Blacksburg High

JV football game has been moved to Wednesday, Aug. 16 at BHS vs York High School.

Congratulations to our custodial staff for winning the award for the cleanest school. We are proud have the best custodial crew in the district as part of the Blacksburg High School family!

Good afternoon Wildcat fans! This year we are pleased to announce that we are taking song requests for this season. These songs could be played at home football games. We ask all songs submitted to have a clean version! Songs will have to be listened to before final approval! Share this to everyone and go Wildcats! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FG6mCBMBcJlUjVwwe1lC0MBFWi-uqhgjVnIrdUbWM-M/viewform?edit_requested=true

Tickets for Blacksburg High School Football jamboree tomorrow night. “The McDonalds Kickoff Classic.” Will be on sale tomorrow starting at 8am. Tickets can be purchased and picked up in the BHS front office. $10 Cash Only.

Wildcat Merchandise Link: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/south_carolina/blacksburg/blacksburg-high-school

With the rainout on Friday, August 4, we have now scheduled a scrimmage on Monday! BHS will now travel to Blue Ridge for a 6pm contest vs. Blue Ridge and Riverside. Players need to report to BHS @ 2pm. Buses will leave at 3pm. Players should return to BHS around 9:30/10pm. #BrickByBrick

Class of 2024 parents, senior ads for our BHS yearbook are now on sale!

If you’re interested in Joining the BHS Volleyball team: Pre-Season conditioning will start 8/1-8/3 12pm-3pm In the Blacksburg High gymnasium! Tryouts are mandatory and will be 8/8 & 8/9 from 4pm-6:15pm. 🏐

CLASS OF 2024: July 18 is the second and final summer senior portrait date for yearbook photos. There will be a makeup date during school in the fall with limited space. Scroll down and select your sitting option in the list format. Click “set your time zone” to see the times available on July 18.

BREAKING NEWS!!🏀🏀****The Old Cats team for the Blacksburg High School alumni basketball game will feature 3 of the top 4 all time leading scorers in Blacksburg History😳. These 3 Legends also combined for two 1-A Mr. Basketball awards which is given to the single best 1-A basketball player in the whole state, 8 All- State selections, 5 time region players of the year and a combined 9 All region selections. These 3 former Blacksburg Wildcats have a combined career average of more then 26 points per game. Come out and support some of the greatest players to ever wear the Black and Gold July 29th, 2023 at the Blacksburg High School gymnasium 6:00pm sharp. PLEASE SHARE *** #guesswho #Legends #Legendary #oldcats #newcatswho #returnsaking #putsomerespectonit #whodoyougot #Blacksburgalumnigame #oldcats #ripDemarielSmith #RIPReggieRoss

Class of 2023: If you ordered a DVD of graduation, Class Day, or the Senior Slideshow, they are ready for pickup! You may pick them up in the main office from 8 to 5, Monday through Thursday. If you would like to order, you may do so in the main office.

Class of 2024: use this link to schedule your senior yearbook photo. See you June 20 for your official senior photo by Legacy! https://seniors.legacystudios.com/blacksburg-high-school-blacksburg-sc/ Email pam.hughes@cherokee1.org if you have questions.

Volleyball workouts will be happening through the month of June! Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00pm-7:00pm! If you’re interested in playing this season now is the time to join us to see if you have what it takes! Middle Schoolers & high school beginners are welcome! Hope to see you on the court.

Anyone parent or player interested in receiving BHS Football updates follow the link for the remind. https://www.remind.com/join/bhscats23

Any student/athlete who plans to participate in summer workouts or 7 on 7s will need to have a physical on file before they can participate. There will be $10 physicals in the BHS gym Monday at 10am.

Any seniors who have not turned in their devices and/or chargers need to do so by Monday to avoid any fees before graduation.

Any student interested in trying out for Varsity Cheerleading will need at attend the mandatory parent meeting on May 22 @ 5:30 in the BHS gymnasium.

Senior Decision Day showcased seniors who opted to share their plans after high school. Congratulations!

The 2023 spring football game for the Blacksburg High School Football program is set for Friday May 19th at 6pm at T.A. Campbell stadium. There will be a parent meeting in the stadium following the game. There is no charge for admission. Come out and get an early look at the 2023 team.

JUST A REMINDER, PARENTS AND SENIORS! January 17, 2023 Dear Senior Parents or Guardians: The faculty and staff of Blacksburg High School and Cherokee County School District thank you for supporting your son or daughter in his/her educational efforts throughout this academic journey. All of this hard work will culminate at our commencement ceremony on May 25, 2023, at 6pm. Participation in the ceremony is voluntary. Those who do not wish to participate or who do not meet the requirements may pick up diplomas in the main office the day after the ceremony. Mandatory graduation practice is at 10am on May 24, 2023, at Blacksburg High School. Students who do not come to practice may not participate in the ceremony. Seniors should report directly to the auditorium by 10 AM on May 24th for practice. Graduates do not have to wear a cap/gown to practice. Rain dates for this year’s ceremony are 1st Rain Date: Friday, May 26, 2023, at 10:00am; 2nd Rain Date: Friday, May 26, 2023, at 6:00pm; PLEASE NOTE: Depending on the weather forecast for the week of graduation, it may be necessary to move the graduation ceremony to Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 6:00pm. We will set a new graduation practice time if this happens. This will be announced as soon as a decision is made. Please know that we intend to keep the original date of May 25, 2023, at 6:00pm, but the weather is beyond our control. In order to participate in the ceremony, candidates must adhere to the following: All graduates must wear the official BHS graduation regalia. No ribbons, signs, jewelry, objects, monograms, etc. may be attached to the graduation regalia. The graduation cap must sit flat on your head. No sunglasses or other headgear is allowed. All males must wear a white collared dress shirt and tie. No tee shirts, golf shirts, or other casual shirts are allowed. All males must wear black trousers and black dress shoes. No tennis shoes, other athletic shoes, flip-flops, sandals, jeans, denim, shorts, or other casual attire/shoes will be allowed. All females must wear the white collar provided with the robe. All females must wear a black, dressy pantsuit, skirt and blouse, or dress and dress shoes. Any part of the clothing that shows outside of the gown must be black. No tennis shoes, other athletic shoes, flip-flops, sandals, jeans, denim, shorts, leggings, jeggings, rompers, or other casual attire/shoes will be allowed. The only chords and stoles allowed to be worn during the ceremony are those issued by BHS, The Institute of Innovation, or The Scholars Academy. Cell phones must be turned off. (Texting will not be tolerated.) I want to assure you that the entire staff of Blacksburg High School does everything possible to provide a dignified, respectful ceremony to honor our graduates. We feel that our ceremony showcases our pride in being the best high school in the state. All decisions are made in the best interests of our students and their safety. Sincerely, Mr. Michael Mullinax Principal Blacksburg High School