Reminder: There will be no edition of D5 News next week, due to Spring Break. We hope everyone has a happy and safe week off, and look forward to welcoming you back on April 11!
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Byrnes, Lyman Projects Moving Ahead
The arrival of spring has brought some much needed sunshine and warmer weather to construction projects at
Byrnes High School and
Lyman Elementary.
Major progress is being made on the
Byrnes Phase 1 addition, as workers are currently installing the exterior brick finish on the main floor wall.
Walls have been removed and students restrooms have been added to the area that once housed boys and girls locker rooms. In the new project, the area will be home to a cardio/weight room for physical education classes.
Workers are currently painting in the old gym area, as a lot of progress is happening there.
Next, crews will begin on steel beams and roof panels on the main (upper) floor of the new addition.
At
Lyman, excitement is building as the new addition is taking shape! Exterior brick work is now complete and an outer layer of roof metal is being installed.
Interior hallways in the classroom wing have received their first coat of paint, and electrical, HVAC duct work and technology infrastructure has been installed.
In the new kindergarten wing, exterior brick work and metal roofing is now complete.
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Byrnes Student Plays In Carnegie Hall
Byrnes High School student,
Quincy Eigner, had quite an exciting Easter weekend!
The
Byrnes 10th grader performed in New York's prestigious Carnegie Hall, as a member of the Carolina Youth Symphony.
Eigner plays the tuba in the
Byrnes symphonic band.
Congratulations
Quincy Eigner!
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Wellford Students Experiment With Robots
Students at
Wellford Academy explored the exciting world of robotics recently!
The school's Student Council got a chance to get up close and personal with robots, as they challenged their minds to understand how various robots think, act and sense. The project, called "Robotics, the New Industrial Revolution", was led by former Wellford teacher, Kitty Tripp, and assisted by guidance counselor, Melissa Hyatt.
Keep up the great work,
Wellford!
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Giving Becomes Family Project For River Ridge Student
For
River Ridge Elementary fourth grader,
Kaden Harrison, helping his community is a "family matter". Recently,
Kaden decided to enlist the help of family to raise money for the March of Dimes. Every day after school, he teamed up with his Mimi to make rubber band bracelets in assorted sports team, super hero, and spring theme colors.
The fourth grader sold the "Bands for Babies" at the
River Ridge school store most mornings before school.
Kaden recently presented Christy Emerson, the school's March of Dimes leader, with $300 raised from the bands!
This, along with monies collected by each
River Ridge classroom and from "Beads for Babies" sales, will be given to the worthwhile charity this year.
Kaden, who was born prematurely, is thankful to all students for their contributions to help the babies and the March of Dimes cause!
Great job,
River Ridge!
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Career Day Comes To Duncan
Students at
Duncan Elementary School got a glimpse of their futures this week as "Career Day" came to campus! The fun filled day of learning and exploration was led by school counselor, Leslie Cash.
The day started with the student led "Leader I Want To Be" fair, centered around "The 7 Habits of Happy Kids", to help students understand the principles of what the best students and leaders need to be. Fourth grade gifted students, taught by Shannon Burnett, led the fair and presented different careers, using boards and technology to provide the information. Students, teachers and parents thoroughly enjoyed the presentations!
Then, throughout the day, different speakers from agencies like the Spartanburg Science Center, Spartanburg Healthcare System, Spartanburg County Parks Department, and Renfro Brothers Industrial Contractors spoke to students about their careers.
Students also had the chance to *dress up* to show what job they wanted to have when they grow up!
Great job,
Duncan!
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Berry Shoals Beta Club Honored
Students in the
Berry Shoals Intermediate School Beta Club can count themselves among some of the top students in the country!
The school's Beta Club was just named a 2015-16 National Beta School of Merit! The prestigious honor is given annually to schools across the country who demonstrate excellence in the Beta Club mission, and include all grades in their program.
Congratulations,
Berry Shoals!
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Reidville Goes To Bat For Babies
Students at
Reidville Elementary School stepped up to the plate this month, in support of a good cause! For the entire month of March,
Reidville students have been "Going To Bat For Babies", collecting money for the March of Dimes.
For "Baseball Day", students and staff dressed up in their baseball attire as a reminder that each class must work together as a team to support premature babies.
During the month, each classroom had a baby bottle to collect money in, with the winning class earning a pizza party! Congratulations to Paula Quinby's 4th grade class who came in 1st place with over $322 raised!
In total,
Reidville hit a home run and raised $1605 for the March of Dimes!
Way to go,
Reidville! 
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Berry Idol Showcases Talent
In a show that featured former winners and an all-star cast of judges,
Berry Shoals Intermediate School held its final Berry Idol Talent Show in front of a packed crowd this week!
