Congratulations to Competition Cheer for their 10th place finish in the State 5A Competition this past weekend. Go Rebels!
Sophmores~if you are interested in signing up for the Barbering program at Master Skills Center please see your counselor for an application.
New Class Offering~If you are interested in taking Diesel Engine Repair class Master Skills next year please fill out this interest form https://forms.gle/vUyWkPkFf16w114q6
In this class students will learn how to perform entry level maintenance and repair tasks on Diesel Engine, Braking System, Drivetrain System, and Electrical/ Hydraulic Systems. Students will work towards their ASE certification as well as other related certifications that will prepare them for a career in this field where the average salary is over $50,000/year.
Congratulations to the 23 Byrnes and BFA students who participated in the Region One Honors Orchestra concert this past weekend. Following an audition in October, these students joined the most talented musicians in the region to rehearse and perform a wonderful concert. Congratulations to these District Five students!
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System (SRHS) is excited to share the application link for students wishing to participate in Career Immersion Days at SRHS. The first career immersion day is scheduled for January 3, 2025. Application link: https://forms.office.com/r/QWFLjU1P5w
**Please enter your PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS when completing the form**
There will be 2 sessions offered for the January 3, 2025 Career Immersion Day:
The morning session will be from 8:00am-12:00pm and is focused on Peri-Operative career fields (careers working with patients before, during, and after surgery).
The afternoon session will be from 1:00pm-5:00pm and is focused on Acute Care career fields (variety of healthcare careers - Ex: Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, etc.).
The sign-up form will accept submissions until December 16, 2024.
Students will only be eligible to select 1 session.
Students will receive notification if they are selected by December 20, 2024 from SRHS.
If not selected, students will receive notification of upcoming Career Immersion Days. Additional sessions will be offered by SRHS during Spring Break.
Career Immersion Days were created to expand the number of outreach opportunities to students as they explore healthcare careers to build the pipeline of future healthcare workers. These days will follow a group model versus individual shadowing opportunities to allow for a more meaningful experience and to accommodate more students.
Planning to attend college? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the "gateway" to college financial aid (grants, scholarships, student loans).
The 2025/2026 FAFSA is scheduled to be released 12/01/24.
FIRST step: you & your parent (each of you) will need to create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) Account to apply for federal student aid. This can be done NOW!
Create your FSA account
OR
Join us for this FlexTime FSA Session
**SENIORS ONLY**
Tuesday, Dec. 3rd, 2024
Media Center
**SPACE IS LIMITED** (25 seats)
**FlexTime Registration Required**
FAFSA FSA ID session~Seniors only
Seniors who plan to fill out the FAFSA must apply for their FSA ID first. In this session seniors will receive information on how to do this with help from our Upstate rep.
Ms. Ana Pacheco’s Spanish and French classes wrote what they were thankful for on turkeys posted on the wall outside her classroom. Their writing was in English, Spanish, and French.
Tonight the wrestlers will be competing in our 2nd Annual Blue Vs Grey Match at 6pm at Byrnes. They will be competing for starting spots and other unofficial matches. Admission is free and they would love to see you there supporting them.
It is a busy week for the Rebels!
The USC Upstate admissions representative will be back on campus tomorrow, November 19th, in the media center 9:00-3:00. Seniors who need help with the application or who have any questions are encouraged to go meet with him. The application is free until the end of this month.
We look forward to seeing any 7th-12th grade boys who are interested in playing soccer this year at Byrnes this Thursday night in the cafeteria. If you have any questions please contact Coach Campbell at joseph.campbell@spart5.net
Congratulations to Mr. Gunter and this large number of outstanding Byrnes Choir Members who will be representing Byrnes at the state level!! These students have been selected for the SCMEA All-State Honor Choir! Excellent job Rebels!!
Miss Souvenirs has been postponed from Nov. 16, 2024 to March 22, 2025. Any students still interested in participation in Miss Byrnes or Miss Souvenirs should contact Mrs. Kelsey Grant.
