New year kicks off fitness program at local school
At a district school, students will follow the President's Challenge to exercise five days a week for one hour daily, with teachers required to log 30 minutes daily. The aim is 35 percent of students meeting the goal for six straight weeks as part of the S C Governor's School Fitness program.
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Aiken District Maintains Enrollment Amid Budget Strains
Enrollment remains steady above 25 000 in Aiken County districts as state per pupil funding helps the district. Faced with a 12.5 million deficit from state cuts, the board raised taxes by 15 mills to offset costs. The district has added a transfer option for three schools due to new federal testing standards. About 37 parents have moved children from Greendale North Aiken and Busbee Elementary. more schools may follow in 2004.
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Meals balance nutrition and cost in school lunches
Aiken County schools fund meals largely through federal aid and lunch fees, not local taxes. Nutrition rules limit fat and require vitamins while cafeteria staff seek kid friendly, lower fat options. Free and reduced meals reach thousands, with stigma affecting uptake. staff build personal ties with students.
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