Blacksburg High

We are attempting to collect information about all of our BHS alumni who are US Military Veterans. Please use the link below .

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3cBureJepNj_ZDXH2go6i8Xy_ql-JrNh8jBF4zw73-_sf7A/viewform?usp=dialog

Vision, hearing, and dental screening will be done on Wednesday, October 22 for all tenth-grade students. If you do not wish for your student to be screened, please let the nurse know before Wednesday.
Contact info for Nurse: tamera.randolph@cherokee1.org or call 864-206-2433

Sweetum's Lemonade will be here on Friday -  THEY ARE CASH ONLY!

BHS students toured Greenville Technical College Barton Campus to explore majors that fit their long term goals. We then visited the Greenville Zoo to learn about animal habitats around the world. It was a beautiful day to be a wildcat!

Due to a family emergency surgery for the Legacy senior makeup photographer, senior makeups will be Wednesday, October 15 instead of Monday. 

BHS Wrestling is BACK! Please support Coach Prouty and his wrestling team! This shop is open until October 23rd! Support our Wildcat Wrestlers!

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/gjAshwXdd9?utm_source=flyer&utm_medium=pdf&utm_campaign=store_shop&utm_content=store_link&fbclid=IwY2xjawNThCdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHj9wel9KjeIBVJz7TxRkBSR-sZVm31Qj2hP88SwGoxWzyxv7nPVz2nhLj76G_aem_5xvxSQFQ4brrhNq2qsrnJw

BHS Cheer will host winter cheer tryouts for any students interested on October 20-22 in the gym from 4:00-6:00 pm. All students must have a physical and have completed all forms in Big Teams. For more information, please contact Head Coach, Erica Manning at 864-300-8638. For information on Big Teams, please contact Athletic Director, Phillip McHam at 864-761-6663.

Senior Parents and Businesses:
Remember that you can reserve your ad NOW and make payments!
Here is the order link:
https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads?fbclid=IwY2xjawNTg9NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHiLRtL3N6RuyVOUD9nslm383OzwIeXB2Io75oK5MutgGzql3XXzd9esT_wek_aem_uFG9vcWmHIDuVe6OzbnmEg

Mrs. Jessica Vaughn from Blacksburg High School continued her students’ ELA Career Application learning series with a visit from WSPA 7 News Reporter Simone Jameson. Ms. Jameson explained how she uses writing, grammar, and communication skills daily in her work. Students were fascinated with her stories and daily schedule!
Thank you, Ms. Jameson, for sharing your expertise and for bringing English education to life for our students!

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!”