General news
- Collect box tops, Campbell's soup labels, old ink cartridges, etc. for schools during the summer.
- South Carolina Student Loan awards a $1,000 scholarship monthly. Juniors and seniors are eligible to register for the random drawing.
- Firefighter certification programs will be available in the fall at Augusta Technical College. Contact the college for information at (706) 771-4000.
- The Hammond Hills Club will be open until Sept. 21. Membership information is available through Sheila West, (803) 279-1963.
- Area II middle and elementary school registration is today from noon to 7 p.m. To register, bring a birth certificate, South Carolina immunization records, Social Security card and proof of residency. North Augusta High registration is makeup registration is Monday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m.
- Aiken County schools begin class Aug. 18.
- Edgefield County schools begin class Aug. 19. Registration: Fox Creek High is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Open house for Merriwether Elementary kindergarten is 8:30 a.m., and from 9 a.m. to noon first-fifth grades Aug. 15. Instructional fees are $25.
Fox Creek High
- A pre-bid meeting with David H. Wulff Architect Inc. will be held at 10 a.m. at the school Thursday. Bid date is Aug. 28. The new school will be located on Shortcut Road in Edgefield County.
- The school is selling personalized, engraved commemorative bricks for $100 each. Proceeds benefit the new school building. Applications are available online at www.foxcreekhs.org.
- You can reserve a copy of the 2009 yearbook for $65. Visit www.yearbooksonsale.com.
North Augusta High
Tryouts for the girls' tennis team will begin at 4:15 p.m. Monday at Riverview Park. A current physical is required. Dress appropriately and bring plenty to drink. Prospects must be present to be eligible for the team. For more information, call Coach Betsy Luquire at (803) 442-6100.
North Augusta Middle
Orientation for sixth-graders will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 15. Students will have the opportunity to meet teachers and tour the school. Lunch will be provided. Children should be picked up between 11:45 a.m. and noon.
Paul Knox Middle
- Registration fees for the 2008-09 year are $45. Additional fees are: band, $6, and GT, $10.
- The PTA will be selling T-shirts at registration today, and collecting membership dues.
- The PTA is looking for volunteers and corporate sponsors for the 2008-09 year. Board positions are available. For more information, contact ddogfan@comcast.net or leahbmckinney@comcast.net.