Miss Souvenirs has been postponed from Nov. 16, 2024 to March 22, 2025. Any students still interested in participation in Miss Byrnes or Miss Souvenirs should contact Mrs. Kelsey Grant.
BHS Unified PE students went to Landrum High School to compete in a Special Olympics Volleyball tournament and skill competition. 🏐🤾
The USC Upstate admissions representative will be on campus again on November 19th in the media center 9:00-3:00. Seniors who need help with the application or who have any questions are encouraged to go meet with him. The app is free until the end of November.
Parents, this is a great time to make sure your spring semester students have read those "summer reading" books for Honors English.
Time to cheer on our Rebels in the 1st round of the 5A playoffs! 💙
🏈 Byrnes vs. Lexington
🗓 Friday, November 15
📍 Presbyterian College, Bailey Memorial Stadium
⏰ Kickoff at 7:30 p.m. (gates open at 6:30)
🎟 https://www.hubcitylocker.com/events-1/byrnesvslexington
GO REBELS! 💙🏈💙
Yesterday was a great day to showcase our AVID program! Ms. Andrea McMahan, AVID Program Manager, and Ms. Jean Brewington, D5 AVID District Director, toured our campus and had the pleasure of witnessing the outstanding work happening in our school every day.
Our visitors had the opportunity to experience several classrooms in action, observing firsthand the dynamic learning environment and strong student engagement that define our AVID program. They were especially impressed with the warm, welcoming, and collaborative culture at BHS, noting that it’s clear our staff is making a positive impact on students’ lives.
A special shout-out goes to the following teachers who hosted classroom visits during 3rd and 4th blocks. Here is a sampling of the amazing work happening at BHS:
Mrs. Gilmore’s AVID 3 class: Students worked through their points of confusion in tutorials.
Mrs. Justus’s AVID 4 class: Students explored student loans, fostering real-world financial literacy.
Mrs. Cathcart's English 4 class: Students modernized Shakespeare into contemporary TikTok-style videos.
Mrs. Blackwell's US History class: Students analyzed primary and secondary sources, moved between stations in the hallway, and demonstrated mastery through a writing assignment.
Ms. Sirovatka's SREB Math class: Students collaborated and used technology tools to solve rigorous math equations.
Mr. Proffit's PLTW CIM class: Students wrote code to program machines to carve specific shapes and designs.
Mrs. McAbee's English 3 class: Students discussed, synthesized, and analyzed text using critical reading and annotation strategies.
Ms. Thompson's US History class: Students took focused notes on WWII and the Holocaust, then participated in an engaging collaborative activity.
Mrs. Kuronya's Biology class: Students collaborated on natural selection concepts, completed a common interim assessment, and practiced EOC-style questions.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this visit a success. Your dedication to AVID and to our students is truly inspiring!
Many Rebels are in state competitions this week! Go Rebels!!! Below is the ticket link & QR code for Varsity Football Round 1 of the Division 1 AAAAA playoffs Byrnes vs. Lexington The game will be played at Presbyterian College's Bailey Memorial Stadium Friday, November 15 Gates open at 6:30 PM with Kick off is 7:30 PM https://www.hubcitylocker.com/events-1/byrnesvslexington Tickets are $10.00 Hub City $11.00 Cash and digital at the gate: $10.00 Channel change, Friday night only: The Fan Upstate will share Byrnes Football on 98.9 FM. You can also listen on the Audacy app through 98.9 WORD.
Samuel Bonneval, a Senior at Byrnes High School, recently Job Shadowed at WYFF 4 in Greenville with Griffin Hardy, Meteorologist. Here Samuel is pictured with the WYFF evening News Anchor Team. Last year Samuel Job Shadowed at the US National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg. After graduation Samuel plans to pursue a college degree in Meteorology. Your future looks bright Samuel! 😎☀️
