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Rivalry returns
“We’ve pressure washed fitting rooms. did that. We’re just excit- during that time.
and painted the outside of “We’ve also got an open ed about the whole store. “A remodel is hard to
the building, we’ve redone sale shoe section now, It really has improved so do when you’re open,”
the bathrooms, we’ve cre- which means 90 percent much,” he said. Gifford said. “But our cus-
this Friday
ated a centralized wrap of our shoes are on the The remodel began in tomers were very nice and
stand in the middle of the floor at all times. Business May and ran for 11 weeks. most of them were just
store and created six new has been on fire since we The store did not close SEE BELK | A6
ranks
to take anything away
from Byrnes.”
on Byrnes A stellar Yellow Jack-
ets effort would help this
week, and Young feels that
BY LELAND BURCH
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN
worst
The old rivalry between school. The football field
Greer and Byrnes has en- is still 100 yards long.
dured over the years, al- When I was playing, I nev-
though the Jackets have er gave road games a sec- KAELYN CASHMAN | THE GREER CITIZEN
seen their fair share of ond thought. If we just go BY JULIE HOLCOMBE
struggles over the last two out and play our best, and STAFF WRITER
decades. Byrnes still wins, then I
Parents, teachers and community volunteers delivered the final Lunch Buddies meal of
Since last beating the can deal with that.” the summer last Friday. Following a survey of
Rebels in the year 2000, Greer, however, will 1.4 million car insurance
the Yellow Jackets have
not been very competitive
in the series that began
in 1950. After a six-year
square off against a moti-
vated Byrnes team.
“The guys are pretty
locked in,” Byrnes coach
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A friend from church invited
me to attend a concert with her,
so I got off work a bit early last
Thursday.
She picked me up a little after
Editor’s Note: Walk down mem- 4:30 p.m.
ory lane with us! In upcoming We hit some traffic on the way
editions of The Greer Citizen, we to Asheville; therefore, we got
will be taking a look at old news- dinner to go and ate in the car
papers and bringing you stories when we parked.
from the past to commemorate Then, we set out to catch the
our 100-year anniversary. We shuttle.
hope this section gives you a bet- On our first try, we had to
ter look at the people, events and return to our vehicle because
businesses that made the Greer my purse was too large—only
area a great place to live for the clear bags or small purses were
past Century. allowed.
We tried again.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 This time, my friend had to
“Jackets handed painful loss” GUEST EDITORIAL | return her camera bag to our
vehicle before we could proceed.
When we finally got on the
A note of appreciation
Ten years ago, Greer and shuttle, we had just a few min-
Byrnes were about to take a utes before the concert would
seven-year hiatus from a rivalry start.
that dated back to the 1950s. We arrived, got our wrist
It was an ugly last game, too, bands and sat down as Lauren
T
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several other towns The Town of Lyman will
begin the walk from Ly-
throughout the man Town Hall, located at
BY KAELYN CASHMAN 81 Groce Road, Lyman.
STAFF WRITER county to promote “It’s an interactive com-
munity walk held quarter-
healthy living.’
Moxie
Local elected officials ly in several other towns
are inviting members of throughout the county to
the public to take a stroll promote healthy living,”
on Saturday, starting at 10 Noel Blackwell said Lyman Town Clerk
a.m at Greer City Hall. Lyman Town Clerk Noel Blackwell. “Our May-
here.
Nine agencies through- or is always present, and
out Spartanburg County we generally have several,
are participating, with reg- Foundation, the Healthy if not all, council members
istration beginning at 9:45 Community 50 grant, and present as well.”
a.m. the City of Greer. “We begin at Town Hall
“We have seen these “Right now, we have and take a stroll down our
walks be increasingly pop- confirmed council mem- Rail Trail,” she said.
ular among our communi- bers Wayne Griffin and Boiling Springs,
ty for folks to get out and Judy Albert and also some Landrum, the City of Spar-
talk to these local officials co-host for this walk are tanburg, Cowpens, Paco-
and ask questions about teachers from District 5,” let, Woodruff and Inman
our community they may Miller said. are also participating.
have,” said Justin Miller, There will be light re- Walks at each of the lo-
recreation supervisor for freshments served after cations will occur simul-
the city. “We are looking
forward to another fantas-
the walk.
