Message from Principal Stevens

Spartanburg High School has a long history of excellence. SHS has always and will continue to be an institution of teaching and learning, in an environment where all students have the opportunity to develop and excel academically, athletically, emotionally and socially. I am certain that the actions of students and staff during the 2011-12 school year will continue to add to this tradition.

Upstate Poetry Out Loud Regional Finalist

Congratulations to Carissa Wideman, who was one of the three Winners in the Upstate Poetry Out Loud Regional Finals on Saturday at The Showroom. Carissa competed against students from school districts across the Upstate Region and will now represent Spartanburg High and the Upstate in the State Finals in Columbia, SC later this spring. The State winner will compete in the National Finals in Washington, DC, for a total of $100.000 in scholarship prizes.

South Carolina All State Band and Region Band Honors

Congratulations to the following students for making the South Carolina All State Band.

South Carolina All-State Clinic Band:
Hunter Britanisky 8th Chair Clarinet
Dillon Smith Alternate 1 Alto Saxophone
Anthony Maraccino 1st Chair Euphonium
Jordan Yates 7th Chair Tuba

South Carolina All-State Senior Band:
Dionta Posey 14th Chair Clarinet

FALL SENIOR SIGNINGS

On November 15th, two students signed letters of intent with the college of their choice.
Kelsey M. Barnette is the daughter of Barry and Tina Barnette, and she has accepted an offer from Presbyterian College to join the Blue Hose softball team. James T. DeFreitas is the son of Pablo and Lisa DeFreitas, and he has accepted an offer to join the Terrier soccer team at Wofford College.
The next signing day will be February 1, 2012.

Free PSAT/SAT/ACT Prep for Spartanburg High Students

Spartanburg High School is pleased to offer free online test preparation for the SAT, PSAT, and ACT provided by Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions. All students now have 24-7 on demand access to comprehensive preparation.