Blacksburg High

Jostens will be here Friday, October 10 from 11:15-1:25 to take ring orders and Senior orders.

The SAT next week is for SENIORS only!
Juniors will take the ACT or SAT in the Spring.

Parents of students participating in the Ring Ceremony on Monday October 6 -
Please remind your student to bring their ring in a ring box to Mrs. Crater no later than Monday noon. If your student is scheduled to receive a ring from Jostens, it will be here. Please do not show up with the ring that evening. Rings have to be placed on stage in order of the names being presented. Reminder the dress code for the ceremony is posted on Schoology. The Ceremony will start at 6PM Monday evening in the auditorium. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Our yearbook overstock is YOUR gain. Over the years, BHS has accumulated extra yearbooks. These are CASH ONLY sales and will be available prior to the BHS Homecoming game this Friday, October 3.
Inquiries about purchasing may be made to pam.hughes@cherokee1.org, the yearbook advisor.

In honor of Blacksburg High School’s 100th anniversary, tonight we recognized our alumni volleyball players prior to the beginning of our varsity volleyball match. The following were able to attend:
Makayla Martin, CO 2016 and BMS head coach
Anna McGee, CO 2016, and BHS assistant varsity and JV coach
Lizzy Parks, CO 2017
Mollie Smith, CO 2018
Lauren McDaniel, CO 2019
Olivia Watkins, CO 2010
Angel Hedgepath, CO 2007
Becka Rowe Clickman, CO 2007
Mollie Dixon, CO 2007 and BHS assistant varsity coach
Haley Rape, CO 2003
Shirley Sealy, CO 1981 and BHS coach 1994-1996
Coach Karen Craig! BHS coach 1995-2009
Thank you for your contributions to our BHS Volleyball program!

Please join us for a FAFSA information session on Tuesday October 7th at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria. Mr. Bobby Holcombe, from USC Union, will be walking through the FAFSA and going over any new updates. We hope to see you there!

Congratulations to our Wildcat Band for the following preliminary awards at the Boiling Spring Festival of Bands: Best Percussion, Best Visual, and 2nd Place in Class III!

Homecoming Parade is happening as scheduled today!

BHS Alumni who ordered the Centennial logo shirts this go round: shirts may be picked up the main office Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 8:30 AM-3:45 PM. Anyone who cannot pick up during these hours, please email pam.hughes@cherokee1.org to make arrangements.
Those who still want to order, we will do another round of orders soon!
No, we do not have extras.
Thanks!

Blacksburg High School students had the opportunity to visit North Greenville University!
Students toured the campus, explored different academic programs, and learned about the opportunities NGU offers for their future. Experiences like this help our students start thinking about the next steps in their education and career pathways.
Thank you to North Greenville University for welcoming our Wildcats!

AVID students celebrate their teachers’ use of WICOR by posting appreciation notes on their doors. It is “Thank A Teacher Tuesday!”

Congratulations to the Blacksburg High School Marching Band for their outstanding win at the Laurens High School Invitational Band Competition!
These talented performers put in countless hours of work and preparation and consistently claim top honors! CCSD looks forward to more awesome presentations and incredible productions from our Wildcat Marching Band this season!

We are working on our special homecoming sections for Gaffney and Blacksburg. If your graduating class is celebrating this year, we would love to feature some of your photos. Email to abbie@gaffneyledger.com or cody@gaffneyledger.com

Hope Squad Bake Sale at BHS! 🍪🧁
Join us this Friday morning in the cafeteria for our Bake Sale supporting Hope Squad 💚.
Come grab some delicious treats before class and help us raise awareness for mental health and the importance of kindness, hope, and support.
💵 Cash only – don’t forget to bring a few dollars for something sweet!
Let’s come together as Wildcats to support a great cause! 🐾✨
#BHSHopeSquad #BakeSale #MentalHealthMatters

On September 25, every donation to projects for students at Equity Focus Schools will be doubled — including Blacksburg High School!

https://www.donorschoose.org/

There will be a boy's golf interest meeting for the upcoming spring season, next Monday the 22nd at 4:30 at Cherokee National. This is for Varsity and JV golf, if you cannot attend the meeting, please make sure to contact Coach Zach Bridges in advance.

Zach Bridges
Gaffney Middle School PE, Cherokee County School District
Head Coach, Gaffney High Boys Golf

This week, Hope Squad has been busy sharing kindness and lifting spirits all around our school. From small notes of encouragement to friendly conversations in the hallways, we’re reminding everyone that a little love goes a long way. 💌💙
Let’s keep the positivity going, Wildcats — because together, we make BHS a place filled with hope and heart. 🐾 #BHSHopeSquad #SpreadLove #NoOneStandsAlone

Wednesday, September 17th, a representative for Jostens will be at BHS during both lunches for block “B” letter jacket orders.

The Iron City Festival will be held this Saturday! Come out and enjoy live music, food trucks, inflatables and more!

ATTENTION all former BHS teachers, coaches, and staff: please complete the form linked below so we can celebrate you as part of the history of BHS.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBOkFu1BqwmflwOjlGYNh_iwy7GZdxasqeJ_0BnWBuhatUlg/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawMw88VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHg1CW-lDllIOJKQS9p7NT3Suw0P5mH9kSa9gUNlXRx5CYNmq1-atmWz0mx6q_aem_7wDHyCVpnWG4AxUoLWqVVA