“We have two separate
taneously and are free.
Distances vary based on
6 Month
tic walk.”
The community is invit-
ed to join council mem-
events going on that day in
my division,” Miller said.
“We are partnering with
location, but the range is
one to two miles.
These quarterly Healthy
Certificate
bers, and the co-host for
this walk will be local
teachers in a partnership
the United Way to have a
back pack and school sup-
ply give away.”
Community Walks are or-
ganized by the Mary Black
Foundation.
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2461 Abner Creek Rd., Greer • 877-6604
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sentence and his last ring
true to me. The stuff in
Y BILLY CANNADA cated position. the middle, I can’t really
SPORTS EDITOR The three players vying get behind.
Hosting Coming off an 11-win
for the spot are Dawson
Conrad, Stone Watson and
I don’t think we should
worry as much about the
community season and two playoff
victories, the Eastside
Marshall Skoloff.
The player that wins
motives of an anonymous
source as we should the
In first
tiate an annual event that this particular case. The
brings people together,” Maryland situation is a
Williams said. “I also hope serious one, and should
to inspire someone else to
do something that makes
a difference. To sacrifice
road game be investigated.
But the topic of jour-
nalistic integrity as it
your time for the sake of
others.”
The theme will be “Bring-
of the year pertains to the use of
anonymous quotes is
worth much debate. In
ing People Together.” no way are members of
There will be free food, BY BILLY CANNADA the media enemies of the
drinks (non-alcoholic), SPORTS EDITOR people, but the people
games, a bounce house, should not be required to
snow cones and music. The Blue Ridge football give full credibility to a
Those who would like to team will be looking for reporter based on a byline
can gather at Kid Planet at its third straight win over or the name of an outlet.
9 a.m. to run a 5K. Back- Landrum as the Tigers It’s just not good prac-
to-school donations such open their 2018 campaign tice.
as school supplies, under- on the road Friday night. Either the journalist is
clothes and monetary gifts Under the direction of too lazy to find a source
will be donated to District new head coach James that will go on the record,
5 schools. Thurn, Blue Ridge is hop- or they think too much
“In the words of Cornel ing to improve upon its of their own name and
West, ‘We have to recog- three-win season in 2017. credibility.
nize that there cannot be The Tigers have only won While I’m at The Greer
relationships unless there 13 games since 2014, but Citizen, we’re not going
is commitment, unless have recorded multiple to be using quotes from
there is loyalty, unless playoff appearances. anonymous sources. It’s
there is love, patience, per- In the last two meetings, not fair to you and it’s not
sistence,’” Williams said. “I the Cardinals haven’t giv- good journalism for me. If
am committed to building en Blue Ridge much of we can give you a source
great relationships and a game. The Tigers ran to verify our reporting,
turning them into friend- away with a 41-19 win PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN we’ll do it every time.
ships.” in 2016 and cruised to But if we can’t, we won’t
Williams is hoping to a 29-3 victory last fall. Braeden Enloe will lead Blue Ridge under center this Friday as the Tigers get set to take publish the information.
make the cookout an an- Thurn isn’t banking on on Landrum on the road. Simple as that.
nual event. For more in- past success, however, nor I would hope that
formation, to donate, or to is he focused on padding do is better every day,” he trying to turn around a ful over the last couple of other outlets would value
help, call Williams at 864- the team’s record early on. said. “I know that sounds program that went 3-8 years, trying to get better readers enough to do the
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en victory on the road the next-to-last lap. Dillon year is win races.’
Winner: Scott McCallister, Greer
Keselowski, who drove be to just win on speed have to mock up a Victory
course interrupted the nevertheless held fourthMay 20 ................................ May 24, fromCharlotte Motor Speedway
his 18th-place start- against those guys week- Lane celebration. For him
season of the Big Three. place at the finish, one ing position to the run- in and week-out, so we’ve to be here and able to do
Kevin Harvick
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the finish we deserved,” a lot, but it’s just enough things that we get to do
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FOOTBALL SEASON
replace.
