Aynor High Recognized in US NEWS & WORLD REPORT Best High Schools Rankings

The Blue Jackets do it again! US NEWS & WORLD REPORT recently released their 2014 Best High Schools Rankings and AHS ranked #12 in South Carolina (out of 214 high schools) and ranked #1,707 nationally (out of 19,400 high schools). According to their website, US NEWS partnered with the American Institutes for Research and based the rankings in part on high schools that "serve all of its students well, not just those who are college bound, and [the high school] must be able to produce measurable academic outcomes to show the school is successfully educating its student body across a range of performance indicators." For complete details on the methodology of the rankings click HERE. For South Carolina rankings information click HERE. Congratulations to the entire Blue Jacket Community for their hard work and dedication that makes Aynor High School the best of the best. GO BIG BLUE!

Summer Job Opportunities for Students

Listed below are some summer job opportunities for students!  Stop by the Aynor High Guidance Office and see Ms. Shonda Owens-McKnight for printed copies of applications or if you have questions.

MB PAVILION PARK        

Broadway at the Beach, formerly Pavilion Nostalgia Park, HIRING 50 MB Area Students NOW!!! Now under new local management.  3 Broadway locations: 1^st location is beside Wonder Works & Capriz,   2^nd site will have many new rides located next to Guest Services-Build-A-Bear and the Pelicans Stadium. The main location and offices  are located between Broadway Carmike 16 and the Hampton Inn.  

They are looking for reliable, hard working, customer service oriented local students to work throughout the summer season and may have year round positions available for outstanding employees who do a great job this summer.Ride Operators (Must be 18)  Ticket Sales (16) Ride Attendants (16) Concessions   (16)

The HR Office is located beside the NEW ROCKET Ride between Broadway 16 and the Hampton Inn on Grissom Parkway. If you are serious, apply in person only between 10am and 4pm, (NO PHONE CALLS).  Ask for Mrs. McCarthy. Take your completed (neat) application, SMILE, have all your I-9 documentation, dress nicely, SMILE,  speak clearly, look everyone directly in the eyes, SMILE, turn off your cell phones, SMILE and ask for the job. 

***BRITTAIN RESORT MANAGEMENT*** is holding a CAREER FAIR April 30^th from 10-4 at the COMPASS COVE  Oceanfront Resort located at 2311 South Ocean Blvd.  There will be many positions available for both adults and students. The many positions needed include Reservations, Housekeeping, Guest Services, Maintenance, F&B and STARBUCKS Baristas. If you are interested but are unable to attend send your resume to Careers@BrittainResorts.com

HOLLYWOOD WAX MUSEUM is still accepting applications at its 21^st Ave.N & ByPass 17 location across from the Palace Theatre.

TARGET SUPER STORE  located on Hwy 544 at Surfside & ByPass 17S has positions available.  Apply in person only. 

CHIPOLE   located at Coastal Grand Mall beside of Cracker Barrel has positions available.  

COSTCO has positions available at the moment.  Won’t last until the weekend.  Hurry. In person only

WILCO-HESS  positions available at all locations.  Must be at least 18. 

HOME DEPOT  positions available.  

WAL-MART  positions available, all locations.  

HOT TOPIC  is also hiring.  Apply online at  HOTTOPIC.COM

HSAP Testing Begins (2014)

Blue Jacket Family: HSAP testing will begin tomorrow, April 1 and end Thursday, April 3. All second year high school students are required to take this test and pass all three parts per SC High School requirements. The test will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.  If your child is scheduled to take the HSAP test, please make sure they are at school on time and well rested.  Good luck to all of our students taking HSAP. GO BIG BLUE!

More Scholarship Opportunities from the AHS Guidance Department

Peter Pasula Study Habits Scholarship - $500 - 1 Award (Deadline: April 1,2014)
Student Eligibility:

1)   Must be attending an accredited post-secondary institution by the fall of 2014.

