BLYTHEWOOD – Some media outlets framed the results of the 2023-24 S.C. Schools Report Card released Tuesday as showing small improvements in scores and a smaller number of students being prepared for college and career. But that was not how Blythewood High School’s scores played out. Of the five high schools in Richland School District […]
Russell is R2 TOY Finalist
August 22, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School Orchestra Director Julie Russell, center with sign, is one of five finalists for Richland District Two’s Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025. BHS principal Matt Sherman, right, joined R2 Superintendent Dr. Kim Moore and officials from Richland Two to surprise Russell with the news during class on Tuesday, Aug. 20. […]
Chamber hosts WHS, BHS coaches, ADs
August 15, 2024 By
Battle For the Axe Set for Sept. 20. This Time it’s a Region Battle. BLYTHEWOOD – With Westwood’s and Blythewood’s athletic programs in the spotlight at Tuesday’s Chamber of Commerce Meeting, fall—and footballs will soon take to the air. Athletic Directors Barry Mizzell of Blythewood and Garrett Knight of Westwood opened for their football coaches […]
BHS’s Burnett awarded National merit college scholarship
June 13, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Zachary J. Burnett, newly graduated from Blythewood High School, has been awarded a National Merit University of Florida scholarship. His probable career field is Aerospace Engineering. Burnett is among 2,900 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities. These awards will provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to […]
Curry named Support Staff Member of the Year
May 30, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Emily Curry was voted the Support Staff Member of the Year by the faculty and staff of Blythewood High School. Curry works as an aid to help students learn work skills as they prepare to leave high school. She is pictured in the front center with her class and her husband Rusty Curry.
Dist. 6’s dog is “always there for us”
May 23, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – For local law enforcement officers, some calls are tough – and some days can seem really long. But at the Richland County Sheriff Department’s Region 6 substation in Blythewood, they know that when they return from a call, they’ll return to a happy greeting – and a wagging tail. “When we go back […]
Blythewood girls repeat 5A state title
May 23, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – Back on top. Blythewood High School’s girls track and field team has officially cemented their place in the history books as back-to-back 5A State Champions. It was not unexpected. Coming off of their 2023 state title, the Bengals opened the 2024 season with a first place finish at the Diamond Hornets Invitational in […]
BHS boys end season short of title
May 23, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – Blythewood’s boys track and field team did not bring home any team hardware, but the team had a handful of podium finishers at the SCHSL 5A State Track and Field Championships at Spring Valley High School on Friday. Santana Wright and DeAngelo Brooks had the team’s highest finishes on the day. Brooks placed […]
Coker participates in Industry Showcase
May 9, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – Blythewood High School senior Rebecca Coker, pictured left, assisted the Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA) in an Industry Showcase held at the State Fairgrounds. Pictured above, Jill Martinez, right, with the City of Columbia Canal Water Plant presents Rebecca with an original walking stick carved from Camp Barstow Cypress.
