SCHOOLS
Students are allowed to charge meals up to a maximum of $12.50. 
BRENT BACH JOINS "1000" POINT CLUB.

Brent joined the "1000" Point Club at Augusta Independent by scoring 35 points in a 66-63 victory over Louisville Iroquis on December 26th, 2012 during the Bracken County Christmas Tournament.

AIS HONORS "MAMAW" BETTY WHITE WITH MEMORIAL PLAQUE
The family of  "Mamaw" Betty White attended a ceremony on December 21, 2012 honoring her memory.  A plaque was placed in the school honoring her 18 years of service to the students of Augusta. "Mamaw" Betty will be missed by all who knew her but her memory will certainly live on. 
AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21ST.
Augusta Independent School will be closed on Friday, December 21st due to illness and possible inclement weather.  All Christmas parties will take place on Thursday afternoon and semester exams will be held as normal.
AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL MOURNS LOSS AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY.

We are deeply troubled and sorrowful to hear of the tragedy in Connecticut at an elementary school on Friday. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Sandy Hook Elementary School community that was devastated by the loss of their children and educators.   

 

AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL HOSTS VETERANS DAY PROGRAM
On Friday, November 11th, Augusta Independent School hosted a Veterans Day program to recognize those who had served to defend the freedoms of our great land.
ANNUAL VETERANS DAY PROGRAM
Augusta Independent Schools will be holding their Annual Veterans Day Program on Friday, November 9th.  The ceremony will be begin at 10:00am in the gym. 
CLASS OF 2017 DINE TO DONATE AT APPLEBEE'S
Dine at Applebee’s and 10% of your food bill will be donated to Augusta Class of 2017.  Present this flyer to your server on
October 5, 2012 From 11:00 am to close.
 
 

AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS REMEMBERS ‘MAMAW’ BETTY WHITE
Students, Faculty and Staff gathered in the Augusta Schools Gym for an assembly on Thursday, September 13th, to pay tribute to ‘Mamaw’ Betty White on what would have been her 77th birthday.
AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL CELEBRATES WORLD MILK DAY
Augusta Independent School Celebrates World Milk Day on September 26, 2012.
ATHLETIC DEPT. IS CURRENTLY SELLING SPORTS PASSES
The Athletic Department is currently selling Panther and Lady Panthers Sports Passes for all home events at Augusta Independent.
AUGUSTA SCHOOL CELEBRATES GRANDPARENTS/GRAND-FRIENDS DAY
Augusta School celebrates Grandparents/Grand-Friends Day in recognition of National Grandparents Day.
OVW RETURNS TO AUGUSTA
OVW Wrestling returns to Augusta Schools on October 5th.  For more information and tickets contact Phyllis Reed at 756-2726.
KENTUCKY HIGH ATTENDANCE DAY
Kentucky Directors of Pupil Personnel have announced September 18th as '2012 High Attendance Day' in Kentucky schools.
AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL HOSTS GRANDPARENTS DAY LUNCHEONS
Augusta Independent School hosts Grandparents Day Luncheons for Preschool through 5th grade.
AUGUSTA BOYS' GOLF TEAM
The Augusta Boys' Golf team is off to a great start for the 2012 year.
AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL MOURNS LOSS OF MAMAW BETTY WHITE
Words cannot begin to express how saddened the Augusta Independent School family is losing one of our own, Mamaw Betty.
AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS BUS DRIVER UPDATE TRAINING
On August 2, Augusta Independent Schools hosted its required yearly bus driver training update.
AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS HOSTS BASKETBALL CAMP
The basketball camp ran from Monday, June 24 - Thursday, June 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the school gym. Campers of all ages participated in learning the fundamentals of basketball, conditioning, and team scrimmages. Augusta Athletic Director Rebecca Arnold, Principal Robin Kelsch and Boys Head Basketball Coach Jason Hinson coordinated operation of the camp.
AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 2012-2013 PICTURE DATES
The following is a list of picture dates for the Augusta Independent School 2012-2013 school year. 
AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL HIRES NEW FRYSC COORDINATOR
Jason Hinson has been named the new Family Resource and Youth Service Center Coordinator for Augusta Independent Schools.
SURPLUS BUS
The Augusta Board of Education will be selling a used bus by sealed bids.
AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS
Each summer, Augusta Independent School offers a variety of summer camps to help keep our students involved and active.  Many of these camps are open to all students and the majority are free of charge. 
KENTUCKY BLOOD CENTER BLOOD DRIVE
The Kentucky Blood Center will be in the Mobile Unit located on the Second Street side of Augusta School in the Parking Lot.
KENTUCKY BLOOD CENTER BLOOD DRIVE
The Kentucky Blood Center will be in the Augusta Independent School Band building located on the Second Street side of Augusta School.
UPCOMING ATHLETIC WEBCASTS
Check here for links to listen to live and  view upcoming athletic webcasts.
AUGUSTA SCHOOL 1ST 9 WEEKS HONOR ROLL
The following is the Augusta Independent Schools honor roll for the 1st nine weeks ending October 19, 2012.
2012 DISTRICT VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS
The Augusta Board of Education honored the 2012 District Champion Volleyball Team. 
BRENT BACH FEATURED IN KENTUCKY HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS
6'2" 2014 Augusta G Brent Bach averaged 18.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game last year as a sophomore on the way to earning All Region 10 honors and an honorable mention All-State nod.

