During the 2023-2024 school year, Airport High School students and staff continued to focus on the World Class Skills identified by the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. Airport’s Mission and Vision Statements drive us toward developing our students to be world-class citizens. We will achieve our mission and vision by meeting our students’ academic and social needs every day.
Airport had more than 100 students enrolled in the district’s Early College Program, in partnership with Midlands Technical College, with many of them invited to participate in the college’s 2024 graduation ceremony and earning associate in arts diplomas, associate in science diplomas, and/or General College Studies Certificates. Our Class of 2024 graduates accumulated more than $10 million in scholarships.
This was another banner year of recognition for the student talent and leadership.
As we continue to meet the needs of all students, Airport High School offers a variety of AP Courses, among them AP Language, AP Literature, AP Probability and Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP US History, AP Human Geography, AP Psychology, AP Government, AP Art Studio, and Teacher Cadet. We will be starting AP Seminar in Fall 2024.
Our JROTC program continues to be recognized at local, state and national levels. Some of the team’s top honors include first place in four local drill meets and first place in the league championship.
Airport High School’s student council coordinated the annual Camp Kemo fundraiser, bringing in more than $20,000 to help send children with cancer to summer camp. Airport High School’s student council attended the SCASC State Convention in March, with hundreds of participants from roughly 45 schools across the state. Airport was named a Gold Council of Excellence for the eighth consecutive year, and our student body president was awarded the top student leader award.
Airport’s Fine Arts Department had multiple students recognized for their accomplishments during the 2023-2024 school year. Several honors choral students were accepted into the South Carolina All-State Chorus, the most prestigious choir in the state. Several honors choral students were accepted into the SC American Choral Directors Association Honors Choir. Our theater program put on two extremely successful shows for our district schools and community.
Airport High School’s band and orchestra also had multiple students recognized for their performances. Several orchestra students were accepted into the SCMEA All-Region Orchestra.
Airport High School athletic programs had an extremely successful year. Our cheerleaders finished as one of the top ranked programs at the state 4A competition. Our Lady Eagles softball team won multiple playoff games and our baseball team won the region championship, going undefeated in region play. Our baseball team finished the season ranked in the top 10 in South Carolina.
At Airport High School, we firmly believe developing world class knowledge and skills, and life and career characteristics through rigorous academics and engaging extracurricular and leadership opportunities will translate into success for our students. Our school and its stakeholders look forward to honoring our school’s traditions of academics, involvement, and service, as well as contributing to our school’s success during the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.
Matt Schilit, Principal
Jenifer Gooding, SIC Chair
