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
Good morning Tiger Families! The December Newsletter was emailed to parents/guardians yesterday. If you did not receive it and need to update your email, please contact the front office. Check out some of the great things that are going on at D.R. Hill.
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Reminder - iReady Diagnostic Testing will be Monday, Dec. 11 (Math) and Tuesday, Dec. 12 (Reading). Please make sure students have a charged chromebook with them for testing.
Candy Cane Grams for sale December 11th-19th.
Good morning! Hopefully everyone had a restful break. We are quickly approaching the end of the 1st Semester. As we get into the holiday spirit, all students and staff are welcome to participate in our 12 Days of Dress Up.
Read with the Gamecocks!
Students who participate & meet the school goal of reading 20 minutes each night for ten days (Monday, November 13- Friday, November 24) will receive two tickets to two different USC basketball games.
Two tickets (one adult, one student) to a predetermined men's game (date released in January) & two tickets (one adult, one student) to a predetermined women's game (date released in January).
Homeroom with the highest percent of participation will receive biscuits.
All reading towards this should take place outside of school hours.
Reminder - Thanksgiving Break starts on Wednesday, November 22. School will resume on Monday, November 27th. Have a safe and happy holiday.
Congratulations to our 2023 Junior Scholars! The following 8th grade students scored a 550 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and/or a 530 or higher on the Math subtest of the PSAT 8/9.
Our AM tutoring program is going great! All 7th and 8th grade students have the opportunity to work with administrators twice a week to work on missing assignments or areas they are struggling in.
Good morning parents and guardians! We are half way through 2nd quarter. Interim reports will be sent to all students and their guardians this morning. If you do not receive it, please contact the school to update your information.
A successful Football Season has come to a close. Now it is time to move onto a great basketball season. Tryouts begin today. Any student interested in trying out must have a physical on file.
7th and 8th Grade Girls - Nov. 1-3 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm
8th boys tryouts are Wed-Friday Nov 1st-4th 3:20pm-5:20pm.
7th grade tryouts Wed-Fri Nov 8th-10th 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Students should bring shoes, water bottles, and be ready to work.
Congratulations to our October Students of the Month!
7th Grade:
Kenley Wassink, Chase Goings, Denzel Garcia Nunez, and Mackenzie Hill
8th Grade:
Dorian Collins, Hayden Becker, Angelina Yong, Venessa Shykal, and Brayden Stiffel
Join us this Friday for the return of our annual Powder Puff Game vs. Florence Chapel Middle School!
The After School Special is available for students for a cost of $10 which includes staying after school until the game starts, admission to the game, and a choice of either chips, candy, or drink from concessions.
Reminder - Rock our School is next week. All students and staff are encouraged to participate each day!
We will celebrate Red Ribbon Week Monday, October 23rd. The theme this year is Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free.
We will be using Natural High Curriculum each day during Tiger Time.
Monday: Fentanyl
Education about the deadly synthetic opioid that has led to a staggering 560% increase in overdose deaths.
Tuesday: The Science of Joy
Learn about dopamine's role in the brain and how it influences choices.
Wednesday: The Dark Side of Highs
Dive into the risks of artificial highs.
Thursday: Choosing Wisely
Highlights brain development in young people and the long-term consequences of drugs and alcohol.
Friday: Natural High
Athletes, artists, musicians, and designers among others tell their story of their Natural Highs and inspire and empower our students to find their own Natural High.
