Here's a look at the news around District Five this week!
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Panthers Pride Sweeps District Five!
As the Carolina Panthers prepare to pound their way to Super Bowl 50, students and staff across District Five are showing their support!
At
Duncan Elementary School, students and teachers came to school ready to support the Panthers on their road to victory! Everyone was dressed in their Panthers gear from head to toe...and fingernails too! Students even practiced their "dab", just like quarterback Cam Newton will do in every touchdown during Sunday's game.
At
Reidville Elementary School
, the entire campus celebrated "Panthers Day", and sported their black and blue! Students and staff wore their jerseys and Panthers gear to show off their team spirit.
Super Bowl fever took over
Berry Shoals Intermediate School, as students and staff supported their chosen team. The school participated in a friendly rivalry, as Panthers and Broncos fans showed their spirit.
Byrnes High School got *fired* up with their Panthers spirit....literally!
Chartwells lit the grills, and served up a Super Bowl menu Friday to get students and staff ready for the big game.
Byrnes students feasted on burgers and wings, and even had a chance to win an authentic Cam Newton jersey as part of the festivities!
Beech Springs Intermediate School students showed off their Panther pride by "doing the Dab" in their team gear!
Super Bowl fever also made its way into the classroom, with students in
Janice Tucker's class! While students studied matter in science, they also made posters for the team, with the message: "Panthers Matter".
Schools like
Abner Creek Academy and
Florence Chapel Middle School had their own Panthers tailgates, serving up Super Bowl favorites in the lunch room!
D.R. Hill Middle School students and staff pounded their way to campus, decked out in their Panthers colors. Everyone had fun getting in the spirit, and doing their best "dab"!
And finally, at
River Ridge Elementary School students celebrated the Panthers trip to the Super Bowl by making banners and wearing their team colors. The whole school was full of Panther pride!
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District Five Teachers Awarded Grants
Several District Five teachers have a little extra help for their classrooms, thanks to a local program funding education needs around the Upstate.
The Greater Greer Education Foundation selected three District Five teachers as recipients of their annual grant program:
Cassie Lemus (D.R. Hill Middle School), Jackie Knafelc (D.R. Hill Middle School), and
Debbie Holcombe (Byrnes High School).
Lemus was awarded a $1500 grant to provide science and social studies trade books for students. The books will expose challenged readers to information that is on their reading level.
Knafelc's $600 grant will provide funds to help her class create a beautiful butterfly garden on the
D.R. Hill campus.
Holcombe's grant will go to help the
Byrnes High School FIGHT Club, which she organized several years ago. Students in the club work with
Holcombe and other teachers to exercise and learn good eating habits, to achieve healthier lifestyles. The grant will fund their trip to the Lifepoint 5K race in Charleston on February 27.
Congratulations to all of these outstanding District Five teachers!
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Band Students Hit High Note With All-Region, All-State Selections
District Five band students are playing a happy tune this week, after a record number were named to All State and All Region bands!
The fifteen students in All State Band mark the most District Five has placed in 15 years!
Students selected were:
Byrnes High School:
Thomas Scholz
, Christian Gyles, Quincy Eigner
Jessica Spurling
, Matthew Powell
DR Hill:
Madison Gardner
Florence Chapel:
Amanda Cox
, Sarah Scholz, Daniel Kitts
, Aidan Donovan, Payton Lee
, Jacob Sareault, TJ Moore
Bennett Donovan
, Clay Gurley
District Five had the most students named to Region Band of any other program in the region this year!
Students selected were:
Byrnes High School:
Kalika Bridwell, Chase Etheridge, Jake Brown
Caitlin Roberson, Destinie Parks, Lexy Gregory
Annsley Schwab, Thomas Scholz, Will McDonald
Payton Kennemore. Christian Gyles, Nic Owens
Gailan Mash, Bob Willis, Drew Rodgers, Alex Jensen, Jessica Spurling, Haley Jones, Hunter McLeod
, Kennedy Peterson, Jody Black, Tanisha Berry, Tristan Whaley, Rebecca Glenn, Dylan Pulley
, Kat Arnold, Taylor Abrahams, Michael Blackwell, Wil Johnson, Derek Crile, Quinn Kinzie, Carson Ruffing, Rachel Seto, Ben Teal, Matthew Compton
DR HIll:
Jaime Bustos, Colby Tapp
Florence Chapel:
Sydney Stevens, Amanda Cox, Hannah Koke, Tyller Bowling, Breanna Weber, Sami Qatawi, Alex Schreiter, Connor Gregory, William Eubanks
TJ Moore, Caleb Jackson, Brennan Ponce
Conner Saunders, Daniel Grooms, Clay Gurley
Jackson Wiley
Berry Shoals:
Emily Hastings, Carson Ponce, Danny Schulz
Jill Brown, Noah McKinney
Congratulations to all of these talented students!
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Byrnes Athletes Celebrate Signing Day
Ten
Byrnes High School students are taking their talents to the next nevel, signing college scholarships worth nearly $1 million this week!
