Spartanburg District Five

Upper State Champions! 🏆 Way to go, Rebel Regiment! 🎼🎺🥁🎷🎼 #WeAreD5 #D5Talent

Great job by our Byrnes High School Rebel Regiment during prelims at the 6A State Championships! 🎼🎺🥁🎷🎼 #WeAreD5 #D5Talent

Great day for a spooky book tasting at Florence Chapel Middle School! 🎃 AVID students had to try different books, then use different skills they've learned to earn a trick or a treat 👻💯 #WeAreD5

They battled the rain ☔and cold 🥶 and walked away as Peachtree Conference CHAMPIONS! 🏆 Congratulations to our Abner Creek Middle School 7th grade football team! 🏈 Way to go, Wolves! 💙 #WeAreD5

District Five was so proud to recently host a Project Lead the Way Showcase for educators across the Upstate 🍎📚📝 The opportunity gave our visitors an upclose look at how STEM and career-connected learning are transforming our classrooms 💯 Huge shoutout to Abner Creek Academy, Abner Creek Middle and Byrnes High School for showcasing our district so well! 🌟 #WeAreD5 #D5Leads

You're looking at a 🌟FINALIST🌟 for the Bands of America Super Regionals in Indianapolis! 🎼🎺🥁🎷🎼 Way to go, Rebel Regiment!

Amazing day celebrating our 2024-25 Support Employees of the Year! 🙌. From helping our students in the classroom 📚📝, to welcoming visitors to our campuses 💯, to maintaining our schools and keeping them clean 🧽 , these individuals are the backbone of our district 🫶 We're so grateful for all of you! #WeAreD5 #D5Family

What a special day at Byrnes High School! 💙 Nearly 30 retired educators returned “home” today for a tour, a luncheon, and an inspiring conversation with our Teacher Cadets — the next generation of educators 🍎📚📝 So heartwarming to see our past and future come together under one roof 🏫Once a Rebel, always a Rebel! 🤍💙 #D5Family

🧡 Standing Together for Kindness! 🧡 Today, students and staff across District Five wore orange in celebration of Unity Day — a national movement to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion, and to take a stand against bullying. From classrooms to hallways and playgrounds, our schools were glowing bright with support and unity! Together, we’re building a culture where every student feels safe, valued, and respected. 💪✨ #WeAreD5 #D5Family

Congratulations to the Byrnes High School Rebel Regiment! 🎼🎷🥁🏆 1st in Class 4A at the Bands of America Regional in Johnson City! 🥇 Next up ➡️ Finals! #WeAreD5 #D5Talent

Congratulations to the Abner Creek Middle School Lady Wolves! 🏐 2 time Peachtree Conference Champions! 🏆 Way to go, ladies! #WeAreD5

✨🏆 Shining Star Award Winners! 🏆✨

Congratulations to the amazing custodial teams at Tyger River Elementary and Beech Springs Middle School — our 1st Quarter "Shining Star" Award recipients! 🌟

These teams go above and beyond to keep their schools clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, families, and our entire community. 💙💪 Thank you for your hard work and dedication — you help make D5 shine every day! 💫 #WeAreD5 #D5Family

You know how the saying goes... you can take the Superintendent out of the classroom but you can't take the classroom out of the Superintendent! 🍎📚📝 Dr. Gary dusted off his math teaching skills with some Byrnes students this week! 💯 #WeAreD5

It's Homecoming Week!!! 🌟Our Rebels are going all out and showing that school spirit all week long 💙 From our spirit days 🎉 to food drive 🥫to our big Homecoming parade 🚗, there's plenty of ways to get involved!

Check out all the details ⬇️ Go Rebels! 💙

What a night! 🌟 Thrilled to honor our 2024-25 Teachers of the Year and recognize the excellence they bring to our schools and classrooms every day 🍎📝📚 Congratulations to: Sarah Horan (Abner Creek Academy), Jim Murphy (Berry Shoals Elementary), Casey Owens (Duncan Elementary), Britain Jarrett (Lyman Elementary), Liz Smith (Reidville Elementary), Brook Loggins (River Ridge Elementary), Heather Cassidy (Tyger River Elementary), Hailey Maus (Wellford Academy), Dana Bo (Abner Creek Middle), Morgan Chiles (Beech Springs Middle), Brandon Haskins (DR Hill Middle), Natyia Butler (Florence Chapel Middle), and Tom Barber (Byrnes High School) These educators represent the very best of the #D5Family 👏 We're so proud of you! ❤️ #WeAreD5

🥁 BIG NEWS! 🥁
Our Byrnes High School Rebel Regiment Marching Band has been selected as one of only 10 bands in the nation to march in the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City! 🎉

That’s right — the Rebel Regiment is heading to the Big Apple in 2026! 🍎🎶

We couldn’t be more proud of these incredible students, directors, and staff for this once-in-a-lifetime honor. 💙 #WeAreD5 #D5Talent #MacysParade

School ⚡️ROCKED ⚡️today at Wellford Academy! Students and teachers were all decked out for "Rock Your School Day" 🎸 What fun! 👏 #WeAreD5

🌟👏 Happy National Custodians Day! 👏🌟

Today we celebrate our AMAZING custodial staff across District Five! 🧹🪣 These dedicated men and women work tirelessly—often behind the scenes—to keep our schools sparkling clean ✨, safe 🛡️, and welcoming for every student, staff member, and family who walks through our doors.

From early mornings ☀️ to late evenings 🌙, our custodians make a difference each and every day. To show our appreciation, we surprised them with a “sweet” treat 🍩🍬 as a small thank you for their BIG impact. 💙

Please join us in celebrating this incredible team—we are so grateful for all you do! 🙌💐💙 #WeAreD5 #D5Family

⛺🌙 Who’s ready for a campout… on the ROOF?! 😱⬆️ Tyger River Elementary Principal Mr. Daugherty, along with Assistant Principals Mr. Bowen & Mrs. Calsing are trading their offices for tents and sleeping bags tonight 🏕️😂 Why?? Because the TERRIERS met their Boosterthon goal! 🎉🐾 Students worked so hard, and now their principals are going the extra mile (straight up to the rooftop!) to celebrate their success. 🙌💙 Talk about dedication! 💯 Sleep well, Terriers! ⛺️💤 #WeAreD5

Our Teacher Forum had a great day of team building and planning on Tuesday! 💯 We're so thankful for this incredible group of teacher leaders in D5! ❤️ #WeAreD5 #D5Family