
April 17, 2026
Excellence can be found in every corner of Spartanburg District Five Schools. This year, two of our brightest examples come from the same campus: Byrnes High School. Lea Elizabet...

April 3, 2026
Spartanburg District Five Schools is proud to recognize four outstanding educators who have been named finalists for the 2026–27 District Teacher of the Year. Each year, every sc...

April 3, 2026
A familiar face will soon be guiding Spartanburg District Five's newest teachers, as the district has named Dr. Ashley Williams as its newest Coordinator of Mentoring and Induction...

April 1, 2026
It's an exciting time in Spartanburg District Five, and our district continues to grow, both in the classroom and at the leadership level. District Five is pleased to announce tw...

February 24, 2026
Spartanburg District Five Schools is proud to announce that Dr. George Austin has been selected as the new Principal of D.R. Hill Middle School. A member of the District Five fam...

February 24, 2026
Spartanburg District Five Schools is announcing four leadership appointments that will support students and staff across the district in the coming school year. Each brings valu...

February 11, 2026
Spartanburg District Five Schools is announcing a change to its 2025–2026 school year calendar to recover instructional time missed earlier this semester due to winter weather. Fr...

January 12, 2026
Do you have a child who will be entering Kindergarten for the 2026–27 school year? Spartanburg District Five Schools is excited to welcome our newest learners and their families t...

December 9, 2025
This holiday season, residents across District Five will open up their mailboxes to find the artwork of a Tyger River Elementary School student inside! District Five is proud to ...

December 3, 2025
Spartanburg District Five Schools is proud to announce that Superintendent Dr. Randall Gary has been named “ Citizen of the Year ” by the Middle Tyger Area Council, a division o...

November 13, 2025
Two exceptional educators in District Five received a heartwarming surprise this week as they were named the 2025–26 Distinguished Literacy Teachers of the Year! Elizabeth Koon, m...

November 12, 2025
As we look forward to another great school year in Spartanburg District Five, the 2026-27 school year calendar is now available so families can start planning ahead. District Five...

November 5, 2025
In an overwhelming vote, Spartanburg District Five residents have approved the district’s $200 million bond referendum, paving the way for several major construction projects desi...

October 27, 2025
Every Family Has a Story. Come Be a Part of Ours! If you’re searching for a district where teaching feels like home — where relationships matter and educators are valued — Spart...

October 8, 2025
The James F. Byrnes High School Rebel Regiment is once again headed to the national stage! The award-winning marching band has been selected to perform in the 100th Macy’s Thanksg...

September 29, 2025
Spartanburg District Five Schools is proud to announce that twelve schools across the district have been recognized as America’s Healthiest Schools by the Alliance for a Healthi...

September 26, 2025
Maggie Duncan has no trouble coming up with dreams for her future. It's narrowing it down to one that's the problem. "I'm considering biology, research, and math. I can see mys...

September 18, 2025
Spartanburg District Five is growing, and we want you to be part of the conversation about our future! District Five will host a series of Community Forums where families, staff,...

August 29, 2025
Rebel fans are coming home again this Friday night! The excitement continues at the new stadium at Nixon Field as our Byrnes Rebels take on Irmo High School in the second home gam...

August 28, 2025
Governor Henry McMaster and Senator Shane Martin joined students, teachers, and District Five leaders at Tyger River Elementary on Wednesday to shine a spotlight on school safety ...