The athletes participated in a Signing Day event at the District Five Fine Arts Center, surrounded by family, friends, and members of the community.
Students signing scholarships were:
Chavis Dawkins (Football- University of South Carolina), Caylee Premo (Cheerleading- Limestone), Micah Young (Football- Carson Newman), John Guthrie (Football- Air Force Academy), Ray Miller (Football- Campbell University), Jaylan Foster (Football- Gardner Webb), Tyler Jenkins (Football- Limestone), DJ Crosby (Football- Wingate University), Thomas Cook (Football- Limestone), and
Katie Cook (Cheerleading- Limestone).
Congratulations to all of these outstanding student athletes! We are proud of you!
To see more photos from Signing Day, check out our Facebook album
here.
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Reidville Students Bring Cans For A Cause
Just in time for the Super Bowl, students at Reidville Elementary School got in the spirit, while giving back to their community!
Reidville held its own "SOUPer Bowl" service project during the month of January to "tackle hunger" in the community. Students and faculty donated cans of soup, canned meat, canned fruits and other items to Middle Tyger Community Center, to help out needy families. On the last day of the event, the whole school celebrated with an NFL day!
Great job, Reidville!
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Lyman Hosts Pastries For Pastors
Students at
Lyman Elementary School treated some special members of their communities to breakfast, and conversation this week!
Pastors from around District Five were invited to enjoy pastries, fellowship, and fun with
Lyman students.
It was a great time for everyone!
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Students Recognized At D.R. Hill
Some outstanding students are getting a pat on the back at
D.R. Hill Middle School!
Every month, the school selects its "Students of the Month", choosing those who exemplify what it means to R.E.A.C.H. for success. (Respect, Effort, Attitude, Cooperation, and Honesty)
Congratulations to:
Isaiah Gillian, Emmanuel Sevilla, William Seagle, Nick Loncke, Dylan Richey, Tamara Zhuk, Caitlyn Rudisill, Ashley Wilson, and Shyanne Seay
Way to go,
D.R. Hill students!
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Meteorologist Forecasts Fun Day At Reidville
2nd graders at
Reidville Elementary School showed off their science smarts, with a visit from WSPA Chief Meterologist, Christy Henderson, this week.
Henderson came to speak with students about weather, and all the science skills involved in her job.
Thank you Christy for taking time out to speak to
Reidville students!
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Monday, February 8
- RVES Book Fair
- BSIS Jump Rope For Heart Begins
- ACA Doughnuts for Dads PreK-1st Grade 7:20 a.m.
Tuesday, February 9
- RVES Book Fair
- ACA Doughnuts for Dads 2nd-4th Grade 7:20 a.m.
- BRSH Beta Club Induction @ FAC 6:00 p.m.
- BHS Financial Aid Night 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 10
Thursday, February 11
Friday, February 12
- RVES Book Fair
- DES Valentines Parties
- RRES Class Pictures
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National School Counseling Week
Did you know District Five has more than a dozen dedicated school counselors who help students every day?
February 1-5 marks "National School Counseling Week" nationwide, a week meant to focus public attention on the role of school counselors on campuses across the country.
We are so thankful for the outstanding counselors we have here in District Five!
Have you thanked your school counselor today?
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First graders in
Amy Dunn's class at
Abner Creek Academy presented their science fair projects on how liquids can affect a gummy bear. Yum!
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"This Is My Child" Staff Members Share Expertise
Lindsey Peeler, a teacher in the nationally accredited "This Is My Child" childcare program at
Middle Tyger Community Center, recently shared her experience with teachers around the state.
Peeler attended the South Carolina Early Childhood Education conference in Columbia last week. She was also a presenter in the forum about mentoring other teachers.
"This is My Child" Director, Debbie Strickland, has been asked to offer her advice to future educators.
Strickland will be a guest speaker for two of Dr. Cathy Spark's classes at USCS for Early Childhood Development.
Strickland's topic will be "What Does Quality Look Like In Childcare?"
We are proud of all of our "This Is My Child" staff members!
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Thrift Store Needs Donations
It's almost spring cleaning time!
As you throw out some of your "old," remember: those items may well be treasures to someone else!
Unclutter your home and donate the items to MTCC to be sold at Community Chest Thrift Store! All proceeds benefit District Five Family Ministries.
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Prom Project Begins
If have old prom dresses that are still collecting dust in your closet, Middle Tyger Community Center needs your help!
The Center's 2016 "Prom Project" is underway, and they are now accepting new or gently used prom and formal dresses.
District Five and other area students will be able to show their student ID, and purchase the dresses for $5 at the Community Thrift Store in the coming months. Dresses can be dropped off at the store or at MTCC Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00.
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Byrnes Students Finalists For Teaching Fellows Program
Seven
Byrnes High School
students have advanced to the final round of the state's prestigious Teaching Fellows program.
The students are all part of
Rhonda Dodson's
teacher cadet class at Byrnes.
The students are:
Kathleen "Kat" Arnold, Tanisha Berry, Kayla Henderson, McKenna Hickman, Katelynn Kitts, Annika Pregenzer and Mallory Turner.
