Announcements
Each year we purchase some great books over the summer to display for the beginning of the school year. This year is no different. Come and peruse what we have to offer!
Use Diigo to save websites. You can access the websites on any computer. But, Diigo is more powerful as a research tool. Instead of just bookmarking, highlight portions of web pages that you find useful. You can attach sticky notes to specific parts of web pages. The highlights and sticky notes stay on the webpage - never worry about losing your personalized information! Diigo enables effective collaborative research. You can easily share your findings, complete with your highlights and sticky notes, with friends and colleagues. A project team, a class, or a club can create a group on Diigo to pool relevant resources, findings and thoughts together. Try Diigo today!
The Spartanburg Public Library hosts many teen programs; link to view them.
DISCUS (Digital Information for South Carolina USers)
The DISCUS collection of databases and ebooks are funded by the state of South Carolina. The content spans the curriculum and and is a comprehnesive digital library offering vetted resources that are updated regularly. A link is available on our Resource page.
Principal's Reading Honor Roll
The Principal's Reading Honor Roll is a reading club/program that remains popular with our students. We value our students' input and participation and interaction is an important component of the club. Reading thirty books and blogging on our VikingsRead blog earns the recognition of our principal, Mr. Jeff Stevens. 49 participating SHS students read a total of 1144 books for the 2009-2010 school year! Go PRHR participants! Our club meets from 7:25 to 7:55 in the library lounge; the next meeting is October 29th! All are welcome; join our blog to request books, review books, and suggest books to your fellow readers. Bring your listing of new and favorite authors to share and discuss with your friends.
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