The Wildcat Band at Boiling Springs Contest
Congratulations to BHS Junior Gracie Moss, the Bailey's Fish Camp Student Athlete of the Month for the month of September. Gracie's cheerleading coach, Mrs. Holly Nix says, "Gracie works hard in all her endeavors, academically and athletically. She is always encouraging to her teammates and is the first to volunteer to help with anything going on."
BHS Homecoming Spirit Week 2022. Monday: "Anything but a bookbag" Day. Bring your books and school supplies in anything other than a bookbag. Tuesday: Character Day: dress like a character from a movie, book, or television show. Wednesday: Decades Day: dress in the style of any decade. Thursday: Senior Citizen Day: time travel and dress as if you are already a senior citizen. Friday: Black and Gold Day: wear school colors to support our wildcats! All dress code rules in the handbook apply.
Attention parents of Seniors: Senior IGPs will be held in October. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact our BHS guidance office at 864-206-2437.
Seniors and parents of seniors: FASFA completion is REQUIRED to qualify for scholarships and other financial aid options at all trade, technical, colleges, and universities.  Come to this workshop for valuable help in completing this form. In addition, other types of financial aid will be discussed. www.fafsa.ed.gov                                     www.che.sc.gov www.cerra.org                                           www.scstudentloan.org                               www.studentloans.gov
Stay safe, Wildcats!  Be sure to check your Canvas page for each class on this E-learning day.
Christmas tree paint it up! Come celebrate Christmas in the art room November 5th from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Choose from two sizes of trees. Money must be paid up front to secure a seat for the party. The money pays for the tree and supplies needed to paint and seal it. Please send money to Christina Thompson by September 30, 2022. $40 for 11 inch by 5.25 inch tree with light kit. Sponsored by the National Art Society.
Due to impending weather on Friday, the Varsity football game at Ninety Six-High School has been moved from Friday to Thursday, 7 pm kickoff. Tickets for our varsity game at Ninety Six will be through GoFan, and will be posted as soon as we receive the link. This changed our home JV football game from Thursday to Wednesday at 7 pm. Middle School Football will also play at Landrum on Wednesday instead of Thursday at 5:30 pm.
Fall For SCC Cherokee County Campus Open House. October 20th, Gaffney SC 4:45 pm -6:30 pm. Tours / Programs, Admissions & Financial Aid Info. / Refreshments/ Register to attend. MYSCC.INFO/CCC-OPENHOUSE
The BHS Choir is sponsoring a Blacksburg High School Talent Night on November 3rd. We will have auditions next Wednesday, September 28th after school. You have to audition to be considered for the show. First place winner will receive $100 and Runner up $50. Scan the QR code and fill out the form. Looking for all kinds of talent! Singers, Instrumentalists, Comedy, Magic Tricks, Skit Performers, any other unique talent.
Senior Ad Order Link: https://www.jostens.com/.../202207111215359.../CATALOG_SHOP/
Attendance Make-Up Days. Tuesday October 4th / Thursday October 6th, Tuesday October 11th / Thursday October 13th. 3:35 pm until 4:35 pm in the auditorium. Students must bring assignments to work on. Students cannot make-up seat time during athletic practice times.  Students must sign in and be present in the auditorium to receive make-up seat time.
Watch High School Sports LIVE! All JV and Varsity Football, volleyball, and basketball games will be livestreamed on the NFHS network. Fans can buy a subscription and part of the proceeds goes  to the BHS athletic department. Subscriptions are $11.99 per month or $79.99 for a year. This will give you access to all home football, volleyball, and basketball games.  Here's how to watch:  Visit www. nfhsnetwork.com Search for Blacksburg High School and go to our page Subscribe and Follow Your School.
Students in grades 9, 10, and 11 will have school photos taken Thursday, September 22 at BHS.  Make-up photos will be on October 20th.  Pre-Order NOW & SAVE! Our online BHS code is 9010F23. Website: shop.legacystudios.com. Three Ways to Pay: 1. Credit card ONLY if ordered online. 2. Cash - EXACT CHANGE ONLY, given to photographer.                Be sure to add 8% SC sales tax. 3. Check payable to Legacy Studios.                $30 returned check fee.               (Checks to BHS are NOT accepted).
Home Game Themes 2022. September 9th Hippie  Theme, October 14th Throwback Theme, October 28th Pink Out
Members of the Blacksburg Wildcat Band and Colorguard joined the Carolina Marching band during the halftime show on Saturday,  September 3rd.
Coach Jet Turner's Fight Against Cancer Fundraiser Tickets. Hot Dog Plate Fundraiser $8 tickets to benefit Coach Turner are on sale in the BHS office and will be available for purchase at tonight's football game. Event September 24 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm in the BHS  cafeteria. Contact Wendy Woods at BHS for more information.
College Board's National Rural and Small Town Awards. Congratulations, Zack and Jake! Zack Burgs and Jake Coughlin were awarded College Board's National Rural and Small Town Award for academic achievement. The award is based on performance on either the AP exam or the PSAT. Students who achieve distinction status on two AP exams or who score in the top 10% in the state on the PSAT are eligible for this award.
ReGenesis Health Care Gaffney Health Center Open House. Save the date Saturday, September 24th 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. 1341  N. Limestone Street Gaffney, SC 29340. www.myrhc.org. 864-582-2411
Cherokee County School District Immunizations.  MUSC Hollings Cancer Center's Community Health Van will provide HPV, Tdap and Meningitis immunizations to Cherokee County School District middle and high school students on September 7-9 (with parental consent). Walk-ins are also allowed with parental consent. HPV 2nd dose is available for those who received the 1st dose in March 2022. Blacksburg High School (9th grade only ) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Beat Cancer What parents need to know about HPV. The HPV vaccine is FDA approved and extremely safe and effective. The HPV vaccine is for both boys and girls.  The optimal age  for the first dose is 11-12, but it can be given as early as 9. Your child only needs 2 doses if vaccination is initiated before age 15. The HPV vaccine is long lasting and protects against 6 types of cancer.  Visit us on the web: hollingscancerecenter.musc.edu/outreach/hpv