If selected, students are awarded a $24,000 scholarship to pursue an education degree in the state of South Carolina.
Congratulations and good luck to all these aspiring educators!
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Math Matters At River Ridge
 students at
River Ridge Elementary School know their math, and it shows!
Each year, third grade students participate in a series of timed multiplication fact tests from February to April. Each timed test is composed of 121 multiplication facts, with students only being allowed 11 minutes to complete them all!
Every student who can answer all 121 facts correctly within the time allotted receives a Multiplication medallion and lanyard. So far, 41
River Ridge third graders have earned their medallions, with more awards to come!
The program is sponsored through the Kiwanis Club and McDonalds.
Way to go,
River Ridge!
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Abner Creek Celebrates 100th Day Of School
Kindergarten students at
Abner Creek Academy can think of 100 reasons why they love school!
Students celebrated the 100th day of school all day long, including snack time, through counting activities.
There were at least 100 smiles that day!
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Berry Shoals Names Terrific Kids
Two dozen students at Berry Shoals Intermediate School are being recognized for attitudes in, and out, of the classroom!
The students have been named Terrific Kid for the 2nd nine weeks of school:
April Elston, Chelsea Griffin, Anna McClary, Carltyn Hughes, Timothy Sulton, Ethan Charles, Pierce Harvley, Juston Slate, Michael Adolf, Dominic Yablanosky, Justin Ray, Matthew Gilbert, Valiyah Young, Rohan Patel, Avery Anders, Johnathan Jeffers, Chavoderick Williams-Rice, Katlyn Hall, Danny Schulz, Katie Harrison, Dylan Holder, Kayla Bowling, Tacori Blakely, and Kaelyn Carter.
We are proud of all of you!
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Byrnes Wrestler Tackles Career Milestone
Guest Article Written By: Jennifer Paton (Byrnes High School Student)
On Saturday January 9, Landon Anderson won his 100 career win at the Bearcat Invitational Championship. Anderson is in the 120 pound weight division. His current varsity career record is 102 wins and 32 losses; he now has 37 wins and seven losses during his senior season.
This is a feat because most high school wrestlers do not make it to 100 career wins even into their senior year.
Anderson said, "It was probably about seventh grade year that I came out to wrestle because my friend Dom had got me out to wrestle."
According to Livestrong.com, "wrestling organizations set strict weight-measurement rules to ensure heavier wrestlers don't sneak through to face lighter opponents.
At the high school level, each state sets its own standards, but state associations typically follow the rules established by the National Federation of State High School Associations, or NFHS...High school wrestlers
typically compete in one of 14 weight classes established by the NFHS. In the lowest weight class, wrestlers can weigh no more than 106 pounds. The maximum weights, in pounds, for the
remaining classes are: 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220 and 285."
Anderson claimed that cutting weight was the toughest part of wrestling for him to do.
"First things first, we have to have our weight where it's supposed to be so we have to be in the right weight class and watch what we eat sometimes and have to make sure we're prepared to get
our weight down...the right amount of sleep and a good head on your shoulders, you got to get your mind right," said junior wrestler Addison Christopher.
Fans are a big part in wrestling as they are what keep the wrestlers motivated to win. "I'd say probably my little brother because he's wrestling now too," said Anderson about his biggest fan. Anderson's role model is his previous Coach JJ. "He taught me a lot of my moves when I wrestle."
Victories bring teams and individuals together. Since Anderson has had so many wins, victory celebrations are inevitable. When Anderson wins he said that he likes to eat to celebrate.
Christopher said, "I try not to be boastful about it because I want to glorify God in whatever I do. So I try to just keep it down and just know that God's given me this ability to wrestle and I shouldn't really take it for myself because it's all Him."
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Middle School Wrestlers Go Undefeated
Congratulations to the Byrnes middle school wrestling program, who completed their 2015-2016 season with a record of 12-0!
This marks the third year in a row they have achieved undefeated seasons. The wrestlers won the Spartanburg County tournament, marking the 2nd year in a row they have been County champions!
County weight class winners were:
DR Hill-- Chris Compton (86)
Nick Smart (117)
Andrew Watson (185)
Florence Chapel-Michael Finleyson (80)
Caden Gore (92) Nick Fazzone (138)
Mateo Martinez (154)
Six wrestlers competed at the state tournament this year in Lexington and three brought home third place finishes. Placing third at the state tournament for the Rebels were:
Chris Compton (80lbs.)
Daniel
Kitts (98lbs.) and
Nick Fazzone (138lbs.).
We are extremely proud of all of these wrestlers and look
forward to next season! Go Rebels!
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D5 Day At Dick's Sporting Goods
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If you're an athlete in District Five, here's a great deal! Dick's Sporting Goods in Spartanburg will hold "D5 Day" on Saturday, February 6 from 3:00-6:00 p.m.
All D5 athletes will receive 20% off your entire purchase.
Signups for baseball, softball and tennis for D5SAC will also be available.
Click
here for the coupon.
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