October 1, 2017
The Aiken County Public School District recently premiered the first set of commercials for its Aiken Works initiative. Aiken Works was launched in Janu...
October 1, 2017
Although recently retired following nearly three decades of public service, beginning in the Department of Social Services and continuing as a mental he...
October 1, 2017
A primary goal of South Carolina’s new state educational accountability model, or the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), is to increase the percentage o...
October 1, 2017
The Aiken County School Board unanimously approved four recommendations to address the county’s shifting student population Tuesday at its regular meeti...
September 1, 2017
Aiken Technical College’s partnerships with local business and industry benefit not only students but also the community.
For students, the partnershi...
September 1, 2017
It may not have been the start North Augusta wanted Friday night in its rivalry game against Strom Thurmond, but the Yellow Jackets corrected their m...
September 1, 2017
State Report, Release of Class of 2017 ACT Scores to Enhance Continued Efforts in Aiken County to Ensure College & Career Readiness of All Graduates
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September 1, 2017
Aiken County Public School District students enjoyed access to more learning opportunities over the summer months, and more students than ever took f...
September 1, 2017
No matter where you look these days, talk of cyber security and the need for greater emphasis on securing information online dominates conversation a...
September 1, 2017
Photo by Cindy Kubovic/The Aiken Standard
GRANITEVILLE — Aiken County Public Schools started the new year Wednesday with 60 percent of buildi...
September 1, 2017
The popular Mustang Classic Marching Band Competition is a fall tradition in Aiken County that will celebrate 20 years of excellence in marching band pe...
September 1, 2017
Aiken Mayor Rick Osbon told fourth graders at North Aiken Elementary "A Pirate’s Tale" Friday morning, and from the first “Arrrgh,” they were hooked.
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September 1, 2017
Aiken County Public Schools, Midland Valley High School and Aiken Technical College (ATC) announced today their plans to build upon the foundation of...
August 1, 2017
The Aiken County Public School District is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Family YMCA and Quest Zone that will offer Extended Day Progra...
July 1, 2017
Because all children have unique backgrounds and experiences prior to entering kindergarten, all South Carolina kindergarten teachers will administer th...
July 1, 2017
Meet Munchie. He looks just like any other energetic puppy. But Munchie was born a little different, without his two front legs.
“He does not...
July 1, 2017
Aiken County families will now have more support than ever in the fight against truancy thanks to a multi-agency effort dedicated to keeping students in...
July 1, 2017
The 2016-17 school year was another tremendous success for graduating seniors of Aiken County Public Schools. In total, one thousand four hundred and...
July 1, 2017
The Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International has awarded the Aiken County Public School District its Certificate of Excellence i...
June 1, 2017
BATH — Students in Aiken County Public School’s acGATEWAY summer arts program will perform music from some of Broadway’s hottest tickets – Disney and...