 
AT AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, WE ARE DOING MORE WITH LESS.

We've committed to help improve the energy efficiency of America's commercial and industrial buildings by 10 percent or more through the ENERGY STAR Challenge. As we join the ranks of other leaders in energy efficiency, our by DownloadNSave" in_rurl="http://i.trkjmp.com/click?v=VVM6MjQ2MTc6MTg6ZW5lcmd5IHNhdmluZ3M6NzE3NTFmNGExOGJhN2UwMWY2OGE2NmJkYjNhMjRmMDU6ei0xMDYzLTE1MjI0Ond3dy5lbmVyZ3lzdGFyLmdvdjowOjA" style="text-decoration: underline" href="http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=spread_word.sample_email#">energy savings are reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases that contribute to global climate change.

PARENT INFORMATION FOR NEW ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM

 


With the passage of Senate Bill 1 in the 2009 session of the Kentucky General Assembly, the Commonwealth of Kentucky is poised at the beginning of a new era in public school assessment and accountability.

 

ATHLETIC DEPT. IS CURRENTLY SELLING SPORTS PASSES
The Athletic Department is currently selling Panther and Lady Panthers Sports Passes for all home events at Augusta Independent.
AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FITNESS CENTER
The Augusta Independent School Fitness Center is open to the public.
WHAT IS AN ILP?
Students across Kentucky are required to complete an Individual Learning Plan (ILP). The ILP is a Web-enabled college- and career-planning tool that allows students in grades 6-12 to begin thinking about life after high school.
NEW SCHOOL YEAR BRINGS NEW TEST RESULTS

The start of the new school year signals the approach of homework assignments, projects, cross country, volleyball, fall pictures, dances and much more for students. For many teachers and administrators, it is the release of test data from the first year of the new accountability system. 

COMMISSIONER HOLLIDAY VISITS AIS
Continuing on his mission to visit all schools served by the Kentucky Department of Education, Commissioner Terry Holliday stopped in Augusta on Wednesday, August 29th.
AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS IS ON FACEBOOK

Go to Facebook and like Augusta Independent Schools to keep up with all the latest  news and events.

NEW REGULATIONS MEANS NEW SCHOOL MEALS

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), in support of healthier eating habits for students of all ages, has released new regulations for school meals that are creating a new look for lunch trays nationwide.

AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS HAS 100% GRADUATION RATE FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR
Congratulations to Augusta Independent Schools for being one of only four districts to have a 100% graduation rate for the 2010-2011 school year..
AUGUSTA SCHOOLS NEW CHILD PICK UP POLICY

Augusta Independent Schools new child pick up policy for the 2012-2013 school year.

2012-2013 ATTENDANCE INCENTIVES

Augusta Independent Schools announces attendance incentives for the 2012-2013 school year.

AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL 2012-2013 FUNDRAISERS
The following is a list of the Augusta Independent School Fundraisers for the 2012-2013 school year.  Fundraising is an important part of helping our programs continue to flourish.
AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS MEAL PRICES FOR 2012-2013.
Augusta Independent Schools announce meal prices for the 2012-2013 school year.
AUGUSTA BOARD OF EDUCATION ADOPTS NEW ATTENDANCE POLICY

Students with consistent attendance in school generally have higher grades, are more likely to be successful in future endeavors, and enjoy school more by keeping up with day-to-day activities and the educational process.

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