Average cost of college went up for students in Aiken County in 2022-23 school year
College tuition fees rose 0.1% in Aiken County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
K-12 Schools
76% of college applicants to Aiken County’s 3 universities were admitted for fall 2022
Aiken County’s three universities admitted an estimated 76% of applicants for fall 2022, a decrease from the previous year.
Student body in Aiken County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year
Enrollment data for the three universities in Aiken County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the…
Aiken Technical College listed among most affordable South Carolina institutions for in-state students in 2023
College costs for in-state students at Aiken Technical College, in Graniteville, were $5,404 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
University of South Carolina-Aiken announces Construction to start for Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative on USC Aiken campus
Site preparation for the 60,000-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative facility planned for the University of South Carolina Aiken (USC Aiken) campus begins this week, with construction expected to start thereafter.
USC Aiken to host Peach Belt Conference Esports Championship on March 24-25
The University of South Carolina Aiken will host the Peach Belt Conference Esports Championship at the university’s Etherredge Center on March 24-25.
School Community Selects Mascot For Highland Springs Middle
After more than 1,200 teachers, students, parents and other school stakeholders weighed in on their preference, Highland Springs Middle has a mascot-The Riverhawks.
New To The Block: Aiken County High Schools
Aiken County’s high schools will join other high performing districts in the state with a transition to Block Scheduling beginning in the 2023-2024 school year.
USC Aiken Ranked Nationally for Veterans and Military Students
The Office of Veteran and Military Student Success at the University of South Carolina Aiken was recently awarded the elite Military Friendly Schools Gold Award by Military Times.
Etherredge Center Cultural Series Finale
The Etherredge Center will present its final event of the 2022/2023 Cultural Series at the end of March. African Soul International will perform on Thursday, March 30, at 7:30 p.m.
USC Aiken Teacher Candidate Receives Award for Innovative Classroom Instruction
The South Carolina Association for Middle Level Education (SCAMLE) recently presented University of South Carolina Aiken (USC Aiken) undergraduate James Walsh with the 2023 Teacher Candidate to Watch award.
Babysitting Training Class
This American Red Cross® course teaches the skills and information needed to ensure safe and responsible care for children in the absence of an adult.
Read Across America Week was packed with literary fun
ACPSD CELEBRATES READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK
ACPSD CELEBRATES READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK
Book characters came to life during Hammond Hill Elementary School’s Book Character Parade on Friday in celebration of Read Across America Week.
Diabetes Support Group
Join others who live with diabetes to discuss your experiences and to learn how diabetes can be better managed.
ACPSD Celebrates Read Across America Week
Mossy Creek Elementary School kicked off “Read Across America Week” with some special visitors on Monday!
Aiken Works National Groundhog Job Shadow Day
Aiken Works celebrated its 4th Annual National Groundhog Job Shadow Day earlier this month with a record 1,137 Aiken County Public School District students in grades 8-12 participating, the most…
4k Registration Now Open For 2023-24 School Year
4K Registration for the 2023-24 school year is now open.
Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department Announces the Return of Story Time Program
City of Aiken Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department Announces theReturn of Story Time Program
SRP Federal Credit Union Sponsors Student Section At Usc Aiken
Multi-year commitment expands on longstanding relationship
Annual Winter Nocturne Concert to feature Alexander Bernstein and the Aiken Civic Orchestra
The University of South Carolina Aiken, in association with the Aiken Civic Orchestra (ACO), presents the annual Winter Nocturne concert sponsored by Ben Cox featuring internationally recognized pianist Alexander Bernstein.
Leavelle McCampbell Eighth-Grader Graham Pickrell Wins District Spelling Bee
Leavelle McCampbell Eighth-Grader Graham Pickrell Wins District Spelling Bee
Aiken County Commission for Technical and Comprehensive Education February 2023 Meeting Agenda on February 13
Aiken County Commission for Technical and Comprehensive Education February 2023 Meeting Agenda on February 13
Board of Education Meeting on February 14
Board of Education Meeting on February 14
Storytime
Songs, stories, and more for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers! Register starting January 18 at the circulation desk or by calling (803) 642-2020 ext. 1121.