Blythewood High School
School Improvement Council
23-24 Annual Report
Mission Statement
Together, we create a safe environment for growth, filled with pathways of success for all Bengals.
Our Vision
In four years, every Bengal will be prepared with the skills and knowledge to be enrolled, enlisted, or employed.
Our Core Values
Show Respect, Take Responsibility, Build Relationships
Our Priorities
Student Success, a Safe Environment, Purposeful Collaboration, Rigorous Instruction
2023-2024 SIC Members | 2023-2024 Ed Foundation Members |
Audrey Blom Lisa Ellis Lilian Emetu Bridgette Frederick Denean Greene Edwina Gwynn Karis Mazyck Heather Kelly (Co-Chair, Parent) Molly Sherman Crystal Torok Hollie Torok (Co-Chair, Student) Rachel Weber Mel Cooke-McDuffie Jenia Jenkins Christopher Rikard Debbie Sweat Stacey Young | David Holton- Board Chair Amy Ely - Treasurer Matt Sherman - Principal Benjara Elliott Cathy Epps Gina Hepler Kathy Johnson Gennetta Mitchell Mark Richter |
2023-2024 SIC Highlights and Accomplishments |
WE are 1 Bengal Nation!!! Your BHS SIC set a goal for the 23-24 school year to support and encourage our Service Solutions Team by showing respect and providing support. Our Bengal Crew was surprised on Valentine’s Day with new carts provided by your SIC Team!!!
Feminine Hygiene Project Based on feedback from our student body, it became evident that there was a pressing need for access to feminine hygiene supplies. Responding to this need, our Bengal SIC took decisive action and collaborated with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. to launch a collection campaign aimed at securing these essential supplies for our students. We diligently prepared supply boxes and strategically placed them in House Administration areas, ensuring convenient and discreet access for all students in need.
Student-led SIC Meetings Our Bengal Nation SIC Members created opportunities for ALL students to participate in our School Improvement Council with meetings scheduled during our daily WIN (What I Need) Time.
#1 in Richland School District Two South Carolina Association of Student Councils 23-24 Gold Honor Council National Merit Finalists Will Epps RSD2 Teacher of the Year SC Dept. of Education Top 5 Teachers South Carolina Dept. of Education Collective Leadership Initiative Model School Jennifer Hedrick, CEOE has been named the 2024 Betty Blanton Educational Office Professional of the Year by the South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals (SCAEOP) State Champions!!! |
Opportunities for ALL Bengals! |
Clubs 4 Bands: Marching, Symphonic, Jazz, Concert, Chorus, Orchestra, Winter Guard, World Music Program: West African Drums, Taiko Drums, Steel Pans, Dance Clubs: African Drum & Dance Ensemble, Athletics, BETA Club, Blue Legion Band, Broadcast Journalism & Media, Blythewood Cyber Security, Blythewood Racial Issues Committee (BRIC), Chorus & AcaBengals, Culinary, Culture Appreciation Club, DECA, Equality Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Business Leaders of America, Future Farmers of America, Gamers Table, Holiday Wishes, Honors Forum, Health Occupation of Students of America, JROTC, Leo Club, Men Mentoring Men Every day, National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, National English Honor Society, National French Honor Society, National Honor Society for Dance Arts, National Math Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Orchestra, PROM, Steel Tryin’ Band, Science National Honor Society, Skills USA, Student Leadership, Teacher Cadets, Tech Bar, Teenage Democrats, Teenage Republicans, The Tabletop Empire, Theatre & International Thespian Honor Society, Yearbook Sports: Baseball Basketball (boys & girls teams) Bowling (co-ed club team) Cheerleading Cross Country (boys & girls teams) Football Golf (boys & girls teams) Lacrosse (boys & girls teams) Soccer (boys & girls teams) Softball Swimming (boys & girls teams) Tennis (boys & girls teams) Track (boys & girls teams) Volleyball Wrestling |