AVID High School Cohort Information. What is AVID? The mission of AVID is to close the oportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society. AVID is a system of teaching and learning that provides students with strategies for success while encouraging  the students to engage in rigorous classes. In grades 6th - 12th students are enrolled in an AVID elective class each semester. these are known as cohorts. The AVID elective class provides students with the support they may need to be successful in honors, AP, or dual enrollment classes. How do you apply to be a part of an AVID cohort? Teachers will nominate students for AVID 10/2-10/13. Students/ Parents may self-nominate 10/16-10/20. Use the QR code if you ar ein 8th-10th grade. Nomination/ Application process. Once a student has been nominated he / she will receive an AVID application to complete. Applications will be due by 10/31. In November students that submitted an application will participate in an interview.
Thursday, October 19: Regular Day for Students. Parent Conferences 4:30 - 7:30 pm. Friday, October 20: No School for Students. Parent Conferences 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Movie in the park Lime St. Park Blacksburg, SC Thursday, October 19th. Inflatables start at 6:30 pm and movie starts at 7:30 pm. Presented by: Fear Farm Haunted House, Blacksburg, SC
November 11, 2023 Veterans Day. Honoring all who served
Senior Pep Rally Thursday, October 19 at 3:00. Fall Senior Players will be recoginized.
Happy National Boss's Day to Mr. Mullinax, Mr. Coggins, and Mrs. Threadgill. GHS appreciates all you do for our students, staff, and community! We love you!
Blacksburg High School students of all grade levels toured the Cherokee Campus of Spartanburg Community College today to learn about the different programs that are offered such as nursing, welding, mechatronics, and more.
Charleston March 20-22, 2024. Blacksburg HS AVID. See trip details and book online at orageskytravel.com/100358. RANGESKY Student Travel
Blacksburg Wildcat Band does it again!  Another clean sweep and 1st Place in their class at the Gaffney Tournament of Champions Band Competition!
Wildcat Homecoming 2023. BHS vs. Liberty: 7:30 pm. Homecoming Court & Crowning: Halftime Wildcat
September Student Athlete of the Month. "JD Parker does a tremendous job on the football field and in the community. He works hard and has really imporved as a player and leader. He shows up everyday ready to work and does what he's asked to do. I've known JD for a long time, and I think this year he has really grown!" Head Football Coach Josh Batchler. Sponsored by Karmin's Heart
Color the Cage Pink! Pink out night for Volleyball. Join us in your pink as we take on GMC! JV 5:30 pm varsity directly after.
Kona is coming to BHS Friday, October13 11:00 am - 1:30 pm. 25% of sales goes back to your school!. Featured flavor: Monster Mango. Free croc keychain with King Kona. Pricing $3 Kiddie Kona, $4 Klassic Kona, $5 King Kona, $7 Kollectable with $3 refills, $6 color changing cup with $3 refills. Color changing spoon $1. Kona Ice of Cherokee County. 864-504-5950. ahutcherson@kona-ice.com/www.kona-ice.com.
BHS Career Fair 2023. Explore careers, meet employers, ask questions, raffles, military, and much more. When: November 16, 2023 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Where: BHS Who: All grades (9-12). Contact whitney.black@cherokee1.org. 864-206-2406. Scan the code to register.
Attendance Make-Up. October 16, 17,23, and 24. 3:30-4:30 in the auditorium. You must bring your charged laptop and plan to make up missed work. Students are note allowed to make-up seat time during athletic practice times. See Mrs. Dixon regarding attendance questions. mollie.dixon@herokee1.org. 864-206-2403
Homecoming 2023 Assembly. Friday, October 6, 2023 at 8:30 am in the BHS Gymnasium. Gym doors open at 8:00 am. Guests are asked to sit on the visitor side of the gym. Per CCSD Policy, all guests must enter through metal detectors and clear bag policy will be enforced.
BHS Softball Skills Clinic. About this clinic: Come sharpen your skills in preparation for high-school athletics with current coaching staff. There will be multiple stations focusing on individual skills including but not limited to base-running, throwing, fielding, and hitting. Skills clinic 9:00 am to 11:30 am (4th -6th grade-October 21st. Pitchers/catchers from 11:30 to 12:00 pm, pitchers and catchers are asked to stay 30 minuetes post-clinic for a session with Elon University alumni, McKenna Green. More Information: Coach Elliott (864) 838-4897, toby.elliott@cherokee.1.org. Follow us Insta:@blacksburg_wildcat_softball. FB: Blacksburg Wildcats Softball.
Senior IGP meetings will start on October 18. Parents, call 206-2437 to schedule an appointment with your student's counselor. Seniors A-L-Mrs. Dula; Seniors M-Z-Mrs. Cook.
Fall 2023 Testing Dates. October 18th – PreACT/PSAT – ALL Sophomores October 25th – PreACT/PSAT Make-up October 27th – ASVAB – Selected Students November 2nd – WIN Assessment – Selected Seniors November 29th – English II EOC – Writing December 11th – US History EOC December 12th – Biology I EOC December 13th – English II EOC – Reading December 14 – Algebra I EOC December 15th -18th – EOC Make-up December 18th –Exams December 19th –Exams