Harnessing the power of our community to enhance student learning and support educators in the Aiken County Public School District.
Thank you, Meta, for a generous grant to power PEP’s initiatives!
ACPSD Teachers!
The Spring 2026 round of Teacher Classroom Innovation Grants will be open for online applications January 1 through March 15. Don’t miss out – grant awards will be increased to $750 per teacher. Be sure to follow PEP on Facebook and Instagram to stay informed.
2025 – A Year of Impact
PEP invested $57,003.24 in grants to classroom teachers, professional development training, and books to every 3rd grader in the District. In addition, PEP sponsored the 21st annual Garcia Orchestra Festival, supported USCA’s SEED Day, and provided $23,500 through our Endowed Scholarship funds to students across the District. Thousands of students and their teachers benefited from our Partners’ generous support through Public Education Partners. Thank you!
What is a Local Education Foundation?
Volunteer-led 501(c)3 non-profit, independent of the school district
Advocate and voice for quality public education
Connection between the community and its public schools
Resource for funds raised from the community that can be invested in our local schools
PEP's Four Action Areas
IMPROVE STUDENT LITERACY
LEARN MORESUPPORT
TEACHERS
LEARN MORE ENGAGE STUDENTS IN STEAM
LEARN MOREINCREASE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
LEARN MOREDecades of Impact
PEP’s unique partnership has funded over 300 projects, invested over $4 million in Aiken County’s public schools, and impacted tens of thousands of students.
Explore our website to learn how you can help create the next 30 years of community engagement in our public schools.