More than 400 people showed up for the event, which benefits the school's Relay for Life team. Even Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell showed up to judge the popular show!
The show featured former Berry Idol winners Neel Patrick Edwards, Caroline Emerson, Kayla Pettit and the first ever Berry Idol winner, Jeason Reyes.
The event raised over $3700 for Relay for Life! Top fundraisers were:
Xander Reeves (1st Place), Rebecca Dickson (2nd place), and Sara Proper (3rd Place)
Congratulations to these talent show winners:
Katie Harrison (1st Place), Jenna Hollis, Phobe Moss, Zoe Mullins and Carrigan Ray (2nd Place), and Kendall Montgomery (3rd Place).
A great night for a great cause!
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Duncan Presents Winnie The Pooh
Students from
Duncan Elementary School traveled to the Hundred Acre Wood recently, as they presented their spring production of "Winnie the Pooh Kids"!
Honors chorus and drama students performed the Disney classic at the District Five Fine Arts Center on March 18. The show started out as a dream, and students, staff, and faculty made it a reality!
Bravo,
Duncan!
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State Championship Shirts Still Available
If you haven't gotten your hands on one of the
Byrnes Runnin' Rebels state championship shirts yet, you're in luck!
A second batch of shirts has arrived and is available in the
Byrnes front office, for $10 per shirt. Adult sizes small- 3X are available, along with youth medium and large.
The shirt, designed by Leadership Byrnes and Coach Layne Fowler, celebrates the Rebels 4A State Championship season.
All proceeds will go to offset the cost of championship rings for players on the team.
Please help support the Runnin' Rebels!
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Purses With A Purpose
If you've got a Gucci or Coach that's been collecting dust in your closet, then it's time to give it to a great cause!
Middle Tyger Community Center is now collecting donations for its annual "Purses With A Purpose" sale. Donation bins are located at all District Five schools to collect purses through April 13th.
The sale will be held May 4-6 from 10:00 am- 6:00 pm, and on May 7 from 10:00 am-2:00 p.m. at the Community Chest Thrift Store in Lyman.
All proceeds from the sale will benefit District Five Family Ministries.
So clean out your closet, and help out this worthwhile cause!
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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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Reidville Teacher *Wiggles* Her Way To Grant Award
Students who like to move while learning will soon have a little extra help in
Tonya Williams' class at
Reidville Elementary School!
Williams was awarded a mini-grant by the Junior League of Spartanburg, to fund her "Wiggle While Learning" initiative in the classroom. The grant will provide more hokki stools for students in
Wililams class.
She will be presented a check at a special awards ceremony in October.
Congratulations
Tonya Williams!
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Poet Brings Prose To Wellford
Students at
Wellford Academy had a special visitor this month, who really has a way with words!
The school's library hosted children's poet, David Greenberg, this week as a kick-off for National Poetry Month. Greenberg is the author of several silly poetry books about animals: "Slugs! Bugs! Crocs! Skunks!, and Snakes!", "Don't Forget Your Etiquette" (silly poetry about manners), and a novel about the Civil Rights movement called "A Tugging String".
The poet presented to each grade level, then held a poetry writing inservice with Wellford teachers, in which he shared creative, usable ideas for getting children to write with expression.
Thank you, David Greenberg, for being silly and sharing your experience with us!
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Lady Rebels Fall To Union, Still 17-1
The
Byrnes High School Lady Rebels softball team is looking to bounce back, after suffering its first loss of the season to Union this week.
The Yellow Jackets defeated the Lady Rebels, 3-2.
Byrnes was coming off of two big wins over Riverside and Dorman this week, and an undefeated streak of 17 games on the season.
In the Dorman game, Tatum Arboleda was the winning pitcher, improving to 9-0 on the season. Haven Pesce led the Rebels at the plate wiht a double and RBI in the first inning.
The Lady Rebels will take on Boiling Springs next on Tuesday, April 5 at Boiling Springs.
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Rebs Tennis Wins
Congratulations to the
Byrnes Boys tennis team, who scored a big win over Dorman this week!
The Rebs defeated the Cavaliers 4-3 on Tuesday.
Way to go, Rebs!
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BHS Spring Plant Sale
Spring is in the air, and you know what that means: it's time for the
Byrnes High School spring plant sale!
Students in the RATE program have been working hard and using their green thumbs to grow the most beautiful plants this year!
Mark your calendars because the sale begins Monday, April 11 at
Byrnes! The sale runs Monday-Friday, from 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Simply come to the front lobby of the school, and you will be escorted to room 201. Students will bring you to the greenhouse, assist you with your selections, and help you load your purchases in your car.
Click
here for information on varieties and prices.
Come out and support this great program, and find some beautiful plants at the same time!
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