James F. Byrnes High School

Career Center application deadlines are fast approaching for Barbering, Cosmetology, Health Science and Sports Medicine. Any 10th grader interested in taking Barbering or Cosmetology next year must pick up an application in guidance. Barbering Apps are due back February 23rd and Cosmetology apps are due back February 29th. Any 11th grader who will be a completer in the Health Science or Sports Medicine pathway and is interested in taking Health Science Clinical (CNA class) must pick up an application in guidance. Application is due back February 29th.

It is time for the Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) Conferences for BHS Juniors & Sophomores with School Counselors. IGP Conferences with Counselors begin January 16th, 2024 and run through February 29th, 2024. IGP conference online booking is now open via a link on the Guidance website or use this direct Booking Link: https://byrneshighschool.setmore.com/ Parents can participate in the meeting with their students via either Zoom or Telephone or Face-to-Face (F2F). Please note which one when you book your appointment online. Visit the BHS School Counseling resource page where you will find grade level specific links in addition to the 2024-2025 Byrnes Course Catalog and IGP Resources/Handouts. We look forward to seeing you soon in the BHS Guidance Department.

Dear senior students and parents, You are invited to our Annual FAFSA workshop on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Byrnes High will host the FAFSA Workshop in our cafeteria at 6:00 PM. Come hear from presenter Bobby Holcombe of USC Union, where you can learn about the Federal and State financial aid changes and how to complete the 2024-2025 Financial Aid Form for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is required by all schools (trade, technical, colleges, and universities) of higher education to be considered for: Grants, College Work-Study, Lottery Tuition Assistance Programs, Direct Loans, and Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students. We look forward to seeing you at this great event for our college-bound seniors!

Students will receive paper copies of their semester 1 report cards from their 2nd period teachers today, January 11. These will also be sent via email by PowerSchool.

Student Council is hosting a Sadie Hawkins Winter Semi-Formal. This dance will take place at Byrnes High School on February 10 from 7pm-10pm. Permission forms required and tickets can be purchased in room 810, 1006 or 1101 for $15.

We cannot wait to meet all of you this afternoon for Meet the Teacher! Pop in for a visit 3:30-5:00pm.

Track & Field conditioning will begin next week from 4-5pm at the Byrnes Track. Dates: Jan 10 &12, Jan 16 & 17, Jan 23 & 24 Students must have current physical and all forms must be uploaded in BigTeams (PlanetHS). Contact Coach Smith or Coach Redwine with any questions

Master Skills Center Barber Applications for the 2024-205 school year are due next month for Rising Juniors. The deadline for this applications is Friday February 23. The application is the first step in the enrollment process and does not guarantee that students will be accepted into the program. Students must also submit a SIGNED copy of their Social Security Card with their application. The students will be notified of their status (acceptance or waiting list) by the end of March. Please see your counselor for more information.

There is still time to order the 2023-2024 yearbook for James F. Byrnes High School and the Freshman Academy. Visit https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/ and use order number 10351.

Seniors and parents of Seniors~ The redesigned and streamlined Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form will open Dec. 31, 2023. There are major changes and improvements to the 2024–2025 FAFSA form. You can go on and create your account and get your FSA ID NOW so you will be ready. Visit https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch

Please help us congratulate senior AP art student Elizabeth Kozariz on winning this year's bookmark contest hosted by Spartanburg County Libraries. Her bookmark was chosen out of entries from students around Spartanburg County as this year's 1st place winner! The bookmark has been mass printed and will be handed out in all library locations around the county! Congratulations Elizabeth!

Juniors the last day to sign up for the ACT or SAT is January 10th. If you plan to take one of these tests this year at school during the school day, email Mr. Pachter to sign up. John.Pachter@spart5.net

Hope everyone is enjoying family and friends today! Happy holidays!!

AVID 3 students created boxes of cheer for our friends at a local nursing home, Midway Residential Care, on Hwy 290. We are proud of our students for serving their community and giving back!

Erin Greenway Fri, Dec 1, 10:18 AM (10 days ago) to BHS-Staff Each month, our school will recognize students and staff who are demonstrating exceptional character, citizenship, growth/improvement in attendance/academic achievement, or showing compassion for others. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Our James F Byrnes High School Stars of the Month for December are: A-Dd: Angelo Richard Acosta (grade 10, not pictured) De-He: Kyle Robert Garry (grade 10) and Hannah Mackenzie Hill (grade 11) Hf-Mh: Easton Reynolds Keels (grade 11) Mi-Sc: Victor Julio Perez (grade 11) Sd-Z: John Steven Wojcieszak (grade 12) Staff: Nurse Deb Levasseur, school nurse Teacher: Mrs Lacey Swope-Springer (SpeEd) These students and staff will be given prizes courtesy of Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill of Duncan, Jeremiah's Italian Ice of Duncan, our BHS athletic department, and our Leadership Byrnes school store. Congratulations to our Stars of the Month! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

What a great day to share all of our Friday night Rebels! Channel 7 WSPA was so happy to be on our campus and enjoyed talking with all of our fantastic students for a live broadcast. Many of our student organizations were showcased in this live broadcast include: Rebels Football team, Rebel Regiment, Rebel Royals, Byrnes Cheer, ROTC along with Student Council and Leadership Byrnes As Coach Shaw said: "The popcorn is gonna be popping, the band is gonna be rocking, and the Rebels gonna be knocking!" Good luck to the Rebels tonight as we host the first playoff game! Go Rebels! The Rebel Regiment will be performing at their full show during half-time tonight before their state 5A competition tomorrow. Eyes with Pride, Rebel Regiment! Eyes with Pride! If you missed this morning's show, you can view the six segments online here: https://www.wspa.com/your-carolina/ Football: https://www.wspa.com/your-carolina/byrnes-high-school-football/ Cheer: https://www.wspa.com/your-carolina/byrnes-high-school-cheer-team/ Dance: https://www.wspa.com/your-carolina/byrnes-high-school-dance-team/ Band: https://www.wspa.com/your-carolina/byrnes-high-school-band/ JROTC: https://www.wspa.com/your-carolina/byrnes-high-school-jrotc/ StuCo/Leadership: https://www.wspa.com/your-carolina/byrnes-high-school-student-council-and-administration/

Friday night lights has two great opportunities for you! In addition to Round 1 of the playoffs for the Rebels, the Rebel Regiment will get one last full show in during half-time before they head off to the 5A state competition this weekend!

We hope you are all having a Happy Halloween! 🎃 Some of our teachers today showed us that everyone can have a good time for Halloween! 👻 be safe! 🕸️ 🕷️

Mrs. Graham's Biology class played a hot seat class tournament as a genetics review game.

On Friday, our AVID elective students traveled to the University Center in Greenville for the College 101 Workshop. They attended sessions designed to help them prepare for college and met with representatives from several schools. Some of our students were also awarded preliminary acceptance and scholarships to attend South Carolina State University. What a great opportunity for our students!