Colleges Limit Numbers Hit by Budget Restrictions
Aiken County higher education institutions tighten enrollments due to budget restraints. USC Aiken caps admissions for the first time this year, with limits affecting programs at Aiken Technical College where welding machine tool and nuclear engineering technology enrollments may be restricted. USC Aiken offers over 40 programs across six divisions. Aiken TEC offers nine degrees in a two year program and 22 programs annually plus short courses for advancement. General education requirements accompany vocational labs to prepare for career growth.
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Aiken County
Aiken Tec
Ashley J
Ash) Little
USC Aiken
Bob Moldenhauer
USCA
TEC
Private Schools Begin in Aiken Area
Nine private schools operate in Aiken with varied grade ranges. St. Angela Academy at 308 Berrie Rd begins Tuesday with ninth through twelfth grade. Aiken Day School at 726 Grace Ave starts Sept 14 with kindergarten to eighth grade in a half day first.
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Aiken
St. Angela Academy
Berrie Road
S.W
St. Angela
Aiken Day School
Grace Ave
S.E
Aiken Preparatory School
Barnwell Ave
N.W
Aiken Prep
Fairfield School
Fairfield
Hayne Ave
Dougherty Road
Mead Hall
Pendelton St
Greenville, St
Gerard
Edrie St
N.E
St. Gerard’s
South Aiken Baptist Christian School
South Airien Baptist
St. Mary Help of Christians
York St
St. Mary’s
Temple Baptist Church
University Parkway
Aiken County Schools Budget Faces Federal Funding Cuts
District superintendent Dr. Robert Paskel notes a $379,674 federal funding shortfall this year about half of last year, triggering program cuts in in school suspension and instructional materials while boosting lunch prices. The district adopts an 8 percent teacher pay rise funded by a 5 mill increase amid optimism for new programs and facility updates.
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Robert W
Bob) Paskel
Aiken County
Naomi Hildebrand
Dr. Paskel
Paskel
Durward B. Pridgen
First Grader Damion Barrett Heads to Millbrook Elementary
Six year old Damion Barrett, familiar with Millbrook Elementary from kindergarten, looks forward to first grade. He recalls the playground and slide as he anticipates a shorter, parent guided orientation on the first day with his mother and father nearby.
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Damion Barrett
Damion
Damien
Millbrook
Les Barrett
Beth Clayton aims for straight A's in algebra at Kennedy Middle
Beth Clayton, a 13 year old Kennedy Middle student and Beta Club president, wants top grades in algebra and gym. She helps with the Keagle newspaper, enjoys writing and art, and is the daughter of Dan and Mrs. Clayton with a younger brother Danny. She owns three dogs Footsey Kate and Pup.
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Beth Clayton
Beth
Kennedy Middle School
Kennedy
the Keagle
Dan Clayton
Danny
East Aiken
Footsey
Kate
Pup
Rising junior Trish Doherty weighs goals against math fear
Trish Doherty of Aiken High School strides into junior year with biology and chemistry taken and advanced biology ahead. She aims for nursing at the College of Charleston while lifeguarding at Highland Park pool and juggling babysitting and Burger King shifts. She acknowledges two jobs plus school won’t be easy.
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Trish Doherty
Highland Park Pool
Aiken High School
Trish
Patrick Doherty
College of Charleston
Burger King
USC Aiken student Jim Jordan balances horses and studies
A sophomore at USC Aiken, Jim Jordan plans fall classes while pursuing equestrian work at Moon Fox Farm. With a 3.8 GPA and ambitions in accounting, he aims for graduate work in Florida and eventual self employment years ahead. He notes tuition concerns and prefers better night class organization.
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Jim Jordan
Aiken
Usc-Aiken
Jim
Florida
Moon Fox Farm
S.C. 302
What's For Lunch Week One in Aiken County Schools
The first week menu for Aiken County Public Schools lists no lunches on Monday due to a half day. Tuesday serves hot dog with bun, cole slaw, buttered corn, peaches and milk. Wednesday offers barbeque on a bun, green beans, potato salad, strawberry shortcake and milk. Thursday features cheese pizza with salad, peas and carrots, jello squares and milk. Friday serves cheeseburger, fries, lettuce and tomato, fruit cup and milk.
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Aiken County
Aiken County Schools Budget and Facts Overview
District budget totals 41.3 million with 31.9 million in the general fund. State contributes 71.5 percent of the general fund. Enrollment is about 22,000 for the year. Aiken Technical College opened in 1972 as the 16th TEC school. USC Aiken facilities value around 6.5 million including a 1.9 million activity center. Phase II expansion added 65,000 square feet to 70,000. Debra S. McCollum named county teacher of the year. District covers 1,178 square miles in Aiken and 91 in Saluda, largest in the state. Midland Valley High in Langley projects 1,419 students.
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Kalmia Hill
South Aiken
Silver Bluff
Aiken High School
Pinecrest School
Usc-Aiken
Aiken Technical College
Aiken Tec
Aiken County
South Carolina
Debra S. McCollum
Downer Elementary
Saluda County
Midland Valley High School
Langley
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