DR Hill Cheer Tryouts
Byrnes Cheer Tryouts
Marie Howard - 2026 National Beta Distinguished Alumni Award Winner
Marie Howard has demonstrated a lasting commitment to Beta through both her student experience and her professional career in education. She was inducted into the Junior Beta Club during the 1999–2000 school year as a seventh grader at Fairforest Middle School and continued her involvement at Paul M. Dorman High School, where she further developed her dedication to service and leadership. Today, she serves as a sixth-grade Social Studies teacher and Junior Beta Club sponsor at D.R. Hill Middle School, where she actively invests in the growth and success of her students. Since joining the district in 2015, Mrs. Howard has taken on a variety of roles, including classroom Social Studies teacher, Special Education teacher, homebound instructor, summer school instructor, and parent volunteer. Through each of these roles, she continues to serve and advance the values she believes in. Known for being flexible, approachable, and collaborative, Marie is a trustworthy, honest, and dependable leader who inspires others to follow her example and consistently leads with integrity.
Marie Howard has demonstrated a lasting commitment to Beta through both her student experience and her professional career in education. She was inducted into the Junior Beta Club during the 1999–2000 school year as a seventh grader at Fairforest Middle School and continued her involvement at Paul M. Dorman High School, where she further developed her dedication to service and leadership. Today, she serves as a sixth-grade Social Studies teacher and Junior Beta Club sponsor at D.R. Hill Middle School, where she actively invests in the growth and success of her students. Since joining the district in 2015, Mrs. Howard has taken on a variety of roles, including classroom Social Studies teacher, Special Education teacher, homebound instructor, summer school instructor, and parent volunteer. Through each of these roles, she continues to serve and advance the values she believes in. Known for being flexible, approachable, and collaborative, Marie is a trustworthy, honest, and dependable leader who inspires others to follow her example and consistently leads with integrity.
Student Council Leadership is headed to The State House today! It's gonna be a great day.
Learning on the move! Mrs. Burrell’s classes practiced figurative language with a fun matching game—perfect energy heading into spring break!
We want to congratulate our Winners 🏆 from Student Council & AVID’s College March Madness Spirit Week!
AVID led the Door Decorations tournament which was capped off with Student Councils basketball tournament 🏀 🥇
- 6th grade: South Carolina
- 7th grade: Open Court challenge, Duke
- 8th grade: Duke
Teamwork makes the dream work!
AVID led the Door Decorations tournament which was capped off with Student Councils basketball tournament 🏀 🥇
- 6th grade: South Carolina
- 7th grade: Open Court challenge, Duke
- 8th grade: Duke
Teamwork makes the dream work!
Volleyball Open Practice
🎨 Youth Art Month Excellence! 🖌️
We’re so proud of our Spartanburg District Five artists at this year’s multi-district show hosted by the Chapman Cultural Center!
A huge congratulations to Jomairy Corsino-Carrero (blue portrait) and Ariana Roman (clay teapot set) for being hand-selected by sponsor Coldwell Banker for a prestigious honor.
Their work will be displayed at the Coldwell Banker downtown corporate building from May through July, with a special reception in June to celebrate their achievement. Being chosen from such a large, competitive pool of talent is a massive accomplishment!
Way to go, Jomairy and Ariana! 👏👏
We’re so proud of our Spartanburg District Five artists at this year’s multi-district show hosted by the Chapman Cultural Center!
A huge congratulations to Jomairy Corsino-Carrero (blue portrait) and Ariana Roman (clay teapot set) for being hand-selected by sponsor Coldwell Banker for a prestigious honor.
Their work will be displayed at the Coldwell Banker downtown corporate building from May through July, with a special reception in June to celebrate their achievement. Being chosen from such a large, competitive pool of talent is a massive accomplishment!
Way to go, Jomairy and Ariana! 👏👏
SC Ready Testing Dates
D.R. HILL Student Council, Garden Club, FCS, and Fellow Tigers were in full swing at Breaking Bread for Jesus this past weekend! We even had a helping hand from high schoolers from Blue Ridge High School’s BETA and NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY!!
*REMEMBER*
Please bring canned goods donations as we continue to support an amazing asset to our community here at D5!
*REMEMBER*
Please bring canned goods donations as we continue to support an amazing asset to our community here at D5!
Calling All Athletes!!
Sports Physicals - April 24th from 12:00 - 4:00
No appointment needed
Sports Physicals - April 24th from 12:00 - 4:00
No appointment needed
Garden Club and Beta Club students visited Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve for a hands-on learning experience connected to science and community service. In the fall, students worked together to prepare an area to make it more accessible for visitors using wheelchairs and strollers. During the visit today, they were able to observe the impact of their efforts and see how their work benefits others.
All girls interestd in wrestling at Byrnes High School:
April 13th, 7th and 8th grade Girls wrestling has open practice for both new and returning girls. Must have a physical and bigteams.com completed to attend. Take the activity bus to the high school and see the front office for a detailed flyer. Any questions please email Brandy Green, head girls wrestling coach at brandy.green@spart5.net.
April 13th, 7th and 8th grade Girls wrestling has open practice for both new and returning girls. Must have a physical and bigteams.com completed to attend. Take the activity bus to the high school and see the front office for a detailed flyer. Any questions please email Brandy Green, head girls wrestling coach at brandy.green@spart5.net.
We would LOVE to invite your rising ninth gradeers join us for our Rebel Royals Varsity Dance Team tryouts in April!
Digital Application due by Friday, April 10th.
Tryouts are April 16th - 18th
Digital Application due by Friday, April 10th.
Tryouts are April 16th - 18th
See Coach Justus for Sports Physical Forms.
The deadline to purchase a shirt for Girl's Walking Club is March 27th.
D.R. Hill’s Garden Club worked to expand the school native pollinator garden with the support of the Spartanburg Men’s Garden Club. Their donation of soil, mulch, and native plants made a meaningful impact. We appreciate their continued partnership.
BIG NEWS! 📣 D.R. Hill is officially a 2025-2026 John W. Harris Leadership Award winner! 🏆✨
National Beta selected our club as one of only five in the nation to receive this honor. Whether it’s serving meals, hosting supply drives, leading conservation initiatives, continuing literacy partnerships, our students are leading the way with heart and hustle.
Next stop: The Leadership Conference next year! 🚌💨
National Beta selected our club as one of only five in the nation to receive this honor. Whether it’s serving meals, hosting supply drives, leading conservation initiatives, continuing literacy partnerships, our students are leading the way with heart and hustle.
Next stop: The Leadership Conference next year! 🚌💨
March Madness Spirit Week
Monday, March 23rd - Friday, March 27th
Monday, March 23rd - Friday, March 27th
The DR Hill 7th and 8th Grade Orchestra earned a SUPERIOR rating at Concert Performance Assessment last Friday! Students performed their prepared pieces beautifully, and had a near perfect sight reading performance earning 24/25 points. Congratulations to these students on this achievement! 🎻
