D. R. Hill Middle School

Summer reading for 8th grade English 1 Honors students at D.R. Hill Middle is required. All students must read the book of his/her choice by the first day of school and take a written test during the first two weeks of the course. In addition to a written test, students must also be prepared for in-depth group discussion and analysis that leads to a culminating performance task. ● The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd ● I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai and Christina Lamb ● Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys

It's not too late to try out for the D. R. Hill Cheerleading Squad. Stop by the front office or email Victoria.dickerson@spart5.net to get all the information you need before tryout week begins! ⏰ ✔️ All completed paperwork can be turned in to the front office or emailed to Victoria.Dickerson@spart5.net ✔️Physicals must be uploaded into Planet High School before students can participate. ✔️See you for tryout practice August 5th!

Summer workout information!

Families and students, please mark your calendars for these important events. Additional information for each event, including times, will be shared in early July.

Congratulations to the D.R. Hill Middle School band on earning the South Carolina Outstanding Performance Award for the 2023-2024 school year! This achievement is a testament to your children's dedication to being the best musicians they can be! The OPA is determined by placing a certain number of students in the SCBDA Region and All-State bands, receiving a Superior rating at Concert Performance Assessment and earning points through student participation at the SCBDA Solo and Ensemble event. The D. R. Hill Band program maxed out points for this award! Your band directors are very proud of you!

❕Future Cheerleaders & Parents❕ Details for cheer interest meetings for rising 7th & 8th are graders below. 📣 Future DRH Cheerleaders & their parents should plan to meet at D. R. Hill on Tuesday, May 14th from 5:30-6:30. 📣 Future Beech Cheerleaders & their parents should plan to meet at Beech Springs on Thursday, May 16th from 5:30-6:30. Additional questions should be directed to : DRH- Victoria.dickerson@spart5.net Beech Springs- Alexis.glenn@spart5.net OR Kita .knebel@spart5.net

Parents/Guardians of students being recognized at Awards Day will be invited to attend the event. Notification will be made by phone call and email by a D.R. Hill staff member in the coming weeks.

Rising 9th grade students. See attached summer reading for those students recommended for English 1 Honors and English 2 Honors for Freshman year.

State Testing Dates

Sports Physicals by ReGenesis Health Care will be available for $25 to our student-athletes here at DRH on May 15th grom 8:30am to 3:30pm. The medical history and consent to treat forms must be completed prior to the 25th. These forms can be picked up from the front office.

The 8th grade formal dance is back! Tickets go on sale April 9, 2024 for the Sneaker Ball. The cost is $20 per person.

Congratulations to Henry Cotter and Caroline Wright for their participation in the 2024 SC All-State band clinic. It is estimated that over 6000 band students from across the state auditioned for this 115 member ensemble. Not only did these students make the band, but they both ranked in the top 3 of their respective instruments.

Triple P - Positive Parenting Program, Aprl Seminars

D. R. Hill's Tiger Troupe showed up and showed out in Columbia as they competed for rankings in the South Carolina Speech and Theatre Association state competition. Not only did the following students place, but EACH PARTICIPANT in Tiger Troupe earned a SUPERIOR in one or both of their categories! 3rd place in SCSTA in Group Musical--D.R. Hill: Chloe Manphonsy, Harmony Reed, Onyx Blake, Madelyn Newell, Danielys Santa Cruz, Ashley Clairmont, Mikaela McAbee 2nd in Solo Acting--Chloe Manphonsy 3rd in Storytelling--Annabelle Potter 3rd in Original Monologue--Marissa Moreno 3rd in Oral Interpretation--Ashley Clairmont Superiors- Musical Theatre--Chloe Manphonsy, Harmony Reed, Onyx Blake, Madelyn Newell, Danielys Santa Cruz, Ashley Clairmont, Mikaela McAbee Duet Improv--Said Pinto & Marissa Marreno Solo Acting--Chloe Manphonsy, Skylar Lee, Maddie Newell Duet Acting--Steven Rogers & Danielys Santa Cruz, Said Pinto & Samuel Colon Storytelling--Annabelle Potter, Skylar Lee Original Monologue--Onyx Blake, Marissa Marreno Oral Interpretation--Hailey Ramirez, Ashley Clairmont

Join us for the Staff vs. Student Basketball Tournament on March 21st at 5:30pm! Tickets on sale now in the front office. Student tickets are $5, all others $7. All proceeds to benefit the DRH recess area.

Triple P : Positive Parenting Program Seminars Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfj6wYN2XZET5Rqeqa_SdlzMhMea1kqccpQMNRbwB2KOjlv0A/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

2024 All-State and Region Band Results

Reminder - Report cards will be sent home with students and emailed electronically to parents on Thursday, January 11.

Reminder - Wednesday is a half day for students. School dismisses at 12:30pm. Students must be picked up no later than 1:00pm. School will resume for students on January 4, 2023. Have a safe and happy Winter Break.

SC Financial Literacy "Educator of the Month" State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Recognizes Brent Bernier of D.R. Hill Middle School as Educator of the Month November 17, 2023 Mr. Brent Bernier of D.R. Hill Middle School, November Educator of the Month South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Spartanburg County School District Five’s Brent Bernier of D.R. Hill Middle School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for November. “Subjects such as math, science and history have long been central to the K-12 curriculum. To prepare our students for success in today’s world, it is critical that personal finance skills become a priority as well,” said Treasurer Loftis. “Mr. Bernier’s students are fortunate to have a teacher who develops engaging lessons to teach this vital information, and we are pleased to recognize him this month for his ongoing efforts.” Bernier serves as the Career Exploration teacher at D.R. Hill, where he has taught for 23 years. Named D.R. Hill’s 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year, Bernier also received recognition as “District Five’s Finest” and as a Next Gen Personal Finance Distinguished Educator. Bernier holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Clemson University and a Master of Education from Converse College. He is also credentialed as a Global Career Development Facilitator. “I can think of no subject matter taught in our schools that has more of a direct impact on our students’ lives than financial education,” says Bernier. “It is during our times diving into topics such as the pros and cons of renting versus having a mortgage, using credit cards, creating a budget, and investing in the stock market that my students become the most engaged in their education. The earlier we introduce our students to these concepts, the more they will retain as they move forward in their lives and the earlier they can put this knowledge to real use for themselves.” The South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program provides incentives to K-12 teachers who are experts in the area of financial literacy and have a desire to teach professional development workshops to other educators in their schools and districts. Through the program participating teachers have access to specialized training and financial literacy curriculum resources that better enable them to promote financial literacy education in K-12 schools. This D.R. Hill Middle School teacher is making an impact on students in the classroom and is now being honored on the state level! Congratulations to Brent Bernier, who has been recognized by SC State Treasurer, Curtis Loftis, as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher program's "Educator of the Month " Read more here spart5.net/article/1346458