2. Any student who al-
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CALL 864-877-2076
RATES
athletic passes
OPENS FRIDAY their Athletic ID to enter
Area teams begin the an athletic event will for- 20 words or less: $13.50 first insertion
varsity football season feit Discount for additional insertions
this Friday. his/her ID. DEADLINE
Riverside High opens at 3. Students must pres- 5pm Monday
home against Travelers
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the gate/door to obtain For senior used by the person to
whom it is issued and
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TERMS
Out. admission to an athletic is non-transferrable (it
Greer will take on By-
rnes at Nixon Field.
event.
citizens does not allow free ad-
mission for guests of the
Cash in advance. We accept Visa, MasterCard,
American Express, and Discover Card
Eastside plays host to GREENVILLE REC OFFERING FROM FOX CAROLINA card-holder),
Southside, and Blue Ridge ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL NEWS PARTNER In rare cases, a school
opens on the road at The new Adult Flag Foot- may limit the use of a pass
Landrum. ball Tournament will be In a move sure to please for cost-effectiveness rea-
All games start 7:30 p.m. held Saturday, Aug. 18, at many grandparents, the sons, PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICES
The Pavilion in Taylors. school districts of Pick- The pass may be re- ing (if one is requested by the
GREER HIGH SELLING The tournament is for ens County, Greenville voked if used improperly. NOTICE All real estate ad- applicant);
RESERVED SEATING Men’s 7’s and Co-ed 8’s County, and Oconee Coun- “This is something the vertised in this newspaper is (4) that the person pro-
Reserved seating for For more information, ty have agreed to honor grandparents of many Subject to the Federal Fair testing resides in the same
home varsity football email brlewis@greenvil- each other’s senior citizen students have wanted Housing Act of 1968 which county where the proposed
games at Greer High is lecounty.org or call 676- resident passes, allowing for many years. I’m very makes it illegal to advertise place of business is located
available now through Fri- 2180, ext. 163. free admission at athletic grateful to our athletic any preference, limitation or or within five miles of the
day, Aug. 17. events. directors and their coun- discrimination based on race, business; and,
Tickets are $45 and can HOCKEY GEAR SWAP, KIDS Pickens County School terparts in Greenville and color, religion, sex, handicap, (5) the name of the appli-
be purchased from 9 a.m.- TRY HOCKEY DATE SET District was excited to an- Oconee for working to- familial status, national origin cant and the address of the
noon at the school. The Pavilion in Taylors nounce that their “Golden gether to make this pos- or an intention to make such premises to be licensed.
The reserved seating will host a Hockey Gear Apple Pass,” which allows sible for fans,” said Dr. preference, limitation or dis- Protests must be mailed to:
section is located in the Swap and Kids Try Hockey county residents 65 or Danny Merck, SDPC Super- crimination. This newspaper S. C. Department of Reve-
lower section to both the for Free day on Saturday, older to attend athletic intendent. will not knowingly accept nue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box
right and the left of the Aug. 25, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 events, can now be used The “Golden Apple Pass” any advertising for real es- 125, Columbia, SC 29214-
middle aisle. p.m. for away games in Green- can be acquired by senior tate which is in violation of 0907; or faxed to: (803) 896-
The free clinic is a way ville and Oconee counties. citizens at the school dis- the law. Our readers hereby 0110.
GREER HIGH ACCEPTING for boys and girls, ages The pass may not be trict office at 1348 Griffin informed that all dwelling ad- 8-1,8,15
HALL OF FAME NODS 4-10, to explore the sport used for pre-season jam- Mill Road, Easley, S.C. vertised in this newspaper
NOTICE OF
The Greer High Booster of ice hockey. All equip- borees or post-season Photo ID indicating resi- are available on an equal op- NOTICE OF
Club is accepting nomi- ment is provided. Partici- playoffs. dence and date of birth is portunity basis. APPLICATION
APPLICATION
nations for induction into pants are asked to arrive The pass may only be required to receive a card.
Notice is hereby given that
the Athletic Hall of Fame.
Nominees must have
one hour early so the child
can be fitted.
LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE SANTANA FRESH MEXI-
graduated from Greer The clinic is open to the CAN GRILL intends to ap-
PUBLIC HEARING TO ply to the South Carolina
for the 2018-2019 school REGISTER FOR GREENVILLE back with a drive that got ready to step into the start- that will allow the sale and
year must complete the REC TEAMS to their nine yard-line, but ing lineup. Even so, Young ON premises consumption AUCTIONS
AUCTIONS
Athletic ID form found Greenville County Rec- there was no way for us to points out, “we have some of beer and wine at 755
on the school webpage. reation is now registering stop the clock so the game pretty good kids coming HAMMETT BRIDGE ROAD, ESTATE JEWELRY AUC-
Forms signed by student fall adult teams for several ended before we could up from the jayvees, and SUITE 150, GREER, SC TION - Diamonds, Gold,
and parent should be re- sports. score.” they are going to help.” He 29650. To object to the is- Platinum. Saturday, August
turned when purchasing Flag Football will be Dre Williams gained noted sophomore DeAr- suance of this permit/license, 25, 10 AM. 3417 S. Cashua
the ID from Coach Clark held for Men’s 7’s on Sun- 170 yards on six carries, mond Miller, a basketball written protest must be post- Drive, Florence, SC. Damon
or Coach Eoute. days and for Co-ed 8’s on scoring once on a 57-yard player, “who had a great marked no later than August Shortt Auction Group, 877-
The Athletic ID serves Thursdays at the Pavilion scramble up the middle. summer and is really go- 17, 2018. 669-4005. SCAL2346. da-
as the students ID badge fields. Another long drive of 62 ing to help us at wide re- For a protest to be valid, monshorttproperties.com
for school and allows Adult Co-ed Kickball is yards ended in disappoint- ceiver, and we have some it must be in writing, and
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Bodybuilder son
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DEAR DR. ROACH: My any symptoms from them.
23-year-old son is a body- TO YOUR In this study, the cysts
builder, and much to my were drained by a needle,
dismay, he takes steroids. GOOD HEALTH which relieved the pain,
I know he takes testos- although the pain usually
terone, and I don’t know came back as the cysts re-
what else. How will this KEITH filled with fluid.
affect him? -- Anon. ROACH, M.D. I agree with your neuro-
surgeon that surgery on
ANSWER: Testosterone therapy, epidural shots these does not guarantee
has many bad long-term and pain pills. I also had success. Since you have
effects, and he really two laminectomies (de- had two surgeries and
should stop it. As a resi- compression surgery on multiple types of thera-
dent, I took care of a seem- the spinal canal) on L4/ pies that haven’t worked, I
ingly very healthy, very L5 last year, with no relief can understand your frus-
muscular 30-year-old man from the pain. Upon see- tration. It might be worth
with terrible heart failure ing another neurosurgeon, talking to the neurosur-
due to a heart attack. Many I have been told that I have geon about a trial of drain-
similar reports have led some large Tarlov cysts (1 ing the cysts to see if that
to suspicion that steroids cm). helps the symptoms.
taken for bodybuilding in- There does not seem to The booklet on back
crease risk of heart attack be a great amount of in- problems gives an over-
and even sudden death. formation about these on view of the causes and
There appear to be many the internet, plus I am not treatments for the
other long-term effects, sure what information out most-common back mala-
including neuropsychiat- there is accurate. One doc- dies. Readers can order a
ric effects of anger and tor on the internet is all copy by writing: Dr. Roach
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I back and leg pain? Dealing Dr. Roach regrets that
was a healthy female un- with this for several years he is unable to answer in-
til I had an injury to my has caused me much emo- dividual letters, but will
back. I experience pain tional distress and depres- incorporate them in the
and tingling in my right sion. -- F.H. column whenever possi-
side, going down the back ble. Readers may email
of my right leg. Sitting is ANSWER: Tarlov cysts, questions to ToYourGood-
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BY DANA BLOCK Sam was asked to do a fa-
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THE BOLD AND Joss apologized to Sonny.
