James F. Byrnes High School

There is still time to order the 2023-2024 yearbook for James F. Byrnes High School and the Freshman Academy. Visit https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/ and use order number 10351.

over 1 year ago, Rhonda Demumbreum

Seniors and parents of Seniors~ The redesigned and streamlined Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form will open Dec. 31, 2023. There are major changes and improvements to the 2024–2025 FAFSA form. You can go on and create your account and get your FSA ID NOW so you will be ready. Visit https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch

over 1 year ago, Rhonda Demumbreum

Please help us congratulate senior AP art student Elizabeth Kozariz on winning this year's bookmark contest hosted by Spartanburg County Libraries. Her bookmark was chosen out of entries from students around Spartanburg County as this year's 1st place winner! The bookmark has been mass printed and will be handed out in all library locations around the county! Congratulations Elizabeth!

over 1 year ago, Rhonda Demumbreum

Juniors the last day to sign up for the ACT or SAT is January 10th. If you plan to take one of these tests this year at school during the school day, email Mr. Pachter to sign up. John.Pachter@spart5.net

over 1 year ago, Rhonda Demumbreum

Hope everyone is enjoying family and friends today! Happy holidays!!

over 1 year ago, Rhonda Demumbreum

AVID 3 students created boxes of cheer for our friends at a local nursing home, Midway Residential Care, on Hwy 290. We are proud of our students for serving their community and giving back!

almost 2 years ago, Rhonda Demumbreum

Erin Greenway Fri, Dec 1, 10:18 AM (10 days ago) to BHS-Staff Each month, our school will recognize students and staff who are demonstrating exceptional character, citizenship, growth/improvement in attendance/academic achievement, or showing compassion for others. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Our James F Byrnes High School Stars of the Month for December are: A-Dd: Angelo Richard Acosta (grade 10, not pictured) De-He: Kyle Robert Garry (grade 10) and Hannah Mackenzie Hill (grade 11) Hf-Mh: Easton Reynolds Keels (grade 11) Mi-Sc: Victor Julio Perez (grade 11) Sd-Z: John Steven Wojcieszak (grade 12) Staff: Nurse Deb Levasseur, school nurse Teacher: Mrs Lacey Swope-Springer (SpeEd) These students and staff will be given prizes courtesy of Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill of Duncan, Jeremiah's Italian Ice of Duncan, our BHS athletic department, and our Leadership Byrnes school store. Congratulations to our Stars of the Month! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

almost 2 years ago, Rhonda Demumbreum

Staff: Nurse Deb Levasseur, school nurse

Teacher: Mrs Lacey Swope-Springer (Special Education)

What a great day to share all of our Friday night Rebels! Channel 7 WSPA was so happy to be on our campus and enjoyed talking with all of our fantastic students for a live broadcast. Many of our student organizations were showcased in this live broadcast include: Rebels Football team, Rebel Regiment, Rebel Royals, Byrnes Cheer, ROTC along with Student Council and Leadership Byrnes As Coach Shaw said: "The popcorn is gonna be popping, the band is gonna be rocking, and the Rebels gonna be knocking!" Good luck to the Rebels tonight as we host the first playoff game! Go Rebels! The Rebel Regiment will be performing at their full show during half-time tonight before their state 5A competition tomorrow. Eyes with Pride, Rebel Regiment! Eyes with Pride! If you missed this morning's show, you can view the six segments online here: https://www.wspa.com/your-carolina/ Football: https://www.wspa.com/your-carolina/byrnes-high-school-football/ Cheer: https://www.wspa.com/your-carolina/byrnes-high-school-cheer-team/ Dance: https://www.wspa.com/your-carolina/byrnes-high-school-dance-team/ Band: https://www.wspa.com/your-carolina/byrnes-high-school-band/ JROTC: https://www.wspa.com/your-carolina/byrnes-high-school-jrotc/ StuCo/Leadership: https://www.wspa.com/your-carolina/byrnes-high-school-student-council-and-administration/

almost 2 years ago, Rhonda Demumbreum

Friday night lights has two great opportunities for you! In addition to Round 1 of the playoffs for the Rebels, the Rebel Regiment will get one last full show in during half-time before they head off to the 5A state competition this weekend!

