Get ready to support your favorite student-athlete in the FOX54 A+ Athlete contest! Voting opens on May 21st at 7:00 PM and runs through May 27th at 7:00 PM. Show your school spirit and help us recognize outstanding local athletes — but remember, you can only vote once, so make it count!
Winner will be announced May 28th during the 5:30 PM newscast.
Vote for one of Silver Bluff's finest SANAII WESTBROOK!!!
https://wfxg-tv.secondstreetapp.com/FOX54-A-Athlete-2/gallery/

KT Photography will be taking photographs at graduation! Pricing starts at just $5.00. Prints and digital images will be available for purchase. Please order online. Orders or payment will not be accepted at graduation.
As a reminder, parents are not allowed to approach the stage during commencement ceremonies
Photos will be available one week after graduation and can be accessed using the QR code below or visit www.ktphotographyaiken.com/SBHS-grad

The Seamless Summer Meal Program returns for Summer 2025! The ACPSD Child Nutrition Program will be offering nutritious meals at no cost for children aged 18 and under, as well as for individuals with disabilities up to age 21. Meals will be served Monday through Thursday from June 2 to June 26, 2025.
See flyer for more details!

Semester 2 Exams are next week! Please pay attention to the bell schedule for underclassmen exams. Tuesday will be a full school day, and Wednesday and Thursday will be half days with dismissal at 11:50.
Tuesday, May 27th
1st Block Exam: 8:20 - 10:05
2nd Block Exam: 10:10 - 11:55
3rd Block: 12:00 - 1:55
- 1st Lunch: 12:00 - 12:25
-2nd Lunch: 12:45 - 1:10
-3rd Lunch: 1:30 - 1:55
4th Block: 2:00 - 3:30
Wednesday, May 28th
3rd Block Exam: 8:20 - 10:05
4th Block Exam: 10:10 - 11:50
Thursday, May 29th
Makeup Exams: 8:20 - 11:50
Students will report to homeroom on Thursday and coordinate with the appropriate teachers to make up missed exams.

Congratulations to Cesar Medrano Rivera for signing with Columbia International University to play soccer! All of us at Silver Bluff are so proud of your accomplishments and can't wait to see what you achieve!
Congratulations to Zyrell Williamson for signing with Columbia International University to play basketball! All of us at Silver Bluff are so proud of your accomplishments!



Congratulations to Our SCHSL 3A All-State Track & Field Athletes!
We are proud to recognize the following student-athletes for earning a spot on the SCHSL 3A All-State List at the State Championship:
Girls 1600m Relay (4x4): Fantasia Smith, Aaliyah Washington, A’Niyah Smith, and Malia Bey
200m Dash: Jessie Shelley
Long Jump: Jessie Shelley
Triple Jump: Joshua Smith
Your hard work, determination, and heart have not gone unnoticed. You’ve made Silver Bluff proud — on and off the track!
Congratulations, All-State Athletes!
Congratulation Coach Barefield & Coach Griswould
Also congratulation to Jessie Shelley State Champion in Long Jump & 2nd place in 200m
Joshua Smith 2nd Place in Triple Jump
And Girls 1600m Relay (4x400m) Fantasia Smith, Aaliyah Washington, Aniyah Smith, Malia Bey
Aniyah Coates 5th in Long Jump
6th 4x100m Boys
8th Devonta Parker 200m
Please congratulate these student athletes !




Summer School is June 2 to June 26. Please refer to the attached PowerPoint link for important information regarding Summer School. For any questions, please contact Mr. Moore at 803-652-8100 or cmoore8@acpsd.net. The pricing for summer school is listed below.
https://tinyurl.com/yds9ysf8

Good luck to our Boys Golf team as they play at Newberry Country Club today for Lower State! Bring home a win for Silver Bluff!

Congratulations to our May Students of the Month for being recognized for the character trait of determination! These 4 students received an Amazon gift card, donated by Board member Jim Broome, in recognition of staying focused on goals, working hard to achieve success, and never giving up despite obstacles.
- Kinlee Gilchrist (9)
- Destiny Dupeire (10)
- Jacky Li (11)
- MyKalah Kirkbride (12)

Congratulations to our April Students of the Month for being recognized for the character trait of teamwork! These 4 students received an Amazon gift card, donated by PTO, in recognition of collaborating effectively with others, encouraging a positive team environment, and contributing to group success.
- Ryley Bowman (9)
- Breyana Roper (12)
- Janiya Booth (11)
- Kaizer Clingerman (10) Not pictured

Interested in joining the Silver Bluff High School Swim Team? Spots are available for rising 7th-12th grade students. Contact Coach Beth Shaw at silverswim24@gmail.com or Coach Strother at pstrother@acpsd.net for more details.

All library books are due this Friday, May 16th! Charges will be placed in PowerSchool for books not returned by this Friday.

Yearbooks have arrived!! They will be distributed to seniors tomorrow during senior field day and to all underclassmen on Monday during lunch. There are only 45 yearbooks that are not spoken for! To receive one of the last remaining yearbooks, order online now at JostensYearbooks.com!

Senior Awards Night will be Tuesday, May 13th at 6:00 PM. All seniors and their guests are cordially invited to attend. Seniors should arrive by 5:40 PM and gather in the hall (beginning at Ms. Dandridge's room) to line up before the ceremony begins. Please remember to dress appropriately for this special occasion. Graduation caps and gowns ARE required. Join us as we recognize our Seniors achievements in academics, clubs, and community.

Underclassmen Awards Day will be Tuesday, May 13th at 2:45 PM to 3:30 PM in the gym. Please join us as we recognize our students' achievements in academics, clubs, and community.

Congratulations Silver Bluff High School Class of 2025! Graduation is Thursday, May 29th at 8:00 PM at the USCA Convocation Center. Seniors must arrive by 7:00 PM and enter the left side entrance. Parents and guests enter through the main entrance.
TICKETS: 16 tickets will be issued to each senior at the third mandatory graduation practice (May 28th). Tickets are required for entry at graduation for everyone, regardless of age.
BAGS & BALLOONS: There is a strict NO BAG/ NO BALLOON policy for graduation at USCA.
SENIOR DRESS CODE: Option #1: Solid color dress that cannot be seen beneath gown, solid color dress shoes with a back. Option #2: Black dress pants, white collared shirt, black tie, dark dress shoes.
GRAD ATTIRE GUIDELINES: Seniors cannot decorate their caps or alter their gowns. Only cords and stoles authorized by ACPSD can be worn.
LIVE STREAM: Each graduation will be live streamed to YouTube.
*Graduates can be greeted outside following the ceremony. No guests are allowed on the graduation floor.*

Save the date and share the word! Jeremiah's Sports Foundation presents a Youth Festival and Gun Violence Awareness Event on Saturday, June 7th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Silver Bluff High School. Come join in on the fun, food, and games!

End of Course Testing will start next week! Please refer to the schedule below and make sure you come to school on time on your test day and with your laptop fully charged!
Wednesday, May 14: English 2 Writing
Friday, May 16: English 2 Reading
Tuesday, May 20: Biology
Wednesday, May 21: US History & Constitution
Thursday, May 22: Algebra 1
https://ed.sc.gov/tests/assessment-information/student-and-parent-resources/

Happy Principal Appreciation! Silver Bluff Student Government appreciates all of the hard work our administration puts forth each day! We are a much better school with all of you at the helm! Thank you for leading us to greatness and pushing us to be the best that we can be!

