James F. Byrnes High School

Applications for the Spanish National Honor Society are due today with parent and counselor signatures along with the $30 membership fee.

A US Army Recruiter will be at all four lunches today.

We have Ms. Jo Ann Dovi, Financial Aid Specialist from USC Upstate, on-site in the media center today from 8:30am - 2:00pm. She can also help with admissions. She will be here weekly on Tuesdays.

The Senior Admissions Counselor, Harry Cochran, from Spartanburg Methodist College was in cafeteria today. He will be here again for his next visit in the Rebel Café on Tuesday, October 7th during all four lunches.

Please check your email from Mr. Pachter (sent the week of August 25th) to sign up for the PSAT given here at Byrnes on October 14th. The test is free to all 10th grade students. 11th grade students are also encouraged to take the PSAT but will need to pay a $15 registration fee. Sign up now because the last day to sign up is September 12th.

Seniors attended an informational session by Guidance about scholarship access, IGP appointments (final meeting now open for scheduling), FAFSA, senior information, transcripts, announcements and opportunities and much much more! Link to IGP appointment signups: https://byrneshighschool.setmore.com/ IGP appointments begin September 15 October 2 college Fair FAFSA night October 23 College Application Day October 24 Senior WIN makeup day October 28-30

Applications for the Spanish National Honor Society are now available. Pick up froms from Mr. Barber or Ms. Balmaceda. Applications are due back by September 12 with parent and counselor signatures along with the $30 membership fee.

A US Army Recruiter will be at all four lunches Wednesday September 10 and Wednesday September 17.

Petty Officer Malik Joseph with the United States Navy, will be on site during all four lunches today.

Come out and Meet the Rebel Regiment on September 18th at 7:30pm on Nixon Field featuring the 2025 Football and Competition Bands!

Admission is FREE - Please donate cases of water in lieu of an admission fee!

Bring money for the basket raffle and to purchase merchandise and more!

___________________________ Monday ___________________________
Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Landrum 5:00 pm

Boys Volleyball vs. Riverside JV 5:30pm Varsity 7:00 pm https://www.hubcitylocker.com/events-1/byrnesathleticssept8

___________________________ Tuesday ___________________________
Girls Golf vs. Spartanburg at Riverside 4:00pm

Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Eastside 5:00 pm

XC Event 5:30 pm

Swim Team at Spartanburg at 6:00 pm

Girls Volleyball at Riverside JV 5:30 tickets https://gofan.co/event/4285621?schoolId=SC2002

Girls Volleyball at Riverside Varsity 6:45 pm tickets https://gofan.co/event/3853529?schoolId=SC2002

___________________________ Wednesday ___________________________
(NO EVENTS)

JV/Var Volleyball vs Dorman - Spartanburg Viking Visitor's Guide https://www.spartanburgvikings.org/documents

___________________________ Thursday ___________________________
Girls JV Tennis vs Spartanburg @ 5:00 pm - Spartanburg Viking Visitor's Guide https://www.spartanburgvikings.org/documents

Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Spartanburg @ Beech Springs Courts 5:00 PM

Girls Volleyball @ Gaffney JV 5:30 pm Varsity 7:00 pm

C-Team Football vs. DW Daniel at Nixon Field 5:30 PM Tickets are $6 Cash at the gate / or Debit Credit Card Digital Tickets are available through: Hub City Locker ($7.00) ​https://www.hubcitylocker.com/events-1/byrnesathleticssept11

JV Football vs. Greer at Nixon Field 7:30 PM Tickets are $6 Cash at the gate / or Debit Credit Card Digital Tickets are available through: Hub City Locker ($7.00) ​https://www.hubcitylocker.com/events-1/byrnesathleticssept11

___________________________ Friday ___________________________
Rebels Football @ Greer - at 7:30. Gates will open at 6:00 and all tickets are $8.00. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or ​a​t https://gofan.co/app/school/SC955 Clear bag policy will be enforced.
**Also, please note the following that are in effect district wide.**
- Fans that are middle school age and below must be accompanied by a paying adult.
-High school students must present a student ID or proof of school attendance for admittance into contest.
-Unruly spectators who disrupt the experience of others in attendance will be escorted from the facility without refund.
-Visitor Guide- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cr4QLwvz3Xtv9NeT6nYEhhxmMLx45zTn/view?usp=sharing

___________________________ Saturday ___________________________
XC at Clover 8: 00 am

JV Boys Volleyball Tri Matches Main Gym Byrnes HS 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Visitor's Guide ​https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uT-HMmR8UJdpnx2kiixKNhKIvfPlI93Hpa5ZOntydAc/edit?usp=sharing

What a beautiful morning for senior sunrise! 🌅

Spartanburg County Voter Registration & Elections is seeking BHS students willing to serve as poll manager assistants in the November 4, 2025 General Election.

The minimum age is 16 years old.
There is an application that can be picked up from either Ms. Sanders (#3314) or Ms. Malcolm (#3313).
The deadline to return completed applications is 9/17/25.

Staff Sergeant James McLeod was on site today during lunches sharing information about the Army. Thank you for visiting with our students!

Check out the Fine Arts Calendar for the month of September!A few more things are going on this month!

We hope you enjoyed the first preview of this season's band show at the football game last Friday! 90's Mix Tape is phenomenal! Band will have a few activities this month including a big night at Meet the Rebel Regiment! Come out and check out the show and see what our band is made of! Orchestra also has a few activities happening while visual arts has reserve art hanging in the Fine Arts Center for the next month or so!

As always, thank you for supporting the Fine Arts Department!

Do you have an interest in pageants, or want to learn more about this year’s competitions? We’re excited to announce that there will be an interest meeting for both the Miss Byrnes High School Pageant and the Miss Souvenirs Class Pageant. on Thursday, September 18th, at 6:30 PM in the Freshman Academy Cafeteria.

If you’re curious about competing or just want more details, be sure to come out and join us. We hope to see you there!”

We are excited to welcome Hannah Bonnigson to our English department. 📚 Give her a shout out when you see her around campus here at Byrnes or at the Freshman Academy!