They call him "Mr. P." at Lyman Elementary School, and we call him one of our 🌟amazing🌟 District Five Principals! 🎉 We're continuing our recognition of National Principal's Month by celebrating Jarette Pendergrass, the Principal of Lyman Elementary! 🦁 "Mr. P" is rocking his first year at Lyman, and we love that he's a part of our #D5Family! 💯 #WeAreD5
It's National Principal's Month and we've been celebrating our amazing school leaders all month! 🎉 Help us give a big 🌟shout out🌟 to Melissa Fowler, Principal of Abner Creek Academy! In her first year as Principal of Abner Creek, Mrs. Fowler is doing an outstanding job! 💯 Thank you Mrs. Fowler for being a part of our #D5Family! ♥ #WeAreD5
AVID students at Byrnes High School are future ready ✅💯 Today, dozens of students attended the College 101 Summit in Greenville, hosted by SC State University 🎓 Students were able to talk to college reps, learn about financial aid options, and attend workshops that provided tips on college success 🍎📚📝 Way to go, Rebels! 💙 #WeAreD5
College application day ✅ Seniors at Byrnes High School took a step toward their future today, while meeting with college reps & filling out applications for FREE 💯 Way to go, Rebels! 💙 #WeAreD5
Educators need to learn too! 🍎📚📝 A group of 10 D5 induction teachers, along with district administrators, attended the Learning Forward conference in Columbia today 💯 They're bringing back more tools to help our students in the classroom! 👏 #WeAreD5
Do you have a desire to serve D5 students and schools? 🍎📚📝 District is seeking to fill a vacancy on our school board! Find out how to apply here ➡ https://bit.ly/D5SchoolBoardVacancy
Our student-athletes are so much more than the sports that they play 🏀🥎 They are leaders and difference makers inside, and outside, of the classroom 🍎📚📝 Last night, our Byrnes basketball and softball players volunteered with Spartanburg's Miracle League ♥ We're so proud of their heart for service! 🙌 #WeAreD5
📚🏆 Amazing news! 🏆📚
Congratulations to Janelle Murr & Lea Elizabeth Harrison, who we have named our District Five Distinguished Literacy Teachers of the Year! 🥇📖👩🏫
Their passion for education and dedication to nurturing young minds is truly inspiring. 👏 Let's celebrate these amazing D5 educators!🌠🎉 Read more here ➡ https://bit.ly/2324D5DistinguishedLiteracyTeachers
#LiteracyChampions #EducationMatters #D5DistinguishedLiteracy 📚🏅👏
We were thrilled to celebrate our 2022-23 Teachers of the Year this evening from across District Five! 🎉 These educators are making a difference for students in the classroom every day 🍎📚📝 Congratulations to D5's best! 🌟 #WeAreD5
Did you know October is National Principals Month? 💯 We are so fortunate in District Five to have outstanding administrators leading our schools! 🍎📚📝 We will be celebrating them this entire month, and want you to celebrate their leadership too! 🎉 Help us thank your favorite principals below ⬇ #ThankAPrincipal #WeAreD5
We are so thrilled to congratulate Kelly Jewett, of Byrnes High School, who was named the Spartanburg County STEM Educator of the Year this evening! 🎉 The award, presented by the Spartanburg Science Center, recognizes one educator who exemplifies excellence in STEM education in the classroom 🔬🧪🧫 Ms. Jewett was selected from 7 finalists, representing each of Spartanburg's seven school districts 💯 #WeAreD5
State CHAMPION ❎ 2️⃣! 🏆 It's ring day for Byrnes High School track athlete, Abrianna Parks! 💍 Abby took home the 5A state title in shotput and discus this past spring 💪🏾 Congratulations Abby! 👏 #WeAreD5
Wishing the best of luck to our Rebel swimmers today in their Region meet! 🏊♀️🏊 Swim fast Rebels! 💙 #WeAreD5 #YellR
Students, staff, parents and families laced up their walking shoes for "Walk To School Day" at Wellford Academy this morning! 👟👟👟 What a great way to celebrate health and community 💯 #WeAreD5 #D5Family
📌Reminder📌
📅 Wednesday, October 4, is an EARLY RELEASE DAY for all District Five students!
⏰ Release times are: 11:30 a.m. (Elementary), 12:00 p.m. (Intermediate), 12:30 p.m. (Middle and High Schools)
Thank you for allowing time for professional development and collaboration for our teachers and staff! #WeAreD5
Learning is 🍬sweet🍬 in Mrs. Farr's class at Wellford Academy! 1st graders are learning about doubles and using their math vocabulary 💯 #WeAreD5
We can't let today pass without wishing a happy National Custodian Appreciation Say to those who make sure our D5 schools & buildings are well taken care of 🧹🧽🪣💯 We are so thankful for these members of our #D5Family ❤️ #WeAreD5
Fridays mean Officer Rufus, aka Officer Ruiz, is on patrol at Abner Creek Academy! 🚔 We love the relationships our school resource officers have with our students ❤️ #WeAreD5 #D5Family
Today totally 🎸ROCKED🎸 for students & staff at Lyman Elementary School! 🎶 For National "Rock Your School" Day, students became ⚡️ROCK STARS ⚡️, while teachers focused on fun, engaging lessons that elevated learning ⬆️ From dancing through the decades in 2nd grade 🎤 to making pet rocks in 4th 🪨, it was a great day! 💯 #WeAreD5
Several of our schools participated in "See You at the Pole" earlier this week 🇺🇸 Students, staff and community members came together to pray for their schools and district 🙏❤️ We love our #D5Community! #WeAreD5 #D5Family
