Midland Valley High School is helping all students develop World Class Skills of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by continually focusing on the four Cs: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. Our school promotes high expectations and lifelong learning to ensure our students can compete in and contribute to a global society.
We believe all students can learn and improve their individual performance and achieve high academic standards. Midland Valley High School continues to close the achievement gap and excel in general academic performance. The Early College Program, a partnership with Aiken Technical College, is a unique college-level educational experience providing students with opportunities to earn their high school diplomas while concurrently completing credits toward Associate of Arts Degrees and/or Associate of Science Degrees. By providing rigorous courses and competitive college-level experiences, we strengthen our students’ critical thinking skills. During the spring of 2025, twenty-six students completed this program and graduated with associate degrees, the largest group in school history.
Midland Valley High School administered 77 Advanced Placement Exams, and 191 of 318 graduates had a 3.0 or higher GPA which makes them eligible for a SC lottery Life or Hope scholarship. The class of 2025 eclipsed $26 million dollars in scholarships which is the highest in the history of our school, 72% are considered college or career ready by the state of SC, 10 are Palmetto Fellows recipients, and 6 students answered the call and will serve our country in the Armed Forces. The first time in school history one student scored a perfect 36 on the ACT. Fifteen students received over $250,000; seven students received over $500,000, six received over $1.0 million, three students received over $2.0 million dollars in scholarship offers, and one student received over $4.8 million. Midland Valley class of 2025 seniors were accepted to college and universities in all 50 states and every college and university in the state of South Carolina! This includes Howard, Baylor, Arizona State, Seton Hall, Cal-Poly, Ole Miss, LSU, New Mexico, Alaska Pacific, and the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
We believe students benefit from a variety of arts, media, and Career and Technology Education. These programs make our students competitive global citizens by providing opportunities for students to develop innovation and technological skills. Curriculum such as Band, Chorus, Drama, Media Arts, Art I, II, III, Media Technology, and Music Appreciation are opportunities that promote self-direction and interpersonal skills. We also offer Production Operator Certification and Agriculture Science Certification programs on our campus. Students can also choose to attend the Aiken County Career and Technology Center to obtain certifications in Welding, HVAC, Barbering, and many more. We had seven students complete our new Dell Tech Certification program.
Our band, The Pride of The Valley, placed 12th at the 4-A State Finals and four seniors made all region band.
Midland Valley Athletics had another great 2024-205 school year. The boys’ basketball team had an 18-9 record, made the state playoffs, and one senior will play college ball. Girl’s volleyball was led by a senior who had 1,000 career digs, earned All-state honors, and who will play college ball. Girls’ soccer had one player named all-region and she will play college ball. Boys’ soccer clinched a state playoff berth and had two all-region selections. Football had another great year and had seven athletes sign to play college ball. One senior had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, another broke the all-time points record, and a third recorded over 100 tackles for three straight years. Wrestling was ranked as high as 12th in the state and had 4 seniors named All-state. Softball went 18-10 and was ranked 8th in the state and had one senior named to the all-region team. Overall, there were 2 State Championships, 4 Region Players of the Year, 3 Coaches of the Year, 8 that played for a State Championship, and 16 student athletes going to college for their sport!
We believe in a culture of continuous improvement, public service, and collaboration. Our students participate in character building programs such as: Buddy Club, Elementary Mentors, AP Ambassadors, Fist Bump Friday, and Reading Ambassadors.
Midland Valley High School promotes academic success, respect, lifelong learning, and citizenship. By holding our students to high standards, they will acquire a global perspective and become productive, positive, and responsible citizens of South Carolina.
Principal Sheldon Higgenbottom