THE BEAUTIFUL Stella offered her condo-
Katie asked Bill to lences. Michael’s emotions
babysit their son so that got the best of him. Jordan
she could go on a date with felt betrayed. Elizabeth
Thorne. A broken Steffy and Bobbie voiced their
admitted to Liam that she concerns. Sonny took Ju-
saw him propose to Hope. lian aside. Alexis received
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focus on her career by lost her temper. Drew
empowering the women grew suspicious after a
at Forrester Creations to series of coincidences in-
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workplace. Bill called Katie See: Mike has a scare.
for some parenting advice Christel Khalil stars as ‘Lily’
when Will wouldn’t listen. on ‘The Young and The THE YOUNG AND
Bill interrupted Katie and
Restless’ THE RESTLESS
Thorne’s romantic evening Phyllis and Jack learned
by bringing Will home ear- they were duped by Sum-
ly. Wyatt gave Liam an tinued to manipulate Ab- mer. Lily struggled to
earful after asking him to igail and Chad. Jennifer come to terms with her
be his best man. Brooke was tempted to confess part in Hilary’s death,
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Steffy was bringing Tay- was furious when Ciara in- judge to give his sister the THE SPATS by Jeff Pickering
lor to Hope’s wedding. vited Ben to move into the harshest sentence. Mean-
Steffy leaned on her father loft. Steve broke into Kay- while Cane bought airline
for support. Wait to See: la’s phone to get answers. tickets to Australia as his
Bridget returns for her Kayla reluctantly agreed family prepared to flee
half-sister’s wedding. to help Stefan. Steve has the country. Sharon began
a surprise for Adrienne. having second thoughts
DAYS OF OUR LIVES Kate pulled a gun on Ted. about her engagement
Abigail was upset to find Wait to See: Adrienne con- to Nick. Victoria worried
Chad and Gabi sharing a fronts Bonnie for the first about Nikki spilling their
moment together. Paul time. family’s secrets to Nate.
accused Sonny of having Phyllis chose Billy over
an affair with Will. Mean- GENERAL HOSPITAL her career. Kyle grew in-
while, Will exposed Ted’s Scott finally apologized. creasingly jealous of Bil-
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Jennifer got into a show- beth was horrified. Joss- he never got over her, but RFD by Mike Marland
down. Later, Eve encour- lyn grew increasingly an- Phyllis still rejected him.
aged Brady to forgive Vic- noyed. Kiki found herself Jack then agreed to take
tor. An angry Kate forced on the edge. Alexis stated Ashley’s side in the war
Ted to choose between the facts and proceeded against Kyle. Wait to See:
her and the money. Paul cautiously. Valentin was Sharon opens up to a new
confronted Will over his shocked. Sonny received friend.
lies. A scorned Gabi con- an unexpected visitor.
GR EE NV I LL E COU N TY
H Student Holidays Iowa Testing (Gr. 2) ........................ Oct. 29-30
Labor Day ..................................... Sept. 3 MAP Testing Window ....................... Dec. 3-14
Teacher Prof. Dev. ........................ Oct. 22 (Gr. 2, 5, 8, ID Gr. 3, 4, 6, 7)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2018 Teacher Prof. Dev. ..........................Nov. 5 EOCEP Tests ................
Dec. 12-21, Jan. 7-15 THE GREER CITIZEN B7
Election Day ...................................Nov. 6 (Block HS)
Thanksgiving Break .................Nov. 21-23 Exam Window (HS) ....................... Dec. 17-21
chools Student Calendar
Huffman to lead RHS
2018-19 Updated March 16, 2018
Winter Break ..................... Dec. 24-28, 31
...................................and Jan. 1-4
2018-19 SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Important
Exam Dates
Window (MS, HS) ............. Jan. 8-11, 14
MLK Day ...................................... Jan. 21 4K Readiness ...........................April 1-May 24
4K-12
IB Testing School Start/EndMay
......................................... Dates
2-24 Testing (Tentative)
Presidents’ Day ............................Feb. 18 4K/5K Readiness .....................Sept. 4-Oct. 19
BY JULIE HOLCOMBE vacant with Andy Crow- First Day ...................................... Aug. 20
STAFF WRITER Spring Break ...........................
ley’s retirement April last 15-19
year. AP Last
Testing
Day(HS) ................................ May
........................................ 6-17
June 5 PSAT/NMSQT (Gr. 10) ........................ Oct. 10
Memorial DayHuffman...............................
is looking May for-
27 SC READY ................................ May 8-June 5
CogAT Testing (Gr. 2) ..................... Oct. 24-26
Riverside High will be- ward to getting to know (ELA, Math: Gr. Holidays
H Student 3-8)
Iowa Testing (Gr. 2) ........................ Oct. 29-30
gin its 2018-19 school ◆ Student theHalf students,
Days faculty and SCLabor
PASSDay
................................... May 8-June
..................................... Sept. 3 5 MAP Testing Window ....................... Dec. 3-14
year under the helm of a community
Half Days ...................Dec. 21 of and Riverside
June 5 (Science:
Teacher Gr.