2)   Must be enrolled by the fall of 2014 in any level of any program that is two years in length or longer.

3)   Must answer the essay question found on the application form.

Applications can be found by going to: www.mortgagebrokeralberta.ca

 Whittemore High School Alumni Association Scholarship

Criteria

Applicant must be a descendant of a Whittemore High School Graduate. (Verification of graduate's attendance required.)

Applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 grading scale.

A letter of recommendation from a teacher or someone who knows you well is required. The person may not be a relative. Attach the letter to the last page of the application along with a current transcript.

Scholarship may be used at any institution of higher learning, excluding any US Military Academies.

The number of recipients and amount of scholarships will be determined by the scholarship committee and the availability of funds.

Please include a wallet size photo to the school official's page

Applications are available in your school's guidance office, your church, or by request to:

Whittemore Alumni Association PO Box 1857 Conway, SC 29528

Applications may be mailed to the Association's PO Box listed above or mailed to:

Mrs. Jerrlyn Gaghum. Scholarship Chairperson

434 McKeiver Street

Conway. SC 29527

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Deadline April 15^th

The Low Country Herb Society is awarding two individual $1,250.00.scholarships to two graduating seniors in Georgetown or Horry County. The scholarships will be awarded to applicants interested in pursuing studies that may promote the use of herbs.

Though not limited in the following areas, the studies may be in agriculture, landscape planning, flora culture, forestry, aromatherapy, culinary arts, turf farming, nursery management, pharmacy and alternative medicine.

Applications must be received by April 18 and sent to:

Carol Austin, Scholarship Chairperson

113 Berkshire Loop

Pawleys Island SC 29585

Tel. 843-235-2649

E-Mail: CarolsMaryKav@SC.RR.com

The scholarship students will be invited to attend the annual Low Country Society picnic in May where the scholarship awards will be presented.

 See Guidance for an application.

The Grand Strand Chapter of the MOAA is pleased to announce the availability of $1,000.00 scholarships for our area and would welcome your school's participation in publicizing this fact. MOAA is a civic-minded organization with the goal of encouraging service to our country and helping young people achieve related goals.

These scholarships will be awarded based on merit and are available to Seniors enrolled in the JROTC program who plan to continue their education. The enclosed application provides necessary details for interested students. Please note that a Letter of Recommendation and a copy of the student's High School Transcript must accompany each application. These documents should be mailed to

The Grand Strand Chapter of the MOAA Attn.: Scholarship P.O. Box 71198 Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

and must be received by April 18, 2014.

We would appreciate your assistance in bringing this scholarship to the attention of your JROTC Seniors. The selected applicant(s) will be notified in writing in May and will be recognized at a MOAA dinner.

Please see guidance for an application.

Your Favorite Car Scholarship - $500 - 1 Award (Deadline: April 30, 2014)
Student Eligibility:

1)   Must be attending an accredited post-secondary institution by the fall of 2014 at the latest.

2)   Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a program that is at least two years in length.

Applications can be found by going to: www.vancouverdealerships.ca

 MAY:

Extend the Dream Student Scholarships

About the Extend the Dream Scholarship

In 2011, SACAC initiated Extend the Dream Scholarships to recognize and reward deserving students. This scholarship is awarded based on financial need, academic achievement and community service. Awards are in the amount of $1,000 and are not renewable.  The Extend the Dream Student Scholarship is provided through funds from the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling.

Scholarship Criteria

Applicant must be a current high school senior graduating from a public, private, parochial high school or home school located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee or the Caribbean.

Applicant must be accepted by and plan to attend an accredited, non-proprietary, technical, community or four-year college in the fall following his/her graduation.

Applicant must have at least a 2.75 grade point average for grades 9-12.

Applicant must have financial need.

Go to http://www.sacac.org/assets/2013%20etd%20scholarship%20application.pdf to get an application.

Deadline is Friday, May 23,2014. If you have any questions, contact Joyce Mai, SACAC Grants Chair, atjoyce_mai@ncsu.edu.

