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.

Faces of Change Yearbook on Sale NOW!

Yearbooks are on sale for $80. If you look closely at the cover you'll recognize our principal, Jeff Stevens. Don't miss out on this beautiful yearbook. Add it to your collection today!

SHS JROTC Rifle Team Honors

Congratulations to the Spartanburg High School Army JROTC Rifle Team of Cadets Jamieson Clark, William Coleman, Autumn Hunt, and Shaneice Turner for finishing in second place in the South Carolina State Three Position Air Rifle and Junior Olympic Qualifier in Newberry, South Carolina, and fifth place overall in the South Carolina State Three Position Air Rifle Championships last month. Cadet Jamieson Clark lead Viking team scoring and finished thirteenth place overall in individual scoring. Scores were posted to the Civilian Marksmanship Program website on Friday, May 4, 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.

Announcements

Spring Sports Banquet

The sports banquet will be held Thursday, May 17th in the gym at Whitlock Flexible Learning Center, located at 364 Successful Way, Spartanburg SC 29303. We will begin serving food at 6:30PM and the awards ceremony will begin promptly at 7:10PM. Tickets for parents, family members, etc. will be $7 and sold at the door. Everyone will need to enter the banquet through the front entrance of the school and walk back to the gym.

Sports Physicals

Date: Saturday, May 19th
Where: SHS Athletic Department
Time: Boys 8AM - 11AM and Girls 1PM - 3PM
Cost: $10.00 - CASH ONLY
Who: Rising Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.

Athletes must wear shoes, sandals or tennis shoes with no socks and a t-shirt.
All athletes must have a physical form with parent permission signed before getting a physical. Blank forms are available in your school office or SHS athletic office.
If you do not get a physical on this date you will be responsible for getting your own physical.
If you need eyeglasses or contacts to read, please bring them so you will be able to pass the eye exam. Sports Physical Form

GRADUATION

DATE: Tuesday, May 22 at 7:30 PM
PLACE: Gibbs Stadium on the campus of Wofford College.
Each senior will receive 10 tickets (6 tickets for inclement weather and 4 more for an outside graduation.) The tickets will look different. In the event of inclement weather, the graduation will be moved to the Benjamin Johnson Arena next door. THERE ARE NO EXTRA TICKETS.

Exam Days

May 22, May 23 and May 24 are 1PM dismissal days.
Students will have a break between their exams. Please make sure that your student brings a snack to school for the break. They will be able to purchase a snack during the morning breakfast from the cafeteria.

Footloose - The Musical

Date and Times: Friday, May 25 (7:00PM) - Saturday, May 26 (3:00PM and 7:00PM) - Sunday, May 27 (3:00PM) Tickets are on sale at the Chapman Cultural Center box office. You may call the box office (864-542-2787) or order online (http://chapmanculturalcenter.org/ticket-office.php). Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. You may want to purchase your tickets early because the show usually is a sell-out.

Summer School

Date: Session I, June 11 - 28 and Session II, July 9 - 26
Time: Monday - Thursday, 8AM - 1:30PM
Where: McCracken Middle School-You must provide your own transportation. The deadline for the first half is June 7th.
Cost: $100 per semester course or $150 for credit recovery class. See your guidance counselor for more details.

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