Prof.4, Dev.
6, 8, ........................
Social Studies: Oct. Gr 5,22
7) (Gr. 2, 5, 8, ID Gr. 3, 4, 6, 7)
new leader. With years of High, building on the Teacher Prof. Dev. ..........................Nov. 5 EOCEP Tests ................ Dec. 12-21, Jan. 7-15
EOCEP (ID, MS, HS)............... May 15-June 5
Election Day ...................................Nov. 6
coaching and teaching ex- schools traditions of ex- (Block HS)
perience in the upstate, Makeup Days (Inand
cellence, Order of Use)
maintaining Exam Window
Thanksgiving(MS,
BreakHS).................Nov.
..May 30--31, June 3-5
21-23 Exam Window (HS) ....................... Dec. 17-21
Darah Huffman has ad- *Makeup Day her 1 .............................
focus. Apr. 22 Winter Break ..................... Dec. 24-28, 31 Exam Window (MS, HS) ............. Jan. 8-11, 14
opted a dual approach to *Makeup Day “My focus is on the stu-
2 .............................Mar. 25 Testing ...................................and
Dates (To Be Decided) Jan. 1-4
4K Readiness ...........................April 1-May 24
leading. dents. I believe high school MLK Day ...................................... Jan. 21
*Makeup Day 3 .............................Mar. 22 ELL/Alt. ELL (IDDay
Presidents’ students) ........................TBD
............................Feb. 18 IB Testing ......................................... May 2-24
“Throughout my lead- is every
(*If day not needed, it becomes child’s
a student launch
holiday.)
ership career, I have be- pad to life. Collaborating, ACT (Gr. 11)
Spring .............................................TBD
Break ........................... April 15-19 AP Testing (HS) ................................ May 6-17
come a servant leader,” supporting, and teach- Memorial Day ............................... May 27 SC READY ................................ May 8-June 5
Interim Progress Reports SAT (Gr. 11) ..............................................TBD (ELA, Math: Gr. 3-8)
she said. “I have focused Darah Huffman ing students how to use
1st Quarter emerging
Report ...................... Sept. 17 WIN◆Ready to Work
Student Half (Gr.Days
11) .....................TBD SC PASS ................................... May 8-June 5
on empowering others by technologies, (Science: Gr. 4, 6, 8, Social Studies: Gr 5, 7)
building relationships that ies teacher and girls 2ndbas-Quarterhow Report to.......................Nov.
navigate evolving 27 Half Days ...................Dec.
EOCEP Eng. 1 Writing............TBD 21 and by June 5
schools
encourage collaboration ketball coach. She 3rd EOCEP (ID, MS, HS)............... May 15-June 5
wouldQuarterworkplaces,
Report .......................Feb.
communicate 13
for student achievement.” remain there for 104thyears G&T Testing
Makeup (ID Gr.
Days2-5) (In Order of Use) Exam Window (MS, HS) ..May 30--31, June 3-5
Quarter effectively, think critically
Report........................ Apr. 30
A native of Rome, Geor- while earning two Masters and solve problems will (SC Performance Task) ...................TBD
*Makeup Day 1 ............................. Apr. 22
*Makeup Day 2 .............................Mar. 25 Testing Dates (To Be Decided)
gia, Huffman majored Degrees (Sports Market- prepare them for success
Grading Periods NCSC/ SC ALT .........................................TBD
in Social Studies and mi- ing and Education Leader- in the 21st century,” she *Makeup Day 3 .............................Mar. 22 ELL/Alt. ELL (ID students) ........................TBD
End 1st Quarter Life Skills
(*If dayInventory/Ind. Liv. Skills Assess.
nored in Political Science ship). said............................. Oct. 23 not needed, it becomes a student holiday.)
ACT (Gr. 11) .............................................TBD
and Education at Presby- “I loved teaching Endand 2nd Quarter ..........................