 MCO Scholarship - $500 - 1 Award (Deadline: May 15, 2014)

Student Eligibility:

1)   Must be attending college or university no later than December of 2014.

2)   Must be attending college or university on a full-time basis by December of 2014.

3)   Must submit an answer to the essay question no later than 11:59 PM EST on May 15, 2014.

4)   Must be currently in your last year of high school or a freshman, sophomore, or junior in college/university.

Applications can be found by going to: www.studentscholarships.org/available_scholarships_2014.php

Find a Law Scholarship - $500 - 1 Award (Deadline: May 15, 2014)
Student Eligibility:

1)   Must be enrolled in full-time studies at a college, trades, or technical school by no later than the Fall of 2014.

2)   Must currently reside in the United States and intend on continuing studies in the United States.

3)   Must complete the Online Form and Short Question by no later than May 15, 2014.

Applications can be found by going to: www.studentscholarships.org/lawyerscholarships.php

Maple Leaf Dentistry Scholarship - $500 - 1 Award (Deadline: May 30, 2014)
Student Eligibility:

1)   Must be attending school at the undergraduate level in the fall of 2014 and can be enrolled in any year.

2)   Must have contributed at least 100 hours of volunteer work over the last 2 calendar years.

3)   Must possess a GPA of 3.0 or higher in his/her last academic year.

Applications can be found by going to: www.peterboroughdentists.com/dentists.php

LM Scholarship Program - $500 - 1 Award (Deadline: May 31, 2014)
Student Eligibility:

1)   Must be currently enrolled or expect to be enrolled in a degree program by September.

2)   Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and submit an answer to the essay question.

Applications can be found by going to: www.forkliftcertificationsurrey.com

 June:

Odenza Vacations College Scholarship - $500 - 1 Award (Deadline: June 1, 2014)
Student Eligibility:

1)   Must be between the ages of 17 and 24 on September 1st, 2014

2)   Must submit an answer to the essay question, which can be found on the application page.

3)   Must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.

Applications can be found by going to: www.odenzavacationsscholarships.com

Got a Spine Scholarship - $500 - 1 Award (Deadline: June 2, 2014)

Student Eligibility:

1)   Must be attending college or university no later than October of 2014.

2)   Must be attending college or university on a full-time basis by October of 2014.

3)   Must have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during the last academic year.

Applications can be found by going to: www.studentscholarships.org/2014_college_scholarships.php

Global Lift Equipment Scholarship - $500- 1 Award (Deadline: June 15, 2014)
Student Eligibility:

1)   Must be currently attending or planning on attending a post-secondary institution no later than the Fall of 2014.

2)   Must submit a short story. Detailed instructions can be found on the application page.

3)   Must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.

Applications can be found by going to: www.usedforkliftssouthcarolina.com

Lift Parts Express Scholarship - $500 - 1 Award (Deadline: June 30, 2014)

Student Eligibility:

1)   Must be a current Senior in High School or

2)   Be a Freshman or Sophomore in College/University

3)   Must be enrolled or expected to be enrolled by the Fail of 2014

Applications can be found by going to: www.forkliftpartspennsylvania.com

School Board Forgives All But Two Days Missed During Ice Storms

The Horry County School Board of Education voted unanimously to forgive all but two instructional days missed during recent winter ice storms. Last week, Governor Nikki Haley signed a resolution allowing local school boards to waive up to five days missed due to inclement weather, yet requires districts to use designated make-up days first. Schools in the Aynor and Green Sea Floyds attendance areas missed a total of seven days, while all other attendance areas missed six days. February 17 was a make-up day for all schools. March 28 is a second make-day for schools, except for Daisy Elementary School. As the District’s only year-round school, Daisy’s second make-up day is April 9.

Teachers and staff who were unable to work during the storms will make up missed days at the end of the school year, providing new opportunities for staff development.