almost 2 years ago, Rhonda Demumbreum

We hope you are all having a Happy Halloween! 🎃 Some of our teachers today showed us that everyone can have a good time for Halloween! 👻 be safe! 🕸️ 🕷️

almost 2 years ago, Rhonda Demumbreum

Mrs. Graham's Biology class played a hot seat class tournament as a genetics review game.

almost 2 years ago, Rhonda Demumbreum

On Friday, our AVID elective students traveled to the University Center in Greenville for the College 101 Workshop. They attended sessions designed to help them prepare for college and met with representatives from several schools. Some of our students were also awarded preliminary acceptance and scholarships to attend South Carolina State University. What a great opportunity for our students!

almost 2 years ago, Rhonda Demumbreum

College 101 Summit Scholarship Recipient

Wrestling Season will begin Monday October 30 at Byrnes High School wrestling room for Boys and Girls. Practices will be after school Monday-Friday 4:00-6:00. Athletes must have a physical and all documents completed on planeths in order to participate. Any boy or girl interested in wrestling this season can reach out to the following coaches if they have more questions Coach Pruitt Coach Higdon Coach Griswold Coach Love Coach Anderson Coach Guerra-MS High School Coach Pruitt kane.pruitt@spart5.net Coach Higdon robert.higdon@spart5.net Coach Love matthew.love@spart5.net 9th grade campus Coach Griswold john.griswold@spart5.net Coach Anderson landon.anderson@spart5.net Middle School Coach Guerra guerrarich@gmail.com

almost 2 years ago, Rhonda Demumbreum

Girls Basketball Tryouts will be held Monday October 30th from 3:45-5:15 in the main gym at Byrnes. All girls trying out must have a current physical (dated after April 1 2023) to try out. Please see Coach Fowler or Coach Wyatt with any questions regarding tryouts. Boys Basketball Tryouts will be held for JV and Varsity on Monday October 30th from 5:30-7:00 and Tuesday October 31st from 4:30-6:00 in the main gym. All boys trying out must have a current physical (dated after April 1st 2023) to try out. Please see Coach Clark, Coach Corn, or Coach Fowler with any questions regarding tryouts.

almost 2 years ago, Rhonda Demumbreum

Do you like Ice Cream? If you do, come out and support your Boys Lacrosse Team tonight at Scoops Ice Cream in the Publix Shopping Center from 5-9pm. See you at Scoops!

almost 2 years ago, Rhonda Demumbreum

Byrnes High School College Application Day (CAD) is Thursday, October 19th, 2023. Seniors who need online college application assistance are invited to one of three sessions offered (based on Lunch Assignments). Teachers have the CAD Session assignments. Application Assistance: Guidance & advice for applying to college Help with online applications Some colleges offer application fee waivers on this day College Admissions Representatives expected to participate: Francis Marion University Lander University Limestone University Spartanburg Community College Spartanburg Methodist College USC Columbia USC Upstate Winthrop University Wofford College How a Senior can prepare for CAD: Bring your laptop fully charged Know your Social Security # Come with questions for Admissions Reps. http://sccango.org/ Outcome: What a great day for our seniors! We had 393 applications submitted during this event. This was 89 more applications that last year. We served 187 seniors. This was 26 more students than last year. Thank you to our Guidance Counselors for your HARD WORK answering questions & supporting these college-bound Seniors. Also to our Librarians for the hospitality. Thanks to Ms. Greenway for supporting this event (& for providing lunch!). Also thank you to our Front Office Staff & JROTC for always making Byrnes SHINE! Admissions Representatives from (9) colleges were here to guide & inspire our Seniors. (Couldn't do it without them!) And of course our Career Development Facilitators for putting all of this together!

almost 2 years ago, Rhonda Demumbreum

Do you like Ice Cream? If you do, come out and support your Boys Lacrosse Team this Thursday at Scoops Ice Cream in the Publix Shopping Center from 5-9pm. See you at Scoops!

almost 2 years ago, Rhonda Demumbreum