“During the past Jan. few
15 Tool (ID Students) ..................................TBD
Interim Progress Reports SAT (Gr. 11) ..............................................TBD
terian College, while play- coaching and was End fortu- 3rd Quarter
months,............................Mar.
I have had many 21 WIN Ready to Work (Gr. 11) .....................TBD
1st Quarter
Other ReportDates
Important ...................... Sept. 17
ing basketball for the Blue nate to coach threeEnd state4th Quarter .............................
interactions with Junestu- 5 2nd Quarter Report.......................Nov. 27 EOCEP Eng. 1 Writing............TBD by schools
Hose. Following a career championship teams,” dents, faculty and parents. 5K 3rd
andQuarter
First Grade Registration
Report .......................Feb. 13
forQuarter
2019-20Report
................................. G&T Testing (ID Gr. 2-5)
with Tennis Week Mag- Huffman said. “But,Report I was Cards It is evident as to why Riv- 4th ........................ Dec. 4-7
Apr. 30
azine in New York, she hungry for more and was erside’s mantra is ‘Reach (SC Performance Task) ...................TBD
1st Report Card ............................ Oct. 30 High School Graduations................... June 3-5
returned to Greenville to eager to get into a school Higher Standards.’ River- Grading Periods NCSC/ SC ALT .........................................TBD
2nd Report side Card ........................... Jan. 23of
work in the sales depart- leadership position.” has a rich tradition End 1st Quarter ............................Tentative
Oct. 23 Life Skills Inventory/Ind. Liv. Skills Assess.
ment for ScheerSports for 3rd Report Card
She got that opportunity ..............................
academic excellence Apr. and2it Tool (ID Students) ..................................TBD
4th Report Card ............................. Junepo-7 4KEnd 2nd Quarter
Important .......................... Jan. 15
Dates
two and a half years. in 2013 when she became is bursting with great
“During that time, I was Assistant Principal at tential to far exceed expec- HalfEnd 3rd Quarter ............................Mar. 21
Days ...................... Aug. 20-24, Sept. 28, Other Important Dates
End 4th Quarter ............................. June 5
hungry to teach,” she said. Mauldin High, where she tations.” Nov. 30, Dec. 21, Feb. 1, Apr. 5, June 5 5K and First Grade Registration
Calendar
In 2003, she wasDevelopment
hired at remained until accepted 4K Report
Buses Start ...........................Mon., Aug. 27
Cards for 2019-20 ................................. Dec. 4-7
The calendar
J.L. Mann is approved
as a Social Stud-each the
year principal
by the superintendent
position afterleftconsidering a recommended
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1st Report Card ............................ Oct. 30 High School Graduations................... June 3-5
calendar from a committee of parents, teachers, administrators, and central office staff. The 2nd Report..........................
Card ........................... Jan. 2312
committee develops its recommendations after receiving input from parent groups, school faculties,
for 2019-20 Jan. 16-Mar. Tentative
3rd Report Card .............................. Apr. 2
and departments. NOTE: Per state guidelines, one additional half day can be utilized and MAY Screening (NoCard
4th Report Classes) ...............March
............................. 27-29
June 7 4K Important Dates
DI ST RI C T F IV E
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degree from Presbyterian the new principal plans to
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Dr. Scott Turner the “open door policy” ad- to be satisfied with being jholcombe@greercitizen.com | 877-2076 11 Report Cards (All Schools)
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18 19 he 20 is21 age2-6 Springavailable
by being Holiday to good, but to strive for
21 MLK Holiday
such a humble leader. He February 27 Interim
students, parents,Reports (Grades
faculty 7-12)
greatness.
March April
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Board of Trustees Meeting
23 Board of Trustees Meeting
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21 Board of Trustees Meeting 25 Board of Trustees Meeting
17 18 19Lyman
20 21 22 23 17 18 19 20 21 22
28 Memorial Day HolidayINTERMEDIATE
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31 Last Student Day (Half day)/End of 4th
Lyman, SC 29365 200 South Danzler Road 100 Rowe Street 22 Report Cards (All Schools)
Grading Period/Report
864-949-2330 Cards SC
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2050 Abner Creek Road
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100 South Danzler Road
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