James F. Byrnes High School

The Beta Club members took on a new project cleaning up the roadways around Byrnes High as a part of the Adopt-a-Highway Program.

Mark your calendars for these track events this spring!

Reminder to those students who pre-registered for the ACT Test Prep. Workshop tomorrow, Friday, 3/07/2025. Pre-registered students should report to the Library (BEFORE the bell rings for 1st period) from 8:15 AM to 12:45 PM. Note: Attendance will be reported to the Front Office based on check-in & being present for the entire workshop. Participants will be released from the workshop (and to 4th Lunch) @ 12:45 PM. Please bring your Student ID AND your CHARGED laptop to the training. Each student is assigned to either the "MATH" or the "ENGLISH" topic for the first half of the workshop. Midway through the workshop students will switch to the other session topic.

Cast your vote for Player of the Year and show your support for our Rebel, Maddie Wiant, future Winthrop Eagle! https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/03/06/vote-for-upstates-2025-early-season-schsl-softball-player-of-the-year/81699837007/

Please mark your calendars. We are going to have onsite physicals through ReGenesis on during the school day at Byrnes High School on April 15th (8am-5pm). Students must bring their payment and completed sports physical forms with them at the time of their physical. No appointment needed. FYI: Each Middle School will have their own times at their schools as well.

Make plans to support the boys and girls golf team at the Rebels Golf Alumni Tournament March 29th.

One of our 11th grade students, Mr Kyle Garry, chose teacher appreciation as his Passion Project for Leadership Byrnes this semester. He is recognizing BHS teachers this week for their hard work with some breakfast and lunch items, donated by local business partners. Thank you Kyle for all you have poured into this project!!

Over 200 members of our Rebel Regiment competition band visited the state house on Tuesday to be recognized as 2024 SC State 6A Band Champions. What a good looking bunch of kids!

​Submissions for the Spring 2025 edition of the school literary journal, Lines and Rhymes, are now open! Submissions may be fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, or visual art. To see full submission guidelines or submit a piece for publication, see the submission form, below: https://forms.gle/y78oJSGKgMGpEzzm9 Submissions are ​o​pened February 7th​ and will remain open until April 16th. Keep an eye out for information about this semester's contests, opening in March. For any further questions or information, please see Mr. Burkett in room 1012 or email him at colin.burkett@spart5.net.

Attention all Class of 2025 Parents and Graduates!!!! To receive important senior updates and reminders, students MUST check their Schoology home page regularly! All important information and date reminders will be posted on Schoology. As a senior, it is the senior's responsibility to check this information regularly. Be sure to check out the Senior Information Sheet for the Class of 2025 (posted on the Guidance Webpage) for upcoming events including Senior Academic Awards Program, Senior Supply Deliver Day Information, End-of-Year Exams, Graduation Attire specifications, Graduation Practice and Graduation Details. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YIF7EhjlTNlJ8qHrobjmHerYY3_BSy_2/view Senior Information can be found on the Guidance webpage at: https://sites.google.com/spart5.net/bhsschoolcounseling/seniors

Don't miss out on getting the 2025 yearbook! We have fewer than 200 copies remaining. There is no guarantee that books will be available to purchase in school on distribution day. Visit yearbookordercenter.com or use the QR code in the image below to purchase a copy online while supplies last.

Join the Lady Rebels ⚽️ for a scrimmage at home against Christ Church.

​The BHS Rebel Theatre Company will close Beetlejuice this weekend! Don't miss out! Come enjoy Beetlejuice in The Black Box Theatre February 27-March 1. Shows at 7:00pm and both 2:00/7:00pm on Saturday. Link to ticket sales: https://teachtix.com/byrneshs/beetlejuice

Mrs. Graham’s AP Environmental science class has been learning about survivorship curves. Yesterday they focused on the survivorship of bubbles! How long can YOU keep a bubble “alive”?

Please see below team and spectator information for Byrnes v. Spartanburg Girls Division I 5A Playoffs on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Tuesday, Feb. 18 James F. Byrnes HS Main Gym Byrnes v. Spartanburg Start Time: 6:30 PM Only SCHSL Passes are accepted for the playoffs. Tickets $8.00 Cash tickets available at the door. Debit / Credit Card tickets available at the door. Digital tickets available online through Hub City Locker $9.00 https://www.hubcitylocker.com/events-1/byrnesfeb18

Byrnes v. Spartanburg Girls Division I 5A Playoffs on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Tuesday, Feb. 18 James F. Byrnes HS Main Gym Byrnes v. Spartanburg Start Time: 6:30 PM Only SCHSL Passes are accepted for the playoffs. Tickets $8.00 Cash tickets available at the door. Debit / Credit Card tickets available at the door. Digital tickets available online through Hub City Locker $9.00 https://www.hubcitylocker.com/events-1/byrnesfeb18

Good Luck to all and Go Rebels!

Congratulations to Conner Beaudin for claiming the 5A 138lb Upper State Championship this weekend!!

The Rebel Royals have qualified for the SCDA State Competition in THREE Varsity Divisions!!!

​American Legion Boys State Applications are due February 21st! American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students. It is a participatory program where each participant becomes a part of the operation of his local, county and state government. Boys State has been a program of The American Legion since 1935 when it organized to counter the Fascist inspired Young Pioneer Camps. The program was the idea of two Illinois Legionnaires, Hayes Kennedy and Harold Card, who organized the first Boys State at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. At American Legion Boys State, participants are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities of a franchised citizen. The training is objective and practical with city, county and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, chorus and recreational programs. High school juniors are selected by local American Legion Posts to attend the program. In most cases, expenses associated with attending this program are paid by a sponsoring American Legion Post, a local business or another community-based organization. American Legion Boys State is currently conducted in 49 Departments of The American Legion. Hawaii does not conduct a program. As separate corporations, Boys States vary in content and method of procedure, but each and every Boys State adheres to the basic concept of the program - that of teaching government from the township to the state level. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a similar program for young ladies called Girls State. For online details visit https://palmettoboysstate.com/ All junior boys are encouraged to apply for Palmetto Boys State. ​P​aper application can be picked up outside Room 1017. ​Printable applications can be downloaded using this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uWSye9AIt9zqoCom7nex9YsxxySYndz-/view?usp=drive_link ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY 21ST.